Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
173 King St W
St Andrew Station
The City of Toronto has 9 building permits since 2017 (2 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)
Reconfigure piping to relocate existing backflow preventer to downstream to existing water meter -St. Andrew's subway station
Applied Aug 5, 2020 · issued Aug 31, 2020 · Permit 20 176649 PSA
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Other
Proposal to install a NOVEC 1230 Fire Suppression System and FACP in a signal relay room in the existing Subway Station.
Applied Sep 24, 2019 · issued Nov 19, 2019 · completed Feb 5, 2020 · Permit 19 226386 FSU
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to existing transit station. Scope of work includes replacing legacy turnstiles with Presto faregates - St. Andrew Subway Station
Applied Sep 22, 2017 · issued Sep 29, 2017 · completed Oct 16, 2019 · Permit 17 237724 BLD
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to the signal room in the existing transit station.
Applied Mar 9, 2017 · issued Mar 15, 2017 · completed Feb 5, 2020 · Permit 17 127012 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to the signal room in the existing transit station.
Applied Mar 9, 2017 · issued Mar 15, 2017 · completed May 27, 2019 · Permit 17 127012 HVA
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Fire alarm
To update the existing fire alarm panel on the concourse, intermediate and platform level at "St Andrews Subway Station.
Applied Nov 14, 2014 · issued Nov 18, 2014 · completed Jan 15, 2020 · Permit 14 252091 FSU
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - This is a proposal for the TTC's Easier Access Project, Phase 3 at St. Andrew Station. The construction is to include one new elevator and an existing elevator to be replaced.
Applied Jun 8, 2011 · issued Jun 23, 2011 · Permit 09 187545 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - SEE HVAC FOR DRAWINGS - This is a proposal for the TTC's Easier Access Project, Phase 3 at St. Andrew Station. The construction is to include one new elevator and an existing elevator to be replaced.
Applied Jun 8, 2011 · issued Jun 23, 2011 · completed Oct 22, 2025 · Permit 09 187545 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Other
This is a proposal for the TTC's Easier Access Project, Phase 3 at St. Andrew Station. The construction is to include one new elevator and an existing elevator to be replaced.
Applied Nov 12, 2009 · issued Mar 11, 2010 · completed Dec 17, 2025 · Permit 09 187545 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
80 storeys · 588 homes · Mixed use
150 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jun 7, 2021
- Under review
211 Adelaide Street West and 100 Simcoe Street
61 storeys · 526 homes · Mixed use
160 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Mar 3, 2022
- Under review
53-55 Simcoe Street and 145 Wellington Street West
65 storeys · 861 homes · Residential
180 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Oct 21, 2024
- Under review
23 storeys · Residential
210 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Feb 3, 2021
- Under review
2,038 homes · Residential
270 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Oct 29, 2021
- Under appeal
53 storeys · 622 homes · Residential
270 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed Sep 8, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
155 Wellington St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing 42-storey mixed-use building by constructing a side (west) one-storey addition (patio enclosure for the existing eating establishment), abutting Wellington Street West.
190 m away · filed Jul 20, 2026 · Postponed
121 King St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing 26-storey non-residential building (office use) by constructing a one-storey ground floor addition (patio enclosure for an eating establishment), along the east side of the building.
180 m away · filed May 19, 2026 · Approved
11 Ed Mirvish Way · Consent
To obtain consent to create a new stratified easement/right-of-way.
230 m away · filed Feb 5, 2026 · Approved
141 Adelaide St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing 17-storey mixed-use building by constructing a side (east) one-storey addition (patio enclosure for the existing outdoor dining area of Local Public Eatery), abutting Adelaide Street West, and York Street.
180 m away · filed Oct 21, 2025 · Approved
100 Simcoe St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1219-2023(OLT) for a 61-storey mixed-use building, by increasing the building height to 67-storeys (223 m), the maximum gross floor area (residential and overall), a wind damper enclosure projection beyond the maximum building height, as well as to reduce the minimum non-residential gross floor area (remove the office uses), and reduce the number of loading spaces. There will be a total of 1,003 residential dwelling units on this lot (including 46 affordable units), subject to review under the related Site Plan…
150 m away · filed Jul 21, 2025 · Approved
145 King St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing 27-storey mixed-use building by reconstructing the commercial space on the ground floor to accommodate a larger frontage along University Avenue for the financial institution use (Scotiabank), and to accommodate a second eating establishment use (fronting King Street West). The total gross floor area of the financial institution use will be maintained (modifying the layout of the frontage to University Avenue and King Street West). The existing commercial office space (fronting University Avenue) will be removed.
110 m away · filed Nov 22, 2024 · Approved
181 University Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new rear ground level outdoor patio (fronting Adelaide Street West), and a new second floor addition to enclose a portion of the patio area. There will be a trellis over the ground floor patio area as well as the remaining second floor patio area.
190 m away · filed Jul 17, 2024 · Approved
225 Adelaide St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing mixed-use building by implementing a new flexible bike rack system to optimize bike storage.
220 m away · filed Feb 7, 2023 · 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.