Toronto address · Ward 13, Toronto Centre
171 Front St E
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The City of Toronto has 20 building permits since 2017 (10 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.
- Permit issued
Plumbing · Backflow prevention devices (Water only)
Installation of a 1/2" RP backflow preventer with an expansion tank on the hot watter distribution line downstream of the existing domestic hot water meter for the unit isolation.
Applied May 6, 2026 · issued May 29, 2026 · Permit 26 156065 PSA
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation · Special ventilation system
Proposal to replace the existing hvac kitchen and dinning area equipment in the existing Restaurant Greater Than 30 Seats.
Applied May 1, 2020 · issued Jun 1, 2020 · Permit 20 141440 MSA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Garage Repair/Reconstruction
Proposed parking garage repairs including waterproofing, concrete repairs, and electrical repairs.
Applied Apr 20, 2020 · issued May 19, 2020 · completed Mar 2, 2022 · Permit 20 135532 BLD
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Fire alarm
Replace existing fire alarm control panel and annunciator panel. Convenience address is 176 Esplanade.
Applied Feb 13, 2018 · issued Mar 19, 2018 · completed Feb 1, 2019 · Permit 18 116888 FSU
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Proposal for balcony repairs and re-cladding of existing apartment building. Convenience address is 176 Esplanade.
Applied Feb 12, 2018 · issued Mar 13, 2018 · Permit 18 116317 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation · Other
Proposed insallation of new low profile fan coil units and one outdoor heat pump condensing unit, installation of new t-bar cieling and lighting fixtures.
Applied Aug 3, 2017 · issued Aug 30, 2017 · Permit 17 210632 MSA
- Permit issued
Fire and security upgrade · Fire alarm
Proposal to replace existing fire alarm control panel on 9 storeys. Convenience address is '176 The Esplanade'.
Applied Jul 18, 2017 · issued Aug 15, 2017 · Permit 17 200626 FSU
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Proposal to replace windows & doors and localized concrete/cladding repairs for existing apartment building. TORONTO COMMUNITY HOUSING. CONVENIENCE ADDRESS - 176 THE ESPLANADE.
Applied Apr 10, 2017 · issued May 9, 2017 · completed Dec 17, 2018 · Permit 17 142124 BLD
- Cancelled
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display one non-illuminated, window graphic sign.**RABBA**
Applied Feb 9, 2017 · completed Feb 6, 2018 · Permit 17 110534 DST
- Inspections under way
Plumbing · Piping: other buildings
Proposal to replace domestic water services and sanitary drains within existing apartment building. Toronto Community Housing
Applied Jan 17, 2017 · issued Feb 17, 2017 · Permit 17 105514 PSA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for ground floor lobby and common area layout modification, upgrading existing public washroom to universal compliant standards, widening doors to improve accessibility, renovating common room kitchen, adding an accessible recycling room in the exsiting apartment building.
Applied Oct 21, 2016 · issued Jan 19, 2017 · completed Nov 29, 2017 · Permit 16 240957 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for ground floor lobby and common area layout modification, upgrading existing public washroom to universal compliant standards, widening doors to improve accessibility, renovating common room kitchen, adding an accessible recycling room in the existing apartment building. (Convenience address is 176 The Esplanade.)
Applied Oct 21, 2016 · issued Jan 19, 2017 · completed Dec 18, 2017 · Permit 16 240957 BLD
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- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for ground floor lobby and common area layout modification, upgrading existing public washroom to universal compliant standards, widening doors to improve accessibility, renovating common room kitchen, adding an accessible recycling room in the exsiting apartment building.
Applied Oct 21, 2016 · issued Mar 30, 2017 · completed Dec 1, 2017 · Permit 16 240957 HVA
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Renovation of Laundry room to make it compliant to AODA and TCHC accessibility standards. New Electrical panel, new lighting, new exhaust for dryers, new Plumbing, new Mechanical system, new floor and wall finishes.
