Toronto address · Ward 13, Toronto Centre
55 Eastern Ave
The City of Toronto has 10 building permits since 2017 (9 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
Alternative solution by applicant proposing that a standpipe system with risers and 65 mm hose connections be located within the exit stair enclosures at each main landing, in lieu of hose stations with 38 mm fire hose located within the floor area of every storey. For further detail see report attached
Applied May 13, 2026 · completed Jun 10, 2026 · Permit 26 160106 ALT
- Closed
Conditional permit · Partial permit - shoring
Conditional Permit - Part Permit - Proposal to construct a new 13 storey Long Term Care Facility with 348 beds, 2 clinical tenant spaces, administration areas, and support services. See also 21 151369 STE 12 SA.
Applied Sep 15, 2023 · issued Feb 10, 2025 · completed May 29, 2025 · Permit 21 250460 SHO
- Application on hold
Fire and security upgrade
FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Proposal to construct a new 13 storey Long Term Care Facility with 348 beds, 2 clinical tenant spaces, administration areas, and support services. See also 21 151369 STE 12 SA.
Applied Jun 28, 2023 · Permit 21 250460 FSU
- Approved
Alternative solution
The building requires a standpipe system as the building is greater than 14 m / 3 storeys in height. The OBC requires 38 mm and 65 mm hose connections to be provided in hose cabinets on each storey of the building. Cabinets are to be located in the floor areas and within 5 m of exits, with additional cabinets provided as needed to ensure all floor areas are within reach of the hose stream. The hose cabinets are required to be equipped with 38 mm and 65 mm hose connections, 30 m of 38 mm diameter hose and a hose rack. In lieu of providing the cabinets/hose stations in the floor area with the e…
Applied May 5, 2023 · completed Nov 15, 2024 · Permit 23 142141 ALT
- Open
Development charges deferral
Deferred Fees from folder 21 250460 (RSN-5039569) ZoningProcess RSN 69786076
Applied Mar 31, 2022 · Permit 22 250460 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct a new 13 storey Long Term Care Facility with 348 beds, 2 clinical tenant spaces, administration areas, and support services. See also 21 151369 STE 12 SA.
Applied Dec 21, 2021 · issued May 29, 2025 · Permit 21 250460 PLB
- Inspections under way
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to construct a new 13 storey Long Term Care Facility with 348 beds, 2 clinical tenant spaces, administration areas, and support services. See also 21 151369 STE 12 SA.
Applied Dec 21, 2021 · issued May 29, 2025 · Permit 21 250460 DRN
- Permit issued
Drains and site services · Inside and outside drains
Drain - Proposal to construct a new 13 storey Long Term Care Facility with 348 beds, 2 clinical tenant spaces, administration areas, and support services. See also 21 151369 STE 12 SA.
Applied Dec 21, 2021 · issued Dec 9, 2025 · Permit 21 250460 STS
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct a new 13 storey Long Term Care Facility with 348 beds, 2 clinical tenant spaces, administration areas, and support services. See also 21 151369 STE 12 SA.
Applied Dec 21, 2021 · issued May 29, 2025 · Permit 21 250460 HVA
- Inspections under way
New building
Proposal to construct a new 13 storey Long Term Care Facility with 348 beds, 2 clinical tenant spaces, administration areas, and support services. See also 21 151369 STE 12 SA.
Applied Dec 21, 2021 · issued May 29, 2025 · Permit 21 250460 BLD
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
1-16 Sumach Street and 90 Eastern Avenue
55 storeys · 1,284 homes · Mixed use
140 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 21, 2025
- Submitted
20 storeys · 297 homes · Residential
210 m away · Site plan · Submitted · filed Apr 16, 2026
- Under review
43 storeys · 997 homes · Residential
290 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Mar 23, 2023
- Under review
45 storeys · 653 homes · Mixed use
320 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 9, 2021
- Under review
31 storeys · 859 homes · Mixed use
340 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 25, 2022
- Under review
50 storeys · 1,016 homes · Mixed use
360 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed May 20, 2026
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
4 Gilead Pl · Consent
To obtain consent to sever the property into three lots, and to maintain the existing easement/right-of-way.
190 m away · filed Apr 2, 2026 · Approved
4 Gilead Pl · Minor variance
The existing undersized public parking lot will be maintained and unaltered.
190 m away · filed Apr 2, 2026 · Approved
4 Gilead Pl · Minor variance
The existing one-storey and two-storey commercial buildings (retail and daycare) will be maintained and unaltered.
190 m away · filed Apr 2, 2026 · Approved
14 Eastern Ave · Minor variance
To permit and construct a second storey rooftop outdoor patio to be used as a children's play area. The existing two-storey non-residential detached building is under renovation for a day nursery (child care facility) as approved by Building Permit #25 143317 BLD 00 BA.
150 m away · filed Jan 13, 2026 · Approved
29 Sackville St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a partial rooftop structure (pergola and wood deck above the existing flat roof dwelling), attached to the enclosed stair enclosure.
130 m away · filed Jun 6, 2024 · Approved
425 Cherry St · Minor variance
To construct a phased mixed-use Indigenous Hub. The first phase will consist of a four-storey community health centre (Phase A). The second phase will consist of a four-storey training, education and employment centre and a mixed-use building featuring a 13-storey residential condominium tower with retail at grade, an 11-storey residential rental tower and an eight-storey residential podium. The existing three-storey heritage building will be maintained for non-residential uses (Phase B).
170 m away · filed May 29, 2020 · Approved
8 Eastern Ave · Minor variance
Proposal for interior alterations to convert existing indusrial building to office.Previous address was .93-95 Trinity Street.
170 m away · filed Nov 28, 2019 · Withdrawn
457 Front St E · Minor variance
To alter the existing 11-storey mixed-use building approved under Site-Specific By-law 4-2011 by converting a portion of the first storey from a retail use to a dental clinic.
190 m away · filed Nov 8, 2019 · 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.