Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale

686 Bay St

The City of Toronto has 71 building permits since 2017 (29 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.

Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed interior alterations to replace existing revolving door with security gate.
Applied Sep 1, 2026 · Permit 26 229841 BLD
Under review
Alternative solution
The Alternative Solution is intended to permit the installation of turnstile security gates on Level 3 of the 686 Bay Street building at the elevator lobby which is within a means of egress from the floor level.
Applied Sep 1, 2026 · Permit 26 229850 ALT
Not started
Fire and security upgrade · Sprinklers
This project consists of modifying an existing wet sprinkler system to suit renovations to one lab area at level nine in an existing hospital building. The starting point for installation is the overhead sprinkler system. OBC class F, Division 2. Ref: 25 250040 BLD 00 BA.
Applied Jul 16, 2026 · issued Aug 17, 2026 · Permit 26 203007 FSU
Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to an existing hospital for new ZebraFish Holding area at Sickkids Hospital
Applied Nov 6, 2025 · issued Feb 17, 2026 · Permit 25 250040 BLD
Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to an existing hospital for new ZebraFish Holding area at Sickkids Hospital
Applied Nov 6, 2025 · issued Feb 17, 2026 · Permit 25 250040 HVA
Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to an existing hospital for new ZebraFish Holding area at Sickkids Hospital
Applied Nov 6, 2025 · issued Feb 17, 2026 · Permit 25 250040 PLB
Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed ZebraFish Holding area at Sickkids Hospital. Converting existing lab space into an aquatic holding facility for research on zebrafish.
Applied Aug 14, 2025 · completed Oct 22, 2025 · Permit 25 210755 BLD
Cancelled
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed ZebraFish Holding area at Sickkids Hospital. Converting existing lab space into an aquatic holding facility for research on zebrafish.
Applied Aug 14, 2025 · completed Oct 22, 2025 · Permit 25 210755 PLB
Cancelled
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed ZebraFish Holding area at Sickkids Hospital. Converting existing lab space into an aquatic holding facility for research on zebrafish.
Applied Aug 14, 2025 · completed Oct 22, 2025 · Permit 25 210755 HVA
Cancelled
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Renovation of interior floor area on the ground floor of SickKids Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning including minor electrical alterations.
Applied Apr 30, 2025 · issued Jun 18, 2025 · completed Jul 8, 2026 · Permit 25 151550 BLD
Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
1 single maglock door - exterior exit
Applied Jan 15, 2025 · issued Jan 17, 2025 · completed Jun 27, 2025 · Permit 25 105001 FSU
Cancelled
Plumbing
Plumbing - Interior renovation involving the modification of an existing animal research laboratory on Level 6 to meet the specific standards required for zebrafish quarantine areas, including four quarantine tank rooms, two research laboratories and other supporting spaces. The scope will include layout adjustments, infrastructure upgrades, and the installation of specialized equipment to ensure compliance with animal care and research protocols.
Applied Dec 16, 2024 · issued Apr 10, 2025 · Permit 24 250782 PLB
Inspections under way

