Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York

556 King St W

The City of Toronto has 14 building permits since 2017 (1 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.

Designated structure · Sign building permit related
A proposal to erect and display 6 wall signs displaying static copy.**SHAKE SHACK**
Applied Mar 4, 2026 · issued Apr 14, 2026 · Permit 26 124748 DST
Permit issued
Fire and security upgrade · Sprinklers
Proposal to upgrade the existing sprinkler system based on new tenant fit-up - "Shake Shack"
Applied Feb 3, 2026 · issued Mar 4, 2026 · completed Apr 10, 2026 · Permit 26 112569 FSU
Closed
Plumbing
Rev 01: see cover letterPlumbing - Proposed building alterations for restaurant greater than 30 seats
Applied Jan 20, 2026 · issued Feb 9, 2026 · completed Apr 13, 2026 · Permit 25 216104 PLB (revision 01)
Closed
Heating and ventilation
Rev 02: see cover letterRevision 01: revisions to duct layout and exhaust locations. Note rev 01 cancelledHVAC - Proposed building alterations for restaurant greater than 30 seats
Applied Jan 20, 2026 · issued Feb 13, 2026 · completed Apr 13, 2026 · Permit 25 216104 HVA (revision 02)
Closed
Addition or alteration · Other
Proposed accessory structure of pergola outside the existing building within property line.(Shake Shack)
Applied Dec 23, 2025 · issued Feb 26, 2026 · completed Apr 10, 2026 · Permit 25 269509 BLD
Closed
Heating and ventilation
Revision 01: revisions to duct layout and exhaust locations.HVAC - Proposed building alterations for restaurant greater than 30 seats
Applied Dec 22, 2025 · completed Dec 22, 2025 · Permit 25 216104 HVA (revision 01)
Cancelled
Heating and ventilation
Revision 02: Revisions to duct layout and exhaust locations as per bubbled plans.Revison - to ductwork HVAC - Proposed demolition of existing commercial space to return it to a base building state for a future interior fit-out
Applied Dec 22, 2025 · issued Jan 26, 2026 · completed May 25, 2026 · Permit 25 180266 HVA (revision 02)
Closed
Heating and ventilation
Revison - to ductwork HVAC - Proposed demolition of existing commercial space to return it to a base building state for a future interior fit-out
Applied Nov 24, 2025 · completed Dec 19, 2025 · Permit 25 180266 HVA (revision 01)
Cancelled
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed building alterations for restaurant greater than 30 seats
Applied Aug 26, 2025 · issued Sep 25, 2025 · completed Apr 10, 2026 · Permit 25 216104 BLD
Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed building alterations for restaurant greater than 30 seats
Applied Aug 26, 2025 · issued Oct 3, 2025 · completed Apr 13, 2026 · Permit 25 216104 PLB
Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed building alterations for restaurant greater than 30 seats
Applied Aug 26, 2025 · issued Oct 3, 2025 · completed Apr 13, 2026 · Permit 25 216104 HVA
Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed demolition of existing commercial space to return it to a base building state for a future interior fit-out
Applied Jun 19, 2025 · issued Aug 14, 2025 · completed May 25, 2026 · Permit 25 180266 HVA
Closed

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Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed demolition of existing commercial space to return it to a base building state for a future interior fit-out
Applied Jun 19, 2025 · issued Jul 28, 2025 · completed Apr 28, 2026 · Permit 25 180266 BLD
Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed demolition of existing commercial space to return it to a base building state for a future interior fit-out
Applied Jun 19, 2025 · issued Aug 14, 2025 · completed May 22, 2026 · Permit 25 180266 PLB
Closed

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

485-539 King Street West
439 homes · Residential
40 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed May 14, 2025
Under review
1-9 Morrison Street and 540-544 King Street West
95 homes · Residential
60 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 3, 2021
Under review
578-580 King Street West
9 storeys · Residential
70 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 23, 2022
Approved
445-451 Adelaide Street West
17 storeys · Not stated in the file
110 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed May 2, 2025
Under appeal
462 Wellington Street West
15 storeys · 134 homes · Mixed use
140 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 17, 2021
Approved
467 Wellington Street West
23 storeys · 225 homes · Mixed use
210 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jul 20, 2022
Under review

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.
50 m away · filed Nov 18, 2025 · Postponed
47 Camden St · Minor variance
To permit a commercial public parking lot use on the subject site.
220 m away · filed Aug 28, 2025 · Application withdrawn
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…
230 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.
160 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.
70 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.
170 m away · filed Sep 20, 2022 · Approved
489 King St W · Consent
To obtain consent to create an easement/right-of-way.
120 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.
200 m away · filed May 3, 2022 · Approved

Everything planned in Spadina-Fort York

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.