Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
494 Bloor St W
The City of Toronto has 5 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.
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Plumbing
Plumbing - THE PROPOSED PASTRY SHOP WILL OCCUPY A PORTION OF THE 1ST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING 3 STOREY BUILDING. THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS OF THE BUILDING ARE EXISTING RESIDENTIAL TO REMAIN. THE PROPOSED WORK CONSISTS OF INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND REPLACEMENT OF TWO EXTERIOR DOORS.
Applied Apr 20, 2022 · issued May 20, 2022 · completed Sep 20, 2022 · Permit 22 114389 PLB
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Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
The proposed pastry shop will occupy a portion of the 1st floor of an existing 3 storey building. The 2nd and 3rd floors of the building are existing residential to remain. The proposed work consists of interior alterations and replacement of an exterior window and door.
Applied Feb 15, 2022 · issued May 20, 2022 · completed Mar 11, 2024 · Permit 22 114389 BLD
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Fire damage
Proposal for fire damage restoration repairs in unit 2 and convert to office use for future tenant under a separate permit
Applied May 20, 2020 · issued Sep 15, 2020 · Permit 20 146756 BLD
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Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to existing restaurant, less than 30 seats - "Starbucks".
Applied Aug 9, 2011 · issued Aug 9, 2011 · completed Oct 21, 2025 · Permit 11 186471 PLB
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Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to existing restaurant, less than 30 seats - "Starbucks".
Applied May 3, 2011 · issued May 17, 2011 · completed Oct 21, 2025 · Permit 11 186471 BLD
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
Not stated in the file
340 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed Dec 2, 2025
- Under review
11 storeys · 64 homes · Residential
340 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 17, 2025
- Approved
- Under review
30 storeys · 472 homes · Mixed use
390 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 12, 2022
- Under review
188 Lowther Avenue and 38 Walmer Road
25 storeys · 186 homes · Mixed use
400 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jul 21, 2022
- Under review
25 storeys · 253 homes · Residential
410 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 4, 2025
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
511 Bloor St W · Minor variance
To permit the existing partially covered outdoor patio (abutting Borden Street), for the use of the eating establishment within the existing two-and-one-half-storey mixed-use building.
100 m away · filed Jul 16, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
794 Bathurst St · Minor variance
To permit a night club use and eating establishment on the second floor of the existing two-storey mixed-use building (containing storage uses within the basement level, five commercial units on the ground floor and an existing nightclub and eating establishment on the second floor).
130 m away · filed Feb 20, 2026 · Approved
570 Bloor St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey attached building by converting the first, second, and rooftop levels into an eating establishment/restaurant use (food court). Also, to construct a rooftop patio (to be used by the food court) with stair enclosures located at the front, rear, and side (east) of the roof.
170 m away · filed Jan 13, 2026 · Approved
225 1/2 Borden St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a front covered porch with stairs.
240 m away · filed Jan 12, 2026 · Approved
54 Howland Ave · Consent
To obtain consent for the technical severance of the property to re-establish two residential lots which merged on title, and to create new easements/rights-of-way. Also, to maintain existing easements/rights-of-way.
200 m away · filed Dec 19, 2025 · Approved
537 Bloor St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey non-residential building by constructing front and rear ground floor additions. The ground floor will be converted into one restaurant use space. The existing office space, and dental office space, located on the second floor, will be maintained.
30 m away · filed Apr 7, 2025 · Approved
325 Brunswick Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a third storey dormer, and to convert from two residential dwelling units into three residential dwelling units. Also, to construct a rear exterior staircase to acess the second and third levels, as well as an additional staircase to acess ground level.
240 m away · filed Feb 28, 2025 · Withdrawn
492 Bloor St W · Minor variance
To permit a restaurant use (occupying the basement and ground levels of the existing three-storey mixed-use building). The existing residential dwelling unit (occupying the second and third levels) will be maintained and unaltered.
10 m away · filed Nov 8, 2024 · 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.