Toronto address · Ward 18, Willowdale
5959 Yonge St
The City of Toronto has 6 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.
- Cancelled
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
1 ground sign with LED sign and 4 static sign panels.
Applied Jul 16, 2026 · completed Jul 21, 2026 · Permit 26 203106 DST
- Cancelled
Fire and security upgrade · Multiple projects
Proposal for fire alarm system and fire sprinkler.
Applied Mar 17, 2026 · completed Apr 29, 2026 · Permit 26 130687 FSU
- Examiner's notice sent
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Proposal for an addition and interior alterations to the existing commercial building
Applied Mar 5, 2026 · Permit 26 125463 BLD
- Closed
Temporary structure · Temporary structures
Proposal for a temporary sales office.
Applied Oct 26, 2021 · issued Jan 26, 2022 · completed Oct 3, 2025 · Permit 21 230703 TPS
- Cancelled
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display 8 wall and one ground sign all static two illuminated.**YONGE & URBAN CONDOS**
Applied Aug 28, 2015 · completed Oct 3, 2019 · Permit 15 202860 DST
- Closed (dormant)
Addition or alteration · Addition(s)
Add on north/east side
Applied Apr 29, 1997 · issued Jun 3, 1999 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 97 251094 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
- Under review
40 storeys · 443 homes · Mixed use
90 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 3, 2021
- Under review
38 storeys · 496 homes · Mixed use
160 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jun 27, 2022
- Under review
11 Homewood Avenue and 6080 Yonge Street
259 homes · Residential
350 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 3, 2021
- Approved
- Approved
46-47 Averill Crescent, 45-53 Cummer Avenue and 5799-5915 Yonge Street
34 storeys · 808 homes · Mixed use
380 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Oct 12, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
6020-6022 Yonge St · Minor variance
To convert the existing ancillary building (3-car detached garage) at the rear of the property into a take-out pizza restaurant.
150 m away · filed Aug 28, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
5995 Yonge St · Minor variance
To permit modifications of gross floor area, building height, and parking requirements for an approved mixed-use building.
100 m away · filed Apr 27, 2023 · Approved
5949 Yonge St · Consent
To obtain consent to sever a portion of land for the purpose of a lot addition. Related planning files are 16 156153 NNY 24 OZ, 16 121334 NNY 24 OZ and 10 304240 NNY 24 OZ.
40 m away · filed May 13, 2022 · Approved
5949 Yonge St · Consent
To obtain consent to sever a portion of land for the purpose of a lot addition. Related planning files are 16 156153 NNY 24 OZ, 16 121334 NNY 24 OZ and 10 304240 NNY 24 OZ.
40 m away · filed May 13, 2022 · Approved
1 Doverwood Crt · Consent
To obtain consent to sever a portion of the land for the purpose of a lot addition. A portion of existing rear yard of 1 Doverwood Court will be added to 48 Cummer Avenue. The 1 storey dwelling will be retained. This lot addition is a part of the lot assembly for temporary parking lands. The remaining lands would eventually form part of future public road. Related planning files are 16 156153 NNY 24 OZ, 16 121334 NNY 24 OZ and 10 304240 NNY 24 OZ.
110 m away · filed Apr 21, 2022 · Approved
46 Cummer Ave · Consent
To obtain consent to sever a portion of land for the purpose of a lot addition. Related planning files are 16 156153 NNY 24 OZ, 16 121334 NNY 24 OZ and 10 304240 NNY 24 OZ.
100 m away · filed Apr 21, 2022 · Approved
8 Tobruk Cres · Minor variance
To construct a new dwelling.
230 m away · filed Dec 18, 2020 · Approved
5868-5870 Yonge St · Consent
To obtain consent to sever a portion of land for the purpose of a lot addition and the creation of easements and rights-of-ways. This consent was previously approved on November 8, 2018 however the consent has lapsed. This application is related to consent application B0038/19NY. Other related City Planning file includes 16 109561 NNY 23 OZ, and an approval by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (case no. PL160863) to redevelop the larger site into a high-rise residential tower on the west and southwest portions, and an auto dealership on the northeast part of the overall site.
250 m away · filed Sep 6, 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.