Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
126 John St
The City of Toronto has 38 building permits since 2017 (20 still open) 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.
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Proposal to complete interior alterations and exterior entrance door and glazing replacement with awning removal (Marshalls)
Applied Dec 4, 2025 · issued Feb 17, 2026 · completed Jun 25, 2026 · Permit 25 262395 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to complete interior alterations and exterior entrance door and glazing replacement with awning removal (Marshalls)
Applied Dec 4, 2025 · issued Feb 17, 2026 · completed Jun 26, 2026 · Permit 25 262395 HVA
- Cancelled
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display one illuminated wall sign.****DUTCH LOVE Cannabis****
Applied Oct 30, 2020 · completed Oct 27, 2022 · Permit 20 202554 DST
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for a new tenant fit out for a retail (cannabis) store. [Hobo]
Applied Apr 29, 2020 · issued Jun 10, 2020 · completed Mar 23, 2026 · Permit 20 140488 BLD
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for a new tenant fit out for a retail (cannabis) store. [Hobo]
Applied Apr 29, 2020 · issued Jun 10, 2020 · Permit 20 140488 HVA
- Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for a new tenant fit out for a retail (cannabis) store. [Hobo]
Applied Apr 29, 2020 · issued Jun 10, 2020 · Permit 20 140488 PLB
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alteration, construction of new demising wall, and separation of existing restaurant into two suites - restaurant, and retail store
Applied Apr 14, 2020 · issued Jun 1, 2020 · completed Sep 17, 2020 · Permit 20 132881 PLB
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alteration, construction of new demising wall, and separation of existing restaurant into two suites - restaurant, and retail store
Applied Apr 14, 2020 · issued Jun 1, 2020 · Permit 20 132881 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alteration, construction of new demising wall, and separation of existing restaurant into two suites - restaurant, and retail store
Applied Apr 14, 2020 · issued Jun 1, 2020 · completed Mar 23, 2026 · Permit 20 132881 BLD
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed renovation of existing concession stand (232.2m2) - Cineplex ScotiaBank Theatre
Applied Jun 16, 2017 · issued Jul 5, 2017 · completed Apr 6, 2018 · Permit 17 181516 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed renovation of existing concession stand (232.2m2) - Cineplex ScotiaBank Theatre
Applied Jun 16, 2017 · issued Jul 14, 2017 · completed Apr 4, 2018 · Permit 17 181516 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed renovation of existing concession stand (232.2m2) - Cineplex ScotiaBank Theatre
Applied Jun 16, 2017 · issued Jul 14, 2017 · completed Apr 4, 2018 · Permit 17 181516 HVA
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- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior demolition
Proposal to bring the existing building back to base build for new tenant "Micheal's"
Applied Sep 19, 2014 · issued Oct 20, 2014 · completed Mar 23, 2026 · Permit 14 224838 BLD
- Closed (dormant)
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alterations at an existing Entertainment Facility - Nightclub. **Circa**Removal existing guard rail and replace with tempered full height glazing at fourth floor and install new VIP bar.Maximum occupant load @ fourth floor shall be 250 persons.
Applied Jan 23, 2008 · issued Apr 7, 2008 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 08 105565 BLD
- Closed (dormant)
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alterations to floors 1-4 at an existing Entertainment Facility - Nightclub. **CIRCA**Proposed occupant load - 2828 patrons. as per new O.load calculations: Sep 06, 2007(formerly **Lucid**)
Applied Jul 30, 2007 · issued Oct 4, 2007 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 07 248791 HVA
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alterations to ground floor Restaurant. **Milestones**
Applied Mar 16, 2006 · issued Mar 24, 2006 · Permit 06 117887 BLD
- Closed (dormant)
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alterations to ground floor Restaurant. **Milestones** - Interior Alterations
Applied Mar 16, 2006 · issued Apr 5, 2006 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 06 117887 HVA
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Interior alterations to ground floor Restaurant. **Milestones** - Interior Alterations
Applied Mar 16, 2006 · issued Mar 24, 2006 · Permit 06 117887 PLB
- Closed (dormant)
Addition or alteration · Interior demolition
interior demolition to complete building and remove all ductwork.
