Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
300 Simcoe St
The City of Toronto has 13 building permits since 2017 (1 still open) and 1 Committee of Adjustment file 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 two illuminated wall signs, displaying static copy at the 1st floor on the north elevation.*****SONDER*****
Applied May 31, 2021 · issued Jul 13, 2021 · completed Sep 23, 2021 · Permit 21 162350 DST
- Revocation pending
Plumbing
Plumbing - CHANGE OF USE OF THE 2ND FLOOR FROM OFFICE TO 5 HOTEL SUITES, WHICH INCLUDES PARTITIONING OF 2ND FLR, NEW RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLUMBING & HVAC, UPGRADING OF FRR FOR 2nd FLR & FOR WALLS ENCLOSING STAIRWELLS. ZONING ISSUES RELATED TO THIS SWITCH WERE ADDRESSED THROUGH A C OF A RULING - FILE # A0656/18TEY
Applied Dec 11, 2019 · issued Jan 24, 2020 · Permit 19 259847 PLB
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
To convert the existing non-residential use (office) on the second storey to five hotel suites.
Applied Dec 11, 2019 · issued Jan 7, 2020 · Permit 19 259847 BLD
- Revocation pending
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - CHANGE OF USE OF THE 2ND FLOOR FROM OFFICE TO 5 HOTEL SUITES, WHICH INCLUDES PARTITIONING OF 2ND FLR, NEW RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLUMBING & HVAC, UPGRADING OF FRR FOR 2nd FLR & FOR WALLS ENCLOSING STAIRWELLS. ZONING ISSUES RELATED TO THIS SWITCH WERE ADDRESSED THROUGH A C OF A RULING - FILE # A0656/18TEY
Applied Dec 11, 2019 · issued Jan 7, 2020 · Permit 19 259847 HVA
- Cancelled
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to alter the existing two-storey building containing a retail store/eating establishment (café) on the ground floor and converting the non-residential use on the second storey to five dwelling units and by constructing a residential storage area in the basement.
Applied Feb 22, 2019 · completed Dec 18, 2019 · Permit 19 118195 PLB
- Cancelled
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal to alter the existing two-storey building containing a retail store/eating establishment (café) on the ground floor and converting the non-residential use on the second storey to five dwelling units and by constructing a residential storage area in the basement.
Applied Feb 22, 2019 · completed Dec 18, 2019 · 5 homes added · Permit 19 118195 BLD
- Cancelled
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to alter the existing two-storey building containing a retail store/eating establishment (café) on the ground floor and converting the non-residential use on the second storey to five dwelling units and by constructing a residential storage area in the basement.
Applied Feb 22, 2019 · completed Dec 18, 2019 · Permit 19 118195 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Rev 1 - Proposed revision to exterior wall.Proposal for reconstruction of the easterly portion of the building on the existing foundation walls complete with interior altertions throughout out to the existing portion of the building. The building would continue to maintain the use of the ground floor for retail purposes and office at the second floor level. Scope of work also includes exterior cladding of the building as altered and reinforcement of the foundation
Applied Apr 9, 2018 · issued Nov 6, 2018 · completed Jun 29, 2020 · Permit 17 202586 BLD (revision 01)
- Cancelled
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Rev 1 - Proposed revision to exterior wall.Proposal for reconstruction of the easterly portion of the building on the existing foundation walls complete with interior altertions throughout out to the existing portion of the building. The building would continue to maintain the use of the ground floor for retail purposes and office at the second floor level. Scope of work also includes exterior cladding of the building as altered and reinforcement of the foundation
Applied Apr 9, 2018 · completed Apr 9, 2018 · Permit 18 140322 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to existing retail building. Scope of work also includes exterior re-cladding of entire building.
Applied Jul 20, 2017 · issued Jan 24, 2018 · completed Jun 29, 2020 · Permit 17 202586 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing retail building. Scope of work also includes exterior re-cladding of entire building.
