Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
539 King St W
The City of Toronto has 13 building permits since 2017 (11 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.
- Approved
Alternative solution
On an alternative solution basis, it is proposed that some of the public corridors on Levels 5 through 13 of the project will contain dead-end portions that will be a maximum of 15m in length. Refer to the reduced architectural life safety drawings included as an attachment to this alternative solution for the location of these dead-end corridors.
Applied Jun 27, 2022 · completed Feb 17, 2023 · Permit 22 168054 ALT
- Approved
Alternative solution
Purpose of this Alternate Solution is to address the OBC requirement restricting a single exit to lead through a lobby for the 489-539 King St. project.
Applied Jun 27, 2022 · completed Apr 5, 2023 · Permit 22 168043 ALT
- Approved
Alternative solution
Purpose of this Alternate Solution is to address the OBC requirement to install fire hose cabinets within floor areas that are located not more than 5m from every required exit serving this project
Applied Jun 27, 2022 · completed Apr 5, 2023 · Permit 22 168021 ALT
- Cancelled
Conditional permit · Partial permit - structural framing
Conditional Permit - Part Permit - Proposal to construct a new 16 storey mixed use building with 4 lower levels of commercial/retail and 3 levels of below grade parking/loading.
Applied Sep 30, 2021 · issued Nov 10, 2021 · completed May 19, 2023 · Permit 19 202722 STR
- Cancelled
Conditional permit · Partial permit - foundation
Conditional Permit - Part Permit - Proposal to construct a new 16 storey mixed use building with 4 lower levels of commercial/retail and 3 levels of below grade parking/loading.
Applied Jan 6, 2021 · issued Jan 29, 2021 · completed Nov 10, 2021 · Permit 19 202722 FND
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Shoring
Standalone shoring and excavation for site remediation purposes.
Applied Mar 20, 2020 · issued Apr 22, 2020 · Permit 20 127272 BLD
- Permit issued
Drains and site services · Inside and outside drains
Drain - Proposal to construct a new 16 storey mixed use building with 4 lower levels of commercial/retail and 3 levels of below grade parking/loading.
Applied Aug 13, 2019 · issued Feb 12, 2025 · Permit 19 202722 STS
- Inspections under way
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to construct a new 16 storey mixed use building with 4 lower levels of commercial/retail and 3 levels of below grade parking/loading.
Applied Aug 8, 2019 · issued Jan 29, 2021 · Permit 19 202722 DRN
- Inspections under way
New building
Proposal to construct a new 16 storey mixed use building with 4 lower levels of commercial/retail and 3 levels of below grade parking/loading.
Applied Aug 8, 2019 · issued May 23, 2023 · 439 homes added · Permit 19 202722 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct a new 16 storey mixed use building with 4 lower levels of commercial/retail and 3 levels of below grade parking/loading.
Applied Aug 8, 2019 · issued Nov 18, 2022 · Permit 19 202722 HVA
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct a new 16 storey mixed use building with 4 lower levels of commercial/retail and 3 levels of below grade parking/loading.
Applied Aug 8, 2019 · issued Oct 17, 2022 · Permit 19 202722 PLB
- Permit issued
Demolition
Proposal to demolish existing 2 storey commercial building.
Applied Apr 15, 2019 · issued Aug 22, 2019 · Permit 19 140328 DEM
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- Permit issued
Plumbing · Backflow prevention devices (Water only)
Proposal to install 1 backflow prevention device for premise isolation.
Applied Feb 16, 2016 · issued Mar 23, 2016 · Permit 16 116865 PSA
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
439 homes · Residential
20 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed May 14, 2025
- Approved
15 storeys · 134 homes · Mixed use
80 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 17, 2021
- Approved
9 storeys · Residential
90 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 23, 2022
- Under review
1-9 Morrison Street and 540-544 King Street West
95 homes · Residential
120 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 3, 2021
- Under review
23 storeys · 225 homes · Mixed use
160 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jul 20, 2022
- Under appeal
17 storeys · Not stated in the file
170 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed May 2, 2025
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
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.
80 m away · filed Nov 18, 2025 · Postponed
485 Wellington St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for the mixed-use building (stepping up to 14-storeys (45 m), as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1247-2022 (OLT), by increasing the building height, the number of storeys (stepping up to 17-storeys (54.5 m), the total gross floor area (for residential and non-residential uses), and the total number of residential dwelling units (including a reduction in the proportion of three-bedroom units). Also, to reduce the minimum required outdoor amenity space, the number of required residential and visitor parking spaces, the number of parking spaces equip…
170 m away · filed Jul 3, 2025 · Deferred
462 Wellington St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for the 15-storey (50 m) mixed-use building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-Law 1047-2022), by increasing the overall height, number of dwelling units, and residential gross floor area, and to reduce loading and bicycle parking spaces.
110 m away · filed Nov 12, 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.
90 m away · filed Jul 21, 2023 · Approved
480 Adelaide St W · Minor variance
To construct a new two-storey building (to contain a restaurant) with a rooftop patio.
220 m away · filed Sep 20, 2022 · Approved
489 King St W · Consent
To obtain consent to create an easement/right-of-way.
110 m away · filed Jun 9, 2022 · Approved
422 Wellington St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey building by constructing a three-storey rear addition with a patio area.
160 m away · filed May 3, 2022 · Approved
23 Draper St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a two storey addition on the south side.
220 m away · filed Feb 6, 2020 · 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.