Applied Jul 15, 2016 · issued Aug 12, 2016 · Permit 16 191697 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Renovation of Laundry room to make it compliant to AODA and TCHC accessibility standards. New Electrical panel, new lighting, new exhaust for dryers, new Plumbing, new Mechanical system, new floor and wall finishes.
Applied Jul 15, 2016 · issued Aug 16, 2016 · completed Mar 14, 2017 · Permit 16 191697 PLB
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Renovation of Laundry room to make it compliant to AODA and TCHC accessibility standards. New Electrical panel, new lighting, new exhaust for dryers, new Plumbing, new Mechanical system, new floor and wall finishes.
Applied Jul 15, 2016 · issued Aug 16, 2016 · Permit 16 191697 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Garage Repair/Reconstruction
Proposal to repair parking garage roof slab in existing mixed use building and localized brick cladding replacement. Toronto Community Housing.
Applied Apr 27, 2016 · issued May 16, 2016 · completed Mar 13, 2017 · Permit 16 146981 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing · Backflow prevention devices (Water only)
.Proposal to install one back flow device. convenince address 176 the esplanade
Applied Dec 10, 2009 · issued Dec 15, 2009 · completed Jan 5, 2026 · Permit 09 195525 PSA
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alterations to an existing vacant space to create a take out restaurant < 30 seats
Applied Sep 8, 2006 · issued Sep 27, 2006 · Permit 06 168094 HVA
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alterations to an existing vacant space to create a take out restaurant < 30 seats
Applied Aug 18, 2006 · issued Sep 7, 2006 · Permit 06 168094 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
65 George Street and 187 King Street East
17 storeys · Non-residential
160 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 25, 2022
- Approved
234-250 King Street East and 162 Princess Street
40 storeys · 514 homes · Mixed use
180 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Oct 21, 2021
- Approved
46 storeys · 437 homes · Mixed use
220 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Aug 11, 2022
- Under review
254-266 King Street East, 427-435 Adelaide Street East and 157 Princess Street
40 storeys · 819 homes · Mixed use
220 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 15, 2021
- Under review
109-125 George Street and 231 Richmond Street East
39 storeys · 516 homes · Mixed use
360 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed May 26, 2026
- Under appeal
56-60 Berkeley Street and 296-300 King Street East
42 storeys · 449 homes · Mixed use
380 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed Aug 14, 2023
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
120 Front St E · Minor variance
To alter the existing mixed-use building by designating 37 of the 43 non-residential parking spaces (located on the B-1 level) as a "Public Parking" use with the intent of permitting 20 of the 37 parking spaces to be leased as valet parking to a proposed hotel (municipally known as 197 King Street East) and the remaining 17 parking spaces to be rented to members of the public on a monthly basis.
120 m away · filed Sep 15, 2022 · Approved
164 Princess St · Minor variance
To alter the existing four-storey detached office building by constructing a partial fifth floor sunroom addition.
210 m away · filed Apr 29, 2022 · Approved
110 George St S · Minor variance
To alter the existing 11-storey apartment building, from the original building permit, by removing four vehicle parking spaces in order to construct a new storage and bicycle room on Parking Level 1.
180 m away · filed Aug 23, 2021 · Approved
140 The Esplanade · Minor variance
To alter parking level one of the existing mixed-use building by converting four parking spaces into two accessible parking spaces.
230 m away · filed Jul 8, 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.
130 m away · filed Oct 30, 2019 · Approved
159 Frederick St · Minor variance
To alter the 11-storey mixed-use building by converting a portion of the basement into office space.
80 m away · filed Jun 12, 2019 · Approved
120 Front St E · Minor variance
To convert 41 existing underground parking spaces (currently designated for office use) to a commercial parking garage. There will be 90 parking spaces in total: 45 residential, 4 office, and 41 in the new commercial parking garage. No change to the built form is proposed.
120 m away · filed Sep 15, 2017 · 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.