Toronto address · Ward 13, Toronto Centre
160 Gerrard St E
Allan Gardens
The City of Toronto has 13 building permits since 2017 (6 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
interior & exterior alterations to "Palmhouse" Allan Gardens
Applied Jul 26, 2021 · issued Sep 28, 2021 · completed Jul 29, 2026 · Permit 21 189750 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - interior & exterior alterations to "Palmhouse" Allan Gardens
Applied Jul 26, 2021 · issued Sep 28, 2021 · Permit 21 189750 HVA
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Other
Installation of foundation for new signage to park as per Council direction of June 2004.MAILED SEPT. 1,2005
Applied Jul 6, 2005 · issued Jul 28, 2005 · Permit 05 156324 BLD
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Balcony/Guard repairs
Addition to existing Catwalk on interior of Greenhouse around perimeter of "The Palm House", Main Greenhouse dome in Allan Gardens.
Applied Jan 20, 2005 · issued Jan 20, 2005 · completed Aug 27, 2026 · Permit 05 103513 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Make alterations and construct addition to existing conservatory building. (existing greenhouse (Tanz Greenhouse) located at 6 Queen's Park Cr.(conv. address for 150 College St)being dismantled and reconstructed at the subject property. - Addition(s)
Applied Jun 10, 2004 · issued Jun 16, 2004 · Permit 03 140004 PLB
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
*Alter plans previously approved under BP#03-112-28 BLD by installing fire rated door in existing opening*; make interior alterations to 5 greenhouses and the boiler house. "Designated Historcal"
Applied Nov 3, 2003 · issued Nov 13, 2003 · Permit 03 112028 BLD (revision 01)
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Add hydronic hot water heating (make interior alterations to 5 greenhouses and the boiler house.) "Designated Historcal" - Interior Alterations
Applied Jul 28, 2003 · issued Aug 20, 2003 · Permit 03 112028 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Addition(s)
Make alterations and construct addition to existing conservatory building. (existing greenhouse (Tanz Greenhouse) located at 6 Queen's Park Cr.(conv. address for 150 College St)being dismantled and reconstructed at the subject property.
Applied Jun 4, 2003 · issued Jul 9, 2003 · completed Sep 10, 2026 · Permit 03 140004 BLD
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
make interior alterations to 5 greenhouses and the boiler house. "Designated Historcal"
Applied Mar 3, 2003 · issued Aug 8, 2003 · Permit 03 112028 BLD
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Re-Roofing/Re-Cladding
Make revisions to permit #02-175773; revise glazing
Applied Jan 21, 2003 · issued Feb 6, 2003 · completed Aug 27, 2026 · Permit 02 175773 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - INSTALL 2 roof drains, upgrade rainwater leaders. cost included in building permit. plans
Applied Sep 24, 2002 · issued Nov 26, 2002 · completed Sep 10, 2026 · Permit 02 175773 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Re-Roofing/Re-Cladding
make alterations to roof by rebuilding portion of flat roof and reglasing 2 entrance domes. also replace chimney liner. designated: historical
Applied Sep 24, 2002 · issued Nov 22, 2002 · completed Sep 3, 2026 · Permit 02 175773 BLD
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- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Fire alarm
install fire alarm system. HISTORICAL
Applied Mar 15, 2002 · issued Apr 5, 2002 · completed Jan 14, 2026 · Permit 02 118662 FSU
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
10 storeys · Not stated in the file
150 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Oct 15, 2025
- Under review
10 storeys · Residential
160 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Oct 26, 2021
- Under review
10 storeys · 60 homes · Mixed use
240 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jul 4, 2025
- Under review
60 storeys · 618 homes · Residential
260 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Nov 15, 2022
- Under review
107 homes · Residential
280 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Oct 27, 2021
- Under appeal
39 storeys · 378 homes · Residential
320 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed Jul 6, 2023
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
185 Gerrard St E · Minor variance
To construct a new four-storey apartment building with a west side courtyard area at the centre of the building, a front (north) green roof, and a maintenance equipment storage area on the roof level. There will be a total of 17 bicycle parking spaces on the lot and no vehicular parking spaces will be provided. Also, to construct a rear one-storey detached ancillary building (waste storage enclosure) on the southwest corner on the lot. There will be a total of 15 residential dwelling units (12 studio units and 3 one bedroom units) on the lot.
100 m away · filed Aug 28, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
311 Sherbourne St · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey mixed-use building by converting the storage room on the second and third levels into seven additional hostel suites (three on the second level, and four on the third level). The existing pharmacy and cafeteria on the ground level, 19 hostel suites on the second level, and 20 hostel suites on the third level will be maintained and unaltered.
190 m away · filed Apr 8, 2026 · Approved
296 Jarvis St · Minor variance
To alter the existing 18-storey mixed-use building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 298-88) by converting the existing service and retail office floor area on the first storey, and the hotel conference and banquet room floor areas on the second storey into a hotel with 50 guest suites. The existing second storey bridge connecting to 300 Jarvis Street will be demolished..
190 m away · filed Jul 22, 2025 · Postponed
134 Carlton St · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey apartment building (containing 35 rental dwelling units) by converting the basement level (storage rooms and building management office) and a portion of the ground floor (vacant space) into an additional 11 rental dwelling units. There will be a total of 46 rental dwelling units on this lot.
240 m away · filed May 13, 2025 · Approved
311 Sherbourne St · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey commercial building (containing office uses) by converting the west half of the first storey, and the second and third storeys into a hotel use with a common use area located on the ground floor. The existing east half of the building and the existing pharmacy (located on the ground floor) will be maintained. There will be a total of 39 hotel rooms within this mixed-use building.
190 m away · filed Feb 5, 2025 · Approved
185 Gerrard St E · Minor variance
To construct a new four-storey apartment building with front and rear rooftop decks. This building will contain a total of 28 residential dwelling units.
100 m away · filed May 2, 2023 · Approved
104 Pembroke St · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey rear detached laneway suite with a second floor rear terrace and green roof facing the interior of the lot.
150 m away · filed Sep 3, 2019 · Approved
311 Jarvis St · Minor variance
To convert a portion of the existing three-storey mixed-use building from a youth detention centre into a municipal homeless shelter.
210 m away · filed Mar 19, 2019 · Withdrawn
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.