Toronto address · Ward 12, Toronto-St. Paul's
255 Spadina Rd
City of Toronto Archives
The City of Toronto has 26 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.
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Temporary structure · Other temporary tents
Temp Tent Permit: Building a 40x100 tent & 30 x 30 Tent for Shelter/Festival - Friday, Sep 28, 2024 and taking down on Saturday, September 29 2024
Applied Aug 26, 2024 · issued Aug 30, 2024 · completed Sep 4, 2025 · Permit 24 203765 TPS
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Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Revision 01 - Revision to remove the First Floor Washroom from the scope of permitted work.--------------------------------------------------------------------City of Toronto Project 9119-19-0162: Design, Program Management, and Contract AdministrationServices for Accessibility Upgrades to City of Toronto Facilities at Various Locations. Complete accessibility upgrades in accordance with provincial and City requirements at City buildings.
Applied May 14, 2024 · issued Jun 7, 2024 · completed Aug 22, 2024 · Permit 21 212697 BLD (revision 01)
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Heating and ventilation
REV HVAC - The scope of work has been reduced. The renovations to the male staffwashroom and the installation of a new card reader in the existing processing room have beencancelled. As stated in the original permit, the female staff washroom is to be converted to a scanningroom. Washrooms will be converted by demolishing fixtures and refinishing wall, floors, and ceiling.Existing processing room is to be repainted and used for placing other office equipment.
Applied Dec 15, 2023 · issued Jan 16, 2024 · completed Feb 7, 2024 · Permit 23 190268 HVA (revision 01)
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Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
REV 01 - The scope of work has been reduced. The renovations to the male staffwashroom and the installation of a new card reader in the existing processing room have beencancelled. As stated in the original permit, the female staff washroom is to be converted to a scanningroom. Washrooms will be converted by demolishing fixtures and refinishing wall, floors, and ceiling.Existing processing room is to be repainted and used for placing other office equipment.Proposal for int. alts. to the exist. CoT Archives, City Clerks' gf office. Facilitate new workstation layout.- Exist. 'Male Staff Wshrm'…
Applied Dec 15, 2023 · issued Feb 6, 2024 · completed Mar 5, 2024 · Permit 23 190268 BLD (revision 01)
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Plumbing
REV Plumbing - The scope of work has been reduced. The renovations to the male staffwashroom and the installation of a new card reader in the existing processing room have beencancelled. As stated in the original permit, the female staff washroom is to be converted to a scanningroom. Washrooms will be converted by demolishing fixtures and refinishing wall, floors, and ceiling.Existing processing room is to be repainted and used for placing other office equipment.
Applied Dec 15, 2023 · issued Jan 16, 2024 · completed Feb 5, 2024 · Permit 23 190268 PLB (revision 01)
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Designated structure · Sign building permit related
**FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY**This property is located in the E- Employment sign district and is subject to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, GeneralApplication for a permit to erect and display two first party non-illuminated wall signs, displaying static copy, erected at the first storey.Dimensions:Sign 1: 0.575m L x 2.975m W x 0.038m D at a height of 4.29 m, on the south elevation.Sign 2: 0.575m L x 2.975m W x 0.038m D at a height of 4.29 m, on the west elevation.**Toronto Archives**
Applied Dec 5, 2023 · issued Dec 13, 2023 · completed Mar 12, 2024 · Permit 23 232929 DST
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Heating and ventilation
HVAC - The male staff washroom is to be converted to two rooms: a gender neutral washroom and storage.The female staff washroom is to be converted to a scanning room. Washrooms will be converted bydemolishing fixtures and refinishing wall, floors, and ceiling. Existing processing room is to be repaintedand used for placing other office equipment
Applied Aug 17, 2023 · issued Oct 3, 2023 · completed Feb 7, 2024 · Permit 23 190268 HVA
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Plumbing
Plumbing - The male staff washroom is to be converted to two rooms: a gender neutral washroom and storage.The female staff washroom is to be converted to a scanning room. Washrooms will be converted bydemolishing fixtures and refinishing wall, floors, and ceiling. Existing processing room is to be repaintedand used for placing other office equipment
Applied Aug 17, 2023 · issued Oct 3, 2023 · completed Feb 5, 2024 · Permit 23 190268 PLB
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Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for int. alts. to the exist. CoT Archives, City Clerks' gf office. Facilitate new workstation layout.- Exist. 'Male Staff Wshrm' is converted into a 2 new rooms: a 'Gender Neutral Washroom' & an 'Office'.- Exist. 'Female Staff Wshrm' is converted into a new 'Digitization B Scanning Rm'.- Washrooms will be converted by demolishing fixtures, refinishing wall, floors and ceiling. - Exist. 'Processing Rm' is converted into new 'Digitization A Equip. Rm'. This room is to be repainted & used for placing other office equipment.- New feature wall (staircase drywall).- Not shown in scope of w…
Applied Aug 17, 2023 · issued Oct 3, 2023 · completed Mar 5, 2024 · Permit 23 190268 BLD
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Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
City of Toronto Project 9119-19-0162: Design, Program Management, and Contract AdministrationServices for Accessibility Upgrades to City of Toronto Facilities at Various Locations. Complete accessibility upgrades in accordance with provincial and City requirements at City buildings.
