Toronto address · Ward 18, Willowdale
5285 Yonge St
The City of Toronto has 24 building permits since 2017 (3 still open) and 1 Committee of Adjustment file 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
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
Install 2 New Wall Signs
Applied Feb 13, 2024 · issued Feb 21, 2024 · completed Mar 26, 2024 · Permit 24 115299 DST
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct interior alterations to convert an existing computer bar into a restaurant with 30 seats or more. A charcoal BBQ is proposed in the dining area.
Applied Dec 16, 2022 · issued Jan 17, 2023 · completed Mar 22, 2024 · Permit 22 240374 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct interior alterations to convert an existing computer bar into a restaurant with 30 seats or more. A charcoal BBQ is proposed in the dining area.
Applied Dec 16, 2022 · issued Jan 17, 2023 · completed Mar 22, 2024 · Permit 22 240374 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal to construct interior alterations to convert an existing computer bar into a restaurant with 30 seats or more. A charcoal BBQ is proposed in the dining area.
Applied Dec 16, 2022 · issued Jan 16, 2023 · completed Apr 24, 2024 · Permit 22 240374 BLD
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display one illuminated wall sign, displaying static copy, with a face measuring 0.88m vertically by 3.27m horizontally, at the height of 4.32m, at the first storey on the west elevation.*****HERO TEA*****
Applied Oct 14, 2022 · issued Nov 4, 2022 · completed Jan 3, 2024 · Permit 22 216948 DST
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
Revision 2. changes to the lobby heating
Applied Mar 25, 2019 · issued Apr 15, 2019 · completed Jun 9, 2026 · Permit 16 240750 HVA (revision 02)
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display two illuminated wall signs, displaying static copy. Erecting on the second storey of the west and south elevation of the building. Both measuring 0.79m by 6.52m at a height of 8.07m.****YG CYBER CAFE****
Applied Jan 16, 2019 · issued Jan 30, 2019 · completed Jul 9, 2020 · Permit 19 104868 DST
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Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display two static illuminated wall signs.**YANG'S BRAISED CHICKEN RICE PRESOTEA YUNSHANG RICE NOODLE**
Applied Nov 23, 2018 · issued Jan 14, 2019 · completed Mar 19, 2019 · Permit 18 259727 DST
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Heating and ventilation
Rev 1 - Proposed revision to HVAC layout.HVAC - Proposed interior alteration to convert an existing office into a new restaurant, 60 seats, installation of two HVAC kitchen exhaust fans and adding new plumbing fixtures.
Applied Oct 29, 2018 · issued Dec 18, 2018 · completed Feb 6, 2019 · Permit 18 117095 HVA (revision 01)
- Application on hold
Fire and security upgrade
FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Interior alterations to second floor (241.25 m2) for office use
Applied Sep 18, 2018 · Permit 18 164738 FSU
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alterations to second floor (241.25 m2) to Internet cafe (restaurant)
Applied May 24, 2018 · issued Oct 16, 2018 · completed Nov 27, 2025 · Permit 18 164738 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - interior alterations to second floor (241.25 m2) for office use
Applied May 24, 2018 · issued Oct 16, 2018 · completed Feb 14, 2019 · Permit 18 164738 HVA
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Plumbing
Plumbing - interior alterations to second floor (241.25 m2) for office use
Applied May 24, 2018 · issued Oct 16, 2018 · completed Feb 13, 2019 · Permit 18 164738 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed interior alteration to convert an existing office into a new restaurant, 60 seats, installation of two HVAC kitchen exhaust fans and adding new plumbing fixtures.
Applied Apr 6, 2018 · issued Aug 17, 2018 · completed Feb 6, 2019 · Permit 18 117095 HVA
- Revision issued
Addition or alteration · Addition(s)
Revision 1. See attached drawings
Applied Apr 4, 2018 · issued Aug 10, 2018 · Permit 16 240750 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
Revision 1. See attached drawings
Applied Apr 4, 2018 · issued Jul 23, 2018 · completed Jun 9, 2026 · Permit 16 240750 HVA (revision 01)
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed interior alteration to convert an existing office into a new restaurant, 60 seats, installation of two HVAC kitchen exhaust fans and adding new plumbing fixtures.
Applied Feb 14, 2018 · issued Aug 17, 2018 · completed Feb 14, 2019 · Permit 18 117095 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed interior alteration to convert an existing office into a new restaurant, 60 seats, installation of two HVAC kitchen exhaust fans and adding new plumbing fixtures.
