Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale

1140 Yonge St

The City of Toronto has 21 building permits since 2017 (14 still open) and 1 Committee of Adjustment file on record for this address.

Building permits

Every permit the City lists for this address since 2017, and any still open from before, newest first.

Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Revision 03 - Renovation of steps and door at entrance to Unit 1.-----------------------------------------------------------Revision: Demising of existing suite into two suites, and interior alterations of Unit 1.
Applied Mar 10, 2026 · issued Apr 9, 2026 · Permit 21 153831 BLD (revision 03)
Revision issued
Plumbing
Revison: Demising of existing suite into two suites, and interior alterations of Unit 1.
Applied Dec 16, 2025 · issued Dec 19, 2025 · Permit 21 153831 PLB (revision 01)
Revision issued
Heating and ventilation
Revison: Demising of existing suite into two suites, and interior alterations of Unit 1.
Applied Dec 16, 2025 · issued Dec 19, 2025 · Permit 21 153831 HVA (revision 02)
Revision issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Revison: Demising of existing suite into two suites, and interior alterations of Unit 1.
Applied Dec 16, 2025 · issued Jan 20, 2026 · Permit 21 153831 BLD (revision 02)
Revision issued
Heating and ventilation
Rev 01 - Revision to HVAC systemHVAC - Demising existing single unit into two separate units. Updating mechanical and electrical to suit new layout. Installing new entrance off Yonge Street to serve second unit. Replacing portions of the arch infill with new windows.
Applied Jun 3, 2022 · issued Jul 8, 2022 · Permit 21 153831 HVA (revision 01)
Revision issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Rev 01 - Changes to entrance , demising wall, and partitions/tenant fit out to Unit 1.[Alteration to existing base building (vacant) by demising existing single unit into two separate unit, updating electrical to suit new layout, installing new entrance off Yonge Street to serve second unit.]
Applied Jun 3, 2022 · issued Sep 9, 2022 · Permit 21 153831 BLD (revision 01)
Revision issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - Alteration to existing base building (vacant) by demising existing single unit into two separate unit, updating electrical to suit new layout, installing new entrance off Yonge Street to serve second unit.
Applied May 18, 2022 · issued Jun 15, 2022 · Permit 21 153831 PLB
Inspections under way
Drains and site services
Drain - Alteration to existing base building (vacant) by demising existing single unit into two separate unit, updating electrical to suit new layout, installing new entrance off Yonge Street to serve second unit.
Applied May 18, 2022 · issued Jun 15, 2022 · Permit 21 153831 DRN
Inspections under way
Drains and site services · Inside and outside drains
Drain - Alteration to existing base building (vacant) by demising existing single unit into two separate unit, updating electrical to suit new layout, installing new entrance off Yonge Street to serve second unit.
Applied May 18, 2022 · issued Jun 22, 2022 · Permit 21 153831 STS
Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Demising existing single unit into two separate units. Updating mechanical and electrical to suit new layout. Installing new entrance off Yonge Street to serve second unit. Replacing portions of the arch infill with new windows.
Applied May 12, 2021 · issued Jun 25, 2021 · Permit 21 153831 HVA
Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Alteration to existing base building (vacant) by demising existing single unit into two separate unit, updating electrical to suit new layout, installing new entrance off Yonge Street to serve second unit.
Applied May 12, 2021 · issued Jun 25, 2021 · Permit 21 153831 BLD
Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior demolition
Alteration to existing base building (vacant) by removal of mezzanine floor portion and restoration of facade. (Former Staples Building).
Applied Apr 25, 2021 · issued Jun 1, 2021 · Permit 21 145607 BLD
Permit issued

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Plumbing · Backflow prevention devices (Water only)
install backflow device
Applied Dec 30, 2016 · issued Jan 26, 2017 · completed Apr 9, 2026 · Permit 16 271876 PSA
Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to existing retail store - "Staples"
Applied Jun 11, 2014 · issued Jun 25, 2014 · completed Mar 31, 2021 · Permit 14 172353 BLD
Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing retail store - "Staples"
Applied Jun 11, 2014 · issued Jun 25, 2014 · completed Mar 31, 2021 · Permit 14 172353 HVA
Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
ALTER PLANS 02-119461 by revising layout. 'HISTORICAL' -
Applied Dec 4, 2002 · issued Jan 13, 2003 · Permit 02 119461 BLD (revision 01)
Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - alter h.v.a.c. plans 02-119461 by altering h.v.a.c. system.
Applied Dec 4, 2002 · issued Dec 20, 2002 · Permit 02 119461 HVA (revision 01)
Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - install fixtures on 1st floor- 3 w.c., 2 w.b., 1 urinal. 1 drinking fountain, 1 mop sink., 2 f.d.
Applied Mar 19, 2002 · issued May 28, 2002 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 02 119461 PLB
Closed (dormant)
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
make interior alterations, alter rear elevation by relocating entrance, construct canopy over rear entrance. 'HISTORICAL' - ok
Applied Mar 19, 2002 · issued May 28, 2002 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 02 119461 BLD
Closed (dormant)
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - alter h.v.a.c. system.
Applied Mar 19, 2002 · issued May 28, 2002 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 02 119461 HVA
Closed (dormant)
Designated structure · Communication tower
Install wireless telecommunications equipment on the rooftop. Also intall stair to roof at rear.listed historical
Applied Mar 15, 2001 · completed Jul 9, 2018 · Permit 01 118533 DST
Cancelled

