Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
196 Spadina Ave
The City of Toronto has 24 building permits since 2017 (12 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 · Interior alterations
Revision 02: ; Layout change - adding a server room with a A/C unit[Proposed interior alterations to existing office on the Second Floor.]
Applied Jun 2, 2020 · issued Jun 26, 2020 · Permit 19 111921 BLD (revision 02)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
Revision 02: adding a server room with a A/C unitHVAC - Proposed interior alterations to existing office on the second floor
Applied Jun 2, 2020 · issued Jun 18, 2020 · completed Sep 17, 2020 · Permit 19 111921 HVA (revision 02)
- Closed
Plumbing
Rev 01: Revision to overall layout including securing the reception area, adding desks and expanding the lunch roomPlumbing - Proposed interior alterations to existing office on the second floor
Applied Apr 28, 2020 · issued May 22, 2020 · completed Aug 10, 2020 · Permit 19 111921 PLB (revision 01)
- Revision issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Rev 01: For the occupancy of the floor area including overall layout including securing the reception area, adding desks and expanding the lunch roomProposed interior alterations to existing office on the Second Floor.
Applied Apr 28, 2020 · issued May 28, 2020 · Permit 19 111921 BLD (revision 01)
- Permit issued
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Permit for installation of electromagnetic locking devices (Maglock).
Applied Apr 28, 2020 · issued May 19, 2020 · Permit 20 139866 FSU
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
Rev 01: Revision to overall layout including securing the reception area, adding desks and expanding the lunch roomHVAC - Proposed interior alterations to existing office on the second floor
Applied Apr 28, 2020 · issued May 22, 2020 · completed Sep 17, 2020 · Permit 19 111921 HVA (revision 01)
- Permit issued
Plumbing · Fixtures/Roof Drains: other
Proposal to install one floor drain on the 3rd floor of existing office.
Applied Oct 30, 2019 · issued Nov 28, 2019 · Permit 19 242953 PSA
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed interior alterations to existing office on the second floor
Applied Feb 11, 2019 · issued Apr 11, 2019 · completed Sep 17, 2020 · Permit 19 111921 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations to existing office on the second floor
Applied Feb 11, 2019 · issued Apr 11, 2019 · completed Aug 10, 2020 · Permit 19 111921 PLB
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed interior alterations to existing office on the Second Floor.
Applied Feb 5, 2019 · issued Apr 11, 2019 · Permit 19 111921 BLD
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alterations to the existing office, unit 400, and new roof top condensing unit.
Applied Jul 18, 2018 · issued Aug 30, 2018 · completed Oct 1, 2020 · Permit 18 195730 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alterations to the existing office, unit 400.
Applied Jul 18, 2018 · issued Aug 31, 2018 · completed Apr 18, 2019 · Permit 18 195730 HVA
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- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Interior alterations to the existing office, unit 400.
Applied Jul 18, 2018 · issued Aug 31, 2018 · completed Apr 12, 2019 · Permit 18 195730 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Revision #01 - Changes to elevator shaft wall around door openings, 1HR rated drywall assembly and the addition of washrooms on floors 2, 3 , 4.[ORIG. BLD Permit: Proposal for interior alterations to an existing 4 storey commercial building. Proposal also includes front facade alteration (new stucco) on the ground floor.]
Applied May 1, 2018 · issued Jul 4, 2018 · completed Nov 27, 2018 · Permit 15 246038 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Plumbing
Revision #01 - Changes to elevator shaft wall around door openings, 1HR rated drywall assembly and the addition of washrooms on floors 2, 3 , 4.Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to an existing 4 storey commercial building. Proposal also includes front facade alteration (new stucco) on the ground floor.
Applied May 1, 2018 · issued Aug 7, 2018 · completed Oct 30, 2018 · Permit 15 246038 PLB (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to convert existing office space to a new fitness centre in the basement and ground floor levels of the existing multiple use building.
Applied Mar 19, 2018 · issued Apr 20, 2018 · Permit 18 131227 PLB
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to convert existing office space to a new fitness centre in the basement and ground floor levels of the existing multiple use building.
Applied Mar 19, 2018 · issued Apr 20, 2018 · Permit 18 131227 BLD
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to convert existing office space to a new fitness centre in the basement and ground floor levels of the existing multiple use building.