Applied Sep 15, 2021 · issued Oct 7, 2021 · completed Aug 22, 2024 · Permit 21 212697 BLD
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Plumbing
Plumbing - City of Toronto Project 9119-19-0162: Design, Program Management, and Contract AdministrationServices for Accessibility Upgrades to City of Toronto Facilities at Various Locations. Complete accessibility upgrades in accordance with provincial and City requirements at City buildings.
Applied Sep 15, 2021 · issued Oct 20, 2021 · completed Jan 4, 2024 · Permit 21 212697 PLB
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Heating and ventilation
HVAC - City of Toronto Project 9119-19-0162: Design, Program Management, and Contract AdministrationServices for Accessibility Upgrades to City of Toronto Facilities at Various Locations. Complete accessibility upgrades in accordance with provincial and City requirements at City buildings.
Applied Sep 15, 2021 · issued Oct 20, 2021 · completed Jan 10, 2024 · Permit 21 212697 HVA
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Fire and security upgrade · Other
Proposal to replace the existing MCC's and fire pump controllers. The proposla includes the removal of the existing chemical treatment equipment
Applied Nov 15, 2018 · issued Dec 12, 2018 · completed Aug 23, 2019 · Permit 18 256821 FSU
- Cancelled
Fire and security upgrade · Other
Replacement of existing MCC's and fire pump controllers. Demolition of existing chemical treatment equipment
Applied May 24, 2018 · completed Jun 7, 2018 · Permit 18 164270 FSU
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Plumbing
Revision - To eliminate one existing floor drain.Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to existing lobby and multipurpose room on Level 1 in an existing office building.
Applied May 9, 2017 · issued Jun 5, 2017 · completed Jun 12, 2017 · Permit 16 134434 PLB (revision 01)
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Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Revision 1: For sprinkler purposes. installl new sprinkler heads for new configuration Proposal for interior alterations to existing lobby and multipurpose room on Level 1 in an existing office building.
Applied Nov 9, 2016 · issued Dec 5, 2016 · completed Jun 13, 2017 · Permit 16 134434 BLD (revision 01)
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Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing lobby and multipurpose room on Level 1 in an existing office building.
Applied Apr 1, 2016 · issued Apr 15, 2016 · completed Feb 14, 2017 · Permit 16 134434 HVA
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Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to existing lobby and multipurpose room on Level 1 in an existing office building.
Applied Apr 1, 2016 · issued Apr 15, 2016 · completed Jun 12, 2017 · Permit 16 134434 PLB
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Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to existing lobby and multipurpose room on Level 1 in an existing office building.
