Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York

51 Lower Simcoe St

The City of Toronto has 26 building permits since 2017 (7 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.

Heating and ventilation
Revision: duct modifications
Applied Jun 16, 2026 · issued Aug 7, 2026 · completed Sep 2, 2026 · Permit 25 262720 HVA (revision 01)
Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to an existing restaurant for a new ice cream shop - "Baskin Robbins". Note: 135 BREMNER BLVD IS AN ENTRANCE ADDRESS FOR 51 LOWER SIMCOE ST.
Applied Dec 4, 2025 · issued Dec 24, 2025 · Permit 25 262720 BLD
Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to an existing restaurant for a new ice cream shop - "Baskin Robbins"
Applied Dec 4, 2025 · issued Jan 28, 2026 · completed Jun 11, 2026 · Permit 25 262720 PLB
Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to an existing restaurant for a new ice cream shop - "Baskin Robbins"
Applied Dec 4, 2025 · issued Feb 5, 2026 · completed Sep 2, 2026 · Permit 25 262720 HVA
Closed
Plumbing · Other
REVISION - to add suite 1801Proposal to replace kitec piping in existing residential condo building
Applied Aug 7, 2019 · issued Aug 9, 2019 · completed Oct 2, 2019 · Permit 19 170123 PSA (revision 01)
Closed
Plumbing · Other
Proposal to replace kitec piping in existing residential condo building
Applied Jun 12, 2019 · issued Jul 12, 2019 · completed Oct 2, 2019 · Permit 19 170123 PSA
Closed
Plumbing · Piping: other buildings
Replace Kitec hot&cold water supply lines w/ UpnorAquaPex water supply tubing
Applied Mar 6, 2019 · issued Apr 2, 2019 · completed May 23, 2019 · Permit 19 122358 PSA
Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and dipslay one sign wall.**AROMA ESPRESSO BAR**
Applied Oct 11, 2017 · issued Nov 10, 2017 · completed Jan 12, 2018 · Permit 17 246286 DST
Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alterations to Aroma Cafe
Applied Apr 25, 2017 · issued May 31, 2017 · completed Sep 28, 2017 · Permit 17 148643 HVA
Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alterations to Aroma Cafe
Applied Apr 25, 2017 · issued May 15, 2017 · completed Sep 29, 2017 · Permit 17 148643 BLD
Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Interior alterations to Aroma Cafe
Applied Apr 25, 2017 · issued May 31, 2017 · completed Aug 31, 2017 · Permit 17 148643 PLB
Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display one illuminated wall sign.**PITA & GRILL**
Applied Aug 12, 2016 · issued Jan 19, 2018 · completed Feb 5, 2018 · Permit 16 199904 DST
Closed