Applied Jul 20, 2017 · issued May 22, 2018 · completed Sep 27, 2019 · Permit 17 202586 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Proposal for reconstruction of the easterly portion of the building on the existing foundation walls complete with interior altertions throughout out to the existing portion of the building. The building would continue to maintain the use of the ground floor for retail purposes and office at the second floor level. Scope of work also includes exterior cladding of the building as altered and reinforcement of the foundation
Applied Jul 20, 2017 · issued Jan 24, 2018 · completed Jun 29, 2020 · Permit 17 202586 BLD
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- Closed
Addition or alteration · Re-Roofing/Re-Cladding
Proposal to reclad exterior of existing multiple-use/non residential building: 211.3m2 on North elevation, 37.6m2 on East elevation, and 162.1m2 for remaining elevations combined. See PAL 08-143948.Tenants: Hasty Market (ground floor), Est West Cafe (second floor).
Applied Jul 22, 2008 · issued Aug 14, 2008 · completed Mar 10, 2026 · Permit 08 184860 BLD
Committee of Adjustment
This address's applications to the City's Committee of Adjustment since 2017, and any still open. A minor variance asks for a small exception to the zoning by-law, such as a little more height or a smaller setback; a consent divides a lot or grants an easement.
- Closed
Minor variance · Other
To alter the existing two-storey building containing a retail store on the ground floor and an eating establishment (café) on the second storey by converting the non-residential use on the second storey to five dwelling units and by constructing a residential storage area in the basement.
Decision: Approved (hearing Oct 24, 2018)
Filed Jul 6, 2018 · File A0656/18TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
64 storeys · 579 homes · Mixed use
60 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 17, 2022
- Approved
- Under review
Not stated in the file
150 m away · Subdivision · Under review · filed Nov 5, 2021
- Under review
64 storeys · 704 homes · Mixed use
170 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 31, 2022
- Approved
64 storeys · 704 homes · Mixed use
170 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Aug 31, 2022
- Under review
180 Dundas Street West and 123 Edward Street
72 storeys · Non-residential
260 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jun 14, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
292 Dundas St W · Consent
To obtain consent to create new easements/rights-of-way.
180 m away · filed Jan 26, 2026 · Approved
292 Dundas St W · Minor variance
To alter the parking length standard for one residential parking space (Unit 11) on Parking Level 1 of the 32-storey mixed-use building, containing three levels of below grade parking.
180 m away · filed Jan 9, 2026 · Approved
28 D'Arcy St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition, and a new rear three-storey addition (with a basement walkout level). Also, to construct a rear exterior staircase that will access each level. There will be a total of 4 residential dwelling units on this lot. The existing rear two-storey ancillary building will be maintained and unaltered.
240 m away · filed Dec 31, 2024 · Approved
292 Dundas St W · Consent
To obtain consent to a stratified severance into three separate ownerships and to create various easements/rights-of-ways within the 32-storey mixed-use redevelopment. Also, to maintain existing easements/rights-of-way.
180 m away · filed Oct 11, 2024 · Approved
292 Dundas St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for a 32-storey mixed-use building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-laws 441-2021 and 442-2021 (LPAT), and By-Laws 438-86 and 569-2013), to increase the gross floor area, the building height, and the mechanical equipment area, as well as to reduce the outdoor amenity space and width of bicycle parking spaces.
180 m away · filed Oct 31, 2023 · Approved
9 Baldwin St · Minor variance
To alter the existing commercial building by constructing a ground level 32 seat patio (with a pergola) along the side (east) and rear of the building.
190 m away · filed Dec 9, 2022 · Approved
481 University Ave · Minor variance
To permit the reduction of residential and non-residential parking spaces provided within the 54-storey mixed-use building, approved under Site Plan Control Application (File Number 18 263980 STE 11 SA). This application seeks to amend variances as approved by Minor Variance Decision A0925/19TEY. There will be a total of 743 residential dwelling units and commercial uses on this lot.
200 m away · filed Dec 5, 2022 · Approved
200 Elm St · Minor variance
To convert the existing ground floor commercial space into nine (9) residential dwelling units. This 13-storey building will have a total of 127 residential dwelling units.
100 m away · filed Sep 2, 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.