Applied Apr 1, 2016 · issued Apr 12, 2016 · completed Jun 13, 2017 · Permit 16 134434 BLD
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation · Other
Proposal to replace the existing air cooled chillers on the penthouse level of existing office building - "Toronto Records & Archives"
Applied Feb 23, 2016 · issued Oct 21, 2016 · Permit 16 119517 MSA
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Plumbing · Backflow prevention devices (Water only)
Office - Metro Archives & Records Centre- Install 1 BackFlow Prevention Device
Applied Apr 13, 2015 · issued May 12, 2015 · completed Apr 9, 2026 · Permit 15 140191 PSA
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Addition or alteration · Other
Proposal to install a natural gas generator on the roof of existing office - "Toronto Records & Archives"
Applied Mar 11, 2015 · issued Mar 30, 2015 · completed May 18, 2017 · Permit 15 126388 BLD
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Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to install a natural gas generator on the roof of existing office - "Toronto Records & Archives"
Applied Mar 11, 2015 · issued Apr 15, 2015 · completed May 18, 2017 · Permit 15 126388 HVA
- Inspections under way
Fire and security upgrade · Fire alarm
Proposal to upgrade existing fire alarm system in existing office - "Toronto Records & Archives"
Applied Apr 30, 2014 · issued Jun 5, 2014 · Permit 14 149410 FSU
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation · HVAC: groups D & E
Building automation system upgrade including install of vfd's and dampers' actuators replacement.
Applied Apr 26, 2013 · issued May 23, 2013 · Permit 13 157547 MSA
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the ground and second floor - City of Toronto Archives and Record Centre.
Applied Oct 26, 2011 · issued Nov 3, 2011 · Permit 11 299721 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
8 storeys · 134 homes · Residential
240 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 25, 2022
- Under review
8 storeys · 135 homes · Residential
250 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 25, 2022
- Approved
13 storeys · 115 homes · Residential
290 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Oct 28, 2024
- Approved
- Approved
- Under review
16 storeys · 257 homes · Mixed use
450 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 31, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
555 Davenport Rd · Minor variance
To alter the development standards of the new 10-storey mixed-use building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 739-2023) by increasing: the height of 30.5 m to 37.0 m and number of storeys (from 8-storeys to 10-storeys, and from 7-storeys to 9-storeys along Davenport Road), the gross floor area for residential and non-residential uses, and the encroachment of balconies, to reduce setbacks and separation distances, and to permit a retail use. There will be a total of 168 residential dwelling units, instead of 143 units.
220 m away · filed Mar 6, 2025 · Approved
500 Macpherson Ave · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 783-2023) for a 8-storey mixed-use apartment building by increasing: building setbacks, building height (8-storeys (30.5 m) to 11-storeys (39.9 m), including mechanical penthouse), and gross floor area (including residential and introducing non-residential use(s)) and permitting a retail use. There will be a total of 206 residential dwelling units (instead of 152 residential dwelling units) and 115 car parking spaces on this site.
230 m away · filed Nov 19, 2024 · Approved
418 Davenport Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition, and a full third storey addition with a rear balcony.
150 m away · filed Nov 10, 2020 · Approved on condition
385 Madison Ave · Minor variance
70 m away · filed Jun 4, 2020 · Application withdrawn
248 Dupont St · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by adding rear external fire exit stairs to the second and third floors.
210 m away · filed Jun 5, 2019 · Approved
377 Madison Ave · Minor variance
To alter the redevelopment plan approved by Site-specific By-law 758-2006(OMB) for the second phase of a residential development consisting of a seven-storey building (Building B) and 10 townhouses located on Parcel B, by reducing the minimum required length and width of a range of parking spaces.
70 m away · filed Jan 10, 2018 · Approved
377 Madison Ave · Minor variance
To alter the redevelopment plan approved by Site Specific By-law 758-2006 (OMB) for the second phase of a residential development consisting of a seven-storey building (Building B) and 10 townhouses located on Parcel B, by increasing the gross floor area, to facilitate the construction of a pair of three-storey townhouses (TH Block B1).
70 m away · filed Mar 2, 2017 · Approved
493 Davenport Rd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey mixed-use building containing one-dwelling unit and a design studio by constructing second and third storey additions with a rear second floor deck and a rear garage.
110 m away · filed Dec 7, 2016 · 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.