Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
178 St George St
The City of Toronto has 6 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.
- Revision issued
Addition or alteration · Other
Rev 01 - Revised drawings for structural underpinningProposal to construct a structural retaining wall to create a basement walk-out with larger windows and door access to the outdoors from the east facing lower level office. The lintel position of existing basement windows will be maintained to preserve the heritage proportions of the facade from the street. Stair access is provided from the south side of the walk-out to grade and planters are introduced on the north side. New lighting is integrated into the newly constructed portions of the walkout.
Applied Oct 19, 2023 · issued Nov 27, 2023 · Permit 22 233277 BLD (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Other
Proposal to construct a structural retaining wall to create a basement walk-out with larger windows and door access to the outdoors from the east facing lower level office. The lintel position of existing basement windows will be maintained to preserve the heritage proportions of the facade from the street. Stair access is provided from the south side of the walk-out to grade and planters are introduced on the north side. New lighting is integrated into the newly constructed portions of the walkout.
Applied Nov 25, 2022 · issued Apr 20, 2023 · Permit 22 233277 BLD
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Addition(s)
REVISION 2 - see attached cover letterProposal to construct a 3 storey addition on the southwest side of existing 3 storey mixed use building.Proposal includes a new parking garage, covered porch residential units with balconies and elevator. See also 15 117309 ZZC and 14 209142 MV.
Applied May 23, 2018 · issued Jul 19, 2018 · completed Sep 17, 2019 · Permit 15 161266 BLD (revision 02)
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Addition(s)
Revision #1: Installation of fire alarm to support construction in base permit.
Applied Feb 13, 2018 · issued Mar 9, 2018 · completed Sep 17, 2019 · Permit 15 161266 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct a 3 storey addition on the southwest side of existing 3 storey mixed use building.Proposal includes a new parking garage, covered porch residential units with balconies and elevator. See also 15 117309 ZZC and 14 209142 MV.
Applied Feb 13, 2018 · issued Mar 7, 2018 · completed Sep 25, 2019 · Permit 15 161266 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Addition(s)
Proposal to construct a 3 storey addition on the southwest side of existing 3 storey mixed use building.Proposal includes a new parking garage, covered porch residential units with balconies and elevator. See also 15 117309 ZZC and 14 209142 MV.
Applied May 22, 2015 · issued Mar 2, 2016 · completed Sep 17, 2019 · Permit 15 161266 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 appeal
28 storeys · 398 homes · Mixed use
70 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed May 17, 2021
- Approved
300 Bloor Street West and 478 Huron Street
34 storeys · 339 homes · Residential
190 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Mar 17, 2026
- Under review
37 storeys · 366 homes · Mixed use
300 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 7, 2021
- Under review
42 homes · Residential
350 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Oct 29, 2021
- Under review
36 storeys · 426 homes · Residential
360 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Aug 26, 2026
- Under appeal
36 storeys · Not stated in the file
360 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed Oct 1, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
64 Prince Arthur Ave · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for a 13-storey mixed-use building with a three-level underground garage (approved by Site Specific Zoning By-Law 1144-2023), by increasing the number of storeys and building height from 13-storeys (43 m) to 15-storeys (55 m), increasing the permitted gross floor area, as well as reducing setbacks, minimum separations distances, and the number of parking spaces. A type "C" loading space will be provided and parking space access will be provided by a vehicular elevator. There will be a total of 40 residential dwelling units within the building on the lot.
120 m away · filed Jun 9, 2025 · Approved
83 Lowther Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing townhouse dwelling (containing six split levels) by constructing a front dormer with a balcony, and a rear addition with a deck, on the sixth level.
120 m away · filed Apr 24, 2025 · Approved
145 St George St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific By-law 750-2023) for the 12-storey apartment building by increasing building heights and gross floor area, and reducing building setbacks and amenity gross floor area. A related Site Plan Application (21 155930 STE 11 SA) is currently under review.
90 m away · filed Apr 24, 2025 · Refused
478 Huron St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards, as approved within Site Specific Zoning By-law 73-2021, which include changes to the overall tower height (29-storeys to 34-storeys) and a reduction of indoor amenity space.
140 m away · filed Jun 29, 2023 · Refused
72 Lowther Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition with a second storey roof deck and a ground level water feature (small reflecting pool). Also, to construct a one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) in the rear yard of the property.
200 m away · filed Feb 6, 2023 · Approved
490 Huron St · Minor variance
To maintain the existing three-storey and two-and-one-half-storey residential buildings.
140 m away · filed Oct 18, 2022 · Approved
490 Huron St · Minor variance
To maintain the existing two-and-one-half-storey residential building.
140 m away · filed Oct 18, 2022 · Approved
490 Huron St · Consent
To obtain consent to sever the property into two residential lots and to create various easements/rights-of-way.
140 m away · filed Sep 16, 2022 · 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.