Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
59 St George St
The City of Toronto has 18 building permits since 2017 (2 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.
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for a Wifi, fibre and associated electrical services upgrade at Knox College. It includes the upgrade of existing LAN closets with new finishes, including anti-static flooring, and maintaining existing fire separations. New pathways from the existing basement IT room to IT closets on each floor, and will utilize existing floor slab openings to run new infrastructure. As well, the College is introducing two new wireless access points in its central courtyard, which are concealed in a bollard sleeve in the existing garden beds.
Applied Jan 28, 2026 · issued Feb 24, 2026 · Permit 26 109971 BLD
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Revision 01: Scope of revision attached in memo PDF. NEW INTERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING OFFICE SUITE, AS PART OF PREVIOUS DEMOLITION PERMIT. THE NORTHWEST GROUND FLOOR OFFICE SUITE AND BASEMENT AREA WILL BE RENOVATED TO ACCOMODATE NEW INTERIOR PARTITIONS, WASHROOMS, AND TO IMPROVE EXITING CONDITIONS. NEW HVAC IS PROPOSED TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND OCCUPANT COMFORT.
Applied Nov 4, 2025 · issued Dec 1, 2025 · completed May 5, 2026 · Permit 24 227046 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
REV 01: Proposed revision due to revised transfer ducts locations to address existing conditions of the slabHVAC - NEW INTERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING OFFICE SUITE, AS PART OF PREVIOUS DEMOLITION PERMIT. THE NORTHWEST GROUND FLOOR OFFICE SUITE AND BASEMENT AREA WILL BE RENOVATED TO ACCOMODATE NEW INTERIOR PARTITIONS, WASHROOMS, AND TO IMPROVE EXITING CONDITIONS. NEW HVAC IS PROPOSED TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND OCCUPANT COMFORT.
Applied Oct 17, 2025 · issued Nov 12, 2025 · completed Mar 27, 2026 · Permit 24 227046 HVA (revision 01)
- Permit issued
Fire and security upgrade · Sprinklers
Design, supply and install a new wet sprinkler system for the ground and second floor exit stair. Relocate 2 FHC and connect to the existing standpipe piping. The starting point for the sprinkler system installation at the 4" flange connection in the sprinkler room. The starting point for the relocation of FHC is at the existing stadpipe piping. Existing 5 storey Building. OBC Group A2 and D. Reference BLD permit 24 227046 BLD 00 BA.
Applied Sep 12, 2025 · issued Oct 6, 2025 · Permit 25 224689 FSU
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for renovation of existing rooms in the basement to construct a main Information Technology room.
Applied Apr 22, 2025 · issued Jun 2, 2025 · completed Dec 17, 2025 · Permit 25 147627 BLD
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
New interior alteration of existing office suite, as part of previous demolition permit. The northwest ground floor office suite and basement area will be renovated to accomodate new interior partitions, washrooms, and to improve exiting conditions. New hvac is proposed to improve efficiency and occupant comfort.
Applied Oct 16, 2024 · issued Nov 19, 2024 · completed May 5, 2026 · Permit 24 227046 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - NEW INTERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING OFFICE SUITE, AS PART OF PREVIOUS DEMOLITION PERMIT. THE NORTHWEST GROUND FLOOR OFFICE SUITE AND BASEMENT AREA WILL BE RENOVATED TO ACCOMODATE NEW INTERIOR PARTITIONS, WASHROOMS, AND TO IMPROVE EXITING CONDITIONS. NEW HVAC IS PROPOSED TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND OCCUPANT COMFORT.
Applied Oct 16, 2024 · issued Nov 19, 2024 · completed Feb 10, 2026 · Permit 24 227046 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
Hvac - new interior alteration of existing office suite, as part of previous demolition permit. The northwest ground floor office suite and basement area will be renovated to accomodate new interior partitions, washrooms, and to improve exiting conditions. New hvac is proposed to improve efficiency and occupant comfort.
Applied Oct 16, 2024 · issued Dec 12, 2024 · completed Mar 27, 2026 · Permit 24 227046 HVA
- Cancelled
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations for demolition of existing office space in an existing Univeristy.
Applied Jul 29, 2024 · completed Sep 5, 2024 · Permit 24 189267 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations for demolition of existing office space in an existing Univeristy.
Applied Jul 29, 2024 · issued Sep 25, 2024 · completed Mar 12, 2025 · Permit 24 189267 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations for demolition of existing office space in an existing Univeristy.
Applied Jul 29, 2024 · issued Sep 25, 2024 · completed Feb 21, 2025 · Permit 24 189267 PLB
- Closed
Temporary structure · Temporary structures
Installation of one 20' x45' tent at Universtiy of Toronto for their June convocation. Tent will be anchored with ballast. Installation to begin on May 29, 2023 and removal with begin on June 23, 2023,
Applied May 21, 2023 · issued May 24, 2023 · completed Sep 16, 2025 · Permit 23 148792 TPS
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- Closed
Plumbing
Revision 01 - as built construction drawingsPlumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to washrooms in both residential and administrative areas in existing university building for "Knox College". Proposal also includes the construction of underground areaways for mechanical louvers.
Applied Mar 22, 2023 · issued May 3, 2023 · completed Jun 9, 2023 · Permit 13 150799 PLB (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
Revision 01 - As built construction drawingsHVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to washrooms in both residential and administrative areas in existing university building for "Knox College". Proposal also includes the construction of underground areaways for mechanical louvers.
Applied Mar 22, 2023 · issued May 19, 2023 · completed Jun 6, 2023 · Permit 13 150799 HVA (revision 01)
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to washrooms in both residential and administrative areas in existing university building for "Knox College". Proposal also includes the construction of underground areaways for mechanical louvers.
Applied Apr 16, 2013 · issued May 13, 2013 · completed Jun 9, 2023 · Permit 13 150799 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to washrooms in both residential and administrative areas in existing university building for "Knox College". Proposal also includes the construction of underground areaways for mechanical louvers.
Applied Apr 16, 2013 · issued May 13, 2013 · completed Jun 6, 2023 · Permit 13 150799 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to washrooms in both residential and administrative areas in existing university building for "Knox College". Proposal also includes the construction of underground areaways for mechanical louvers.
Applied Apr 16, 2013 · issued May 9, 2013 · completed Feb 17, 2023 · Permit 13 150799 BLD
- Closed
Temporary structure · Other temporary tents
Erect temporary tent 40' x 60'.
Applied Apr 21, 2006 · issued May 8, 2006 · completed Jan 19, 2023 · Permit 06 127908 TPS
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
191-199 College Street and 74-76 Henry Street
31 storeys · 492 homes · Mixed use
350 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 28, 2022
- Under review
9 storeys · 109 homes · Mixed use
450 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 20, 2022
- Under review
18 storeys · Non-residential
460 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jun 1, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
70 St George St · Minor variance
To alter the existing building by constructing a three-storey addition above the one-storey portion of the building.
50 m away · filed Aug 1, 2023 · Approved
1 King's College Crcl · Minor variance
To alter the existing seven-storey institutional building (known as the Medical Sciences Building) by constructing service equipment and screening on the rooftop mechanical penthouse.
210 m away · filed Oct 5, 2021 · Approved
110 St George St · Minor variance
To alter the existing institutional building by constructing a new rooftop cooling tower and ductwork. A concurrent Site Plan application is being processed (05 133284 STE).
240 m away · filed Sep 14, 2017 · 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.