Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
20 Duncan St
The City of Toronto has 28 building permits since 2017 (15 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.
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed demolition of interior wall partitions. Construction of new walls and ceilings to create new offices, a washroom, and a lunch room, including all associated interior finishes, replacement of ceiling tiles, and installation of new kitchen cabinets and sink in the lunch room.
Applied Jun 19, 2026 · issued Aug 5, 2026 · Permit 26 187824 PLB
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed demolition of interior wall partitions. Construction of new walls and ceilings to create new offices, a washroom, and a lunch room, including all associated interior finishes, replacement of ceiling tiles, and installation of new kitchen cabinets and sink in the lunch room.
Applied Jun 19, 2026 · issued Aug 5, 2026 · Permit 26 187824 BLD
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed demolition of interior wall partitions. Construction of new walls and ceilings to create new offices, a washroom, and a lunch room, including all associated interior finishes, replacement of ceiling tiles, and installation of new kitchen cabinets and sink in the lunch room.
Applied Jun 19, 2026 · issued Aug 5, 2026 · Permit 26 187824 HVA
- Revision issued
Plumbing
Revision 01: Revision to permit for interior layout changes (as bubbled), no change to occupant loadPlumbing - Proposal for interior alterations for additional seating in existing restaurant
Applied Jun 3, 2026 · issued Jul 2, 2026 · Permit 25 241238 PLB (revision 01)
- Revision issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Revision 01: Revision to permit for interior layout changes (as bubbled), no change to occupant load
Applied Jun 3, 2026 · issued Jul 2, 2026 · Permit 25 241238 BLD (revision 01)
- Revision issued
Heating and ventilation
Revision 01: Revision to permit for interior layout changes (as bubbled), no change to occupant loadHVAC - Proposal for interior alterations for additional seating in existing restaurant
Applied Jun 3, 2026 · issued Jul 2, 2026 · Permit 25 241238 HVA (revision 01)
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade
FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Proposal for interior alterations for additional seating in existing restaurant
Applied Nov 18, 2025 · issued Apr 29, 2026 · completed Apr 29, 2026 · Permit 25 241238 FSU
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations and change of use from office to restaurant.
Applied Oct 17, 2025 · issued Jan 21, 2026 · Permit 25 241238 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations for additional seating in existing restaurant
Applied Oct 17, 2025 · issued Jan 21, 2026 · Permit 25 241238 PLB
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations for additional seating in existing restaurant
Applied Oct 17, 2025 · issued Jan 21, 2026 · Permit 25 241238 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to a suite on the 2nd floor of the existing office building. Scope of work includes demolition and construction of partitions, new finishes, plumbing and hvac.
Applied Apr 3, 2018 · issued Apr 30, 2018 · completed Mar 6, 2019 · Permit 18 137652 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to a suite on the 2nd floor of the existing office building. Scope of work includes demolition and construction of partitions, new finishes, plumbing and hvac.
Applied Apr 3, 2018 · issued Apr 27, 2018 · completed Sep 29, 2020 · Permit 18 137652 BLD
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- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to a suite on the 2nd floor of the existing office building. Scope of work includes demolition and construction of partitions, new finishes, plumbing and hvac.
Applied Apr 3, 2018 · issued Apr 30, 2018 · completed Mar 15, 2019 · Permit 18 137652 HVA
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Other
Proposal to replace existing entrance door to an existing restaurant. Tenant - "PAI Restaurant".
Applied Dec 19, 2017 · issued Feb 16, 2018 · Permit 17 277339 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
Revision 2: to the HVAC layoutRevise has per plans. HVAC - Interior alterations to existing restaurant on the lower level to expand into adjacent space. New Total Occupant Load = 300. Tenant - ""PAI Restaurant". Convenience address is 18 Duncan St
Applied Dec 12, 2016 · issued Jan 12, 2017 · completed Sep 22, 2017 · Permit 16 129917 HVA (revision 02)
- Closed
Plumbing
Revise has per plans. Plumbing - Interior alterations to existing restaurant on the lower level to expand into adjacent space. New Total Occupant Load = 300. Tenant - ""PAI Restaurant". Convenience address is 18 Duncan St
Applied Dec 9, 2016 · issued Jan 12, 2017 · completed May 10, 2017 · Permit 16 129917 PLB (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
Revise has per plans. HVAC - Interior alterations to existing restaurant on the lower level to expand into adjacent space. New Total Occupant Load = 300. Tenant - ""PAI Restaurant". Convenience address is 18 Duncan St
Applied Sep 16, 2016 · issued Sep 27, 2016 · completed Sep 22, 2017 · Permit 16 129917 HVA (revision 01)
- Cancelled
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Revision 01 - for convenience Stair.
