Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
481 University Ave
The City of Toronto has 33 building permits since 2017 (23 still open) and 2 Committee of Adjustment files 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
Plumbing
Revision 03: Proposal to revise plumbing.REV 02: Revised Plumbing Permit application to submit materials for revised plumbing for 481University Avenue Mixed-Use redevelopment. Revisions have been bubbled for clarity with a separate written description for the Plans Examiners.
Applied May 28, 2026 · issued Jun 11, 2026 · Permit 20 233927 PLB (revision 03)
- Revision issued
Fire and security upgrade · Sprinklers
REV 01: Revision to permitProposed sprinklers.
Applied Feb 5, 2026 · issued Feb 24, 2026 · Permit 24 110662 FSU (revision 01)
- Revision issued
New building
Revision 02 - to resubmit materials for revised above grade permits for 481University Avenue Mixed-Use redevelopment. The above-grade changes are associated with approved Minor Variance decision A1339/22TEYREV 01: Revised Building Permit application to resubmit materials for revised below grade permits including ground level for 481University Avenue Mixed-Use redevelopment. The below-grade changes are associated with approved Minor Variance decision A1339/22TEY.Proposal for a mixed use development. Current 10 storey office building to be redeveloped into mixed-use 9 storey non-residential pod…
Applied May 8, 2025 · issued Feb 17, 2026 · Permit 20 233927 BLD (revision 02)
- Revision issued
Heating and ventilation
Revision 02 - to resubmit materials for revised above grade permits for 481University Avenue Mixed-Use redevelopment. The above-grade changes are associated with approved Minor Variance decision A1339/22TEYREV 01: Revised Building Permit application to resubmit materials for revised below grade permits including ground level for 481University Avenue Mixed-Use redevelopment. The below-grade changes are associated with approved Minor Variance decision A1339/22TEY.HVAC - Proposal for a mixed use development. Current 10 storey office building to be redeveloped into mixed-use 9 storey non-resident…
Applied May 8, 2025 · issued Jun 22, 2026 · Permit 20 233927 HVA (revision 02)
- Revision issued
Plumbing
REV 02: Revised Plumbing Permit application to submit materials for revised plumbing for 481University Avenue Mixed-Use redevelopment. Revisions have been bubbled for clarity with a separate written description for the Plans Examiners.
Applied Feb 20, 2024 · issued Feb 29, 2024 · Permit 20 233927 PLB (revision 02)
- Inspections under way
Fire and security upgrade · Sprinklers
Proposed sprinklers.
Applied Feb 1, 2024 · issued Feb 29, 2024 · Permit 24 110662 FSU
- Revision issued
Plumbing
REV01 - Plumbing - Revised Building Permit application to resubmit materials for revised below grade permits including ground level for 481University Avenue Mixed-Use redevelopment. The below-grade changes are associated with approved Minor Variance decision A1339/22TEY.Plumbing - Proposal for a mixed use development. Current 10 storey office building to be redeveloped into mixed-use 9 storey non-residential podium, 4 storey residential podium on commercial office and 39 storey residential podium for a total of 52 storey development complete with 4 storey of below grade parking basement. Exis…
Applied Apr 28, 2023 · issued Aug 4, 2023 · Permit 20 233927 PLB (revision 01)
- Revision issued
New building
REV 01: Revised Building Permit application to resubmit materials for revised below grade permits including ground level for 481University Avenue Mixed-Use redevelopment. The below-grade changes are associated with approved Minor Variance decision A1339/22TEY.Proposal for a mixed use development. Current 10 storey office building to be redeveloped into mixed-use 9 storey non-residential podium, 4 storey residential podium on commercial office and 39 storey residential podium for a total of 52 storey development complete with 4 storey of below grade parking basement. Existing heritage facades…
Applied Apr 26, 2023 · issued Jan 29, 2024 · 34 homes added · Permit 20 233927 BLD (revision 01)
- Revision issued
