Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
57 Spadina Ave
The City of Toronto has 27 building permits since 2017 (12 still open) and 3 Committee of Adjustment files 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.
- Revision issued
Heating and ventilation
Revision 01 - Requesting a review for the revised PLB & HVAC drawings related to permit number (25 210845)HVAC - Requesting a review for the revised PLB & HVAC drawings related to permit number (25 210845 Proposal to convert non-residential area to residential on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors of an existing mixed use building. See also 25 167185 MV.
Applied Aug 5, 2026 · issued Aug 19, 2026 · Permit 25 210845 HVA (revision 02)
- Cancelled
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Requesting a review for the revised PLB & HVAC drawings related to permit number (25 210845 Proposal to convert non-residential area to residential on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors of an existing mixed use building. See also 25 167185 MV.
Applied Jul 28, 2026 · completed Jul 28, 2026 · Permit 25 210845 HVA (revision 01)
- Revision issued
Plumbing
Revision 01 - Requesting a review for the revised PLB & HVAC drawings related to permit number (25 210845)Plumbing - Proposal to convert non-residential area to residential on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors of an existing mixed use building. See also 25 167185 MV.
Applied Jul 28, 2026 · issued Aug 19, 2026 · Permit 25 210845 PLB (revision 01)
- Open
Development charges deferral
Deferred Fees from folder 25 210845 (RSN-5691393) ZoningProcess RSN 77967466
Applied Apr 2, 2026 · Permit 26 210845 BLD
- Approved
Alternative solution
The Alternative Solution proposal reviews the requirements of residential dead-end corridors
Applied Oct 31, 2025 · completed Nov 27, 2025 · Permit 25 247759 ALT
- Approved
Alternative solution
The 57 Spadina project consists of a 36 storey residential tower and a 4- level basement parking garage.This Alternative Solution proposes the additional sprinklered windows (above the required to meet spatial separation requirements)and the use of close-spaced sprinkler water curtain to protect operable windows/doors adjacent to a required sprinkler window. Sprinklered window protection is required on the North and South building faces. (Refer to Architectural Drawings Submitted forBuilding Permit).
Applied Oct 31, 2025 · completed Dec 9, 2025 · Permit 25 247722 ALT
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to convert non-residential area to residential on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors of an existing mixed use building. See also 25 167185 MV.
Applied Aug 15, 2025 · issued Apr 16, 2026 · Permit 25 210845 PLB
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal to convert non-residential area to residential on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors of an existing mixed use building. See also 25 167185 MV.
Applied Aug 15, 2025 · issued Apr 16, 2026 · 46 homes added · Permit 25 210845 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to convert non-residential area to residential on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors of an existing mixed use building. See also 25 167185 MV.
Applied Aug 15, 2025 · issued Apr 16, 2026 · Permit 25 210845 HVA
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alterations to ground floor for new restaurant - Neo Coffee Bar
Applied Dec 1, 2022 · issued Mar 2, 2023 · completed Oct 3, 2023 · Permit 22 235149 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Change of use
Interior alterations to ground floor for new restaurant - Neo Coffee Bar
Applied Dec 1, 2022 · issued Mar 2, 2023 · completed Oct 4, 2023 · Permit 22 235149 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Interior alterations to ground floor for new restaurant - Neo Coffee Bar
Applied Dec 1, 2022 · issued Mar 2, 2023 · completed Oct 16, 2023 · Permit 22 235149 PLB
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- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Proposal to install 4 electromagnetic locks
Applied Sep 21, 2022 · issued Sep 26, 2022 · completed May 30, 2024 · Permit 22 206493 FSU
- Cancelled
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Installation of electromagnetic locks(maglocks)
Applied Jun 17, 2022 · completed Jul 4, 2022 · Permit 22 164077 FSU
- Approved
Alternative solution
Proposal for additional sprinklered windows on the North and South facing of the building
Applied Jul 21, 2020 · completed Aug 28, 2020 · Permit 20 170353 ALT
- Approved
Alternative solution
Alternative solution for the pool deck located on the 13th floor - 17 278727
Applied Jul 6, 2020 · completed Jul 24, 2020 · Permit 20 163508 ALT
- Approved
Alternative solution
Alternative solution for the standpipe and hose systems - 17 278727
Applied Jul 6, 2020 · completed Aug 7, 2020 · Permit 20 163507 ALT
- Cancelled
Alternative solution
The 57 Spadina project consists of a 36 storey residential tower and a 4 level basement. The building will be designed in accordance with OBC Article 3.2.2.42 (Group C, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered).The building will be provided with electrically supervised automatic sprinkler protection throughout as per OBC Article 3.2.2.42. Furthermore, a fire alarm system connected to a central station will be provided throughout the building.The alternative measure is based on a combination of provisions of the 2012 Ontario Building Code (OBC), the 2010 National Building Code of Canada (NBC), and NF…
Applied Jul 2, 2020 · completed Jul 22, 2020 · Permit 20 162679 ALT
- Cancelled
Alternative solution
The 57 Spadina project consists of a 36 storey residential tower and a 4 level basement. The building will be designed in accordance with OBC Article 3.2.2.42 (Group C, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered).The building will be provided with electrically supervised automatic sprinkler protection throughout as per OBC Article 3.2.2.42. Furthermore, a fire alarm system connected to a central station will be provided throughout the building.The alternative measure is based on a combination of provisions of the 2012 Ontario Building Code (OBC), the 2010 National Building Code of Canada (NBC), and NF…
Applied Jun 10, 2020 · completed Jun 23, 2020 · Permit 20 154444 ALT
- Approved
Alternative solution
Alternative Solution to use grade TP 304 SCH 10 (SS) pipe as alternative to Type L copper for domestic water main riser for added safety of higher working pressure rating or (SS) pipe (listed @ 1000 PSIG) compared to type L copper (Listed @ 504 PSIG), (SS) pipe proposed to be installed using victaulic rigid coupling style 89 or welded joint for joint fitting.
