Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
440 Front St W
The City of Toronto has 22 building permits since 2017 (7 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
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct interior alterations for a grocery store.
Applied May 4, 2023 · issued Jun 19, 2023 · completed Jan 4, 2024 · Permit 23 141673 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct interior alterations for a grocery store.
Applied May 4, 2023 · issued Jun 19, 2023 · completed Jan 4, 2024 · Permit 23 141673 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal to construct interior alterations for a grocery store.
Applied May 4, 2023 · issued Jun 19, 2023 · completed Jan 5, 2024 · Permit 23 141673 BLD
- Approved
Alternative solution
Alternative solution for standpipe and hose system.
Applied Sep 3, 2020 · completed Oct 8, 2020 · Permit 20 189572 ALT
- Approved
Alternative solution
Alternative Solution - For interconnected floor space.
Applied Jun 3, 2020 · completed Jun 18, 2020 · Permit 20 151838 ALT
- Approved
Alternative solution
Alternative Solution -The Well will be a multiple tower mixed-use development consisting of 7 towers (Blocks A through G) with common basement parking levels, which is classified as a single building. The building is classified as a high building, with towers ranging from 16 ¿ 38 storeys in height. The project includes 3 levels of retail space on the ground level (1st storey) and the next full storeys above (Level 02) and below (Lower Ground Level). This alternative solution addresses the proposed application of OBC Sentence 3.2.8.2.(6) permitting interconnected floor spaces between the 1st s…
Applied May 26, 2020 · completed Jul 8, 2020 · Permit 20 148672 ALT
- Approved
Alternative solution
Alternative Solution application proposing to use type 304/304L Stainless Steel (100mm DIA. or larger) with welded and Victaulic Stainless Steel Fittings, in place of Galvanized pipe for portions of the domestic cold water distribution system, storm piping, and pumped drainage system at 410 & 440 Front Street West "The Well"
Applied May 23, 2019 · completed Jul 9, 2019 · Permit 19 158256 ALT
- Approved
Alternative solution
Alternative Solution Application to permit the use of 65 mm standpipe hose valves in exit stairs in lieu of fire hose cabinets containing 65 mm and 38 mm hose valves with 38 mm fire hoses within the floor areas.
Applied Nov 16, 2018 · completed Jan 10, 2019 · Permit 18 257439 ALT
- Cancelled
Conditional permit · Partial permit - structural framing
As part of a mixed-use complex, "Building G" consists of the below-grade parkade, all podium buildings supporting the six residential towers, and the entirety of the office building at the southeast corner of the site. The below grade parkade is six storeys, and technically seven storeys when including the ventilation trench. The podium buildings range from two-six storeys. The office tower at the southeast corner of the site is 39 storeys inclusive of the mechanical penthouse.
Applied Jun 26, 2018 · issued Jul 18, 2018 · completed Aug 21, 2019 · Permit 17 198524 STR
- Approved
Alternative solution
Alternative solution related to the interconnected space's fire resistance rating requirements.
Applied Apr 27, 2018 · completed Aug 2, 2019 · Permit 18 150020 ALT
- Cancelled
Alternative solution
Proposal for alternative solution to not install sprinklers under the glass canopy.
Applied Apr 27, 2018 · completed Aug 2, 2019 · Permit 18 150012 ALT
- Closed
Conditional permit · Partial permit - foundation
As part of a mixed-use complex, "Building G" consists of the below-grade parkade, all podium buildings supporting the six residential towers, and the entirety of the office building at the southeast corner of the site. The below grade parkade is six storeys, and technically seven storeys when including the ventilation trench. The podium buildings range from two-six storeys. The office tower at the southeast corner of the site is 39 storeys inclusive of the mechanical penthouse.
Applied Jan 17, 2018 · issued Mar 9, 2018 · completed Jul 18, 2018 · Permit 17 198524 FND
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Addition or alteration · Shoring
REVISION # 02 - Rearrange as per site conditions for shoring around 401 Wellington Ave.To reduce the depth from 7 to 6 floors and replace rakers with tiebacksProposal for soil remediation in existing vacant lot future development.
Applied Dec 5, 2017 · issued Feb 6, 2018 · completed Aug 8, 2025 · Permit 17 121132 BLD (revision 02)
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Shoring
REVISION - to reduce the depth from 7 to 6 floors and reoplace rakers with tiebacksProposal for soil remediation in existing vacant lot future development.
Applied Oct 27, 2017 · issued Feb 6, 2018 · completed Aug 8, 2025 · Permit 17 121132 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Shoring
Proposal for soil remediation in existing vacant lot future development.