Heating and ventilation
REV 01: Revised Building Permit application to resubmit materials for revised below grade permits including ground level for 481University Avenue Mixed-Use redevelopment. The below-grade changes are associated with approved Minor Variance decision A1339/22TEY.HVAC - Proposal for a mixed use development. Current 10 storey office building to be redeveloped into mixed-use 9 storey non-residential podium, 4 storey residential podium on commercial office and 39 storey residential podium for a total of 52 storey development complete with 4 storey of below grade parking basement. Existing heritage f…
Applied Apr 26, 2023 · issued Aug 4, 2023 · Permit 20 233927 HVA (revision 01)
- Revision issued
Partial permit · Partial permit - shoring
Revision 01: Shoring and Excavation - Revision to the design calculations.Part Permit - Proposal for a mixed use development. Current 10 storey office building to be redeveloped into mixed-use 9 storey non-residential podium, 4 storey residential podium on commercial office and 39 storey residential podium for a total of 52 storey development complete with 4 storey of below grade parking basement. Existing heritage facades of 481 University and 210 Dundas St. W to be retained in redevelopment. (20 172223 & 20 172230)
Applied Oct 26, 2022 · issued Jan 23, 2023 · Permit 20 233927 SHO (revision 01)
- Approved
Alternative solution
Alternative solution to address the OBC requirements to provide an 1800mm wide hard surfaced pool deck surrounding the public pool on Level 13.
Applied Jun 15, 2022 · completed Jun 28, 2022 · Permit 22 162556 ALT
- Cancelled
Fire and security upgrade
FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Proposal for a mixed use development. Current 10 storey office building to be redeveloped into mixed-use 9 storey non-residential podium, 4 storey residential podium on commercial office and 39 storey residential podium for a total of 52 storey development complete with 4 storey of below grade parking basement. Existing heritage facades of 481 University and 210 Dundas St. W to be retained in redevelopment. (20 172223 & 20 172230)
Applied Apr 27, 2022 · completed Mar 4, 2024 · Permit 20 233927 FSU
Show 21 more permits
- Closed
Partial permit · Partial permit - structural framing
Part Permit - Proposal for a mixed use development. Current 10 storey office building to be redeveloped into mixed-use 9 storey non-residential podium, 4 storey residential podium on commercial office and 39 storey residential podium for a total of 52 storey development complete with 4 storey of below grade parking basement. Existing heritage facades of 481 University and 210 Dundas St. W to be retained in redevelopment. (20 172223 & 20 172230)
Applied Apr 26, 2022 · issued Aug 8, 2022 · completed Aug 8, 2022 · Permit 20 233927 STR
- Approved
Alternative solution
The purpose of this alternative solution is to address the OBC requirements to install fire hose cabinets within floor areas that are located not more than 5 m form every required exit serving the Project.
Applied Aug 10, 2021 · completed Sep 27, 2021 · Permit 21 196080 ALT
- Inspections under way
Partial permit · Partial permit - shoring
Part Permit - Proposal for a mixed use development. Current 10 storey office building to be redeveloped into mixed-use 9 storey non-residential podium, 4 storey residential podium on commercial office and 39 storey residential podium for a total of 52 storey development complete with 4 storey of below grade parking basement. Existing heritage facades of 481 University and 210 Dundas St. W to be retained in redevelopment. (20 172223 & 20 172230)
Applied Dec 30, 2020 · issued Oct 21, 2021 · Permit 20 233927 SHO
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for a mixed use development. Current 10 storey office building to be redeveloped into mixed-use 9 storey non-residential podium, 4 storey residential podium on commercial office and 39 storey residential podium for a total of 52 storey development complete with 4 storey of below grade parking basement. Existing heritage facades of 481 University and 210 Dundas St. W to be retained in redevelopment.