Applied Jul 21, 2003 · issued Aug 8, 2003 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 03 158647 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - install exhaust duct and new exhaust fan for existing food court take-out restaurant.(Burger King) 2-108737(990)
Applied Jan 14, 2003 · issued Mar 3, 2003 · Permit 02 108737 HVA
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing install fixtures/drains - 1 grease interceptor, 4" and 2" sanitary drains, 6" syrup conduit, 2-2comp.ks. (SEE PLANS) Cost included in BP02-108737(990)
Applied Jan 14, 2003 · issued Jan 20, 2003 · Permit 02 108737 PLB
- Closed (dormant)
Addition or alteration · Canopy w/o enclosure
erect retractable awning and patio. This permit does not cover the use of outdoor space as outdoor patio, to be covered by separate permit if it has not been done so yet.
Applied May 31, 2002 · issued Nov 5, 2002 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 02 141354 BLD
- Closed (dormant)
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
make interior alterations to existing food court. tenant: Burger Kinghold for health approval.
Applied Feb 6, 2002 · issued Feb 21, 2002 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 02 108737 BLD
- Revised
Non-residential building permit · Alteration to existing building
Alterations to portion of ground fl.to accommodate new restaurant. 259 Richmond st. w. is now confirmed. Designated Historical.
Applied May 10, 2000 · Permit 00 121152 CMB (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Non-residential building permit · Alteration to existing building
Alterations to portion of ground fl.to accommodate new restaurant. 259 Richmond st. w. is now confirmed. Designated Historical. 300 seats indoor and 56 seats outdoor on private property next to John Street.
Applied Jan 14, 2000 · issued Mar 20, 2000 · Permit 00 121152 CMB
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation · Install/Alter HVAC - only
Alter existing portions of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors for office purposes.cost incl. 429720 Tenant: Cyberplex Interactive Media
Applied Jan 13, 2000 · issued Jan 24, 2000 · Permit 00 120825 HVA
- Revised
Non-residential building permit · Addition to existing building
REVISION TO permit #101777ALTER PLANS AS APPROVED UNDER PERMIT #417541 BY INCREASING THE OCCUPANCY ON THE 3RD FLOOR.Bar=183persons,Gamingarea=367persons,Climbing wall platform=2 persons, Rest of floor area=4 persons. Total on 3rd Floor=556 persons.
Applied Nov 23, 1999 · Permit 99 101777 COM (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Non-residential building permit · Addition/Alteration to existing building
Construct new 2nd floor mezzanine level on North West corner and construct 1st floor mezzanine level at north west corner.
Applied Oct 14, 1999 · issued Nov 30, 1999 · Permit 99 102920 COM
- Inspections under way
Non-residential building permit · Addition to existing building
ALTER PLANS AS APPROVED UNDER PERMIT #417541 BY INCREASING THE OCCUPANCY ON THE 3RD FLOOR.Bar=183persons,Gamingarea=367persons,Climbing wall platform=2 persons, Rest of floor area=4 persons. Total on 3rd Floor=556 persons.
Applied Oct 7, 1999 · issued Oct 25, 1999 · Permit 99 101777 COM
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Unknown
Install partitions on portions of the 1st, 2nd and third floor for office purposes. Tenant: cyberplex interactive media /lm
Applied Aug 23, 1999 · issued Nov 30, 1999 · Permit 99 020507 BLD
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Unknown
Alter plans as approved under 397868 and 417541 by making layout changes on 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors. Fee $ 80.00
Applied Jul 21, 1999 · issued Sep 30, 1999 · Permit 99 019343 BLD (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Fire and security upgrade · Unknown
Supply and install sprinkler shop drawings for concessions lobby mezzanine and cinemas jnb see bp # 398868
Applied May 13, 1999 · issued May 25, 1999 · Permit 99 016498 FSU
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Unknown
Make interior alterations to portions of 1st, mezzanine and 2nd floor levels. Tenant: chapters historical fee $ 8400.00
Applied Feb 26, 1999 · issued Apr 8, 1999 · Permit 99 013774 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation · Unknown
Supply and install hvac. Refer to 417541 for cost and plans.
