Toronto address · Ward 13, Toronto Centre
49 Ontario St
The City of Toronto has 29 building permits since 2017 (9 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.
- Closed
Conditional permit · Site service
Conditional Permit - Site Services - Construction of two buildings of 46 and 50 storeys
Applied Jun 26, 2026 · issued Aug 10, 2026 · completed Aug 14, 2026 · Permit 25 259173 STS
- Examiner's notice sent
Partial permit · Partial permit - structural framing
Part Permit - Construction of two buildings of 46 and 50 storeys with underground parking garage (245 affordable housing units) and townhouses
Applied Jun 19, 2026 · Permit 25 259173 STR
- Approved
Alternative solution
Alternative solution is proposed to address surface deck requirements for the cold plunge in the two towers of the building. Please refer to report by vortex fire consulting inc. "vft25156r02 49 ontario spa pool deck as 20feb2026."
Applied Feb 23, 2026 · completed Mar 25, 2026 · Permit 26 120372 ALT
- Revision issued
Addition or alteration · Shoring
Revision include removing rakers and installing tiebacks underneath neighbouring property at 474 Adelaide St E.Shoring and excavation to remediate soil contaminants.
Applied Jan 14, 2026 · issued Feb 19, 2026 · Permit 25 194960 BLD (revision 01)
- Open
Development charges deferral
Deferred Fees from folder 25 259173 (RSN-5747278) ZoningProcess RSN 78639707
Applied Dec 10, 2025 · Permit 25 259173 BLD
- Superseded
Partial permit · Partial permit - foundation
Part Permit - Construction of two buildings of 46 and 50 storeys
Applied Dec 2, 2025 · completed Aug 7, 2026 · Permit 25 259173 FND
- Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - Construction of two buildings of 46 and 50 storeys
Applied Nov 27, 2025 · issued Aug 14, 2026 · Permit 25 259173 PLB
- Inspections under way
Drains and site services
Drain - Construction of two buildings of 46 and 50 storeys
Applied Nov 27, 2025 · issued Jun 16, 2026 · Permit 25 259173 DRN
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Construction of two buildings of 46 and 50 storeys
Applied Nov 27, 2025 · issued Aug 20, 2026 · Permit 25 259173 HVA
- Response received
New building
Construction of two buildings of 46 and 50 storeys with underground parking garage (245 affordable housing units) and townhouses
Applied Nov 27, 2025 · 1,226 homes added · Permit 25 259173 BLD
- Cancelled
New building
Applied Nov 26, 2025 · completed Nov 26, 2025 · Permit 25 258628 BLD
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Shoring
Shoring and excavation to remediate soil contaminants.
Applied Jul 16, 2025 · issued Sep 11, 2025 · Permit 25 194960 BLD
Show 17 more permits
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Demolition
Proposed demolition of an existing 7-storey office building.
Applied Jun 3, 2025 · issued Jul 8, 2025 · completed Jun 15, 2026 · Permit 25 170863 DEM
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alterations at the ground floor offices and reception area
Applied Aug 7, 2018 · issued Aug 31, 2018 · completed May 10, 2019 · Permit 18 205358 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alterations at the ground floor offices and reception area
Applied Aug 7, 2018 · issued Aug 21, 2018 · completed Mar 29, 2019 · Permit 18 205358 BLD
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Proposal to install 2 maglocks on 6th floor.
Applied Jun 4, 2018 · issued Jun 5, 2018 · completed Mar 9, 2026 · Permit 18 171016 FSU
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to ground floor washrooms and provision of 1 universal washroom - "Technicolor"
Applied Mar 19, 2018 · issued Apr 13, 2018 · completed Aug 5, 2026 · Permit 18 131067 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to ground floor washrooms and provision of 1 universal washroom - "Technicolor"
Applied Mar 19, 2018 · issued Mar 23, 2018 · completed Oct 24, 2018 · Permit 18 131067 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to ground floor washrooms and provision of 1 universal washroom - "Technicolor"
Applied Mar 19, 2018 · issued Apr 13, 2018 · completed Jan 18, 2019 · Permit 18 131067 PLB
- Closed
Temporary structure · Certified tents
certified tent 30 x 150 frame -Erect June 22/17 and remove June 22/17 - certified tent #14-240257
Applied May 23, 2017 · issued May 29, 2017 · completed Sep 17, 2025 · Permit 17 164374 TPS
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Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Installation of a toral of 4 maglocks and ancilliary devices (card readers, eergenct lights, signage, etc.; 3 on 3rd Floor and 1 on 5th Floor) in accordance with Sentence 3.4.6.16.(4) of the 2012 OBC (Division B).
Applied Mar 9, 2017 · issued Mar 14, 2017 · completed Oct 13, 2017 · Permit 17 126593 FSU
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to the 3rd floor of existing office - tenant is "Technicolor"
Applied Jun 29, 2016 · issued Jul 26, 2016 · completed Oct 5, 2017 · Permit 16 178836 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to the 3rd floor of existing office - tenant is "Technicolor"
Applied Jun 22, 2016 · issued Jun 24, 2016 · completed Oct 13, 2017 · Permit 16 178836 BLD
- Closed
Temporary structure · Certified tents
certified tent 30 x 60 frame -Erect June 16/16 and remove June 16/16 - certified tent #14-240257
Applied May 10, 2016 · issued May 16, 2016 · completed Aug 29, 2025 · Permit 16 152944 TPS
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Revision to to washrooms - Proposal for interior alterations to washrooms on the basement level of existing office building - Technicolor Canada Inc.
