Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
525 Adelaide St W
The City of Toronto has 31 building permits since 2017 (13 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.
- Revision issued
Heating and ventilation
REV 01 - HVAC - Proposal to install new energy recovery ventilator to provide exhaust and outdoor air system as per ASHRAE requirement. HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations and convert the existing cosmetic and hair salon in to a self serve dog wash with four stations. (Unit 108R)
Applied Apr 25, 2023 · issued May 24, 2023 · Permit 23 103506 HVA (revision 01)
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations and convert the existing cosmetic and hair salon in to a self serve dog wash with four stations. (Unit 108R)
Applied Jan 13, 2023 · issued Feb 9, 2023 · completed Mar 12, 2026 · Permit 23 103506 PLB
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations and convert the existing cosmetic and hair salon in to a self serve dog wash with four stations. (Unit 108R)
Applied Jan 13, 2023 · issued Feb 9, 2023 · Permit 23 103506 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations and convert the existing cosmetic and hair salon in to a self serve dog wash with four stations. (Unit 108R)
Applied Jan 13, 2023 · issued Feb 9, 2023 · Permit 23 103506 HVA
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
In conjunction with a multi-storey building on the premises, proposal to erect and display one illuminated wall sign and one illuminated projecting sign, displaying static copy, located on the first storey of the north elevation. The wall sign is 1.12 metres vertically by 7.82 metres horizontally at a height of 4.47 metres above grade, The projecting sign contains two sign faces, each sign face measuring 0.68 metres vertically by 0.87 metres horizontally at a height of 4.04 metres.**FLEXZONIA**
Applied Feb 26, 2019 · issued Mar 28, 2019 · completed May 1, 2019 · Permit 19 119373 DST
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to turn a vacant open space to a proposed gymnasium in existing multi-unit building. Unit 8
Applied Oct 23, 2018 · issued Dec 13, 2018 · completed Jun 4, 2019 · Permit 18 230993 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to turn a vacant open space to a proposed gymnasium in existing multi-unit building. Unit 8
Applied Oct 23, 2018 · issued Dec 13, 2018 · completed Jun 3, 2019 · Permit 18 230993 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to turn a vacant open space to a proposed gymnasium in existing multi-unit building. Unit 8
Applied Sep 24, 2018 · issued Nov 12, 2018 · completed Jun 25, 2019 · Permit 18 230993 BLD
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
In conjunction with a multi-storey building on the premises, proposal to erect and display two wall signs and two projecting signs, all illuminated and displaying static copy, located on the first storey of the north and west elevations. The wall sign on the north elevation is 1.37 metres vertically by 12.49 metres horizontally at a height of 4.37 metres. The wall sign on the west elevation is 1.37 metres vertically by 11.66 metres horizontally at a height of 4.37 metres. The two projecting signs contains two sign faces each, in a back to back orientation, each sign face measuring 0.61 metres…
Applied Sep 20, 2018 · issued Oct 26, 2018 · completed May 8, 2019 · Permit 18 228478 DST
- Revision issued
Heating and ventilation
REV #2: RELOCATION OF EX DUCT TOWARD EAST WALLHVAC - Proposal to convert a vacant commercial unit on ground floor to a commercial school - Jiu Jitsu/Martial Arts. See also 17 270188 ZZC.
Applied Jul 20, 2018 · issued Aug 10, 2018 · Permit 18 124032 HVA (revision 02)
- Closed
Plumbing
Revision 1. Barrier free shower added to barrier free washroom, open ceiling in main hall, upgrade stud walls to metal studPlumbing - Proposal to convert a vacant commercial unit on ground floor to a commercial school - Jiu Jitsu/Martial Arts. See also 17 270188 ZZC.
Applied Jun 25, 2018 · issued Jul 18, 2018 · completed Jul 30, 2025 · Permit 18 124032 PLB (revision 01)
- Revision issued
Heating and ventilation
Revision 1 - HVAC - Proposal to convert a vacant commercial unit on ground floor to a commercial school - Jiu Jitsu/Martial Arts. See also 17 270188 ZZC.