Applied Dec 2, 1998 · issued Dec 16, 1998 · Permit 98 024637 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Unknown
Make interior alterations to theatre level (famous players) to ground floor lobby, theatre floor level (pl3) and theatre mezzanine level (mz3). See building permit no. 397868 /zl
Applied Oct 23, 1998 · issued Dec 4, 1998 · completed Mar 23, 2026 · Permit 98 023116 BLD
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Unknown
Alter plans as approved under file 397868 by making interior alt. To portion of gr.fl. Gr fl. Mezz. 2nd fl. 2nd fl. Mezz for pinball or electronic game machine est. With restaurant area. "health dept. Approval required" /lm
Applied Sep 25, 1998 · issued Dec 4, 1998 · Permit 98 021938 BLD (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation · Unknown
Install hvac for underground parking level, cinema & miscellaneous theatre, amenities areas.
Applied Dec 30, 1997 · issued Feb 24, 1998 · Permit 97 025707 HVA
- Closed
Non-residential building permit · Unknown
Construct retail, entertainment and theatre complex with below grade parking hold for da, hold for omb, parks levy, encroachment agree., bp
Applied May 2, 1997 · issued Dec 19, 1997 · completed Sep 4, 2026 · Permit 97 016064 BLD
Committee of Adjustment
No applications to the City's Committee of Adjustment for this address since 2017. That's where an owner asks for a minor variance (a small exception to the zoning by-law) or a consent to divide a lot.
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
133 John Street and 241 Richmond Street West
40 storeys · 459 homes · Mixed use
40 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 6, 2021
- Under review
259-267 Richmond Street West, 126-142 John Street and 41-59 Widmer Street
42 storeys · 693 homes · Mixed use
80 m away · Subdivision · Under review · filed Jul 14, 2021
- Approved
61 storeys · 813 homes · Mixed use
110 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Dec 17, 2021
- Under review
52 storeys · 852 homes · Residential
170 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Nov 26, 2024
- Under review
63 storeys · 415 homes · Mixed use
180 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 13, 2021
- Approved
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
370 King St W · Minor variance
220 m away · filed Sep 17, 2026 · Postponed
117 Peter St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-Law 663-2011), for an existing 36-storey mixed-use building, by enclosing the north side outdoor patio for the eating establishment (restaurant).
180 m away · filed May 5, 2026 · Approved
11 Ed Mirvish Way · Consent
To obtain consent to create a new stratified easement/right-of-way.
240 m away · filed Feb 5, 2026 · Approved
333 Queen St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey non-residential building by converting the vacant second and third levels into a place of amusement (escape room). The existing restaurant use (café) and retail use, on the ground level, will be maintained and unaltered.
160 m away · filed Jan 27, 2026 · Approved
19 Duncan St · Consent
To obtain stratified consent to sever the existing 58-storey mixed-use development (comprised of commercial, office, hotel and residential uses) with four levels of below-grade parking into two stratified lots (residential and non-residential lands) and to create various easements/rights-of-ways. Also, to maintain the existing easements/right-of-ways. The addresses 219 and 225 Adelaide Street West contain the Residential Lands, and the addresses 19 Duncan Street and 223 Adelaide Street West contain the Non-Residential Lands.
200 m away · filed Dec 24, 2025 · Approved
298 Queen St W · Minor variance
To convert the existing three-storey semi-detached mixed-use building (residential and office uses) into a hotel use containing 22 rooms. The existing basement and ground floor restaurant will be maintained and unaltered.
240 m away · filed Dec 19, 2025 · Approved
263 Adelaide St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 105-2022 (OLT)) for a 47-storey mixed-use building (containing 432 residential dwelling units, retail use on the ground level, and office use on second, third and fourth levels), by reducing the required number of vehicular parking spaces for the residents of this building.
120 m away · filed Oct 23, 2025 · Approved
241 Richmond St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 851-2022, for the 34 and 41-storey mixed-use building, by increasing the residential gross floor area, and reducing the non-residential gross floor area as well as the easterly setback at levels 18 to 35. There will be a total of 479 residential dwelling units provided on this lot, currently under review through a Site Plan Control application (File Number 21 171254 STE 10 SA).
70 m away · filed Jun 4, 2024 · Approved
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.