Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
523 Bloor St W
The City of Toronto has 6 building permits since 2017 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.
- Cancelled
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
In conjunction with a three storey building on the premises, proposal to erect and display two static, non-illuminated projecting signs on the northerly building wall. The proposed signs will be erected on the second storey measuring at 1.8 metres vertically by 0.56 metres horizontally and 1.75 metres vertically by 0.56 metres horizontally, both at a height of 5.55 metres above grade.**EASY FINANCIAL**
Applied Apr 2, 2019 · completed May 28, 2019 · Permit 19 134028 DST
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed interior alterations for the new tenant - Easy Financial
Applied Mar 27, 2019 · issued Apr 11, 2019 · completed Jun 6, 2019 · Permit 19 131582 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed interior alterations for the new tenant - Easy Financial
Applied Mar 27, 2019 · issued Apr 15, 2019 · completed May 16, 2019 · Permit 19 131582 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations for the new tenant - Easy Financial
Applied Mar 27, 2019 · issued Apr 12, 2019 · completed Jun 6, 2019 · Permit 19 131582 PLB
- Closed (dormant)
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Renovation for new tenant: "Intrepid Travel Canada"
Applied Jul 24, 2008 · issued Jul 28, 2008 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 08 185977 BLD
- Closed (dormant)
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Renovation for new tenant: "Intrepid Travel Canada"
Applied Jul 24, 2008 · issued Aug 12, 2008 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 08 185977 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
330 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed Dec 2, 2025
- Under review
11 storeys · 64 homes · Residential
330 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 17, 2025
- Under review
30 storeys · 472 homes · Mixed use
330 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 12, 2022
- Under review
334-350 Bloor Street West and 2-6 Spadina Road
36 storeys · 431 homes · Mixed use
380 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 27, 2022
- Under review
188 Lowther Avenue and 38 Walmer Road
25 storeys · 186 homes · Mixed use
390 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jul 21, 2022
- Under review
25 storeys · 253 homes · Residential
400 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.
30 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).
190 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.
230 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.
180 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.
230 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.
60 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.
200 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.
60 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.