Toronto address · Ward 13, Toronto Centre
197 Yonge St
The City of Toronto has 31 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.
- Closed
Plumbing
Revision 02REV Plumbing - Proposal to construct interior alterations to existing office space
Applied Feb 2, 2026 · issued Feb 9, 2026 · completed Feb 10, 2026 · Permit 24 140590 PLB (revision 02)
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Garage Repair/Reconstruction
Replacement of three (3) exterior doors. Removal and infilling of one (1) exterior door. Re-slope interlocking pavers in front of exterior doors. Installation of new trench drain.
Applied Sep 8, 2025 · issued Oct 31, 2025 · completed Feb 23, 2026 · Permit 25 222226 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
REV HVAC - Proposal to construct interior alterations to existing office space
Applied Mar 13, 2025 · issued May 8, 2025 · completed Mar 5, 2026 · Permit 24 140590 HVA (revision 01)
- Closed
Plumbing
REV Plumbing - Proposal to construct interior alterations to existing office space
Applied Mar 13, 2025 · issued Apr 2, 2025 · completed Feb 10, 2026 · Permit 24 140590 PLB (revision 01)
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
REV: Proposal for interior alterations to a base building shell commercial space to be converted into a new premises used for an office tenant. This new office tenant will be located on Level 2 & the Mezzanine Level of this mixed-use building. [Block A Lands]
Applied Mar 13, 2025 · issued Apr 3, 2025 · completed Dec 17, 2025 · Permit 24 140590 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct interior alterations to existing office space
Applied Apr 25, 2024 · issued Jun 13, 2024 · completed Mar 5, 2026 · Permit 24 140590 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to a base building shell commercial space to be converted into a new premises used for an office tenant. This new office tenant will be located on Level 2 & the Mezzanine Level of this mixed-use building. [Block A Lands]
Applied Apr 25, 2024 · issued Jun 13, 2024 · completed Dec 17, 2025 · Permit 24 140590 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct interior alterations to existing office space
Applied Apr 25, 2024 · issued Jun 13, 2024 · completed Feb 10, 2026 · Permit 24 140590 PLB
- Revision issued
New building
Revision - 03 Structural repair of foundation wall concrete delamination located in stairway L. Floor B3Proposal to construct a new 60 storey mixed use building (plus a mechanical penthouse and an elevator mechanical room), comprising of 694 dwelling units to the rear of the heritage building. A proposed podium is 9-storey's containing the lobby to be located within the heritage building, above grade parking (floors 3 to 8), amenity uses (floors 9 and 10) and retail uses at grade and level 2 in the area currently used as private open space adjacent the heritage building on the north side. The…
Applied Apr 8, 2022 · issued May 5, 2022 · Permit 13 237742 BLD (revision 03)
- Refused
Alternative solution
The project is a multi-use residential building (Massey Tower) located at 197 Yonge Street in Toronto, Ontario. The first and second storeys of the building are proposed to contain commercial suites (Group A, Division 2 and Group E major occupancies).The fire compartment of Suite 100 is located in the northwest corner of the building and contains an interconnected floor space between the first and second storey floor areas. The north exposing building face of the compartment incorporates multiple glazed assemblies in its exterior walls as part of its architectural design. The area of glazed o…
Applied Nov 5, 2020 · completed Feb 10, 2021 · Permit 20 215303 ALT
- Revision issued
New building
Rev 2: sprinkler drawingsProposal to construct a new 60 storey mixed use building (plus a mechanical penthouse and an elevator mechanical room), comprising of 694 dwelling units to the rear of the heritage building. A proposed podium is 9-storey's containing the lobby to be located within the heritage building, above grade parking (floors 3 to 8), amenity uses (floors 9 and 10) and retail uses at grade and level 2 in the area currently used as private open space adjacent the heritage building on the north side. There are 131 above grade parking spaces proposed. One below grade level is propos…
Applied Jul 6, 2020 · issued Oct 13, 2020 · Permit 13 237742 BLD (revision 02)
- Cancelled
Heating and ventilation
rev 3: HVAC -
Applied Jun 29, 2020 · completed Feb 19, 2021 · Permit 13 237742 HVA (revision 03)
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- Cancelled
Heating and ventilation
Rev 2: REVISION TO DESIGN OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM - SP 9 - SP10-SP12HVAC - Proposal to construct a new 60 storey mixed use building (plus a mechanical penthouse and an elevator mechanical room), comprising of 697 dwelling units to the rear of the heritage building. A proposed podium is 9-storey's containing the lobby to be located within the heritage building, above grade parking (floors 3 to 8), amenity uses (floors 9 and 10) and retail uses at grade and level 2 in the area currently used as private open space adjacent the heritage building on the north side. There are 131 above grade parking sp…
Applied Jun 9, 2020 · completed Feb 19, 2021 · Permit 13 237742 HVA (revision 02)
- Approved
Alternative solution
Alternative solution for " Exposure Protection " see application form for details - see 13 237742
Applied Nov 8, 2019 · completed Jan 10, 2020 · Permit 19 247166 ALT
- Approved
Alternative solution
Proposed alternative solution to adjust car elevator protection guards in parking garage.
