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As always, thanks for posting these. Always the first thread I go on, hoping there are updates!

Question - I often see houses under construction with three equal floor plates (i.e. looks like it could be a multiplex) Is there anywhere on the City website to confirm if this is a multiplex compared to just a really big detached house? I suspect the answer is 'no' unless the builder is requesting a variance of some kind.

I ask because I've seen a few places in the east end that could be multiplexes, but there's no CoA application for the addresses. I don't want to get overly excited if someone's just building a 3,500SF detached house.
 
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Application Details

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130 WOLSELEY ST​


To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a full third floor addition and a rear basement walkout with stairs, as well as installing one residential dwelling unit. There will be a total of four residential dwelling units in this dwelling.


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Currently this, near Bathurst & Queen West


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The multiplex on McGill Street that was so contentious is nearing completion. No pic.
 
T-Bor said:
As always, thanks for posting these. Always the first thread I go on, hoping there are updates!

Question - I often see houses under construction with three equal floor plates (i.e. looks like it could be a multiplex) Is there anywhere on the City website to confirm if this is a multiplex compared to just a really big detached house? I suspect the answer is 'no' unless the builder is requesting a variance of some kind.

I ask because I've seen a few places in the east end that could be multiplexes, but there's no CoA application for the addresses. I don't want to get overly excited if someone's just building a 3,500SF detached house.
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Actually, you can do a building permit search on the City website. It will not have attached documents (and therefore plans) like those going through a rezoning application, but it will have a simple description that may clarify whether it is to construct a single family home or a multiplex.

It's a finicky tool, but here you go:

City of Toronto: Building Application Status

A source for published information on Building Permit Status.
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Fourplex under construction at 33 Kirknewton Road, near Dufferin and Eglinton. Photo taken on Dec 31:

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Looks like it will be clad in a grey brick:
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A few houses down and across the street, 6 Kirknewton appears to be behind construction fencing awaiting demo. Not sure what's being built here, but it's by the same developer (Modcity) that specializes in multiplexes:

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There's a lot of infill going up in the Fairbank area. This part of the city already has a lot of mixed density with sidestreets historically having a lot of triplexes, and sometimes even lowrise apartment blocks mixed in with bungalows, detached homes and semis.
 
A Torontonian Now said:
Actually, you can do a building permit search on the City website. It will not have attached documents (and therefore plans) like those going through a rezoning application, but it will have a simple description that may clarify whether it is to construct a single family home or a multiplex.

It's a finicky tool, but here you go:

City of Toronto: Building Application Status

A source for published information on Building Permit Status.
secure.toronto.ca secure.toronto.ca
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That's fantastic, it's exactly what I'd been looking for. Turns out those two beaches houses are just 3-storey detached houses with separate basement apartments, not multiplexes.

But still, there used to be one house on that lot, now there are 2, with 4 units total. Intensification at all is a win!
 
NxNW said:
Fourplex under construction at 33 Kirknewton Road, near Dufferin and Eglinton. Photo taken on Dec 31:

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Looks like it will be clad in a grey brick:
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A few houses down and across the street, 6 Kirknewton appears to be behind construction fencing awaiting demo. Not sure what's being built here, but it's by the same developer (Modcity) that specializes in multiplexes:

View attachment 622807


There's a lot of infill going up in the Fairbank area. This part of the city already has a lot of mixed density with sidestreets historically having a lot of triplexes, and sometimes even lowrise apartment blocks mixed in with bungalows, detached homes and semis.
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These are great to see in the Fairbank area, thanks for sharing!
 
NxNW said:
Fourplex under construction at 33 Kirknewton Road, near Dufferin and Eglinton. Photo taken on Dec 31:

View attachment 622805

Looks like it will be clad in a grey brick:
View attachment 622806

A few houses down and across the street, 6 Kirknewton appears to be behind construction fencing awaiting demo. Not sure what's being built here, but it's by the same developer (Modcity) that specializes in multiplexes:

View attachment 622807


There's a lot of infill going up in the Fairbank area. This part of the city already has a lot of mixed density with sidestreets historically having a lot of triplexes, and sometimes even lowrise apartment blocks mixed in with bungalows, detached homes and semis.
Click to expand...

That second picture should be required viewing for anyone that doesn't like the concept of Fourplexes. Only one floor higher than many two storey buildings on the same streets.
 
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Application Details

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29 LIPPINCOTT ST​


To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear three-storey addition, rear decks on the first and third storeys, a rear second storey balcony, and a rear basement walkout. The existing rear one-storey portion of the dwelling will be demolished. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units (occupying the first, second, and third levels of the dwelling) on this lot.


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