Toronto address · Ward 13, Toronto Centre
401 Yonge St
The City of Toronto has 11 building permits since 2017 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.
- Cancelled
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display two non-illuminated projecting signs, a non-illuminated wall sign and an illuminated overhanging structure sign, all displaying static copy and erected at the north elevation of the building on various storeys.**Boston Pizza**
Applied Feb 13, 2020 · issued Jan 18, 2022 · completed Apr 1, 2024 · Permit 20 115186 DST
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
In conjunction with a restaurant on the premises, proposal to erect and display one non-illuminated wall sign, displaying static copy, located on the second storey of the west elevation. The proposed sign is 0.43 metres vertically by 4.34 metres horizontally at a height of 3.99 metres above grade.**BOSTON PIZZA**
Applied Jul 13, 2017 · issued Aug 9, 2017 · completed Sep 11, 2017 · Permit 17 197778 DST
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade
FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Proposal for interior alterations to existing vacant space on the 4th floor for a new restaurant, greater than 30 seats - "Boston Pizza"
Applied Feb 7, 2017 · issued Jul 7, 2017 · completed Aug 1, 2017 · Permit 17 106487 FSU
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Revision 1: changes to the wall types indicated on the attached drawingsProposal to construct a 4th storey addition and interior alterations to the 3rd floor of the existing multiple use building. 4th floor will be a shell with a future permit for tenant fit-up of a restaurant.
Applied Jan 27, 2017 · issued Feb 13, 2017 · completed Oct 4, 2017 · Permit 16 240046 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing vacant space on the 4th floor for a new restaurant, greater than 30 seats - "Boston Pizza"
Applied Jan 19, 2017 · issued Feb 9, 2017 · completed Sep 28, 2017 · Permit 17 106487 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to existing vacant space on the 4th floor for a new restaurant, greater than 30 seats - "Boston Pizza"
Applied Jan 19, 2017 · issued Feb 9, 2017 · completed Sep 28, 2017 · Permit 17 106487 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to existing vacant space on the 3rd and 4th floor for a new restaurant, greater than 30 seats - "Boston Pizza"
Applied Jan 19, 2017 · issued Feb 9, 2017 · completed Oct 4, 2017 · Permit 17 106487 BLD
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade
FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Proposal to construct a 4th storey addition and interior alterations to the 3rd floor of the existing multiple use building. 4th floor will be a shell with a future permit for tenant fit-up of a restaurant.
Applied Nov 4, 2016 · completed Jul 10, 2017 · Permit 16 240046 FSU
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct a 4th storey addition and interior alterations to the 3rd floor of the existing multiple use building. 4th floor will be a shell with a future permit for tenant fit-up of a restaurant.
Applied Oct 20, 2016 · issued Dec 1, 2016 · completed Sep 29, 2017 · Permit 16 240046 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Proposal to construct a 4th storey addition and interior alterations to the 3rd floor of the existing multiple use building. 4th floor will be a shell with a future permit for tenant fit-up of a restaurant.
Applied Oct 20, 2016 · issued Dec 1, 2016 · completed Oct 4, 2017 · Permit 16 240046 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct a 4th storey addition and interior alterations to the 3rd floor of the existing multiple use building. 4th floor will be a shell with a future permit for tenant fit-up of a restaurant.
Applied Oct 20, 2016 · issued Dec 1, 2016 · completed Oct 2, 2017 · Permit 16 240046 PLB
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
76 storeys · 828 homes · Mixed use
20 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jun 14, 2022
- Under review
20 Gerrard Street East and 21 McGill Street
7 storeys · Residential
20 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed May 25, 2026
- Under review
69 storeys · 471 homes · Mixed use
40 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 31, 2022
- Under review
9-17 McGill Street and 409-415 Yonge Street
Not stated in the file
40 m away · Subdivision · Under review · filed Nov 5, 2021
- Under review
348-356 Yonge Street, 2 Elm Avenue and 8 Elm Street
819 homes · Residential
150 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Sep 17, 2021
- Under review
44 storeys · 247 homes · Mixed use
190 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Sep 26, 2022
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.
230 m away · filed Jul 24, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
50 Gerrard St E · Consent
To obtain consent to sever a portion of stratified land (air-rights above an elevation of 121 m) for the purpose of a lot addition.
220 m away · filed May 15, 2026 · Postponed
8 Elm St · Consent
To obtain consent to sever the property into two lots, as well as maintaining existing easements/rights-of-way.
170 m away · filed Feb 23, 2024 · Approved
50 Gerrard St E · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for a residential building approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1070-2004(OLT) by updating the mechanical systems (including new rooftop enclosed elements and conduit risers at exterior facade of building), which requires modification of the exterior cladding to extend approximately 140 mm beyond the existing cladding.
220 m away · filed Nov 14, 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.
190 m away · filed Sep 8, 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)).
130 m away · filed Dec 30, 2022 · Approved
8 Elm St · Minor variance
To permit the reduction of residential parking spaces provided within the 68-storey mixed-use building, currently under review by Site Plan Control Application (File Number 21 214195 STE 11 SA). There will be a total of 807 residential dwelling units within this building.
170 m away · filed Apr 7, 2022 · Approved
64 McGill St · Minor variance
To convert the existing single family, two-storey building into a two-storey duplex by constructing a front basement walkout and porch.
200 m away · filed Oct 6, 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.