Applied Dec 24, 2020 · issued Aug 8, 2022 · Permit 20 233927 PLB
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for a mixed use development. Current 10 storey office building to be redeveloped into mixed-use 9 storey non-residential podium, 4 storey residential podium on commercial office and 39 storey residential podium for a total of 52 storey development complete with 4 storey of below grade parking basement. Existing heritage facades of 481 University and 210 Dundas St. W to be retained in redevelopment.
Applied Dec 24, 2020 · issued Aug 8, 2022 · Permit 20 233927 HVA
- Inspections under way
New building
Proposal for a mixed use development. Current 10 storey office building to be redeveloped into mixed-use 9 storey non-residential podium, 4 storey residential podium on commercial office and 39 storey residential podium for a total of 52 storey development complete with 4 storey of below grade parking basement. Existing heritage facades of 481 University and 210 Dundas St. W to be retained in redevelopment. (20 172223 & 20 172230)
Applied Dec 24, 2020 · issued Aug 8, 2022 · 709 homes added · Permit 20 233927 BLD
- Inspections under way
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal for a mixed use development. Current 10 storey office building to be redeveloped into mixed-use 9 storey non-residential podium, 4 storey residential podium on commercial office and 39 storey residential podium for a total of 52 storey development complete with 4 storey of below grade parking basement. Existing heritage facades of 481 University and 210 Dundas St. W to be retained in redevelopment.
Applied Dec 24, 2020 · issued Apr 7, 2022 · Permit 20 233927 DRN
- Permit issued
Drains and site services · Inside and outside drains
Drain - Proposal for a mixed use development. Current 10 storey office building to be redeveloped into mixed-use 9 storey non-residential podium, 4 storey residential podium on commercial office and 39 storey residential podium for a total of 52 storey development complete with 4 storey of below grade parking basement. Existing heritage facades of 481 University and 210 Dundas St. W to be retained in redevelopment.
Applied Dec 24, 2020 · issued Apr 20, 2022 · Permit 20 233927 STS
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Structural demolition was approved under 20-172243 (facade retention and structural demolition)Proposal for interior demolition (non-structural) leaving behind the structural components. The work includes removal and decomissioning of all existing mechanical, electrical equipment, finishes and non-structural wall partitions.
Applied Jul 24, 2020 · issued Oct 1, 2020 · Permit 20 172223 BLD
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Other
Structural Facade Retention permit application including structural demolition for 481 University Ave. and 210 Dundas St. W. heritage buildings. Structural and Geostructural drawings detailing the facade retention system and letter describing sequence of work for retaining existing facades. Work includes installation of temporary steel supports and connections to existing building structures including below grade drilling of perimeter vertical caissons and micropiles and demoltion of the rest of the entire structure for both 481 University and 210 Dundas St W.
Applied Jul 24, 2020 · issued Mar 16, 2021 · Permit 20 172243 BLD
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Structural demolition was approved under 20-172243 (facade retention and structural demolition)Proposal for interior demolition (non-structural) leaving behind the structural components. The work includes removal and decomissioning of all existing mechanical, electrical equipment, finishes and non-structural wall partitions.
Applied Jul 24, 2020 · issued Sep 18, 2020 · Permit 20 172230 BLD
- Closed
Demolition
Proposal to demolish 4 storey office and personal service building. (137 Edward St)
Applied May 19, 2020 · issued Jul 20, 2020 · completed Oct 6, 2025 · Permit 20 146390 DEM
- Closed
Demolition
Proposal to demolish 4 storey office and personal service building. (70 Centre Ave)
Applied May 19, 2020 · issued Jul 31, 2020 · completed Oct 6, 2025 · Permit 20 146384 DEM
- Cancelled
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect two non-illuminated wall signs displaying static copy, both measuring 4.88 meters horizontally by 21.33 meters vertically at the height of 37.3 meters on the west elevation. ****UNITED BANNERS****
Applied Dec 17, 2019 · completed Mar 3, 2021 · Permit 19 208195 DST
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alerations in existing tenant office suite to convert two private offices into three and modifications to lunchroom
Applied May 11, 2017 · issued May 30, 2017 · Permit 17 158497 BLD
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to the 7th floor - suite 711 - in existing office - "Japan National Tourism"
Applied Mar 9, 2017 · issued Mar 21, 2017 · Permit 17 126677 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to the 7th floor - suite 711 - in existing office - "Japan National Tourism"
Applied Mar 9, 2017 · issued Apr 3, 2017 · completed Jun 21, 2017 · Permit 17 126677 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 3rd floor - B + H Architects.