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Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display one wall sign (as a replacement for an existing wall sign displaying "Remedy's Rx") at the westerly facing first storey building wall, in conjunction with a healthcare outlet located on the premises. The proposed sign is 0.91 metres vertically by 5.49 metres horizontally at a height of 3.5 metres above grade.**Pharmacy** **Infinity Health Centre**
Applied May 13, 2013 · issued Jul 4, 2018 · completed Apr 3, 2019 · Permit 13 165277 DST
Closed
Heating and ventilation
Revision 2: Interior alterations to ground floor medical/dental office.
Applied Apr 7, 2011 · issued May 6, 2011 · Permit 11 112557 HVA (revision 02)
Revision issued
Plumbing
Revision 2: Interior alterations to ground floor medical/dental office. No fixtures added, only relocation.
Applied Apr 7, 2011 · issued May 6, 2011 · completed Jul 16, 2025 · Permit 11 112557 PLB (revision 02)
Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Revision 2: Interior alterations to ground floor medical/dental office.permit for interior alterations to convert existing vacant space to medical clinic - units 35, 37 and 39.Ground Floor,
Applied Apr 6, 2011 · issued Apr 13, 2011 · Permit 11 112557 BLD (revision 02)
Revision issued
Plumbing
Revision: Interior alterations to ground floor medical/dental office.Plumbing - permit for interior alterations to convert existing vacant space to medical clinic - units 35, 37 and 39.Ground Floor,
Applied Feb 17, 2011 · issued Mar 14, 2011 · completed Jul 16, 2025 · Permit 11 112557 PLB (revision 01)
Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Revision: Interior alterations to ground floor medical/dental office.permit for interior alterations to convert existing vacant space to medical clinic - units 35, 37 and 39.Ground Floor,
Applied Feb 17, 2011 · issued Feb 25, 2011 · Permit 11 112557 BLD (revision 01)
Revision issued
Heating and ventilation
Revision: Interior alterations to ground floor medical/dental office.HVAC - permit for interior alterations to convert existing vacant space to medical clinic - units 35, 37 and 39.Ground Floor,
Applied Feb 17, 2011 · issued Mar 14, 2011 · Permit 11 112557 HVA (revision 01)
Revision issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - permit for interior alterations to convert existing vacant space to medical clinic - units 35, 37 and 39.Ground Floor,
Applied Jan 25, 2011 · issued Feb 17, 2011 · completed Jul 16, 2025 · Permit 11 112557 PLB
Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - permit for interior alterations to convert existing vacant space to medical clinic - units 35, 37 and 39.Ground Floor,
Applied Jan 25, 2011 · issued Feb 17, 2011 · Permit 11 112557 HVA
Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
permit for interior alterations to convert existing vacant space to medical clinic - units 35, 37 and 39.Ground Floor,
Applied Jan 24, 2011 · issued Jan 28, 2011 · Permit 11 112557 BLD
Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation · Special ventilation system
Kitchen exhaust permit for 08 227859 BLD
Applied Dec 5, 2008 · issued Jan 9, 2009 · completed May 22, 2026 · Permit 08 227869 MSA
Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alterations to 2 commercial units on the ground floor of a new condo building for temp sales centre. North-West corner. See main BLD permit 04 127287. 55 LOWER SIMCOE ST & 137 BREMNER BLVD
Applied May 9, 2008 · issued May 15, 2008 · completed Sep 16, 2026 · Permit 08 157354 BLD
Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Construct new 17 storey, 244 suite apartment building - New BuildingInstall fixtures see attached list see 03 -166252 for plans
Applied Aug 13, 2004 · issued Dec 9, 2005 · completed Sep 8, 2025 · Permit 04 127287 PLB
Closed
Residential building permit · New building
Construct new 17 storey, 244 suite apartment buildingTotal permit fee for Buildings A and B is $880,365.50 and water fee is $645.00. Please see permit file 03-166252BLD for fee calculations and permit drawings/documents.
Applied Apr 22, 2004 · issued Dec 9, 2005 · completed Aug 27, 2025 · 244 homes added · Permit 04 127287 BLD
Closed

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

200 Queens Quay West
59 storeys · 1,024 homes · Mixed use
230 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 3, 2021
Under review
53-55 Simcoe Street and 145 Wellington Street West
65 storeys · 861 homes · Residential
450 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Oct 21, 2024
Under review

Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m

200 Queens Quay W · Minor variance
240 m away · filed Aug 12, 2026 · Application withdrawn
15 York St · Consent
To obtain a stratified consent to sever the property into two lots and to create various easements/rights-of-way.
220 m away · filed Dec 18, 2025 · Postponed
200 Queens Quay W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1012-2022), for a new 59-storey mixed-use building (with four levels of below-grade parking, and a total of 974 dwelling units, of which 78 units are affordable rental units), by reducing the minimum number of residential visitor parking spaces and long-term bicycle parking spaces.
240 m away · filed Sep 22, 2025 · Approved
200 Queens Quay W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1012-2022), for a new 59-storey mixed-use building, by reducing the minimum number of residential dwelling units that shall contain two or more bedrooms.
240 m away · filed Oct 26, 2023 · Approved
255 Bremner Blvd · Minor variance
To permit the increase of gaming machines within the existing entertainment complex building (The Rec Room).
150 m away · filed Sep 18, 2023 · Approved
15 York St · Minor variance
To permit the permanent operation of an outdoor patio (including the canopy) on the ground floor of the existing 54-storey mixed-use building.
220 m away · filed Oct 3, 2022 · Approved
18 York St · Consent
To obtain consent for the technical severance of the property for the purpose of re-establishing the two lots which merged on title and to re-establish and maintain various easements/rights-of-way.
170 m away · filed Mar 20, 2019 · Approved
15 York St · Minor variance
To permit the continued seasonal operation of an at-grade outdoor patio located along York Street with a small portion on the east-west arm of Bremner Boulevard.
220 m away · filed Sep 25, 2018 · Approved

Everything planned in Spadina-Fort York

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.