Applied Feb 5, 2020 · completed Apr 14, 2021 · Permit 20 112781 ALT
- Cancelled
Partial permit · Partial permit - structural framing
Part Permit - Proposal for a new 36-storey mixed-use building with retail on the first and second floors, office uses on the 3rd and 4th floors, and residential use on the fifth floor and above, with 4 levels of below grade parking. See SPA 16-249867
Applied Sep 21, 2018 · completed Apr 12, 2021 · Permit 17 278727 STR
- Cancelled
Partial permit · Partial permit - shoring
Part Permit - Proposal for a new 36-storey mixed-use building with retail on the first and second floors, office uses on the 3rd and 4th floors, and residential use on the fifth floor and above, with 4 levels of below grade parking. See SPA 16-249867
Applied May 15, 2018 · completed Oct 30, 2018 · Permit 17 278727 SHO
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for a new 36-storey mixed-use building with retail on the first and second floors, office uses on the 3rd and 4th floors, and residential use on the fifth floor and above, with 4 levels of below grade parking. See SPA 16-249867
Applied Dec 22, 2017 · issued Dec 30, 2019 · completed Dec 24, 2024 · Permit 17 278727 HVA
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal for a new 36-storey mixed-use building with retail on the first and second floors, office uses on the 3rd and 4th floors, and residential use on the fifth floor and above, with 4 levels of below grade parking. See SPA 16-249867
Applied Dec 22, 2017 · issued Mar 8, 2019 · completed Mar 3, 2025 · Permit 17 278727 DRN
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for a new 36-storey mixed-use building with retail on the first and second floors, office uses on the 3rd and 4th floors, and residential use on the fifth floor and above, with 4 levels of below grade parking. See SPA 16-249867
Applied Dec 22, 2017 · issued Dec 27, 2019 · completed Jun 17, 2024 · Permit 17 278727 PLB
- Closed
New building
Proposal for a new 36-storey mixed-use building with retail on the first and second floors, office uses on the 3rd and 4th floors, and residential use on the fifth floor and above, with 4 levels of below grade parking. See SPA 16-249867
Applied Dec 22, 2017 · issued Apr 12, 2021 · completed Mar 25, 2025 · 286 homes added · Permit 17 278727 BLD
- Closed
Demolition
Proposal to demolish existing 2 storey retail building "Winners"
Applied Aug 21, 2017 · issued Oct 26, 2017 · completed Mar 25, 2025 · Permit 17 219991 DEM
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.
- Approved with conditions
Minor variance · Other
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-laws 1061-2014 and 1062-2014) for a 36-storey mixed-use building, to increase the maximum permitted residential gross floor area, and to reduce the rate of ¿short term¿ bicycle parking spaces on-site.
Decision: Approved (hearing Jul 23, 2025)
Filed May 29, 2025 · File A0393/25TEY
- Closed
Minor variance · Other
To reduce the minimum amount of required office use space provided within a portion of the 36-storey mixed-use building.
Decision: Approved (hearing May 31, 2023)
Filed Mar 6, 2023 · File A0266/23TEY
- Closed
Minor variance · Other
To modify the redevelopment plan for a 36-storey mixed-use building approved under Site-specific By-laws 1061-2014 and 1062-2014 by reducing the minimum required parking spaces. A concurrent Site Plan Application (16 249867) is being processed.
Decision: Approved (hearing Jan 10, 2018)
Filed Aug 17, 2017 · File A0908/17TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
435 homes · Residential
50 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 4, 2021
- Under appeal
40-62 Spadina Avenue and 378 Wellington Street West
30 storeys · 550 homes · Mixed use
80 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed Aug 10, 2022
- Approved
348-354 Wellington Street West
3 storeys · Residential
120 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Apr 18, 2023
- Under review
460-468 King Street West and 78 Spadina Avenue
23 storeys · Residential
130 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 26, 2022
- Approved
612 homes · Residential
150 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Nov 8, 2021
- Under review
101-105 Spadina Avenue, 363 Adelaide Street West and 16 Oxley Street
39 storeys · 394 homes · Mixed use
180 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 17, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
400 King St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-laws 754-2021(OLT) and 757-2021(OLT)) for the 49-storey mixed-use building (currently under construction) by increasing the overall building height, and the total number of dwelling units from 612 to 630 units (by redesigning the penthouse units located on the 47, 48, and 49 floors into smaller units that will be accessed by the elevator overrun structure). Also, to reduce the number of parking spaces on-site.
160 m away · filed Sep 27, 2024 · Approved
357 King St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for the mixed-use building (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-Law 812-2017) by increasing the total combined residential and non-residential gross floor area through interior alterations on the ground floor and mezzanine level.
180 m away · filed Dec 1, 2023 · Approved
365 King St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing five-storey mixed-use building by constructing a sixth storey addition with a rooftop patio.
170 m away · filed Nov 25, 2022 · Approved
99 Blue Jays Way · Minor variance
To permit the reduction of visitor parking spaces within the commercial parking garage.
230 m away · filed Oct 3, 2022 · Approved
489 King St W · Consent
To obtain consent to create an easement/right-of-way.
220 m away · filed Jun 9, 2022 · Approved
11 Charlotte St · Minor variance
To permit the site to have no car-share parking spaces.
170 m away · filed Jun 8, 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
365 King St W · Consent
To create an easement/right-of-way in favour of 357 King Street West.
170 m away · filed Mar 27, 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.