Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
679 Richmond St W
The City of Toronto has 7 building permits since 2017 (2 still open) and 1 Committee of Adjustment file 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
Small residential project · Multiple projects
REV 01 - Changes as per bubbled drawings.Revision to entry and corresponding reduction in Floor Area on Ground and Second Floor.
Applied Mar 15, 2022 · issued Apr 21, 2022 · Permit 17 242366 BLD (revision 01)
- Cancelled
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for a 3rd floor addition, new front awning and front basement window well to an existing 2 unit townhouse. See also existing permit 17 242366 BLD, 17 264075 ZZC and 17 273894 MV.
Applied Jun 14, 2019 · issued Jul 11, 2019 · completed Mar 14, 2022 · Permit 19 172024 HVA
- Cancelled
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for a 3rd floor addition, new front awning and front basement window well to an existing 2 unit townhouse. See also existing permit 17 242366 BLD, 17 264075 ZZC and 17 273894 MV.
Applied Jun 14, 2019 · issued Jul 5, 2019 · completed Mar 14, 2022 · Permit 19 172024 PLB
- Cancelled
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for a 3rd floor addition, new front awning and front basement window well to an existing 2 unit townhouse. See also existing permit 17 242366 BLD, 17 264075 ZZC and 17 273894 MV.
Applied Jun 14, 2019 · issued Jul 5, 2019 · completed Mar 14, 2022 · Permit 19 172024 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to existing townhouse, construct a two storey side rear addition and create a new secondary suite in the basement.
Applied Oct 3, 2017 · issued Oct 30, 2017 · Permit 17 242366 PLB
- Revocation pending
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal for interior alterations to existing townhouse, construct a two storey side rear addition and create a new secondary suite in the basement.
Applied Oct 3, 2017 · issued Oct 30, 2017 · 1 home added · Permit 17 242366 BLD
- Closed
Small residential project · Party wall admin permits
Admin party wall permit for 677 Richmond St W.
Applied Jul 11, 2017 · issued Jul 12, 2017 · completed Sep 26, 2018 · Permit 17 196274 BLD
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.
- Closed
Minor variance · R addition
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse by constructing a third storey addition and a front entrance canopy.
Decision: Approved (hearing Nov 28, 2018)
Filed Dec 11, 2017 · File A1392/17TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West
29 storeys · 384 homes · Mixed use
150 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Apr 29, 2022
- Under review
141-161 Bathurst Street and 579-591 Richmond Street West
12 storeys · Non-residential
210 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 22, 2021
- Refused
18 storeys · 342 homes · Mixed use
270 m away · Site plan · Refused · filed Aug 11, 2023
- Under review
16 storeys · 139 homes · Mixed use
280 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 25, 2022
- Under review
18 storeys · Not stated in the file
320 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 11, 2022
- Under review
21 storeys · 166 homes · Mixed use
330 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 15, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
157 Wolseley St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a new partial rear two-storey addition (to replace the existing partial rear two-storey addition) and a rear stone patio. The existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (garage) will be demolished.
180 m away · filed May 29, 2026 · Approved
736 Richmond St W · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (one-car garage) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
200 m away · filed Feb 27, 2026 · Approved
686 Queen St W · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey detached commercial (retail) building with a mezzanine level at the rear portion of the building.
180 m away · filed Dec 12, 2025 · Approved
734 Adelaide St W · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey ancillary building (to contain a yoga studio), in the rear yard of the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling. This new ancillary building will not be used for habitable space. The existing rear storage shed will be demolished.
210 m away · filed Sep 29, 2025 · Approved
130 Wolseley St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a complete third floor addition, and a rear basement walkout with stairs. There will be a total of four residential dwelling units on this lot.
250 m away · filed Dec 10, 2024 · Approved
750 Richmond St W · Minor variance
To permit a home occupation for music instruction and training use (piano lessons), located on the ground level of the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling.
230 m away · filed Sep 4, 2024 · Approved
701 Queen St W · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey attached mixed-use building, abutting a rear lane, with a rear ground floor patio, a rear second floor partially covered deck with stairs, and a rear third floor deck with stairs. There will be a total of three units within the mixed-use building (one commercial unit on the and basement and first storey, one residential dwelling unit on the second storey, and one residential dwelling unit on the third storey) and no visitor parking spaces will be provided.
110 m away · filed Aug 18, 2024 · Approved
49 Michener Crt · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a new rear elevated deck (above the ground floor walkout area).
220 m away · filed Jul 5, 2024 · 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.