Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
38 Bathurst St
The City of Toronto has 4 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.
- Revision issued
Fire and security upgrade · Fire alarm
REV 01: Proposal for upgrading existing fire alarm devices and layouts with reference to Section 11 of the OBC (the performance of the fire alarm system shall be at least equal to the performance level prior to this alteration). Fire alarm work only, no other changes (to partition, ceiling, HVAC, etc.). No changes to occupancy type or loadProposal for upgrading existing fire alarm devices and layouts. Only fire alarm work, no other changes (to partition, ceiling, HVAC, etc.).
Applied Mar 10, 2026 · issued Mar 19, 2026 · Permit 25 263805 FSU (revision 01)
- Permit issued
Fire and security upgrade · Fire alarm
Proposal for upgrading existing fire alarm devices and layouts. Only fire alarm work, no other changes (to partition, ceiling, HVAC, etc.).
Applied Dec 8, 2025 · issued Dec 9, 2025 · Permit 25 263805 FSU
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
PROPOSED: HVAC upgrades to building. Previous permits suggests building is an apartment & Hostel Bldg. (24 dwlg units - hostel 70 beds)
Applied Jun 9, 2021 · issued Jun 22, 2021 · completed Jul 18, 2023 · Permit 21 168143 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - PROPOSED: HVAC upgrades to building
Applied Jun 9, 2021 · issued Jul 9, 2021 · completed Apr 11, 2023 · Permit 21 168143 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
125-133 Niagara Street and 2 Tecumseth Street
40 storeys · 1,225 homes · Mixed use
220 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Nov 19, 2021
- Submitted
37 storeys · 268 homes · Residential
230 m away · Site plan · Submitted · filed Mar 9, 2026
- Under review
1-9 Niagara Street and 18 Portland Street
22 storeys · 182 homes · Mixed use
270 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 8, 2022
- Approved
1-9 Niagara Street and 18 Portland Street
23 storeys · 182 homes · Mixed use
270 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed May 25, 2022
- Under review
21 storeys · 166 homes · Mixed use
270 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 15, 2022
- Under review
18 storeys · Not stated in the file
280 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 11, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
575 Wellington St W · Minor variance
To permit the extension of the existing lawful non-conforming live/work unit on the second storey of the two-storey mixed-use building, by constructing a rear second storey addition and a rear rooftop deck.
130 m away · filed Aug 9, 2023 · Approved
643 Wellington St W · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with a secondary suite within the basement with a rear walkout. There will be two front and one rear secondary storey juliet balconies, a rear third storey terrace, a rear first storey deck, and a rooftop patio with a green roof.
230 m away · filed Mar 14, 2023 · Approved
577 Wellington St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey non-residential building by constructing third and fourth storey additions, with a rear third storey roof deck.
140 m away · filed Feb 6, 2023 · Approved
74 Niagara St · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-storey detached dwelling into a three-storey mixed-use building by constructing a rear second storey addition with a rear balcony, and a complete third storey addition with a rear balcony. The existing ground and mezzanine floors will accommodate a personal service use and the second and third storeys will accommodate 3 residential dwelling units.
110 m away · filed Dec 20, 2022 · Refused
28 Bathurst St · Minor variance
To permit the continued use of shipping containers, with a mix of uses (retail store, restaurant, take-out restaurant, and Place of Assembly).
50 m away · filed Nov 28, 2022 · Approved
89 Niagara St · Minor variance
To alter the redevelopment plan approved under Site Specific By-law No. 644-2015 by permitting live-work units and dwelling units on the ground floor of the National Casket Factory (Building A) by increasing the maximum permitted residential gross floor area and decreasing the minimum permitted non-residential gross floor area.
50 m away · filed Oct 27, 2022 · Approved
89-109 Niagara St · Minor variance
To alter the redevelopment plan approved under Site Specific By-law No. 644-2015 by reducing the minimum number of parking spaces required for all residential units.
60 m away · filed Jun 29, 2021 · Approved
54 Tecumseth St · Consent
To obtain consent to sever a portion of the property for the purpose of a lot addition.
240 m away · filed May 5, 2021 · 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.