Applied Mar 19, 2018 · issued Apr 20, 2018 · Permit 18 131227 HVA
- Permit issued
Fire and security upgrade · Fire alarm
Upgrades to fire alarm and life safety
Applied Nov 7, 2017 · issued Dec 20, 2017 · Permit 17 259284 FSU
- Permit issued
Plumbing · Backflow prevention devices (Water only)
Proposal to install a backflow preventor in existing mixed use building.
Applied May 25, 2017 · issued Aug 3, 2017 · Permit 17 166083 PSA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to an existing 4 storey commercial building. Proposal also includes front facade alteration (new stucco) on the ground floor.
Applied Jan 7, 2016 · issued Feb 8, 2016 · completed Oct 30, 2018 · Permit 15 246038 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Proposal for interior alterations to an existing 4 storey commercial building. Proposal also includes front facade alteration (new stucco) on the ground floor.
Applied Nov 2, 2015 · issued Dec 16, 2015 · completed Nov 27, 2018 · Permit 15 246038 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to renovate washrooms on the basement level.
Applied Feb 14, 2013 · issued Mar 11, 2013 · Permit 13 120096 PLB
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to renovate washrooms on the basement level.
Applied Feb 14, 2013 · issued Mar 6, 2013 · Permit 13 120096 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
- Approved
19 storeys · Not stated in the file
70 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 21, 2021
- Under review
19 storeys · 117 homes · Mixed use
240 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 29, 2022
- Under review
25 storeys · 223 homes · Mixed use
260 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Nov 10, 2021
- Under review
19 storeys · 140 homes · Mixed use
290 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Feb 1, 2023
- Under review
465-471 Richmond Street West and 38 Camden Street
19 storeys · Not stated in the file
300 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 22, 2021
- Under review
19 storeys · 200 homes · Mixed use
310 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 1, 2023
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
336 Queen St W · Minor variance
To permit an entertainment facility-related use (interactive game show experience) located within a portion of the first storey of the existing four-storey building, in addition to the existing restaurant use (as approved under Building Permit 20 118020 BLD 00 BA) and existing recreational use (place of amusement, as approved under Minor Variance Decision A0903/23TEY). The existing office uses located on the second to fourth storeys will be maintained.
200 m away · filed Jun 26, 2026 · Approved
52 Phoebe St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition with a balcony (above the existing rear two-storey portion of the dwelling).
120 m away · filed Jan 12, 2026 · Approved
184 Spadina Ave · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 762-2023) for a new 14 and 15-storey hotel building (east tower fronting Spadina Avenue, and west tower fronting Cameron Street), connected by a one-storey (with mezzanine) base building, which is currently under construction. To permit the increase of non-residential gross floor area, and the west building height from 15-storeys to 19-storeys tower (44.4 m to 57 m), and to alter the building setbacks. A related Site Plan Control (under File Number 20 21 250663 STE 10 SA) is approved with conditions. There will…
60 m away · filed Aug 25, 2025 · Refused
485 Queen St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached building by constructing three residential dwelling units (on the third floor). The existing retail space on the ground floor and the existing office space on the second floor will be maintained and unaltered. There will be no vehicular or bicycle parking spaces provided on-site.
220 m away · filed Nov 25, 2024 · Approved
50 Phoebe St · Minor variance
To construct a front basement walkout with stairs.
120 m away · filed Nov 19, 2024 · Approved
53 Sullivan St · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a two-storey ancillary building (containing one laneway suite), in the rear yard abutting the laneway, and fronting Huron Street. There will be a total of three residential dwelling units (two units within the main dwelling and one unit within the ancillary building) on this lot. The existing attached garage will be demolished.
200 m away · filed Mar 13, 2024 · Approved
336 Queen St W · Minor variance
To permit the use of a place of amusement (escape room) within the basement of the existing four-storey mixed-use building, in addition to the existing restaurant use. The existing mixed-use building currently contains a vacant basement, a restaurant on the ground floor, and offices on the second to fourth storey of the building.
200 m away · filed Oct 19, 2023 · Approved
25 Augusta Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new four-storey residential building with a canopy on the north side wall. This building will be located at the rear of the existing three-storey heritage designated building and will consist of 31 affordable rental units and provide supportive services on the ground floor. The existing heritage designated building will be maintained and the existing rear two-storey non-residential building (community centre and respite) will be demolished.
220 m away · filed Apr 12, 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.