Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
178 Queens Quay E
The City of Toronto has 23 building permits since 2017 (8 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.
- Under review
Partial permit · Partial permit - structural framing
Part Permit - PROPOSED: Construct a mixed-use building with 3 residential towers (19,15 and 23 storeys)situated over 4-levels below-grade parking and 6 storey podium .The West tower will be 19 storeys,the Middle tower will be 15 storeys, and the East Tower will be 23 storeys (WEST TOWER, PARKING, PODIUM, SITE SERVICING)
Applied Apr 14, 2023 · Permit 23 128885 STR
- Under review
Partial permit · Partial permit - structural framing
Part Permit - PROPOSED: Construct a mixed-use building with 3 residential towers (19,15 and 23 storeys)situated over 4-levels below-grade parking and 6 storey podium .The West tower will be 19 storeys,the Middle tower will be 15 storeys, and the East Tower will be 23 storeys (EAST TOWER- EAST PODIUM, UNDERGROUND PARKING)
Applied Apr 14, 2023 · Permit 23 128918 STR
- Examiner's notice sent
Partial permit · Partial permit - foundation
Part Permit - PROPOSED: Construct a mixed-use building with 3 residential towers (19,15 and 23 storeys)situated over 4-levels below-grade parking and 6 storey podium .The West tower will be 19 storeys,the Middle tower will be 15 storeys, and the East Tower will be 23 storeys (EAST TOWER- EAST PODIUM, UNDERGROUND PARKING)
Applied Apr 14, 2023 · Permit 23 128918 FND
- Examiner's notice sent
Partial permit · Partial permit - shoring
Part Permit - PROPOSED: Construct a mixed-use building with 3 residential towers (19,15 and 23 storeys)situated over 4-levels below-grade parking and 6 storey podium .The West tower will be 19 storeys,the Middle tower will be 15 storeys, and the East Tower will be 23 storeys (EAST TOWER- EAST PODIUM, UNDERGROUND PARKING)
Applied Apr 14, 2023 · Permit 23 128918 SHO
- Under review
Partial permit · Partial permit - structural framing
Part Permit - PROPOSED: Construct a mixed-use building with 3 residential towers (19,15 and 23 storeys)situated over 4-levels below-grade parking and 6 storey podium .The West tower will be 19 storeys,the Middle tower will be 15 storeys, and the East Tower will be 23 storeys (MIDDLE TOWER)
Applied Apr 14, 2023 · Permit 23 128913 STR
- Refusal notice
Drains and site services
Drain - PROPOSED: Construct a mixed-use building with 3 residential towers (19,15 and 23 storeys)situated over 4-levels below-grade parking and 6 storey podium .The West tower will be 19 storeys,the Middle tower will be 15 storeys, and the East Tower will be 23 storeys (WEST TOWER, PARKING, PODIUM, SITE SERVICING)
Applied Apr 5, 2023 · Permit 23 128885 DRN
- Refusal notice
Drains and site services
Drain - PROPOSED: Construct a mixed-use building with 3 residential towers (19,15 and 23 storeys)situated over 4-levels below-grade parking and 6 storey podium .The West tower will be 19 storeys,the Middle tower will be 15 storeys, and the East Tower will be 23 storeys (EAST TOWER- EAST PODIUM, UNDERGROUND PARKING)
Applied Apr 5, 2023 · Permit 23 128918 DRN
- Refusal notice
Drains and site services
Drain - PROPOSED: Construct a mixed-use building with 3 residential towers (19,15 and 23 storeys)situated over 4-levels below-grade parking and 6 storey podium .The West tower will be 19 storeys,the Middle tower will be 15 storeys, and the East Tower will be 23 storeys (MIDDLE TOWER)
Applied Apr 5, 2023 · Permit 23 128913 DRN
- Refusal notice
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - PROPOSED: Construct a mixed-use building with 3 residential towers (19,15 and 23 storeys)situated over 4-levels below-grade parking and 6 storey podium .The West tower will be 19 storeys,the Middle tower will be 15 storeys, and the East Tower will be 23 storeys (EAST TOWER- EAST PODIUM, UNDERGROUND PARKING)
