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42 Carr St · Kensington-Chinatown · Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to construct a new four-storey detached building (houseplex) with a front entrance and stairs, three side (west) covered entrances with stairs, side (west) second storey covered balconies. The Committee of Adjustment decided: approved.
City file A0667/26TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedSep 8, 2026
- HearingNov 4, 2026
- DecisionApproved
- AppealsCan be appealed until Nov 24
- ThenBuilding permit
01Outcome
This application is decided, so no more comments are taken on it.
The decision can be appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body until Nov 24, 2026.
What happens next: The owner can now apply for a building permit. When one is issued, it’s added to the timeline below.
02What was proposed
To construct a new four-storey detached building (houseplex) with a front entrance and stairs, three side (west) covered entrances with stairs, side (west) second storey covered balconies, a second storey corner (northwest) covered balcony and a rear third floor rooftop patio. Also, there will be three vehicular parking spaces in the rear yard, accessed from the abutting laneway (Lane North Carr East Ryerson). There will be a total of six residential dwelling units on this lot.
The application’s description, from the City’s Committee of Adjustment data. A minor variance is permission for a small exception to the zoning rules, such as height or lot coverage.
03Timeline
- Sep 8, 2026Application submitted to the City.
- Nov 4, 2026Committee of Adjustment hearing: approved.
- —Approved by the Committee of Adjustment. Date not in the City’s data.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0667/26TEY | Approved | The City’s Application Information Centre |
Plans, studies and staff reports and the decision are on the City’s Application Information Centre. We link to them rather than copy them.
05Nearby applications
The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.
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06Quick answers about this application
What is being built at 42 Carr St?
To construct a new four-storey detached building (houseplex) with a front entrance and stairs, three side (west) covered entrances with stairs, side (west) second storey covered balconies, a second storey corner (northwest) covered balcony and a rear third… (file A0667/26TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Was the application at 42 Carr St approved?
Approved by the Committee of Adjustment. Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 42 Carr St?
Ausma Malik, Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York. Source: City Wards and Councillors, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Sources: City of Toronto Development Applications, Committee of Adjustment Applications, Public Notices and Building Permits (Open Data, updated nightly). Not legal advice. Something wrong? Tell us.