Applied Feb 7, 2012 · issued Feb 14, 2012 · completed Apr 25, 2017 · Permit 12 118201 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alterations to existing office space = floor 6th - Surrey Place.
Applied Feb 4, 2008 · issued Mar 4, 2008 · completed Apr 19, 2017 · Permit 08 108794 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Other
Construct platform for rooftop generator.
Applied Nov 10, 2006 · issued Nov 17, 2006 · completed Mar 22, 2017 · Permit 06 190789 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alteration to 8th floor to remove and relocate partitions - Interior Alterations
Applied Jul 21, 2005 · issued Jul 27, 2005 · completed Mar 20, 2017 · Permit 05 162796 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.
- Closed
Minor variance · Other
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.
Decision: Approved (hearing Mar 8, 2023)
Filed Dec 5, 2022 · File A1339/22TEY
- Closed
Minor variance · Other
To alter the redevelopment plan approved under Site Specific By-law 1051-2014 by constructing a 52-storey mixed-use building containing four levels of below-grade parking, retail uses at-grade and residential and office uses above-grade. The development will also consist of a new integrated access to the TTC's St. Andrew subway station.
Decision: Approved (hearing Mar 11, 2020)
Filed Aug 22, 2019 · File A0925/19TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
64 storeys · 704 homes · Mixed use
70 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 31, 2022
- Approved
64 storeys · 704 homes · Mixed use
70 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Aug 31, 2022
- Under review
180 Dundas Street West and 123 Edward Street
72 storeys · Non-residential
90 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jun 14, 2022
- Approved
181-191 Dundas Street West and 63 Centre Avenue
41 storeys · Mixed use
100 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Feb 27, 2026
- Under review
181-195 Dundas Street West and 63 Centre Avenue
41 storeys · 135 homes · Mixed use
100 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 16, 2022
- Under review
64 storeys · 579 homes · Mixed use
150 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 17, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
234 Simcoe St · Consent
Section 57(1) of the Planning Act allows the assignment of authority to the Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment or his/her designate to approve a Validation of Title.
230 m away · filed Mar 13, 2026 · Approved
292 Dundas St W · Consent
To obtain consent to create new easements/rights-of-way.
240 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.
240 m away · filed Jan 9, 2026 · Approved
130 Elizabeth St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 588-2025) for a new 15-storey mixed-use building (East Block fronting Bay Street), by increasing the podium portions of the building heights, equipment height projections, and reducing the minimum height of the first storey. Also, the new 43-storey mixed-use building (West Block fronting Elizabeth Street) will be reducing the size of one parking space length. This is currently being reviewed under Site Plan Control (File Number 20 25 197844 STE 11 SA). There will be a total of 827 purpose-built rental units on t…
190 m away · filed Nov 17, 2025 · 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.
240 m away · filed Oct 11, 2024 · Approved
203 Dundas St W · Minor variance
To construct a new 12-storey mixed-use building with a total of 30 residential dwelling units and two non-residential (commercial) units on this lot. The property owner will be undergoing a Site Plan Control application.
70 m away · filed Aug 6, 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.
240 m away · filed Oct 31, 2023 · Approved
203 Dundas St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey commercial building by constructing a rear two storey addition above the existing ground floor addition that will be reconstructed. Interior renovations will be done to convert the second storey vacant office space into nine dwelling units with a tenth dwelling unit on the new third floor. The existing ground floor retail uses will remain.
70 m away · filed Nov 7, 2018 · 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.