Applied Feb 24, 2017 · issued Sep 19, 2017 · completed Aug 8, 2025 · Permit 17 121132 BLD
- Closed
Demolition
Proposal to demolish existing 3 storey newspaper plant and office building. Convenience address - 444 Front St W. Also see demo permits for 450 Front St W, 462 Front St W, & 439 Wellington St W,
Applied Nov 15, 2016 · issued Dec 28, 2016 · completed Aug 8, 2025 · Permit 16 251413 DEM
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Proposal to install one electromagnetic lock and two pull stations on second floor office space.
Applied Jan 23, 2012 · issued Feb 8, 2012 · completed Nov 14, 2017 · Permit 12 109820 FSU
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to thrid floor cafeteria for office space. Globe and Mail office.
Applied May 6, 2010 · issued May 27, 2010 · Permit 10 170425 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to thrid floor cafeteria for office space. Globe and Mail office.
Applied May 6, 2010 · issued May 11, 2010 · completed Jan 28, 2019 · Permit 10 170425 BLD
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Garage Repair/Reconstruction
permit for repair of existing parking garage. Localized repairs throughout the garage
Applied Feb 3, 2009 · issued Apr 3, 2009 · completed Nov 14, 2017 · Permit 09 106648 BLD
- Closed (dormant)
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alterations to existing office space - second and third floor - partitions 387.7m2
Applied Jan 5, 2007 · issued Jan 22, 2007 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 07 100708 HVA
- Closed (dormant)
Heating and ventilation
alter hvac system on portion of 3rd floor block A tenant: rob tv conv address 444 front st w
Applied Mar 19, 2002 · issued Apr 5, 2002 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 02 119490 HVA
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.
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Minor variance · New R building
To modify Site-specific By-laws 124-2017 and 125-2017 to permit the alteration of buildings "D", "F", and "G" in support of an additional 5,290 m2 of non-residential gross floor area. Building "G" consists of the below-grade and podium portions of the complex, as well as the south eastern office tower. The podium below Building "D", the southwestern residential tower, will realise an increase of 3,785.83 m2 of non-residential floor area. The podium below Building "F", the residential tower adjacent the southeastern office tower, will realise an increase of 1,959.38 m2 of non-residential area,…
Decision: Approved (hearing Dec 2, 2020)
Filed Jul 2, 2020 · File A0635/20TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
72 storeys · 7,986 homes · Mixed use
140 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed May 3, 2022
- Under review
23 storeys · 225 homes · Mixed use
160 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jul 20, 2022
- Approved
15 storeys · 134 homes · Mixed use
190 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 17, 2021
- Under review
485-489 Wellington Street West
117 homes · Residential
190 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 4, 2021
- Under appeal
40-62 Spadina Avenue and 378 Wellington Street West
30 storeys · 550 homes · Mixed use
200 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed Aug 10, 2022
- Under review
Not stated in the file
230 m away · Subdivision · Under review · filed Nov 7, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
485 Wellington St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for the mixed-use building (stepping up to 14-storeys (45 m), as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1247-2022 (OLT), by increasing the building height, the number of storeys (stepping up to 17-storeys (54.5 m), the total gross floor area (for residential and non-residential uses), and the total number of residential dwelling units (including a reduction in the proportion of three-bedroom units). Also, to reduce the minimum required outdoor amenity space, the number of required residential and visitor parking spaces, the number of parking spaces equip…
180 m away · filed Jul 3, 2025 · Deferred
462 Wellington St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for the 15-storey (50 m) mixed-use building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-Law 1047-2022), by increasing the overall height, number of dwelling units, and residential gross floor area, and to reduce loading and bicycle parking spaces.
160 m away · filed Nov 12, 2024 · Approved
530 Front St W · Minor variance
To permit the undersized loading spaces (Type C) in the parking level of a 15 storey mixed-use building (currently under construction).
240 m away · filed Mar 27, 2024 · Approved
480 Front St W · Minor variance
To permit a new eating establishment with an entertainment area (bowling alley) on Level P2 of Building D ("The Well").
90 m away · filed Jul 19, 2022 · Approved
489 King St W · Consent
To obtain consent to create an easement/right-of-way.
240 m away · filed Jun 9, 2022 · Approved
422 Wellington St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey building by constructing a three-storey rear addition with a patio area.
140 m away · filed May 3, 2022 · Approved
7 Draper St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear and south side two-storey addition.
140 m away · filed Dec 3, 2020 · Approved
23 Draper St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a two storey addition on the south side.
140 m away · filed Feb 6, 2020 · 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.