Applied Jun 28, 2019 · completed Sep 5, 2019 · Permit 19 180195 ALT
- Approved
Alternative solution
Application to use grade tp304 sch 10 stainless steel (ss) pipe as alternate to type l copper for domestic water main riser for added safety of higher working pressure rating of ss pipe (listed @ 1,000 psig) compared to type l copper (listed @ 504 psig). Ss pipe proposed to be installed using victaulic ips stainless steel pipe pressfit system for joint fittings.
Applied May 7, 2019 · completed Aug 12, 2019 · Permit 19 150623 ALT
- Cancelled
New building
Revision #(1) RELOCATION OF SPRINKLER ROOM ON 8TH FLOOR; (2) CHANGE TO 1 RESIDENTIAL UNIT TO MAKE IT BARRIER FREE; (3) UPDATE SPECIFICATIONS TO REFERENCE TWO-STAGE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM; AND (4) ALL CORE ELEVATORS ARE DESIGNATED FIRE FIGHTER ELEVATORS Proposal to construct a new 60 storey mixed use building (plus a mechanical penthouse and an elevator mechanical room), comprising of 694 dwelling units to the rear of the heritage building. A proposed podium is 9-storey's containing the lobby to be located within the heritage building, above grade parking (floors 3 to 8), amenity uses (floors 9 and…
Applied May 5, 2019 · completed Apr 17, 2026 · Permit 13 237742 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display three non-illuminated wall signs displaying static copy on the first storey of the westerly elevation, two measuring 0.81 m by 0.91 m and one measuring 0.89 m by 0.28 m. ****THE MASSEY TOWER***
Applied Feb 28, 2019 · issued Mar 22, 2019 · completed Sep 14, 2020 · Permit 19 120352 DST
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Proposal to install magnetic locks for the floowing doors: 2nd level bsement, #0201A & #0201B; 8th level, #803
Applied Feb 8, 2019 · issued Feb 11, 2019 · completed Sep 12, 2019 · Permit 19 113149 FSU
- Revision issued
Heating and ventilation
REV - 01 for covers the protection measures identified in AS 17 464414. That is, protection of the exposing building face louver openings located less than 1.2m from the property line. The accepted proposal recesses the openings to at least 1.5m from the property line via the use of a 1hr duct enclosure. The mechanical drawings now indicate the locations of the 1h duct enclosure.HVAC - Proposal to construct a new 60 storey mixed use building (plus a mechanical penthouse and an elevator mechanical room), comprising of 697 dwelling units to the rear of the heritage building. A proposed podium i…
Applied Feb 21, 2018 · issued Mar 27, 2018 · Permit 13 237742 HVA (revision 01)
- Approved
Alternative solution
Alternative Solution for unprotected window opening - sprinklers
Applied Apr 20, 2017 · completed Sep 27, 2018 · Permit 17 146414 ALT
- Approved
Alternative solution
Alternative Solution in connection to active Building Permit 13 237742 BLD for floor openings in automated garage system and for 3850 mm between landings.
Applied Jan 11, 2017 · completed Sep 27, 2018 · Permit 17 103353 ALT
- Approved
Alternative solution
Alternative Solution in connection to active Building Permit 13 237742 BLD for standpipe and hose system. Also see separate ALT for floor openings in automated garage system.
Applied Jan 11, 2017 · completed Feb 28, 2017 · Permit 17 103350 ALT
- Closed
Drains and site services
Revision - Preimeter drainage detail changed to a bathtub system. Deletion of perimeter drainage and wall parts. Deletion of sand settling chambers and associated piping.
