Toronto address · Ward 13, Toronto Centre
279 Yonge St
The City of Toronto has 19 building permits since 2017 (2 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.
- Under review
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alterations to the bolduc gate and checkout to an existing Shoppers Drug Mart in the basement.
Applied Aug 28, 2026 · Permit 26 227873 BLD
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
In conjunction with a two storey building on the premises, proposal to erect and install four electronic wall signs, displaying electronic moving copy located at the first and second storey of the north and west elevations. The signs will identify, advertise, promote or direct attention to goods available at the "Shoppers Drug Mart" at this address. On the north elevation, the first storey sign is 1.0 metres by 4.8 metres, and the second storey sign is 3.0 metres by 4.8 metres. On the west elevation, the first storey sign is 1.0 metres by 5.2 metres and the second storey sign is 3.0 metres by…
Applied Feb 7, 2019 · issued Mar 19, 2019 · completed Feb 28, 2022 · Permit 19 112901 DST
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Revision 01 - Electromagnetic lock from beauty boutique (140) to stairwell leading to basement has been removed Proposal to install 5 new maglocks in existing retail store "Shoppers Drug Mart"
Applied Jul 12, 2018 · issued Jul 13, 2018 · completed Aug 7, 2018 · Permit 18 137456 FSU (revision 01)
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Rev 01: See cover letter on page 1 of drawings Orig: Proposal for interior alterations to basement, ground and 2nd floor of an existing building. Tenant - "Shopper's Drug Mart"
Applied Apr 10, 2018 · issued May 9, 2019 · completed Feb 17, 2026 · Permit 17 266773 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to basement, ground and 2nd floor of an existing building. Tenant - "Shopper's Drug Mart"
Applied Apr 3, 2018 · issued Apr 18, 2018 · completed Jan 16, 2026 · Permit 17 266773 PLB (revision 01)
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Proposal to install 5 new maglocks in existing retail store "Shoppers Drug Mart"
Applied Apr 3, 2018 · issued Apr 4, 2018 · completed Aug 7, 2018 · Permit 18 137456 FSU
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Sprinklers
Proposed sprinklers for "shoppers drug mart"
Applied Mar 28, 2018 · issued Apr 18, 2018 · completed Feb 19, 2019 · Permit 18 136109 FSU
- Cancelled
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
Proposal to erect a large format third party sign on the roof of the existing three storey heritage designated building. The proposed roof sign is intended to contain four sign faces, each of various dimensions along the northerly, westerly and southerly building elevations. The proposed sign face oriented in the northerly direction displays electronic moving copy and measures 8.30 metres vertically by 16.4 metres horizontally. The proposed curved sign face oriented in the northerly and westerly direction displays electronic moving copy and measures 8.30 metres vertically by 27.2 metres horiz…
Applied Jan 8, 2018 · completed Oct 20, 2022 · Permit 17 117431 DST (revision 01)
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to basement, ground and 2nd floor of an existing building. Tenant - "Shopper's Drug Mart"
Applied Nov 24, 2017 · issued Feb 15, 2018 · completed Jan 16, 2026 · Permit 17 266773 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to basement, ground and 2nd floor of an existing building. Tenant - "Shopper's Drug Mart"
Applied Nov 24, 2017 · issued Feb 15, 2018 · completed Feb 17, 2026 · Permit 17 266773 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to basement, ground and 2nd floor of an existing building. Tenant - "Shopper's Drug Mart"
Applied Nov 24, 2017 · issued Feb 15, 2018 · completed Dec 31, 2019 · Permit 17 266773 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior demolition
Proposed interior demolishion and chnage of occupance from group A-2 to group E. Demolision in basement, first floor and second floor.
