Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
168 John St
Beverly Manor
The City of Toronto has 20 building permits since 2017 (11 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.
- Under review
Alternative solution
This Alternative Solution addresses the seismic design of a ballasted (unattached) rooftop photovoltaic array,TerraGen's TGR flat-roof racking system, at 168 John Street, Toronto. The array resists wind loads as a fully ballasted system in accordance with the Ontario Building Code 2024 (NBC 2020), and relies on frictional resistance between the array base and the roof surface to resist seismic forces.
Applied Jul 8, 2026 · Permit 26 198530 ALT
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Other
Proposal for solar panel installation on the roof.
Applied Jul 8, 2026 · issued Sep 8, 2026 · Permit 26 198499 BLD
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Addition(s)
Proposal for adding curb ramp at the entrance
Applied Oct 1, 2025 · issued Oct 7, 2025 · completed Dec 4, 2025 · Permit 25 233328 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations for new bubble tea and optical store.
Applied Dec 14, 2022 · issued Feb 21, 2023 · Permit 22 239652 PLB
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations for optical store.
Applied Dec 14, 2022 · issued Feb 21, 2023 · Permit 22 239652 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations for new bubble tea and optical store.
Applied Dec 14, 2022 · issued Feb 21, 2023 · Permit 22 239652 HVA
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display one illuminated wall sign.****HOLY COW STEAKHOUSE****
Applied Nov 6, 2019 · issued Nov 22, 2019 · completed Feb 10, 2020 · Permit 19 245047 DST
- Revision issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
REVISION: new plumbing diagram added for connection to existing sumps, underpinning added under elevator pitConstruct interior alterations (14.72m2) and install cargo elevator with no specific occupancy. Fees for interior alteration has not been charged.
Applied Mar 6, 2019 · issued Apr 17, 2019 · Permit 18 141945 BLD (revision 01)
- Revision issued
Plumbing
REVISION: new plumbing diagram added for connection to existing sumps, underpinning added under elevator pitPlumbing - Construct interior alterations (14.72m2) and install cargo elevator
Applied Mar 6, 2019 · issued Mar 11, 2019 · Permit 18 141945 PLB (revision 01)
- Revocation pending
Addition or alteration · Re-Roofing/Re-Cladding
Proposed re-cladding of existing storefront and interior alterations to existing convenience store. Convenience address is 252 Queen St W
Applied Aug 3, 2018 · issued Oct 18, 2018 · Permit 18 204263 BLD
- Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - Construct interior alterations (14.72m2) and install cargo elevator
Applied Apr 11, 2018 · issued Jun 28, 2018 · Permit 18 141945 PLB
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Construct interior alterations (14.72m2) and install cargo elevator with no specific occupancy. Fees for interior alteration has not been charged.
Applied Apr 11, 2018 · issued Jun 28, 2018 · Permit 18 141945 BLD
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- Cancelled
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display one illuminated wall sign.**SOLUTIONS**
Applied Nov 8, 2017 · completed Apr 22, 2021 · Permit 17 246235 DST
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Proposal to repair 198 balconies and guards of existing apartment building.
Applied May 31, 2017 · issued Jul 17, 2017 · completed May 15, 2019 · Permit 17 170695 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation · Alter: Boiler/Furnace/AC replacement
Boiler Plant Retrofit
Applied Mar 22, 2016 · issued Apr 14, 2016 · Permit 16 131060 MSA
- Closed
Heating and ventilation · Other
Replacement of two existing MUA with new more efficeient Make-up Air Unit on roof
Applied Oct 28, 2015 · issued Nov 16, 2015 · completed Jan 6, 2017 · Permit 15 243840 MSA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Other
This is for the attachment of four (4) canopy structures for signage purposes. This is for a temporary sales office for "PICASSO ON RICHMOND"..
Applied Jan 13, 2012 · issued Feb 17, 2012 · completed Jul 14, 2026 · Permit 12 106021 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - This is for interior alterations for a new sales office for a future condo development. This is for the future "PICASSO" building.
Applied Sep 27, 2011 · issued Oct 18, 2011 · Permit 11 282880 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
This is for interior alterations for a new sales office for a future condo development. This is for the future "PICASSO" building.
Applied Sep 27, 2011 · issued Oct 18, 2011 · completed Sep 27, 2019 · Permit 11 282880 BLD
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Other
Encroachment agreement in place. Construct new wall on property connected to new canopy.Erect enclosed canopy addition to existing retail store on Boulevard. Existing retail Exiting affected.
Applied Feb 23, 2007 · issued Jun 14, 2007 · completed Oct 7, 2025 · Permit 07 111532 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
259-267 Richmond Street West, 126-142 John Street and 41-59 Widmer Street
42 storeys · 693 homes · Mixed use
150 m away · Subdivision · Under review · filed Jul 14, 2021
- Under review
24 storeys · 444 homes · Residential
160 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Dec 5, 2025
- Under review
133 John Street and 241 Richmond Street West
40 storeys · 459 homes · Mixed use
180 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 6, 2021
- Approved
61 storeys · 813 homes · Mixed use
270 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Dec 17, 2021
- Under review
52 storeys · 852 homes · Residential
280 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Nov 26, 2024
- Under review
180-206 Simcoe Street, 180 Queen Street West and 2 other streets
71 storeys · 1,402 homes · Residential
280 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Aug 18, 2026
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
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.
90 m away · filed Jan 27, 2026 · 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.
160 m away · filed Dec 19, 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).
160 m away · filed Jun 4, 2024 · Approved
64 Beverley St · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey townhouse building by constructing a side (north) three-storey addition, a rear three-storey addition, with a rear ground floor deck, front and rear second storey balconies, and a rooftop staircase enclosure with a rooftop deck. The existing rear parking pad, accessed by the abutting laneway will remain. Also, to convert the dwelling into a fourplex dwelling for a total of four residential dwelling units on the lot.
190 m away · filed Mar 8, 2024 · Approved
66 Beverley St · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey townhouse building by constructing a side (south) three-storey addition, a rear three-storey addition with a rear ground floor deck, front and rear second storey balconies, and a rooftop staircase enclosure with a rooftop deck. The existing rear parking pad, accessed by the abutting laneway will remain. Also, to convert the dwelling into a fourplex dwelling for a total of four residential dwelling units on the lot.
190 m away · filed Mar 8, 2024 · 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 overall gross floor area (by constructing one additional storey), and reducing carshare parking spaces. This is currently under review through a Site Plan Control application (File Number 21 171254 STE 10 SA).
160 m away · filed Oct 11, 2023 · Approved
375 Queen St W · Minor variance
To convert storage space (on the basement level) into retail space.
210 m away · filed Apr 12, 2022 · Approved
58 Beverley St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition. This townhouse will contain one secondary suite.
180 m away · filed May 15, 2021 · 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.