Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
296 Richmond St W
The City of Toronto has 10 building permits since 2017 (5 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.
- Application on hold
Addition or alteration · Fire damage
Proposal for structural fire damage restoration.
Applied Sep 4, 2026 · Permit 26 232513 BLD
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations tot he 3rd floor of the existing office building, scope of work includes new convenience stair between the 2nd and 3rd floor to connect with the existing office spaces below.
Applied Jul 3, 2019 · issued Aug 27, 2019 · Permit 19 182305 HVA
- Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations tot he 3rd floor of the existing office building, scope of work includes new convenience stair between the 2nd and 3rd floor to connect with the existing office spaces below.
Applied Jul 3, 2019 · issued Aug 27, 2019 · Permit 19 182305 PLB
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alterations tot he 3rd floor of the existing office building, scope of work includes new convenience stair between the 2nd and 3rd floor - interconnection in sprinklered building..
Applied Jul 3, 2019 · issued Aug 27, 2019 · Permit 19 182305 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
Rev 01 - Proposed revision as per drawing.HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office building. Scope of work includes Basement level, 1st floor, and 2nd floor.
Applied Jan 24, 2018 · issued Feb 20, 2018 · completed Aug 16, 2019 · Permit 17 226366 HVA (revision 01)
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Revision #1: Fire separation and smoke baffling
Applied Dec 12, 2017 · issued Dec 19, 2017 · completed Sep 24, 2019 · Permit 17 226366 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office building. Scope of work includes Basement level, 1st floor, and 2nd floor.
Applied Aug 31, 2017 · issued Oct 31, 2017 · completed Aug 15, 2019 · Permit 17 226366 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to existing office building. Scope of work includes Basement level, 1st floor, and 2nd floor.
Applied Aug 31, 2017 · issued Oct 31, 2017 · completed Sep 24, 2019 · Permit 17 226366 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office building. Scope of work includes Basement level, 1st floor, and 2nd floor.
Applied Aug 31, 2017 · issued Oct 31, 2017 · completed Aug 16, 2019 · Permit 17 226366 HVA
- Inspections under way
Fire and security upgrade · Fire alarm
Proposed replacement of existing fire alarm control panel.
Applied May 3, 2016 · issued Jul 27, 2017 · Permit 16 149355 FSU
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
259-267 Richmond Street West, 126-142 John Street and 41-59 Widmer Street
42 storeys · 693 homes · Mixed use
50 m away · Subdivision · Under review · filed Jul 14, 2021
- Under review
133 John Street and 241 Richmond Street West
40 storeys · 459 homes · Mixed use
90 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 6, 2021
- Under review
52 storeys · 852 homes · Residential
180 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Nov 26, 2024
- Approved
61 storeys · 813 homes · Mixed use
190 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Dec 17, 2021
- Approved
122-128 Peter Street and 357-359 Richmond Street West
39 storeys · 374 homes · Mixed use
220 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Jun 30, 2021
- Under review
63 storeys · 415 homes · Mixed use
240 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 13, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
117 Peter St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-Law 663-2011), for an existing 36-storey mixed-use building, by enclosing the north side outdoor patio for the eating establishment (restaurant).
170 m away · filed May 5, 2026 · Approved
333 Queen St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey non-residential building by converting the vacant second and third levels into a place of amusement (escape room). The existing restaurant use (café) and retail use, on the ground level, will be maintained and unaltered.
60 m away · filed Jan 27, 2026 · Approved
298 Queen St W · Minor variance
To convert the existing three-storey semi-detached mixed-use building (residential and office uses) into a hotel use containing 22 rooms. The existing basement and ground floor restaurant will be maintained and unaltered.
160 m away · filed Dec 19, 2025 · Approved
263 Adelaide St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 105-2022 (OLT)) for a 47-storey mixed-use building (containing 432 residential dwelling units, retail use on the ground level, and office use on second, third and fourth levels), by reducing the required number of vehicular parking spaces for the residents of this building.
220 m away · filed Oct 23, 2025 · Approved
241 Richmond St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 851-2022, for the 34 and 41-storey mixed-use building, by increasing the residential gross floor area, and reducing the non-residential gross floor area as well as the easterly setback at levels 18 to 35. There will be a total of 479 residential dwelling units provided on this lot, currently under review through a Site Plan Control application (File Number 21 171254 STE 10 SA).
80 m away · filed Jun 4, 2024 · Approved
128 Peter St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for the 40-storey mixed-use building (approved under Site Specific Zoning By-Law 1165-2022(OLT)), by increasing the residential gross floor area, reducing outdoor amenity space, and removing residential parking spaces.
200 m away · filed May 1, 2024 · Approved
102 Peter St · Consent
To obtain consent to create a new easement/right-of-way for vehicle access (construction trucks, garbage disposal trucks, and those vehicles used for commercial purposes).
230 m away · filed Nov 16, 2023 · Approved
241 Richmond St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 851-2022, for the 34 and 41-storey mixed-use building by increasing the overall gross floor area (by constructing one additional storey), and reducing carshare parking spaces. This is currently under review through a Site Plan Control application (File Number 21 171254 STE 10 SA).
80 m away · filed Oct 11, 2023 · 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.