Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
251 College St
The City of Toronto has 9 building permits since 2017 (3 still open) and 1 Committee of Adjustment file 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
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
1 wall sign**panera bread**
Applied Oct 24, 2024 · issued Nov 15, 2024 · completed Jun 16, 2025 · Permit 24 230572 DST
- Cancelled
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
1 Wall Sign
Applied Oct 10, 2024 · completed Oct 11, 2024 · Permit 24 224452 DST
- Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - Interior alteration of existing storage space to staff room
Applied Jan 2, 2019 · issued Jan 6, 2022 · Permit 19 100221 PLB
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alteration of existing storage space to staff room
Applied Jan 2, 2019 · issued Jan 6, 2022 · Permit 19 100221 HVA
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Interior alteration of existing Bicycle parking and storage space to staff room
Applied Jan 2, 2019 · issued Jan 6, 2022 · Permit 19 100221 BLD
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To elect and display one illuminated wall sign and one illuminated projecting sign****MC CAFE***
Applied Mar 15, 2018 · issued Jul 9, 2018 · completed Dec 12, 2019 · Permit 18 129772 DST
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Proposal to install 4 magnetic locks on the ground and first floor. Convenience address is '253 College Street'.
Applied May 23, 2017 · issued Jul 11, 2017 · completed Feb 28, 2018 · Permit 17 164755 FSU
- Closed
Demolition
Proposal to demolish existing 5 storey above grade and 1 storey below grade non-residential building for future development at 245-247, 251-253 and 255 College St.
Applied Feb 28, 2014 · issued Apr 1, 2014 · completed Aug 16, 2022 · Permit 14 122965 DEM
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Other
Proposal to demo existing detached garage at rear of 5 sty commercial building. See unsafe work order. 251-253 College St.
Applied Jul 29, 2011 · issued Aug 10, 2011 · completed Jul 31, 2026 · Permit 11 248688 BLD
Committee of Adjustment
This address's applications to the City's Committee of Adjustment since 2017, and any still open. A minor variance asks for a small exception to the zoning by-law, such as a little more height or a smaller setback; a consent divides a lot or grants an easement.
- Closed
Minor variance · Other
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.
Decision: Approved (hearing Aug 12, 2020)
Filed Sep 5, 2019 · File A0981/19TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
9 storeys · 109 homes · Mixed use
200 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
300 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 28, 2022
- Approved
- Under review
- Under review
18 storeys · Non-residential
420 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.
160 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).
190 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.
230 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.
210 m away · filed Apr 27, 2021 · Approved
6 Nassau St · Minor variance
To construct five four-storey townhouse dwellings.
230 m away · filed Feb 28, 2021 · 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.
210 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.
80 m away · filed May 4, 2017 · Approved
462 Spadina Ave · Minor variance
Extending the third floor by raising the ceiling of the third floor with an addition to the third floor for a balcony, mezzanine and office space. Raise ceiling of the third floor.
120 m away · filed Feb 8, 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.