Applied May 30, 2017 · issued Jun 28, 2017 · completed Jul 30, 2018 · Permit 17 169102 BLD
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- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior demolition
Proposed demolition of existing kitchen area (126m2) - Hard Rock Cafe
Applied May 15, 2017 · issued May 30, 2017 · completed Jun 27, 2017 · Permit 17 159974 BLD
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
Proposal to erect a large format third party sign on the roof of the existing three storey heritage designated building. The proposed roof sign is intended to contain four sign faces, each of various dimensions along the northerly, westerly and southerly building elevations. The proposed sign face oriented in the northerly direction displays electronic moving copy and measures 8.30 metres vertically by 16.4 metres horizontally. The proposed curved sign face oriented in the northerly and westerly direction displays electronic moving copy and measures 8.30 metres vertically by 27.2 metres horiz…
Applied Feb 17, 2017 · issued May 25, 2017 · completed Oct 20, 2022 · Permit 17 117431 DST
- Inspections under way
Plumbing · Backflow prevention devices (Water only)
Proposal to install one back flow prevention device to existing restaurant. (Hard Rock Cafe)
Applied Jul 22, 2010 · issued Jul 27, 2010 · Permit 10 226296 PSA
- Closed (dormant)
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - supply and install h.v.a.c. system.(conv. address is 7 Dundas Sq.)
Applied Dec 12, 2001 · issued Dec 14, 2001 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 01 188296 HVA
- Closed (dormant)
Heating and ventilation
HVAC -Alter existing h.v.a.c. on the 3rd floor for office. Tenant: Milyion Holdings
Applied Dec 3, 2001 · issued Dec 19, 2001 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 01 199422 HVA
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
Alter HVAC system with related ductwork in existing restaurant. Cost incl: 01-150479Tenant: Hard Rock Cafe.
Applied Sep 13, 2001 · issued Nov 7, 2001 · completed May 29, 2026 · Permit 01 176654 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Unknown
Make interior alterations to portion of 1st floor for retail sto re purposes, also alter front fascade jnb
Applied Jan 11, 1999 · issued Jan 20, 1999 · completed May 29, 2026 · Permit 99 012306 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
- Under review
67 storeys · 774 homes · Mixed use
100 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jan 8, 2025
- Under review
24 storeys · 256 homes · Residential
100 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 1, 2022
- Under review
595 Bay Street and 306 Yonge Street
25 storeys · 224 homes · Mixed use
140 m away · Subdivision · Under review · filed Nov 8, 2021
- Under review
- Under review
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
332 Yonge St · Minor variance
To permit a new eating establishment with karaoke rooms on the second storey (with an increased total floor area), and an eating establishment on the ground floor with washrooms and storage located in the basement, within the existing two-storey commercial building.
220 m away · filed Jul 24, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
247 Yonge St · Minor variance
To permit a place of amusement (arcade) use on this subject lot.
70 m away · filed Aug 9, 2024 · Approved
65 Dundas St E · Minor variance
To convert the existing hotel building into an apartment building with a total of 280 affordable housing units.
170 m away · filed Aug 16, 2022 · Approved
111 Bond St · Minor variance
To construct a new five-storey administrative building associated with Ryerson University.
240 m away · filed May 22, 2020 · Withdrawn
15 Shuter St · Minor variance
To alter, the historic Massey Hall concert venue, by constructing, an eight storey rear addition with passerelles, along the east and west elevations of the building.
210 m away · filed Mar 27, 2018 · Approved
1 Dundas St W · Minor variance
To erect a structure on the rooftop of 20 Queen Street West to support the establishment of a sign. 20 Queen Street West is a convenience address.
100 m away · filed Jan 24, 2018 · Approved
595 Bay St · Minor variance
To modify the redevelopment plan approved under Site-specific By-law 1725-2013 by altering the existing non-residential building ("Atrium on Bay") by constructing a 6-storey addition plus mechanical penthouse above the west tower, a 5-storey addition plus mechanical penthouse above the east tower, a one-storey addition between the towers, a 2-storey addition to the west/south elevation, and interior alterations creating additional floor area. A concurrent Site Plan Application (12 131388 STE) is being processed.
240 m away · filed Mar 1, 2017 · Approved
595 Bay St · Minor variance
To construct an accessible ramp on the south side of the existing commercial building (Atrium on Bay).
240 m away · filed Sep 30, 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.