Toronto address · Ward 13, Toronto Centre
257 Dundas St E
The City of Toronto has 9 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.
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display one illuminated wall sign displaying static copy. Erected on the first storey of the west elevation of the building.****FRIENDS OF RUBY****
Applied Sep 15, 2020 · issued Sep 29, 2020 · completed Dec 15, 2020 · Permit 20 193443 DST
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Revision 02 - Changes to wheelchair ramp design due to grading issues on Pembroke frontage.
Applied Aug 26, 2020 · issued Oct 22, 2020 · completed Nov 30, 2020 · Permit 16 269984 BLD (revision 02)
- Revision issued
Plumbing
Revision #02 - Changes to plumbing. Revision # 01 - To the plumbing layout.Plumbing - Proposal to demolish existing 2 storey middle portion of building linking existing 3 storey portions, construct new 4 storey addition, new rooftop terrace, and interior alterations to all floors of Toronto Community Housing building containing 33 dwelling rooms. See PPR.
Applied Nov 27, 2018 · issued Dec 19, 2018 · Permit 16 269984 PLB (revision 02)
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
REV01: changes are bubbled with cover letter Proposal to demolish existing 2 storey middle portion of building linking existing 3 storey portions, construct new 4 storey addition, new rooftop terrace, and interior alterations to all floors of Toronto Community Housing building containing 33 dwelling rooms. See PPR.
Applied Apr 26, 2018 · issued Jun 27, 2018 · completed Nov 30, 2020 · Permit 16 269984 BLD (revision 01)
- Revision issued
Plumbing
Revision # 01 - To the plumbing layout.Plumbing - Proposal to demolish existing 2 storey middle portion of building linking existing 3 storey portions, construct new 4 storey addition, new rooftop terrace, and interior alterations to all floors of Toronto Community Housing building containing 33 dwelling rooms. See PPR.
Applied Jan 15, 2018 · issued Feb 7, 2018 · Permit 16 269984 PLB (revision 01)
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade
FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Proposal to demolish existing 2 storey middle portion of building linking existing 3 storey portions, construct new 4 storey addition, new rooftop terrace, and interior alterations to all floors of Toronto Community Housing building containing 33 dwelling rooms. See PPR.
Applied May 24, 2017 · issued Sep 24, 2019 · completed May 28, 2020 · Permit 16 269984 FSU
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Proposal to demolish existing 2 storey middle portion of building linking existing 3 storey portions, construct new 4 storey addition, new rooftop terrace, and interior alterations to all floors of Toronto Community Housing building containing 33 dwelling rooms. See PPR.
Applied Dec 22, 2016 · issued Jun 5, 2017 · completed Nov 30, 2020 · 31 homes added · Permit 16 269984 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to demolish existing 2 storey middle portion of building linking existing 3 storey portions, construct new 4 storey addition, new rooftop terrace, and interior alterations to all floors of Toronto Community Housing building containing 33 dwelling rooms. See PPR.
Applied Dec 22, 2016 · issued Jun 5, 2017 · Permit 16 269984 HVA
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to demolish existing 2 storey middle portion of building linking existing 3 storey portions, construct new 4 storey addition, new rooftop terrace, and interior alterations to all floors of Toronto Community Housing building containing 33 dwelling rooms. See PPR.
Applied Dec 22, 2016 · issued Jun 5, 2017 · Permit 16 269984 PLB
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
52 storeys · 630 homes · Mixed use
60 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Mar 18, 2022
- Under review
47 storeys · 619 homes · Residential
90 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 16, 2022
- Under review
212-218 Dundas Street East and 279 1/2 George Street
44 storeys · 542 homes · Mixed use
130 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Oct 25, 2021
- Under review
40 storeys · 693 homes · Residential
210 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 30, 2024
- Under review
60 storeys · 618 homes · Residential
250 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Nov 15, 2022
- Under review
10 storeys · Not stated in the file
260 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Oct 15, 2025
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
212 Dundas St E · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1334-2023(OLT)) for the 44-storey mixed-use building, by increasing the overall height of the building (from 133.2 m to 134.75 m measured to the top of the mechanical penthouse) and height of the podium (from 30 m to 30.5 m), reducing the setbacks, and reducing the first storey building frontage abutting the priority retail street (Dundas Steet East). There will be a total of 542 residential dwelling units on this lot. A Site Plan Control application (File Number 21 218559 STE 13 SA) is currently under review.
110 m away · filed Apr 30, 2026 · Approved
291 Jarvis St · Consent
To obtain consent for the purpose of a stratified lot addition (air-rights) above an elevation of 119 m of the property municipally known as 285-291 Jarvis Street.
240 m away · filed Apr 2, 2026 · Approved
225 Jarvis St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards of the 49-storey mixed-use building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-laws 764-2020(OMB) and 765-2020(OMB)) by increasing the total/residential gross floor area (from the first storey to the 20th storey). Also, to reduce the number of required parking spaces on-site. The total number of hotel suites (215 suites) and residential dwelling units (580 units) will be maintained.
230 m away · filed Mar 4, 2025 · Approved
291 George St · Minor variance
To alter the existing five-storey apartment building by converting one parking space (located on the B1 parking level) into a storage area use. There will be a total of 47 parking spaces on-site instead of 48 parking spaces.
120 m away · filed Jan 29, 2025 · Approved
225 Jarvis St · Minor variance
To permit access to the loading area of the 49-storey mixed-use building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-laws 764-2020(OMB) and 765-2020(OMB)) from the abutting street on the east side of the building (George Street). This mixed-use building will contain 215 hotel suites, one ground floor restaurant use, and 580 residential dwelling units.
230 m away · filed Jun 22, 2024 · Approved
202 Jarvis St · Minor variance
To construct a new 14-storey building (the 15th storey will be used for mechanical equipment) with a front third storey roof terrace, east and west side roof terraces on the third, fifth and seventh storey, a rear seventh storey roof terrace, and a complete roof terrace on the roof level. The mixed-use building will contain classroom spaces, faculty offices, and common areas for academic purposes.
240 m away · filed May 23, 2023 · Approved
180 Seaton St · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the existing basement suite constructed without an authorized building permit in the existing two-storey, two-unit detached dwelling.
210 m away · filed Dec 21, 2022 · Approved
251 Sherbourne St · Minor variance
To maintain the existing apartment building, municipally known as 241 Sherbourne Avenue.
170 m away · filed Jul 5, 2022 · 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.