Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
156 Cumberland St
The City of Toronto has 8 building permits since 2017 (5 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.
- Revision issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Revision 01: Revision to permit to include revision to back kitchen layoutProposed interior alterations of a restaurant 156 CUMBERLAND AVE. 2ND FLOOR. Proposed use to a restaurant from a SPA (The scope of work is Interior Alteration of Restaurant - expansion from 154 Cumberland 2nd floor, )
Applied Mar 27, 2026 · issued Apr 23, 2026 · Permit 23 159464 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
REVISION 01: REVISED KITCHEN VENTILATION EQUIPMENT AND DESIGNHVAC - Proposed interior alterations of a restaurant. Proposed use to a restaurant from a SPA
Applied Oct 28, 2025 · issued Dec 3, 2025 · completed Aug 26, 2026 · Permit 23 159464 HVA (revision 03)
- Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations for bakery.
Applied Apr 30, 2025 · issued Aug 15, 2025 · Permit 25 151559 PLB
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations for bakery.
Applied Apr 30, 2025 · issued Jul 10, 2025 · Permit 25 151559 BLD
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations for bakery.
Applied Apr 30, 2025 · issued Oct 16, 2025 · Permit 25 151559 HVA
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed interior alterations of a restaurant. Proposed use to a restaurant from a SPA
Applied Jun 12, 2023 · issued Feb 1, 2024 · completed Aug 26, 2026 · Permit 23 159464 HVA
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed interior alterations of a restaurant 156 CUMBERLAND AVE. 2ND FLOOR. Proposed use to a restaurant from a SPA (The scope of work is Interior Alteration of Restaurant - expansion from 154 Cumberland 2nd floor, )
Applied Jun 12, 2023 · issued Feb 1, 2024 · Permit 23 159464 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations of a restaurant. Proposed use to a restaurant from a SPA
Applied Jun 12, 2023 · issued Feb 1, 2024 · completed Aug 26, 2026 · Permit 23 159464 PLB
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
188-200 Cumberland Street, 135-155 Yorkville Avenue and 21 Avenue Road
Not stated in the file
80 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Jul 2, 2024
- Approved
33-49 Avenue Road and 136-150 Yorkville Avenue
31 storeys · Mixed use
140 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Apr 28, 2021
- Under appeal
29 storeys · 143 homes · Mixed use
200 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed Dec 29, 2021
- Under appeal
80 storeys · 1,144 homes · Mixed use
230 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed Dec 17, 2021
- Under review
78 storeys · 1,716 homes · Mixed use
230 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 11, 2023
- Under review
Not stated in the file
230 m away · Subdivision · Under review · filed Sep 24, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
33 Avenue Rd · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for the mixed-use building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 687-2021 (amended under City Wide Zoning By-law 569-2013)), by increasing the height of certain roof elements by 0.8 metres, and increasing the non-residential and residential gross floor areas. The overall building height (including the mechanical penthouse) will be 143.2 m. There will be a total of 323 rental residential dwelling units on this lot.
130 m away · filed Jul 28, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
106 Scollard St · Minor variance
To alter the existing residential dwelling unit by converting it into two separate residential dwelling units (occupying the second and third storeys of the existing three-storey mixed-use building). Also, to extend the existing commercial unit (currently occupying the ground floor) into the basement.
220 m away · filed Mar 19, 2026 · Approved
8 Prince Arthur Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey detached commercial building by constructing rear fourth, fifth, and sixth storey additions, with a green roof. There will be office spaces on each level of this building.
180 m away · filed Jan 29, 2026 · Approved
55 Avenue Rd · Minor variance
To convert the retail space (located on the east side of the concourse lower level) into a single eating establishment/individual restaurant use.
160 m away · filed Dec 6, 2024 · Approved
105 Scollard St · Minor variance
To increase the indoor seating capacity from 28 seats to 44 seats. Also, to maintain the outdoor patio seating capacity of 44 seats.
210 m away · filed Nov 13, 2024 · Refused
128 Cumberland St · Minor variance
To alter the existing three storey commercial building by constructing a new exit stair on the roof.
100 m away · filed Oct 30, 2024 · Application withdrawn
80 Bloor St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for the 78-storey mixed-use building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law XXX-XXXX(OLT)) by increasing the total residential gross floor area, removing the minimum gross floor area for office uses, altering the building envelope (as shown in Revised Diagram 3 and Revised Diagram 4), and removing the minimum required residential parking spaces.
250 m away · filed Jul 11, 2024 · Postponed
130 Bloor St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing 22-storey mixed-use building by reducing the amount of parking spaces provided in the underground parking garage.
100 m away · filed Apr 29, 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.