Applied Oct 1, 2014 · issued Oct 27, 2014 · completed Mar 9, 2026 · Permit 13 242772 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to washrooms on the basement level of existing office building - Technicolor Canada Inc.
Applied Sep 27, 2013 · issued Oct 10, 2013 · completed Aug 5, 2026 · Permit 13 242772 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to washrooms on the basement level of existing office building - Technicolor Canada Inc.
Applied Sep 27, 2013 · issued Oct 10, 2013 · completed Mar 9, 2026 · Permit 13 242772 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to washrooms on the basement level of existing office building - Technicolor Canada Inc.
Applied Sep 27, 2013 · issued Oct 10, 2013 · completed Aug 5, 2026 · Permit 13 242772 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alterations at the 5th floor to remove and relocate partitions
Applied Dec 23, 2008 · issued Jan 2, 2009 · completed Mar 9, 2026 · Permit 08 231825 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.
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Consent · Sever lot
To obtain consent to sever the property into two lots within a proposed 46- and 50-storey mixed-use development and to create new stratified easements/rights-of-way. Also to maintain existing easements/rights-of-way. The consent will facilitate the separation of the residential and non-residential components of the approved mixed-use development for ownership and business structuring purposes. The development (containing a total of 1,226 residential dwelling units of which 245 units will be affordable units) is approved under Site-Specific Zoning By-law 1299-2023.
Decision: Approved (hearing Oct 29, 2025)
Filed Aug 21, 2025 · File B0052/25TEY
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Minor variance · Other
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-Law 1299-2023) for a mixed-use building (45 and 49-storeys), by increasing the total building height, the height of the podium, and mechanical penthouse vertical projections, equipment, structures and screening, and cladding encroachments of Building A. Also, to reduce the number of bicycle parking spaces and to alter the bicycle parking locations. A related Site Plan Approval application (under File Number 21 148154 STE 13 SA) is currently under review and consideration. There will be a total of 1,227 residential d…
Decision: Approved (hearing Aug 13, 2025)
Filed Jun 26, 2025 · File A0490/25TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
35 storeys · 257 homes · Mixed use
70 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 8, 2021
- Under review
69-75 Ontario Street and 429-455 Richmond Street East
43 storeys · 380 homes · Mixed use
80 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 8, 2021
- Under appeal
56-60 Berkeley Street and 296-300 King Street East
42 storeys · 449 homes · Mixed use
130 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed Aug 14, 2023
- Under review
29 storeys · 240 homes · Mixed use
140 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 16, 2022
- Under review
254-266 King Street East, 427-435 Adelaide Street East and 157 Princess Street
40 storeys · 819 homes · Mixed use
170 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 15, 2021
- Under appeal
130-134 Parliament Street and 529 Richmond Street East
46 storeys · 419 homes · Mixed use
180 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed Aug 14, 2023
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
550 Adelaide St E · Minor variance
To alter the development standards as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1306-2023, by increasing the maximum residential gross floor area from 19,800 m² to 24,000 m², the total gross floor area (for residential and non-residential uses) from 21,000 m² to 25,000 m², and the building height from 29 storeys (93 m) to 37 storeys (116.25 m). Also, to reduce the minimum required first storey height from 4.5 m to 2.74 m to accommodate the previously approved mezzanine within the automotive dealership. There will be a total of 302 residential dwelling units on this lot. A Site Plan Control a…
160 m away · filed Aug 28, 2026 · Postponed
53 Ontario St · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the interior ground floor staircase, leading to the mezzanine, which was constructed without an authorized building permit. It should be noted that access to the mezzanine was only from the exterior of the building.
30 m away · filed Aug 5, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
57 Ontario St · Minor variance
To alter the existing 25-storey mixed-use building by constructing a partial mezzanine (46.83 m2) above the ground floor unit (Unit 104) for a new dental office.
60 m away · filed Nov 19, 2024 · Approved
261 Queen St E · Minor variance
To alter part of a mixed-use development (Buildings B and C) comprised of two apartment towers (total of 795 residential units), 6,997 m² of retail space, 7,715 m² of office space, and a 1400 m² public park, approved under Site Specific By-laws 226-2023(OLT) and 227-2023(OLT), by converting approximately 7,715 m² of office area within Building C into 64 residential units (of which 21 of the units will be Live-Work units). Also, by permitting and altering the type of personal service shop uses within dwelling units, permitting a home occupation to be located within a dwelling unit in Building…
230 m away · filed Mar 13, 2024 · Approved
348 Richmond St E · Minor variance
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-Law 227-2023 (amended By-Law 569-2013), for the 25-storey mixed-use apartment building (Building A), by increasing the residential gross floor area, and reducing the number of vehicular parking spaces. A hotel use will not be contained within this building (Building A).
210 m away · filed Oct 13, 2023 · Approved
280 King St E · Minor variance
To permit laboratory and office uses within this existing building.
130 m away · filed Jun 14, 2022 · Approved
164 Princess St · Minor variance
To alter the existing four-storey detached office building by constructing a partial fifth floor sunroom addition.
180 m away · filed Apr 29, 2022 · Approved
305 Queen St E · Consent
To obtain consent to create an easement/right-of-way in favour of 132 Berkeley Street.
210 m away · filed Apr 11, 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.