Committee of Adjustment

This address's applications to the City's Committee of Adjustment since 2017, and any still open. A minor variance asks for a small exception to the zoning by-law, such as a little more height or a smaller setback; a consent divides a lot or grants an easement.

Minor variance · New NR building
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1201-2022(OLT), for the 10-storey mixed-use building to increase the number of storeys to 13-storeys, the building height from 44.95 m to 59.14 m (including the mechanical penthouse), and gross floor area, as well as modifications to the building setbacks.This is currently under the review of Site Plan Control (File No. 21 250334 STE 11 SA). There will be a total of 99 residential dwelling units on this lot, with an eating establishment (restaurant) and an outdoor patio on the ground floor.
Decision: Approved (hearing Feb 25, 2026)
Filed Dec 24, 2025 · File A0948/25TEY
Closed

What’s planned nearby

Development sites within 500 m

1140 Yonge Street
10 storeys · 64 homes · Mixed use
20 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 1, 2021
Under review
1087-1091 Yonge Street and 9 Price Street
35 storeys · 235 homes · Mixed use
50 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed May 28, 2025
Under review
1087-1091 Yonge Street and 9 Price Street
19 storeys · 143 homes · Mixed use
50 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 29, 2022
Under review
1080-1088 Yonge Street
12 storeys · 24 homes · Mixed use
190 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Nov 14, 2024
Approved
44 Price Street
2 storeys · Not stated in the file
200 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Aug 19, 2025
Approved
1196-1210 Yonge Street
14 storeys · 67 homes · Mixed use
240 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 18, 2021
Under review

Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m

6 Gibson Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition with a balcony.
240 m away · filed Jul 27, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
5 Scrivener Sq · Minor variance
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 267-2021 (LPAT), for the 23-storey mixed-use building (currently under construction) by constructing a one-storey addition (enclosed solarium / patio) for the use of the eating establishment (restaurant), by increasing the total gross floor area, the horizontal patio projection, and building heights (the enclosed solarium/patio will have a height of 4.6 m). Also to reduce the north building setback from 5.9 m to 4.35 m, the south building separation distance from 5.5 m to 2.58 m, and to alter the location of the…
120 m away · filed Feb 9, 2026 · Approved
37 Roxborough St W · Minor variance
To legalize and maintain the existing rear basement walkout entrance, the rear ground floor deck with stairs, and the rear third storey roof deck, which were all constructed beyond the limits of an authorized building permit. There are a total of two residential dwelling units within the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling on this lot.
210 m away · filed Oct 23, 2025 · Approved
1080 Yonge St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 761-2023), for a new 12-storey mixed-use building, by increasing the maximum permitted building height (from 44.9 m to 46.27 m), equipment/structure projection beyond the maximum building height, and to reduce the minimum building setbacks. There will be a total of 24 residential dwelling units on this lot.
200 m away · filed Sep 9, 2025 · Approved
8 Gibson Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition (including a basement extension below) with a first level deck. A new retaining wall will be constructed in the rear yard.
240 m away · filed Aug 1, 2025 · Approved
34 Roxborough St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey ancillary building (three-car detached garage, in the rear yard, abutting the laneway), by constructing a partial second storey addition (for the purpose of one laneway suite). There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the main dwelling and one unit within the ancillary building).
170 m away · filed Jun 16, 2025 · Approved
37 Roxborough St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a front three-storey addition. The existing one-storey ancillary building (detached garage with rooftop deck), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway, will be maintained and unaltered.
210 m away · filed Jan 22, 2025 · Refused
5 Scrivener Sq · Minor variance
To alter the mixed-use redevelopment plan approved under Site Specific By-law 267-2021(LPAT), by increasing the building heights as shown on Revised Diagram 6 and increasing the residential gross floor area. This application is associated with Site Plan Application #18 265043 STE 11 SA and the site has heritage designation.
120 m away · filed Apr 26, 2024 · Approved

Everything planned in University-Rosedale

From the City of Toronto’s open data: building permits (active, and cleared since 2017), Committee of Adjustment applications and address points, this record updated Sep 29, 2026, and the development sites from its Development Applications data. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Construction cost estimates and contractors’ names are left out on purpose, and nothing here names an owner.