Applied Jun 21, 2018 · issued Jul 18, 2018 · Permit 18 124032 HVA (revision 01)
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- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing multi unit building. Unit 6 tenant- Penguin Pick-Up & Penguin Fresh
Applied May 23, 2018 · issued Jun 25, 2018 · completed Sep 12, 2018 · Permit 18 163580 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to existing multi unit building. Unit 6 tenant- Penguin Pick-Up & Penguin Fresh
Applied May 23, 2018 · issued Jun 19, 2018 · completed Sep 12, 2018 · Permit 18 163580 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to existing multi unit building. Unit 6 tenant- Penguin Pick-Up & Penguin Fresh
Applied May 23, 2018 · issued Jun 25, 2018 · completed Sep 17, 2018 · Permit 18 163580 PLB
- Revision issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Revision 1. Barrier free shower added to barrier free washroom, open ceiling in main hall, upgrade stud walls to metal stud
Applied May 22, 2018 · issued May 28, 2018 · Permit 18 124032 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
In conjunction with a multi-storey building on the premises, proposal to erect and display two illuminated wall signs, displaying static copy, located on the first storey of the north elevation. One of the proposed signs is 0.61 metres vertically by 3.84 metres horizontally at a height of 3.71 metres above grade and the other proposed sign is 0.61 metres vertically by 0.61 metres horizontally at a height of 3.01 metres above grade.******GRACIE BARRA *****
Applied Apr 12, 2018 · issued May 1, 2018 · completed Jul 10, 2018 · Permit 18 141933 DST
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal to convert a vacant commercial unit on ground floor to a commercial school - Jiu Jitsu/Martial Arts. See also 17 270188 ZZC.Convenience address is 521 Adelaide St W
Applied Mar 2, 2018 · issued May 1, 2018 · Permit 18 124032 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to convert a vacant commercial unit on ground floor to a commercial school - Jiu Jitsu/Martial Arts. See also 17 270188 ZZC.
Applied Mar 2, 2018 · issued May 3, 2018 · completed Jul 30, 2025 · Permit 18 124032 PLB
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to convert a vacant commercial unit on ground floor to a commercial school - Jiu Jitsu/Martial Arts. See also 17 270188 ZZC.
Applied Mar 2, 2018 · issued May 2, 2018 · Permit 18 124032 HVA
- Under review
Alternative solution
Alternative Solution - Where standpipe risers rise vertically though floors, or transfer horizontally from one location to another. It is proposed that proection using 3M duct wrap be permitted to maintain the service shaft rating. As such, it is proposed to protect selected vertical and horizontal portions of standpipe risers with a fire rated wrap assembly having a 2H Fire-resistantance rating (tested and rated in accordance with ULC requirements for fire resistant ducts) to provide the required 1H Fire Separation, where they are not located within a stair shaft or fire rated service space.
Applied Nov 1, 2016 · Permit 16 245620 ALT
- Cancelled
Alternative solution
Where standpipe risers rise vertically through floors, or transfer horizontally from one location to another, it is proposed that protection using 3M duct wrap be permitted to maintain the service shaft rating.
Applied Sep 26, 2016 · completed Nov 15, 2017 · Permit 16 228774 ALT
- Inspections under way
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Proposal to install (3) electromagnetic locks in the underground parking garage (P2, P3, P4).
Applied Sep 14, 2016 · issued Oct 17, 2016 · Permit 16 222541 FSU
- Inspections under way
Fire and security upgrade · Sprinklers
FS - add sprinkler & standpipe "MUSE CONDO'S".
Applied Apr 11, 2016 · issued May 10, 2016 · Permit 16 138725 FSU
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Other
Shoring and Excavation to facilitate construction of a mixed-use building at 103 Bathurst Street - see related permit 13 206962 NBScope enlarged to include above-grade structural 31 Jan 2014 - for plans see 13 206962 STR PP
Applied Nov 14, 2013 · issued Jan 14, 2014 · Permit 13 265501 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct a 17 sty condo with 433 residential units, ground floor commercial, and 4 levels of below grade parking. "MUSSE CONDO'S".
