Toronto address · Ward 12, Toronto-St. Paul's
491 Eglinton Ave W
The City of Toronto has 8 building permits since 2017 (1 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.
- Application acceptable
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alteration
Applied Aug 26, 2026 · Permit 26 226563 BLD
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
REVISION 2 - changes to interior layout and ceiling design.Interior alterations to lobby areas on all floors, retail at grade, and store front alterations.
Applied Jun 21, 2013 · issued Jun 28, 2013 · completed Aug 8, 2025 · Permit 12 244639 BLD (revision 02)
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Sprinklers
Sprinkler permit in conjunction with 12 244639 BLD. Convenience address is 491 Eglinton Ave. W.
Applied Jun 21, 2013 · issued Aug 14, 2013 · completed Aug 8, 2025 · Permit 13 192342 FSU
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Revison to alter fire rated glass between retail units and entry vestubule to unrated glass and extend sprinkler system throughtout ground floor. Scope of work will also include relocating an exisiting fire alarm panel and adding life safety provisions in elevators floors 2-5.
Applied Oct 31, 2012 · issued Nov 12, 2012 · completed Aug 8, 2025 · Permit 12 244639 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Interior alterations to lobby areas on all floors, retail at grade, and store front alterations.
Applied Sep 11, 2012 · issued Sep 17, 2012 · completed Aug 8, 2025 · Permit 12 244639 BLD
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed interior alterations to 3rd (unit #301) and 5th floor (north portion of floor) office spaces.
Applied Feb 21, 2012 · issued Mar 2, 2012 · completed Aug 5, 2025 · Permit 12 125223 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed interior alterations to 3rd and 5th floor office space.
Applied Feb 21, 2012 · issued Mar 2, 2012 · completed May 29, 2025 · Permit 12 125223 HVA
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alterations to dance studio and office space on the 4th floor, Suite 400 for a new layout to offices and studios. This proposal also includes HVAC.
Applied Sep 23, 2009 · issued Nov 5, 2009 · completed Feb 25, 2025 · Permit 09 172173 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 appeal
19 storeys · 185 homes · Mixed use
60 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed Mar 27, 2023
- Under review
7 storeys · 35 homes · Mixed use
90 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Feb 25, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
490 Eglinton Ave W · Minor variance
Proposed change of use of the existing gymnasium to a retail store, together with interior alterations to combine with the existing retail space at 484 Eglinton Avenue West.
50 m away · filed Jul 24, 2026 · Approved
50 Heddington Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a third-storey addition with a balcony, a rear three-storey addition and a new rear deck.
210 m away · filed Jan 26, 2026 · Approved
453 Eglinton Ave W · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey mixed-use building by converting a portion of the basement-level storage space into two hotel units by converting the ground-level garage into one hotel unit and adding six hotel units to the second level. Also, the remaining storage space/boiler room/walk-in freezer within the basement level, as well as the existing non-residential uses (restaurant and clothing store) on the ground level, will be maintained and unaltered.
50 m away · filed Aug 6, 2025 · Deferred
91 Elmsthorpe Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a front two-storey addition along the north side of the attached garage, a second storey partially above the existing garage, a front covered porch, a rear one-storey addition, and front and rear second storey balconies.
210 m away · filed Jul 26, 2024 · Approved
326 Warren Rd · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with an above grade basement, a front porch, a front two-car integral garage, and a rear second storey deck with stairs.
150 m away · filed Feb 6, 2024 · Approved
87 College View Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling with an integral garage, a rear third storey balcony, a rear ground floor terrace, a rear basement walkout, and an oversized driveway.
230 m away · filed Oct 27, 2023 · Approved
27 Tarlton Rd · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling, with a front integral garage, a front covered porch and stairs, a rear ground floor deck and stairs, as well as a rear basement walkout. The existing two-storey dwelling, and the one-storey ancillary building (garage) will be demolished.
100 m away · filed Sep 26, 2023 · Approved
416 Eglinton Ave W · Minor variance
Proposal for a single storey open air roofed parking structure (carport) at the rear of the property
180 m away · filed Jun 27, 2023 · 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.