Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
239 College St
Lillian H. Smith Public Library
The City of Toronto has 5 building permits since 2017 (4 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 · Backflow prevention devices (Water only)
Proposal for installing backflow prevention device to the incoming domestic water service.
Applied Mar 8, 2022 · issued Apr 6, 2022 · Permit 22 120584 PSA
- Inspections under way
Fire and security upgrade · Fire alarm
Repairs and replacement of life safety systems.
Applied Oct 22, 2021 · issued Dec 1, 2021 · Permit 21 229399 FSU
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed interior alterations to build a new learning centre on the 2nd floor and a new staff workroom on the 3rd floor of an existing Library in a commercial building.
Applied Oct 14, 2016 · issued Oct 26, 2016 · Permit 16 237580 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed interior alterations to build a new learning centre on the 2nd floor and a new staff workroom on the 3rd floor
Applied Oct 14, 2016 · issued Nov 15, 2016 · completed May 4, 2017 · Permit 16 237580 HVA
- Inspections under way
Non-residential building permit · Unknown
Construct public library building david finbow/peter au
Applied Feb 9, 1993 · issued Dec 16, 1993 · Permit 93 013057 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 review
9 storeys · 109 homes · Mixed use
220 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 20, 2022
- Under review
191-199 College Street and 74-76 Henry Street
31 storeys · 492 homes · Mixed use
270 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 28, 2022
- Approved
- Under review
- Under review
18 storeys · Non-residential
390 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jun 1, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
281 College St · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey mixed-use building by converting the office unit (occupying the rear portion of the ground level) into one additional residential dwelling unit. The exising retail unit (occupying the front portion of the ground level), and two residential units (occupying the second and third levels) will be maintained.
190 m away · filed Dec 18, 2025 · Approved
23 Ross St · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey detached ancillary building (containing one garden suite), with a cantilevered second storey in the rear yard. There will be a total of five residential dwelling units on this lot (four units within the main dwelling, and one unit within the ancillary building).
150 m away · filed Oct 28, 2025 · Approved
43 Cecil St · Minor variance
To alter the existing dwelling by constructing a rear two-storey addition. There are three residential units within this dwelling.
210 m away · filed Mar 15, 2022 · Approved
13 Oxford St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse by constructing a fire shutter on the west side of the previously approved two-storey rear addition.
230 m away · filed Apr 27, 2021 · Approved
6 Nassau St · Minor variance
To construct five four-storey townhouse dwellings.
240 m away · filed Feb 28, 2021 · Approved
251 College St · Minor variance
To alter the existing 25-storey student residence building by constructing a new staff lounge in a portion of level 00 that is currently occupied by 84 bicycle parking spaces.
30 m away · filed Sep 5, 2019 · Approved
13 Oxford St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse by constructing a rear two-storey addition and to legalize and to maintain the front porch and air conditioning unit.
230 m away · filed May 12, 2019 · Approved
250 College St · Consent
To obtain consent for a long term lease of 41 years and to create a reciprocal right-of-way/easement.
100 m away · filed May 4, 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.