Applied Aug 25, 2016 · completed Aug 16, 2018 · Permit 15 258523 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alterations to existing restaurant on the lower level to expand into adjacent space. New Total Occupant Load = 300. Tenant - ""PAI Restaurant". Convenience address is 18 Duncan St
Applied Apr 22, 2016 · issued Jun 22, 2016 · completed Sep 22, 2017 · Permit 16 129917 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Interior alterations to existing restaurant on the lower level to expand into adjacent space. New Total Occupant Load = 300. Tenant - ""PAI Restaurant". Convenience address is 18 Duncan St
Applied Apr 22, 2016 · issued Jun 22, 2016 · completed May 10, 2017 · Permit 16 129917 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alterations to existing restaurant on the lower level to expand into adjacent space. New Total Occupant Load = 300. Tenant - ""PAI Restaurant". Convenience address is 18 Duncan St
Applied Mar 18, 2016 · issued Jun 10, 2016 · completed Nov 6, 2017 · Permit 16 129917 BLD
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Permit for interior alterations to install exit stairs from basement & separate from ground floor exit.
Applied Nov 30, 2015 · issued Feb 10, 2016 · Permit 15 258523 BLD
- Application on hold
Fire and security upgrade
FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 2nd floor for "Experiencepoint". Proposal to include for HVAC and PLB.
Applied Mar 25, 2014 · Permit 14 121524 FSU
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to existing vacant restaurant - new tenant is "PAI Restaurant" - Convenience address is 18 Duncan St
Applied Jun 26, 2013 · issued Jul 26, 2013 · Permit 13 194825 BLD
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - permit for interior alterations to existing office space - Ground floor level - Syncapse - See 11 259280 BLD for previous application for same tenant.
Applied Dec 16, 2011 · issued Jan 18, 2012 · Permit 11 327123 HVA
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
permit for interior alterations to existing office space - Ground floor level - Syncapse - See 11 259280 BLD for previous application for same tenant.
Applied Dec 16, 2011 · issued Jan 18, 2012 · Permit 11 327123 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation · Special ventilation system
Alter mechanical permit 02 146186 by relocating smoking room.Tenant: Vinnies Grille/Restaurant"health dept. approval rec'd"
Applied May 30, 2003 · issued Jun 13, 2003 · completed Apr 20, 2026 · Permit 02 146186 MSA (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation · Special ventilation system
Install ventilation systems in lower level and first floor for proposed smoking rooms. Tenant: Vinnies Grille/Restaurant"health dept. approval rec'd"
Applied Jun 13, 2002 · issued Sep 4, 2002 · completed Apr 20, 2026 · Permit 02 146186 MSA
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
63 storeys · 415 homes · Mixed use
60 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 13, 2021
- Approved
61 storeys · 813 homes · Mixed use
70 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Dec 17, 2021
- Approved
- Under review
2,038 homes · Residential
90 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Oct 29, 2021
- Under review
23 storeys · Residential
100 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Feb 3, 2021
- Under review
80 storeys · 588 homes · Mixed use
140 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jun 7, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
11 Ed Mirvish Way · Consent
To obtain consent to create a new stratified easement/right-of-way.
70 m away · filed Feb 5, 2026 · Approved
19 Duncan St · Consent
To obtain stratified consent to sever the existing 58-storey mixed-use development (comprised of commercial, office, hotel and residential uses) with four levels of below-grade parking into two stratified lots (residential and non-residential lands) and to create various easements/rights-of-ways. Also, to maintain the existing easements/right-of-ways. The addresses 219 and 225 Adelaide Street West contain the Residential Lands, and the addresses 19 Duncan Street and 223 Adelaide Street West contain the Non-Residential Lands.
40 m away · filed Dec 24, 2025 · Approved
263 Adelaide St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 105-2022 (OLT)) for a 47-storey mixed-use building (containing 432 residential dwelling units, retail use on the ground level, and office use on second, third and fourth levels), by reducing the required number of vehicular parking spaces for the residents of this building.
60 m away · filed Oct 23, 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…
160 m away · filed Jul 21, 2025 · Approved
241 Richmond St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 851-2022, for the 34 and 41-storey mixed-use building, by increasing the residential gross floor area, and reducing the non-residential gross floor area as well as the easterly setback at levels 18 to 35. There will be a total of 479 residential dwelling units provided on this lot, currently under review through a Site Plan Control application (File Number 21 171254 STE 10 SA).
180 m away · filed Jun 4, 2024 · Approved
224 Adelaide St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1042-2022) for a 60-storey mixed-use building (for residential and retail uses), by adding a Hotel use, and to increase the building height and total gross floor area, as well as to reduce the amenity space area and number of parking spaces.
90 m away · filed Apr 23, 2024 · Approved
55 John St · Minor variance
To construct two new storage sheds in the north courtyard of the existing 27 storey government office building to supplement the relocation of Metro Hall Early Learning Child Care Centre from the intersection of Wellington Street and John Street (south side) to the plaza at the intersection of King Street and John Street (north side). The existing shed on the south courtyard will be demolished.
190 m away · filed Oct 27, 2023 · Approved
241 Richmond St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 851-2022, for the 34 and 41-storey mixed-use building by increasing the overall gross floor area (by constructing one additional storey), and reducing carshare parking spaces. This is currently under review through a Site Plan Control application (File Number 21 171254 STE 10 SA).
180 m away · filed Oct 11, 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.