Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
496 Bloor St W
The City of Toronto has 12 building permits since 2017 (5 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.
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
Revison 01 - New HVAC ductwork layout and changes to HVAC systemHVAC - Proposal for tenant fit-out for new cannabis store.
Applied Aug 23, 2021 · issued Sep 22, 2021 · completed Sep 30, 2021 · Permit 20 190804 HVA (revision 01)
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for tenant fit-out for new cannabis store.
Applied Sep 8, 2020 · issued Apr 22, 2021 · completed Oct 1, 2021 · Permit 20 190804 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations for a new retail tenant - 'Cannabis Nova' on the ground floor level & partial basement level only.
Applied Sep 8, 2020 · issued Apr 22, 2021 · completed Oct 14, 2021 · Permit 20 190804 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for tenant fit-out for new cannabis store.
Applied Sep 8, 2020 · issued Apr 22, 2021 · completed Sep 30, 2021 · Permit 20 190804 HVA
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
Revision to change the installation of one projecting sign.**a&w**
Applied Aug 11, 2017 · issued Aug 28, 2017 · completed May 22, 2018 · Permit 16 269491 DST (revision 01)
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display two illuminated wall signs and one illuminated projecting sign.**A&W**
Applied Dec 21, 2016 · issued Feb 9, 2017 · completed May 22, 2018 · Permit 16 269491 DST
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
permit for interior alterations to add vacant space to existing restaurant greater than 30 seats and increase Occupant load to 96. - convenience address is 500 Bloor st w. - Please see 06 157849 BLD. for previous permit on this location.
Applied Jul 25, 2008 · issued Aug 28, 2008 · completed Oct 14, 2021 · Permit 08 186333 BLD
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Make interior alterations to first floor & basement for new restaurant 38 seats--{ Note: Work being done at 500 Bloor St. W--convenience address}
Applied Jul 7, 2008 · issued Aug 18, 2008 · Permit 08 178958 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Make interior alterations to first floor & basement for new restaurant 38 seats--{ Note: Work being done at 500 Bloor St. W--convenience address}
Applied Jul 7, 2008 · issued Aug 18, 2008 · Permit 08 178958 HVA
- Revision issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Revised Hvac
Applied Feb 15, 2007 · issued Mar 16, 2007 · Permit 06 157849 HVA (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal to construct interior alterations to existing restaurant to coffee shop.
Applied Jul 18, 2006 · issued Oct 31, 2006 · Permit 06 157849 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct interior alterations to existing restaurant to coffee shop.
Applied Jul 18, 2006 · issued Nov 2, 2006 · Permit 06 157849 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
Not stated in the file
360 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed Dec 2, 2025
- Under review
11 storeys · 64 homes · Residential
360 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 17, 2025
- Approved
- Under review
30 storeys · 472 homes · Mixed use
420 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
430 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jul 21, 2022
- Under review
25 storeys · 253 homes · Residential
430 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.
120 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).
110 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.
140 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.
250 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.
220 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.
40 m away · filed Apr 7, 2025 · Approved
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.
30 m away · filed Nov 8, 2024 · Approved
374 Lippincott St · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey ancillary building (containing a one car garage on the ground level, storage use on the second level, and a front cantilevered green roof) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway. There will be a total of one residential dwelling unit (within the main house) on this lot.
100 m away · filed May 30, 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.