New three-storey house
521 Crawford St · Palmerston-Little Italy · Ward 11 University-Rosedale
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to construct a new three-storey detached dwelling (houseplex) with a basement secondary unit, front and rear third storey balconies. A hearing date hasn’t been set yet.
City file A0784/26TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedNov 6, 2026
- NowWaiting for a hearing date
- NextHearing and decision
01Have your say
Neighbours get a notice in the mail once a hearing is set, and can send comments before it. Follow this application and we’ll email you the date.
02What’s proposed
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling (houseplex) with a basement secondary unit, front and rear third storey balconies, a front ground floor covered porch with stairs, and front exterior stairs providing access to the basement level. Also, to construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (one-car garage) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway. The existing two-storey detached dwelling and rear detached garage will be demolished. There will be a total of two 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
- Nov 6, 2026Application submitted to the City.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0784/26TEY | In progress | The City’s Application Information Centre |
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06Quick answers about this application
What is being built at 521 Crawford St?
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling (houseplex) with a basement secondary unit, front and rear third storey balconies, a front ground floor covered porch with stairs, and front exterior stairs providing access to the basement level. Also, to… (file A0784/26TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 521 Crawford St?
Dianne Saxe, Ward 11 University-Rosedale. 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.