Applied Nov 16, 2015 · issued Dec 7, 2015 · completed Sep 24, 2020 · Permit 13 237742 DRN (revision 01)
- Closed
Temporary structure · Temporary structures
Proposal to erect a temporary pedestrian bridge walkway for means of egress/ingress in relation to neighbouring properties (189 &193 Yonge Street) to be erected May 29th, 2015 and removed May 29th, 2017
Applied May 29, 2015 · issued Aug 20, 2015 · completed Mar 24, 2020 · Permit 15 165234 TPS
- Cancelled
Partial permit · Partial permit - structural framing
Part Permit - Proposal to construct a new 60 storey mixed use building (plus a mechanical penthouse and an elevator mechanical room), comprising of 697 dwelling units to the rear of the heritage building. A proposed podium is 9-storey's containing the lobby to be located within the heritage building, above grade parking (floors 3 to 8), amenity uses (floors 9 and 10) and retail uses at grade and level 2 in the area currently used as private open space adjacent the heritage building on the north side. There are 131 above grade parking spaces proposed. One below grade level is proposed to inclu…
Applied Sep 20, 2013 · completed Feb 5, 2019 · Permit 13 237742 STR
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct a new 60 storey mixed use building (plus a mechanical penthouse and an elevator mechanical room), comprising of 697 dwelling units to the rear of the heritage building. A proposed podium is 9-storey's containing the lobby to be located within the heritage building, above grade parking (floors 3 to 8), amenity uses (floors 9 and 10) and retail uses at grade and level 2 in the area currently used as private open space adjacent the heritage building on the north side. There are 131 above grade parking spaces proposed. One below grade level is proposed to include mech…
Applied Sep 18, 2013 · issued Sep 21, 2017 · Permit 13 237742 HVA
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to construct a new 60 storey mixed use building (plus a mechanical penthouse and an elevator mechanical room), comprising of 697 dwelling units to the rear of the heritage building. A proposed podium is 9-storey's containing the lobby to be located within the heritage building, above grade parking (floors 3 to 8), amenity uses (floors 9 and 10) and retail uses at grade and level 2 in the area currently used as private open space adjacent the heritage building on the north side. There are 131 above grade parking spaces proposed. One below grade level is proposed to include mec…
Applied Sep 18, 2013 · issued Jul 31, 2014 · completed Sep 24, 2020 · Permit 13 237742 DRN
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct a new 60 storey mixed use building (plus a mechanical penthouse and an elevator mechanical room), comprising of 697 dwelling units to the rear of the heritage building. A proposed podium is 9-storey's containing the lobby to be located within the heritage building, above grade parking (floors 3 to 8), amenity uses (floors 9 and 10) and retail uses at grade and level 2 in the area currently used as private open space adjacent the heritage building on the north side. There are 131 above grade parking spaces proposed. One below grade level is proposed to include…
Applied Sep 18, 2013 · issued Sep 21, 2017 · Permit 13 237742 PLB
- Inspections under way
New building
Proposal to construct a new 60 storey mixed use building (plus a mechanical penthouse and an elevator mechanical room), comprising of 694 dwelling units to the rear of the heritage building. A proposed podium is 9-storey's containing the lobby to be located within the heritage building, above grade parking (floors 3 to 8), amenity uses (floors 9 and 10) and retail uses at grade and level 2 in the area currently used as private open space adjacent the heritage building on the north side. There are 131 above grade parking spaces proposed. One below grade level is proposed to include mechanical…
Applied Sep 18, 2013 · issued Feb 5, 2019 · 697 homes added · Permit 13 237742 BLD
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
**DEVELOPMENT SIGNS**To erect and display three non-illuminated development sign wall signs, between the first and third storey, in association with a presentation centre.**Massey Tower Presentation Centre**
Applied Jun 1, 2012 · issued Jun 13, 2012 · completed May 31, 2017 · Permit 12 185166 DST
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
71 storeys · 565 homes · Mixed use
110 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 16, 2022
- Under review
67 storeys · 774 homes · Mixed use
170 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jan 8, 2025
- Under review
- Under review
483-491 Bay Street and 20 Albert Street
Not stated in the file
230 m away · Subdivision · Under review · filed Sep 24, 2021
- Under review
24 storeys · 256 homes · Residential
250 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 1, 2022
- Under review
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
30 Bond St · Minor variance
To alter the existing public hospital (St. Michael's Hospital, bounded by Shuter Street, Bond Street, Queen Street East, and Victoria Street) by installing an air handling unit (AHU) on a portion of the roof (Donnelly Wing).
140 m away · filed Nov 14, 2025 · Approved
247 Yonge St · Minor variance
To permit a place of amusement (arcade) use on this subject lot.
200 m away · filed Aug 9, 2024 · Approved
25 Richmond St E · Minor variance
To alter the redevelopment plan for the 46 storey mixed-use building approved under Site-Specific By-Laws 132-2016 and 133-2016, by relocating amenity space from floor 45 to floor 46, constructing two additional dwelling units on floor 45 (total 693 Dwelling Units), and increasing the gross floor area accordingly. Additionally, this application seeks to maintain the existing fifth storey addition and elevator overrun located atop the southeastern heritage building.
240 m away · filed Oct 3, 2019 · Approved
15 Shuter St · Minor variance
To alter, the historic Massey Hall concert venue, by constructing, an eight storey rear addition with passerelles, along the east and west elevations of the building.
80 m away · filed Mar 27, 2018 · Approved
2 Queen St W · Minor variance
To alter the two 6 ½-storey buildings by constructing: a one-storey addition which will contain office and retail use, a green roof, and to remove the metal over-cladding from the buildings.
80 m away · filed Apr 6, 2017 · 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.