Applied Mar 30, 2023 · Permit 23 128918 HVA
- Refusal notice
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - PROPOSED: Construct a mixed-use building with 3 residential towers (19,15 and 23 storeys)situated over 4-levels below-grade parking and 6 storey podium .The West tower will be 19 storeys,the Middle tower will be 15 storeys, and the East Tower will be 23 storeys (MIDDLE TOWER)
Applied Mar 30, 2023 · Permit 23 128913 HVA
- Refusal notice
Plumbing
Plumbing - PROPOSED: Construct a mixed-use building with 3 residential towers (19,15 and 23 storeys)situated over 4-levels below-grade parking and 6 storey podium .The West tower will be 19 storeys,the Middle tower will be 15 storeys, and the East Tower will be 23 storeys (MIDDLE TOWER)
Applied Mar 30, 2023 · Permit 23 128913 PLB
- Refusal notice
New building
PROPOSED: Construct a mixed-use building with 3 residential towers (19,15 and 23 storeys)situated over 4-levels below-grade parking and 6 storey podium .The West tower will be 19 storeys,the Middle tower will be 15 storeys, and the East Tower will be 23 storeys (EAST TOWER- EAST PODIUM, UNDERGROUND PARKING)
Applied Mar 30, 2023 · 256 homes added · Permit 23 128918 BLD
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- Examiner's notice sent
New building
PROPOSED: Construct a mixed-use building with 3 residential towers (19,15 and 23 storeys)situated over 4-levels below-grade parking and 6 storey podium .The West tower will be 19 storeys,the Middle tower will be 15 storeys, and the East Tower will be 23 storeys (WEST TOWER, PARKING, PODIUM, SITE SERVICING)
Applied Mar 30, 2023 · 223 homes added · Permit 23 128885 BLD
- Refusal notice
Plumbing
Plumbing - PROPOSED: Construct a mixed-use building with 3 residential towers (19,15 and 23 storeys)situated over 4-levels below-grade parking and 6 storey podium .The West tower will be 19 storeys,the Middle tower will be 15 storeys, and the East Tower will be 23 storeys (WEST TOWER, PARKING, PODIUM, SITE SERVICING)
Applied Mar 30, 2023 · Permit 23 128885 PLB
- Refusal notice
Drains and site services · Inside and outside drains
Drain - PROPOSED: Construct a mixed-use building with 3 residential towers (19,15 and 23 storeys)situated over 4-levels below-grade parking and 6 storey podium .The West tower will be 19 storeys,the Middle tower will be 15 storeys, and the East Tower will be 23 storeys (WEST TOWER, PARKING, PODIUM, SITE SERVICING)
Applied Mar 30, 2023 · Permit 23 128885 STS
- Refusal notice
Plumbing
Plumbing - PROPOSED: Construct a mixed-use building with 3 residential towers (19,15 and 23 storeys)situated over 4-levels below-grade parking and 6 storey podium .The West tower will be 19 storeys,the Middle tower will be 15 storeys, and the East Tower will be 23 storeys (EAST TOWER- EAST PODIUM, UNDERGROUND PARKING)
Applied Mar 30, 2023 · Permit 23 128918 PLB
- Refusal notice
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - PROPOSED: Construct a mixed-use building with 3 residential towers (19,15 and 23 storeys)situated over 4-levels below-grade parking and 6 storey podium .The West tower will be 19 storeys,the Middle tower will be 15 storeys, and the East Tower will be 23 storeys (WEST TOWER, PARKING, PODIUM, SITE SERVICING)
Applied Mar 30, 2023 · Permit 23 128885 HVA
- Under review
New building
PROPOSED: Construct a mixed-use building with 3 residential towers (19,15 and 23 storeys)situated over 4-levels below-grade parking and 6 storey podium .The West tower will be 19 storeys,the Middle tower will be 15 storeys, and the East Tower will be 23 storeys (MIDDLE TOWER)
Applied Mar 30, 2023 · 130 homes added · Permit 23 128913 BLD
- Closed (dormant)
Plumbing · Backflow prevention devices (Water only)
Installation of 2 backflow prevention devices, one East Bldg (1"), and one West Bldg (1 1/4").
