Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
495 King St W
The City of Toronto has 6 building permits since 2017 (6 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.
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Other
Proposal to demolish 495 King St W and retain facade for heritage purposes.
Applied May 15, 2019 · issued Feb 6, 2020 · Permit 19 154485 BLD
- Application on hold
Fire and security upgrade
FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - To complete interior alterations (163.5 m2)to the existing office suite 100.
Applied Nov 19, 2013 · Permit 13 263899 FSU
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 3rd floor to create a fire exit. Scope of work includes the installation of fire rated doors and 1 door fitted with an electromagnetic lock. See related permit 10 206650 BLD.
Applied Aug 9, 2010 · issued Sep 10, 2010 · Permit 10 235665 BLD
- Inspections under way
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Proposal to install 1 electromagnetic lock in existing office space on the 3rd floor. Permit in conjunction with 10 235665 BLD.
Applied Aug 9, 2010 · issued Sep 9, 2010 · Permit 10 235671 FSU
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 3rd floor, suite 301.
Applied Jun 25, 2010 · issued Sep 10, 2010 · Permit 10 206650 BLD
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to second floor, existing office, for new tenant "Emerald Venture Technologies" (331.19m2).
Applied Apr 9, 2010 · issued Apr 14, 2010 · Permit 10 149192 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
- Approved
15 storeys · 134 homes · Mixed use
100 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 17, 2021
- Under review
439 homes · Residential
130 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed May 14, 2025
- Under appeal
40-62 Spadina Avenue and 378 Wellington Street West
30 storeys · 550 homes · Mixed use
150 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed Aug 10, 2022
- Under review
460-468 King Street West and 78 Spadina Avenue
23 storeys · Residential
160 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 26, 2022
- Under review
23 storeys · 225 homes · Mixed use
170 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jul 20, 2022
- Under review
1-9 Morrison Street and 540-544 King Street West
95 homes · Residential
170 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 3, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
578 King St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for the nine-storey office building, as approved under Site Specific By-law 718-2025 (OLT), by converting to a hotel and retail use, constructing an interstitial level at the second storey, increasing the number of storeys to 11 storeys (with a building height of 43.39 m, inclusive of the mechanical penthouse), and increasing the non-residential gross floor area for this lot (6,273.5 square metres). This site has heritage designation. A Site Plan Control application (File Number 22 242134 STE 10 SA ) is currently under review.
180 m away · filed Nov 18, 2025 · Postponed
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…
190 m away · filed Jul 3, 2025 · Deferred
57 Spadina Ave · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-laws 1061-2014 and 1062-2014) for a 36-storey mixed-use building, to increase the maximum permitted residential gross floor area, and to reduce the rate of ¿short term¿ bicycle parking spaces on-site.
220 m away · filed May 29, 2025 · Approved
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.
110 m away · filed Nov 12, 2024 · Approved
582 King St W · Minor variance
To amend the development standards for the redevelopment of the site (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1116-2022 OLT) to permit an eating establishment use on this site.
200 m away · filed Jul 21, 2023 · Approved
57 Spadina Ave · Minor variance
To reduce the minimum amount of required office use space provided within a portion of the 36-storey mixed-use building.
220 m away · filed Mar 6, 2023 · 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").
250 m away · filed Jul 19, 2022 · Approved
489 King St W · Consent
To obtain consent to create an easement/right-of-way.
50 m away · filed Jun 9, 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.