Toronto address · Ward 13, Toronto Centre
285 Victoria St
The City of Toronto has 21 building permits since 2017 (7 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
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to room 405
Applied Mar 18, 2026 · issued Apr 21, 2026 · completed Aug 14, 2026 · Permit 26 131285 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to room 405
Applied Mar 18, 2026 · issued Apr 24, 2026 · completed Aug 18, 2026 · Permit 26 131285 HVA
- Examiner's notice sent
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
4 wall signs**Toronto Metropolitan University**
Applied Jul 16, 2025 · Permit 25 195014 DST
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Fire alarm
Fire Alarm Panel Replacement, Simplex to Simplex. Replace initiating devices to match new panel software
Applied Nov 21, 2023 · issued Nov 30, 2023 · completed Mar 12, 2025 · Permit 23 228286 FSU
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed replacement of air handling unit with energy recovery measures.
Applied Oct 6, 2022 · issued Mar 9, 2023 · completed Jul 23, 2026 · Permit 22 213980 PLB
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed replacement of air handling unit with energy recovery measures.
Applied Oct 6, 2022 · issued Mar 9, 2023 · Permit 22 213980 HVA
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed replacement of air handling unit with energy recovery measures.
Applied Oct 6, 2022 · issued Mar 9, 2023 · Permit 22 213980 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Installation of drywall ceiling
Applied Aug 21, 2019 · issued Oct 3, 2019 · Permit 19 209766 PLB
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - installation of diesel tank for diesel Generator CSA B139
Applied Aug 21, 2019 · issued Oct 3, 2019 · Permit 19 209766 HVA
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Installation of drywall ceiling
Applied Aug 21, 2019 · issued Oct 3, 2019 · Permit 19 209766 BLD
- Cancelled
Heating and ventilation · Alter: add on /Ductwork
Modification to existing HVAC system to increase rate of air exchange & provide additional exhaust.
Applied Nov 10, 2017 · issued Dec 7, 2017 · completed Sep 4, 2019 · Permit 17 260620 MSA
- Cancelled
Plumbing · Fixtures/Roof Drains: other
Proposal to replace the existing mop sink with a new basin sink using the existing plumbing lines in the existing university building.
Applied Nov 6, 2017 · issued Dec 7, 2017 · completed Sep 4, 2019 · Permit 17 258609 PSA
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- Cancelled
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Proposal to install 1 maglock in existing office space on the ground floor - Ryerson UniversitySee related permit 17 134692 BLD.
Applied Jun 1, 2017 · completed Jun 5, 2017 · Permit 17 171511 FSU
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Interior alterations to existing office space at Ryerson University. Unit VIC 100.
Applied Mar 29, 2017 · issued May 19, 2017 · completed Nov 2, 2017 · Permit 17 134692 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alterations to existing office space at Ryerson University. Unit VIC 100.
Applied Mar 27, 2017 · issued May 19, 2017 · completed May 24, 2018 · Permit 17 134692 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alterations to existing office space at Ryerson University. Unit VIC 100.
Applied Mar 27, 2017 · issued May 19, 2017 · completed Aug 3, 2017 · Permit 17 134692 HVA
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to the 8th floor of the existing university.
Applied Dec 2, 2016 · issued Dec 29, 2016 · completed Mar 27, 2017 · Permit 16 259535 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to the 8th floor of the existing university.
Applied Dec 2, 2016 · issued Dec 8, 2016 · completed Nov 13, 2018 · Permit 16 259535 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to the 8th floor of the existing university.
Applied Dec 2, 2016 · issued Dec 29, 2016 · completed Nov 13, 2018 · Permit 16 259535 PLB
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Make interior alteration on portion of basement level - Interior Alterations
Applied Jul 24, 2003 · issued Jul 24, 2003 · Permit 03 159768 HVA
- Closed (dormant)
Heating and ventilation
Alter HVAC system with related ductwork in the basement level of the student activity centre (Business Building): Cost incl: 01-137426
Applied Jun 29, 2001 · issued Jul 9, 2001 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 01 153754 HVA
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
- Under review
24 storeys · 256 homes · Residential
160 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
170 m away · Subdivision · Under review · filed Nov 8, 2021
- Approved
53 storeys · 591 homes · Mixed use
190 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Aug 31, 2021
- Under review
67 storeys · 774 homes · Mixed use
240 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jan 8, 2025
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.
180 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.
220 m away · filed Aug 9, 2024 · Approved
8 Elm St · Consent
To obtain consent to sever the property into two lots, as well as maintaining existing easements/rights-of-way.
240 m away · filed Feb 23, 2024 · Approved
244 Church St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (approved by Site Specific Zoning By-law 517-2021 and 518-2021), for a 52-storey mixed-use building, with four levels of underground parking, by reducing the required retail/visitor parking spaces.
200 m away · filed Oct 17, 2023 · Approved
340 Yonge St · Minor variance
To permit an amusement arcade use (claw machines) on the ground level of the existing three-storey commercial building.
200 m away · filed Sep 8, 2023 · Approved
137 Bond St · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey building by constructing an east side five-storey addition above, a rear eight-storey addition, front and west side third storey dormer additions, with a fourth storey rooftop terrace, and green roofs on the second, sixth, seventh, and eighth storey. The building will be used to facilitate the University Health and Wellness programs.
120 m away · filed Apr 6, 2023 · Approved
244 Church St · Consent
To obtain consent to create a new easement/right-of-way for pedestrian access.
200 m away · filed Feb 27, 2023 · Approved
363 Yonge St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards, as approved for a 85-storey mixed-use building (under Site Specific Zoning By-laws 1301-2019 (LPAT) and 1302-2019 (LPAT)).
220 m away · filed Dec 30, 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.