Toronto address · Ward 13, Toronto Centre
164 Princess St
The City of Toronto has 10 building permits since 2017 (7 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.
- Revision issued
Plumbing
Plumbing revision - Existing building to be fitted-out for office occupancy and their support spaces (all levels); plumbing required for washrooms, condensation drains, laundry, kitchens, etc- Construction of rooftop addition with kitchenette space, and new roof assembly with proper drainage- Weeping tile drainage and connection to city sewer; in order to protect existing foundation
Applied Aug 22, 2024 · issued Oct 9, 2024 · Permit 18 243550 PLB (revision 01)
- Revision issued
Heating and ventilation
Rev 01: Removal of all HVAC, Plumbing Fixtures & Equipments for future tenant fit-out (all life safety systems will remain operational during work). Full demolition of roof assembly, deck, and beams with temporary supports of existing brick envelope during construction. Addition of new elevator and stair access to roof.HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to an existing 4 storey commercial building, scope of work includes structural, plumbing electrical and HVAC.
Applied Jun 30, 2023 · issued May 15, 2024 · Permit 18 243550 HVA (revision 01)
- Revision issued
Addition or alteration · Change of use
Revision 01 - clarify and details to original permit, proposed elevator and roof stair access replacements and minor revisions to interior partitioning layout.Proposal for change of use and interior alterations to an existing 4 storey building, scope of work includes structural, plumbing electrical and HVAC. Scope of work also includes additional rooftop mechanical and screening, and some exterior wall infill.
Applied Dec 11, 2020 · issued Sep 25, 2024 · Permit 18 243550 BLD (revision 01)
- Application on hold
Fire and security upgrade
FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Proposal for interior alterations to an existing 4 storey commercial building, scope of work includes structural, plumbing electrical and HVAC.Scope of work also includes rooftop mechanical and screening, minor exterior wall infill - TS
Applied Nov 28, 2018 · Permit 18 243550 FSU
- Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to an existing 4 storey commercial building, scope of work includes structural, plumbing electrical and HVAC.
Applied Oct 16, 2018 · issued Oct 28, 2020 · Permit 18 243550 PLB
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to an existing 4 storey commercial building, scope of work includes structural, plumbing electrical and HVAC.
Applied Oct 16, 2018 · issued Oct 28, 2020 · Permit 18 243550 HVA
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for change of use and interior alterations to an existing 4 storey building, scope of work includes structural, plumbing electrical and HVAC. Scope of work also includes additional rooftop mechanical and screening, and some exterior wall infill.
Applied Oct 16, 2018 · Permit 18 243550 BLD
- Cancelled
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed interior alterations for interior demolition purposes to existing warehouse. Future use of space is to be office and applied for at a later date.
Applied Aug 30, 2018 · completed Oct 17, 2018 · Permit 18 217899 BLD
- Cancelled
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed interior alterations for interior demolition purposes to existing warehouse. Future use of space is to be office and applied for at a later date.
Applied Aug 30, 2018 · completed Oct 17, 2018 · Permit 18 217899 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing · Backflow prevention devices (Water only)
Proposal to install two backflow prevention devices, one 1" and one 2" backflow prevention device
Applied Oct 7, 2015 · issued Nov 2, 2015 · completed Sep 1, 2017 · Permit 15 234257 PSA
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.
- Closed
Minor variance · NR addition
To alter the existing four-storey detached office building by constructing a partial fifth floor sunroom addition.
Decision: Approved (hearing Aug 17, 2022)
Filed Apr 29, 2022 · File A0521/22TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
234-250 King Street East and 162 Princess Street
40 storeys · 514 homes · Mixed use
30 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Oct 21, 2021
- Under review
254-266 King Street East, 427-435 Adelaide Street East and 157 Princess Street
40 storeys · 819 homes · Mixed use
50 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 15, 2021
- Under appeal
56-60 Berkeley Street and 296-300 King Street East
42 storeys · 449 homes · Mixed use
220 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed Aug 14, 2023
- Under review
69-75 Ontario Street and 429-455 Richmond Street East
43 storeys · 380 homes · Mixed use
230 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 8, 2021
- Under review
35 storeys · 257 homes · Mixed use
240 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 8, 2021
- Under review
245-285 Queen Street East, 348-412 Richmond Street East and 2 other streets
25 storeys · 446 homes · Mixed use
270 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jun 11, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
53 Ontario St · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the interior ground floor staircase, leading to the mezzanine, which was constructed without an authorized building permit. It should be noted that access to the mezzanine was only from the exterior of the building.
200 m away · filed Aug 5, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
49 Ontario St · Consent
To obtain consent to sever the property into two lots within a proposed 46- and 50-storey mixed-use development and to create new stratified easements/rights-of-way. Also to maintain existing easements/rights-of-way. The consent will facilitate the separation of the residential and non-residential components of the approved mixed-use development for ownership and business structuring purposes. The development (containing a total of 1,226 residential dwelling units of which 245 units will be affordable units) is approved under Site-Specific Zoning By-law 1299-2023.
180 m away · filed Aug 21, 2025 · Approved
49 Ontario St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-Law 1299-2023) for a mixed-use building (45 and 49-storeys), by increasing the total building height, the height of the podium, and mechanical penthouse vertical projections, equipment, structures and screening, and cladding encroachments of Building A. Also, to reduce the number of bicycle parking spaces and to alter the bicycle parking locations. A related Site Plan Approval application (under File Number 21 148154 STE 13 SA) is currently under review and consideration. There will be a total of 1,227 residential d…
180 m away · filed Jun 26, 2025 · Approved
57 Ontario St · Minor variance
To alter the existing 25-storey mixed-use building by constructing a partial mezzanine (46.83 m2) above the ground floor unit (Unit 104) for a new dental office.
220 m away · filed Nov 19, 2024 · Approved
348 Richmond St E · Minor variance
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-Law 227-2023 (amended By-Law 569-2013), for the 25-storey mixed-use apartment building (Building A), by increasing the residential gross floor area, and reducing the number of vehicular parking spaces. A hotel use will not be contained within this building (Building A).
230 m away · filed Oct 13, 2023 · Approved
280 King St E · Minor variance
To permit laboratory and office uses within this existing building.
150 m away · filed Jun 14, 2022 · Approved
53 Ontario St · Minor variance
To alter the redevelopment plan for a 25-storey mixed-use building, previously approved under Site-Specific By-laws 1477-2017 (OMB) and 1478-2017 (OMB).
200 m away · filed Feb 17, 2021 · Approved
197 King St E · Minor variance
To alter the existing 4-storey mixed-use building by constructing additions above and to the rear resulting in an 8-storey mixed use building containing a commercial restaurant use at the ground floor and basement with hotel suites above.
230 m away · filed Oct 30, 2019 · 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.