Applied Sep 23, 2013 · issued Sep 30, 2015 · completed Dec 15, 2025 · Permit 13 240040 PLB
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct a 17 sty condo with 433 residential units, ground floor commercial, and 4 levels of below grade parking. "MUSSE CONDO'S".
Applied Sep 23, 2013 · issued Sep 30, 2015 · Permit 13 240040 HVA
- Closed
New building
Proposal to construct a 17 sty condo with 433 residential units, ground floor commercial, and 4 levels of below grade parking including commercial parking garage at P1. Portion of lot to be conveyed for publicly owned park and the extension of Brown's lane, both of which would be accomplished through stata conveyances.Included is an above grade LDA registered on title and attached to the permit record respecting the easterly face of the building as projected to Adelaide Place. "MUSEE CONDO'S".
Applied Sep 23, 2013 · issued Jul 4, 2017 · completed Feb 6, 2026 · 433 homes added · Permit 13 240040 BLD
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to construct a 17 sty condo with 433 residential units, ground floor commercial, and 4 levels of below grade parking. "MUSSE CONDO'S".
Applied Sep 23, 2013 · issued Dec 3, 2015 · completed Nov 6, 2025 · Permit 13 240040 DRN
- Closed
New building
Note: This Permit reviewed as a TS : six months duration only. Mistakenly taken in as a NB type). Build a 1 storey condo sales pavillion on a vacant lot, with surface parking. see demo permit 11-292530**THIS IS A PAPER FILE**
Applied May 18, 2012 · issued Sep 17, 2013 · completed Mar 5, 2026 · Permit 12 176136 BLD
- Closed
Demolition
This is for the demolition of one office building that has a five storey portion and two storey portion and a one storey portion and a basement as well.
Applied Oct 14, 2011 · issued Nov 2, 2011 · completed Dec 17, 2025 · Permit 11 292530 DEM
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 review
21 storeys · 166 homes · Mixed use
170 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 15, 2022
- Under review
16 storeys · 139 homes · Mixed use
170 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 25, 2022
- Under review
141-161 Bathurst Street and 579-591 Richmond Street West
12 storeys · Non-residential
180 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 22, 2021
- Under review
18 storeys · Not stated in the file
180 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 11, 2022
- Approved
152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West
29 storeys · 384 homes · Mixed use
200 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Apr 29, 2022
- Under review
16 storeys · 129 homes · Residential
220 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 4, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
675 King St W · Consent
To obtain consent to create a new stratified easement/right-of-way. This stratified easement/right-of-way is a height between grade and 6.1 m for a future cantilevered structure above.
150 m away · filed Feb 2, 2026 · Approved
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.
240 m away · filed Nov 18, 2025 · Postponed
689 King St W · Consent
To obtain consent to create a new stratified easement/right-of-way. This stratified easement/right-of-way has a height that varies from 4.4 m to 6.1 from grade, for a future cantilevered structure above.
170 m away · filed Apr 8, 2025 · Approved
49 Michener Crt · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a new rear elevated deck (above the ground floor walkout area).
230 m away · filed Jul 5, 2024 · Approved
54 Stewart St · Consent
To obtain consent for the technical severance of the property for the purposes of re-establishing two residential lots which merged on title, as well as maintaining existing easements/rights-of-way.
150 m away · filed Jan 19, 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.
230 m away · filed Jul 21, 2023 · Approved
575 Adelaide St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing 11-storey residential building by constructing new hardscape accessible amenities, walkways, and softscape areas.
120 m away · filed Jan 10, 2023 · Approved
480 Adelaide St W · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey building (to contain a restaurant) with a rooftop patio.
240 m away · filed Sep 20, 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.