Applied Jun 11, 2009 · issued Jun 18, 2009 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 09 148362 PSA
- Revision issued
Heating and ventilation
revised for relocated sprinkler heads and added return air ducts
Applied Jan 28, 2008 · issued Feb 1, 2008 · Permit 07 282001 HVA (revision 01)
- Closed (dormant)
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Make interior alterations to ground floor.
Applied Nov 27, 2007 · issued Dec 6, 2007 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 07 282001 BLD
- Closed (dormant)
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Make interior alterations to ground floor.
Applied Nov 27, 2007 · issued Dec 6, 2007 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 07 282001 HVA
- Closed (dormant)
Plumbing
Plumbing - Make interior alterations to ground floor.
Applied Nov 27, 2007 · issued Dec 6, 2007 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 07 282001 PLB
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 · Other
To construct two mixed-use buildings, including two tower elements (22- and 18-storeys) and a 14-storey mid-rise element above a five-storey podium.
Decision: Approved (hearing Jul 21, 2021)
Filed Feb 8, 2021 · File A0168/21TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
Not stated in the file
20 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Jan 24, 2022
- Approved
60 storeys · 1,383 homes · Mixed use
70 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Jan 29, 2021
- Approved
15-118 Merchants' Wharf, 1-27 Edgewater Drive and 261 Queens Quay East
18 storeys · Mixed use
250 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Feb 14, 2023
- Under review
Not stated in the file
260 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Feb 13, 2026
- Under review
56 storeys · Residential
260 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 26, 2025
- Under review
259-291 Lake Shore Boulevard East, 200 Queens Quay East and 2 Small Street
68 storeys · 910 homes · Mixed use
290 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jun 29, 2023
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
162 Queens Quay E · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for the 21-storey mixed-use building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 411-2021 (LPAT)) by permitting the increase of the maximum permitted number of compact parking spaces from 19 compact parking spaces to 23 compact parking spaces (including one accessible compact parking space). There will be a total of 463 residential dwelling units on this lot, as well as retail space at-grade, and a total of 190 parking spaces within a 4-level below grade parking garage.
50 m away · filed Jul 3, 2025 · Approved
215 Lake Shore Blvd E · Consent
To obtain consent to establish a mortgage over the western portion of the property, municipally known as 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East.
80 m away · filed Sep 9, 2024 · Approved
215 Lake Shore Blvd E · Consent
To obtain consent to establish a mortgage over the eastern portion of the property, municipally known as 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East.
80 m away · filed Sep 9, 2024 · Approved
215 Lake Shore Blvd E · Consent
To obtain consent to sever the property into two lots and to create easements/right-of-ways.
80 m away · filed Nov 5, 2021 · Application withdrawn
185 Queens Quay E · Minor variance
To construct a new 10-storey institutional building (George Brown College) with a child care facility on the ground floor.
90 m away · filed Feb 6, 2020 · Approved
143 Lake Shore Blvd E · Consent
To obtain consent to sever the property to create four lots and various easements/rights-of-way.
170 m away · filed Aug 8, 2019 · Approved
12 Bonnycastle St · Minor variance
To reduce the required number of residential visitor parking spaces for the residential condominium contained within the 44-storey mixed-use building.
200 m away · filed Jun 27, 2019 · Approved
185 Queens Quay E · Minor variance
To construct a 10-storey institutional building (George Brown College) with a total of 16,959 square metres of gross floor area, and including a child care facility on the ground floor.
90 m away · filed Jun 10, 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.