Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
653 College St
The City of Toronto has 7 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.
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display one illuminated wall sign displaying static copy. erected on the first storey of the north elevation of the building. ****BONNE NOUVELLE****
Applied Nov 22, 2019 · issued Jan 22, 2020 · completed Jul 29, 2020 · Permit 19 251714 DST
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to unit #8 in existing restaurant less than 30 seats "Bonne Nouvelle Patisserie" Bakery.
Applied Nov 1, 2019 · issued Nov 27, 2019 · completed Jan 15, 2020 · Permit 19 244029 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to unit #8 in existing restaurant less than 30 seats "Bonne Nouvelle Patisserie" Bakery.
Applied Nov 1, 2019 · issued Nov 5, 2019 · completed Jun 21, 2022 · Permit 19 244029 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to unit #8 in existing restaurant less than 30 seats "Bonne Nouvelle Patisserie" Bakery.
Applied Nov 1, 2019 · issued Nov 27, 2019 · completed Jan 31, 2020 · Permit 19 244029 HVA
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display one illuminated wall sign displaying static copy on the first storey of the notherly elevation, measuring 4.98 m by 0.61 m at a height of 3.58.**PAPA JOHN'S**
Applied Nov 28, 2017 · issued Jan 9, 2018 · completed May 28, 2018 · Permit 17 268496 DST
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation · Special ventilation system
Proposal to install a kitchen exhaust in an existing takeout restaurant on the ground floor - "Papa John's Pizza"
Applied Jul 31, 2017 · issued Aug 18, 2017 · Permit 17 208810 MSA
- Inspections under way
Plumbing · Fixtures/Roof Drains: other
Proposal to install a fixtures in an existing takeout restaurant on the ground floor - "Papa John's Pizza"
Applied Jul 31, 2017 · issued Aug 4, 2017 · Permit 17 208821 PSA
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 appeal
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
37 Henderson Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached building (houseplex) with front and rear first storey juliet balconies, as well as, front and rear balconies located on the second and third storeys. There will be a total of six residential dwelling units on this lot (two units occupying the basement level, two units occupying the first level, and two units occupying the second and third levels).
190 m away · filed Jul 28, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
644 College St · Minor variance
To convert the existing three-storey mixed-use building into a commercial building by converting the existing third floor residential dwelling unit into commercial use (office space). There will be no residential dwelling units on this lot.
50 m away · filed Apr 8, 2026 · Approved
646 College St · Minor variance
To convert the existing three-storey mixed-use building into a commercial building by converting the existing second floor storage space and third floor residential dwelling unit into commercial use (office spaces). There will be no residential dwelling units on this lot.
40 m away · filed Apr 8, 2026 · Approved
100 Beatrice St · Consent
200 m away · filed Mar 9, 2026 · Postponed
12 Sully Cres · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached residential building (houseplex) with a front covered porch with stairs and a platform lift (elevating device), front and side (west) box bay windows, rear covered balconies on the first, second, and third levels with exterior access stairs (fire escape), and front and rear basement walkouts. There will be a total of six residential dwelling units on this lot.
220 m away · filed Sep 12, 2025 · Deferred
647 College St · Minor variance
To convert the existing three-storey mixed-use building into a residential apartment building, and to construct a rear ground floor patio. There will be a total of six residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the basement, one unit on the ground level, two units on the second level, and two units on the third level). Also, four long-term bicycle parking spaces will be provided.
20 m away · filed Mar 3, 2025 · Approved
189 Beatrice St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a front basement walkout with terrace, a third storey addition with a front terrace, and a rear three-storey addition with a second storey terrace. The existing ancillary building (detached garage in the rear yard, abutting the laneway), will be maintained and unaltered.
160 m away · filed Nov 13, 2024 · Approved
134 Beatrice St · Minor variance
To construct a laneway suite on top of the existing detached garage (second storey), in the rear yard of the property.
90 m away · filed Feb 23, 2024 · Application withdrawn
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.