Applied Feb 14, 2018 · issued Aug 17, 2018 · completed Feb 11, 2019 · Permit 18 117095 BLD
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Drains and site services · Inside and outside drains
Drain - Proposed 3 storey addition, change of use to future retail or assembly use including part of roof to be used as terrace to two existing two storey office buildings. Note that if it is later changed to a patio SPA is required and a restaurant.
Applied Dec 28, 2017 · issued Feb 20, 2018 · completed Mar 19, 2019 · Permit 16 240750 STS
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Plumbing
Revision # 01 - Plumbing - Changed location of water meter.
Applied Dec 19, 2017 · issued Feb 20, 2018 · completed Jun 9, 2026 · Permit 16 240750 PLB (revision 01)
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade
FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Proposed 3 storey addition, change of use to future retail or assembly use including part of roof to be used as terrace to two existing two storey office buildings. Note that if it is later changed to a patio SPA is required and a restaurant.
Applied Jun 1, 2017 · completed Aug 8, 2018 · Permit 16 240750 FSU
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed new 3 storey addition to a existing two storey building.
Applied Oct 21, 2016 · issued Jun 2, 2017 · completed Jun 9, 2026 · Permit 16 240750 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed new 3 storey addition to a existing two storey building.
Applied Oct 21, 2016 · issued Jun 2, 2017 · completed Jun 9, 2026 · Permit 16 240750 PLB
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Addition(s)
Proposed 3 storey addition, change of use to future retail or assembly use including part of roof to be used as terrace to two existing two storey office buildings. Note that if it is later changed to a patio SPA is required and a restaurant.
Applied Oct 21, 2016 · issued Jun 1, 2017 · Permit 16 240750 BLD
Committee of Adjustment
This address's applications to the City's Committee of Adjustment since 2017, and any still open. A minor variance asks for a small exception to the zoning by-law, such as a little more height or a smaller setback; a consent divides a lot or grants an easement.
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Minor variance · Other
Proposal to convert portion of building to restaurant
Decision: Approved (hearing Dec 7, 2017)
Filed Sep 18, 2017 · File A0840/17NY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
48 storeys · 439 homes · Mixed use
70 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 4, 2021
- Under appeal
5318-5334 Yonge Street and 11 Churchill Avenue
45 storeys · 862 homes · Mixed use
100 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed Aug 19, 2022
- Approved
5220-5254 Yonge Street, 15-78 Ellerslie Avenue and 32 Churchill Avenue
Mixed use
160 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Sep 1, 2023
- Under review
- Under review
15 Horsham Avenue and 5400 Yonge Street
45 storeys · 699 homes · Mixed use
270 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Dec 22, 2025
- Under review
15 Horsham Avenue and 5400 Yonge Street
32 storeys · 533 homes · Residential
270 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 8, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
5306 Yonge St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved by Site-Specific Zoning By-law Nos. 1118-2022(OLT) and 131-2025) for the proposed 40-storey mixed use building, to permit a nursing home, increase the podium height, reduce the overall tower height, increase the total gross floor area, reduce the non-residential gross floor area, and reduce the residential parking rate.
60 m away · filed Jun 24, 2025 · Approved
5306 Yonge St · Minor variance
To increase the total gross floor area, permitted building height and number of storeys and reduce residential parking space rate. Related By-law No.1118-2022(OLT) and By-law No. 131-2024.
60 m away · filed Jan 30, 2025 · Approved
35 Church Ave · Minor variance
Proposal to construct a second floor addition and alter the first floor of an existing school.
240 m away · filed Jun 23, 2023 · Approved
55-65 Ellerslie Ave · Minor variance
Proposal to reduce parking requirements to add garbage storage rooms and bike parking.
200 m away · filed Jun 1, 2023 · Approved
5220 Yonge St · Minor variance
To permit a reduction in the required number of parking spaces per dwelling unit for residents.
180 m away · filed Mar 30, 2023 · Approved
56 Parkview Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new detached dwelling. Please note, the application was previously deferred on April 13. 2023, to allow the applicant to consult with City Planning staff.
250 m away · filed Mar 2, 2023 · Approved on condition
5376 Yonge St · Minor variance
Proposal for Interior alterations and relief from required parking spaces
220 m away · filed Feb 21, 2023 · approved
75 Canterbury Pl · Minor variance
To permit the conversion of unused space within the underground garage levels to provide additional storage space for residents, as well as revised dimensions for required bicycle parking spaces.
200 m away · filed Feb 23, 2021 · 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.