Toronto address · Ward 13, Toronto Centre
555 Yonge St
The City of Toronto has 12 building permits since 2017 (8 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.
- Inspections under way
Fire and security upgrade · Fire alarm
Proposal to replace the existing fire alarm control panel and annunciator in the existing multiple unit building.
Applied Jul 17, 2020 · issued Aug 13, 2020 · Permit 20 169098 FSU
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Other
Proposal to install a retractable glazing system to a balcony on an existing residential condo - Unit 912.
Applied Feb 13, 2017 · issued Mar 30, 2017 · completed Oct 5, 2017 · Permit 17 116248 BLD
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
In conjunction with a multi-storey building on the premises with a bank on the first storey, proposal erect and display two illuminated wall signs and one illuminated projecting sign, all displaying static copy on the first and second storey north and west elevation. The proposed wall sign on the west elevation (facing Yonge Street) is 1.22 metres vertically by 12.39 metres horizontally at a height of 5.83 metres above grade. The proposed wall sign on the north elevation (facing Wellesley Street) is 1.22 metres vertically by 12.1 metres horizontally at a height of 6.12 metres above grade. The…
Applied Sep 15, 2016 · issued Dec 13, 2016 · completed Apr 18, 2017 · Permit 16 223115 DST
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC Revision - interior alterations to Scotiabank ground floor
Applied Aug 25, 2016 · issued Sep 28, 2016 · completed Oct 24, 2025 · Permit 16 120642 HVA (revision 01)
- Revision issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Revision to reduce scope of work and layout changes
Applied Aug 25, 2016 · issued Sep 8, 2016 · Permit 16 120642 BLD (revision 01)
- Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - interior alterations to Scotiabank ground floor
Applied Feb 25, 2016 · issued Mar 23, 2016 · Permit 16 120642 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - interior alterations to Scotiabank ground floor
Applied Feb 25, 2016 · issued Mar 23, 2016 · completed Oct 24, 2025 · Permit 16 120642 HVA
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
interior alterations to Scotiabank ground floor
Applied Feb 25, 2016 · issued Feb 29, 2016 · Permit 16 120642 BLD
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Balcony/Guard repairs
Installation of balcony glazing system
Applied Nov 13, 2014 · issued Nov 17, 2014 · Permit 14 251491 BLD
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation · Other
Proposal for new condenser and 3 fan coil units in existing vacant space for future Tim Horton's restaurant.
Applied Jul 16, 2014 · issued Jul 23, 2014 · Permit 14 191695 MSA
- Inspections under way
Plumbing · Piping: other buildings
Proposal to replace sanitary piping in existing vacant retail space for future Tim Horton's restaurant.
Applied Jul 16, 2014 · issued Jul 23, 2014 · Permit 14 191685 PSA
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation · Install/Alter HVAC - only
H.V.A.C. Alter H.V.A.C. system on portion of ground floor existing bank. tenant: scotia bank cost included in 115529
Applied Dec 9, 1999 · issued Jan 7, 2000 · Permit 99 115537 HVA
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.
- Conditional consent
Consent · Lot addition
To obtain consent for the purpose of a stratified lot addition (air-rights) above an elevation of 152.89 m of the property municipally known as 555 Yonge Street. Also, to maintain the existing reciprocal easement/right-of-way.
Decision: Approved (hearing May 18, 2026)
Filed Feb 20, 2026 · File B0019/26TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
- Under review
530-550 Yonge Street, 6-8 Breadalbane Street and 145 St Luke Lane
67 storeys · 860 homes · Mixed use
90 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Nov 8, 2024
- Approved
- Approved
56 storeys · 532 homes · Residential
130 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Apr 4, 2023
- Under review
510-528 Yonge Street and 7 Breadalbane Street
59 storeys · 587 homes · Mixed use
140 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 24, 2021
- Under review
49 storeys · 439 homes · Residential
150 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 14, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
12 Wellesley St W · Consent
To obtain consent for a stratified severance of an existing retail unit located on the ground floor (including the heritage wall located along the west façade of the building), into two parcels (units), for separate ownership. Also, to maintain the existing easements/rights-of-way.
100 m away · filed Feb 18, 2026 · Approved
20 Maitland St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 88-2023(OLT)) for the 40-storey mixed-use building (which is currently under construction), by increasing the residential gross floor area, building height (41-storeys; 123.5 m to 127.6 m and 129.2 m to 133.6 m), and the height of the elevator overrun projection. There will be a total of 516 residential dwelling units on this site.
100 m away · filed Feb 4, 2026 · Approved
26 Maitland St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for the 40-storey mixed-use building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 88-2023) by increasing the total number of residential dwelling units, the overall and residential gross floor area, the building height, and the maximum projection height of an elevator overrun. Also, to reduce the total number of residential dwelling units with 3 or more bedrooms, the required amenity space, and the total number of residential visitor parking spaces. The new 45-storey mixed-use building (excluding the mechanical penthouse) will have a total of 572 residenti…
130 m away · filed Feb 28, 2025 · Approved
510 Yonge St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 193-2024(OLT)), for a new 59-storey mixed-use building, by permitting a private student residence use on this lot. There will be a total of 587 residential dwelling units within this building.
160 m away · filed Oct 11, 2024 · Approved
577 Yonge St · Minor variance
To permit the following uses within the existing four-storey non-residential building: a nightclub use within the basement, eating establishment use on the ground level, retail store use on the second level, place of assembly use on the third level, and recreation use on the fourth level.
110 m away · filed Aug 23, 2024 · Approved
593 Yonge St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for the site (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 778-2016(OMB)), for the existing 44-storey mixed-use building, by constructing mezzanine space. Also, to convert the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouses (located at the northeast corner on this lot, municipally known as 7 and 9 Gloucester Street) into mixed-use buildings, and to increase the non-residential gross floor areas.
170 m away · filed Jul 23, 2024 · Approved
11 Gloucester St · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse into a mixed-use building.
190 m away · filed Jul 23, 2024 · Approved
7 Gloucester St · Consent
To obtain consent to sever the property into two residential lots. The existing easements/rights-of-way will be maintained and unaltered. The existing 44-storey mixed-use building (also on the lot) will be maintained and unaltered. This building is under a condo ownership and requires a variance to the Zoning By-law as outlined in Minor Variance Application A0653/24TEY.
190 m away · filed Jul 23, 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.