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Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior renovation involving the modification of an existing animal research laboratory on Level 6 to meet the specific standards required for zebrafish quarantine areas, including four quarantine tank rooms, two research laboratories and other supporting spaces. The scope will include layout adjustments, infrastructure upgrades, and the installation of specialized equipment to ensure compliance with animal care and research protocols.
Applied Dec 16, 2024 · issued Apr 10, 2025 · Permit 24 250782 HVA
Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior renovation involving the modification of an existing animal research laboratory on Level 6 to meet the specific standards required for zebrafish quarantine areas, including four quarantine tank rooms, two research laboratories and other supporting spaces. The scope will include layout adjustments, infrastructure upgrades, and the installation of specialized equipment to ensure compliance with animal care and research protocols.
Applied Dec 16, 2024 · issued Apr 10, 2025 · Permit 24 250782 BLD
Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed interior alterations for SickKids Hospital - SK Micro CT.
Applied Oct 17, 2024 · issued Dec 2, 2024 · completed Sep 16, 2025 · Permit 24 227383 BLD
Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations for SickKids Hospital - SK Micro CT.
Applied Oct 17, 2024 · issued Dec 18, 2024 · completed Aug 12, 2025 · Permit 24 227383 PLB
Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed interior alterations for SickKids Hospital - SK Micro CT.
Applied Oct 17, 2024 · issued Dec 18, 2024 · completed Aug 12, 2025 · Permit 24 227383 HVA
Closed
Plumbing · Backflow prevention devices (Water only)
Proposed addition of new backflow preventer to support the replacement of existing air compressor.
Applied Feb 16, 2024 · issued Apr 4, 2024 · Permit 24 116429 PSA
Inspections under way
Plumbing
REVISION#2: REVISION TO 23 107763 PLB 01 PSPlumbing - Proposal to demolish partition walls and ceilings and construct interior alterations, new mechanical and electrical systems
Applied Oct 31, 2023 · issued Jan 2, 2024 · completed Sep 11, 2026 · Permit 23 107763 PLB (revision 02)
Closed
Fire and security upgrade
FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - PGCRL BUILDING - RENOVATION OF LABS & OFFICES LEVELS 2, 6, 12 & 14.
Applied Sep 8, 2023 · Permit 23 179318 FSU
Application on hold
Plumbing
REVISION 01: Plumbing - Proposal to demolish partition walls and ceilings and construct interior alterations, new mechanical and electrical systems
Applied Aug 23, 2023 · issued Oct 12, 2023 · completed Sep 11, 2026 · Permit 23 107763 PLB (revision 01)
Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Level 18Architectural: Enclosing a lab alcove to create a private shared office.Mechanical: Updating the life safety systems and HVAC.
Applied Aug 3, 2023 · issued Oct 10, 2023 · Permit 23 183968 HVA
Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Level 18Architectural: Enclosing a lab alcove to create a private shared office.Mechanical: Updating the life safety systems and HVAC.
Applied Aug 3, 2023 · issued Aug 21, 2023 · completed Apr 11, 2024 · Permit 23 183968 BLD
Closed
Heating and ventilation
Hvac - pgcrl building - renovation of labs & offices levels 2, 6, 12 & 14.
Applied Jul 25, 2023 · issued Oct 12, 2023 · Permit 23 179318 HVA
Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - PGCRL BUILDING - RENOVATION OF LABS & OFFICES LEVELS 2, 6, 12 & 14.
Applied Jul 25, 2023 · issued Oct 12, 2023 · Permit 23 179318 PLB
Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Pgcrl building - renovation of labs & offices levels 2, 6, 12 & 14.
Applied Jul 25, 2023 · issued Sep 11, 2023 · Permit 23 179318 BLD
Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior TI alterations to existing use A2 Occupancy in existing building (unit 3) - minor demo, new millwork, new fixtures, equipment and finishes. Washroom remain as is.
Applied Jul 23, 2023 · issued Aug 21, 2023 · Permit 23 178570 HVA
Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alterations to existing use A2 Occupancy in existing building (unit 3) - minor demo, new millwork, new fixtures, equipment and finishes. Washroom remain as is.
Applied Jul 23, 2023 · issued Aug 8, 2023 · Permit 23 178570 BLD
Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Interior TI alterations to existing use A2 Occupancy in existing building (unit 3) - minor demo, new millwork, new fixtures, equipment and finishes. Washroom remain as is.
Applied Jul 23, 2023 · issued Aug 21, 2023 · Permit 23 178570 PLB
Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to demolish partition walls and ceilings and construct interior alterations, new mechanical and electrical systems
Applied Jun 14, 2023 · issued Jul 6, 2023 · completed Sep 11, 2026 · Permit 23 107763 PLB
Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to demolish partition walls and ceilings and construct interior alterations, new mechanical and electrical systems
Applied Jan 27, 2023 · issued Mar 10, 2023 · completed Sep 11, 2026 · Permit 23 107763 HVA
Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal to demolish partition walls and ceilings and construct interior alterations, new mechanical and electrical systems
Applied Jan 27, 2023 · issued Feb 7, 2023 · completed Apr 22, 2024 · Permit 23 107763 BLD
Closed
Heating and ventilation
Revision 01: changes to approved drawings setHVAC - Proposed interior alterations to the 6th and 7th floor of existing hopitals SEM facility.
Applied Feb 24, 2020 · issued Apr 24, 2020 · completed May 14, 2020 · Permit 19 102079 HVA (revision 01)
Closed
Alternative solution
LRI Engineering Inc. (LRI) has been retained by Compass Construction to develop an Alternative Solution to the Ontario Building Code requirements applicable to the use of fire-retardant treated plywood and solid wood framing within the Level 8 floor area of the Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning located in Toronto, Ontario.
Applied Apr 2, 2019 · completed Jun 11, 2019 · Permit 19 133919 ALT
Approved
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
REV01: Revision to permit 18-173072 BLD to include sprinklers. Proposal for interior alterations to level 7 (ceiling) and 8 of an existing hospital building. Scope also includes modification to existing curtain walls. "Sick Kids"
Applied Mar 28, 2019 · issued May 9, 2019 · completed Nov 19, 2019 · Permit 18 173072 BLD (revision 01)
Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Other
Proposal to replace 2 smoke detectors in existing laboratory space on the 4th floor of existing research institute - "Peter Gilgan Center for Research & Learning".
Applied Mar 6, 2019 · issued Apr 23, 2019 · completed Jun 4, 2019 · Permit 19 122306 FSU
Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed interior alterations to the 6th and 7th floor of existing hopitals SEM facility.
Applied Jan 8, 2019 · issued Jan 25, 2019 · completed Jan 29, 2020 · Permit 19 102079 BLD
Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed interior alterations to the 6th and 7th floor of existing hopitals SEM facility.
Applied Jan 8, 2019 · issued Feb 21, 2019 · completed May 14, 2020 · Permit 19 102079 HVA
Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Install 1 maglock on the 8th floor
Applied Nov 30, 2018 · issued Dec 13, 2018 · completed Jun 19, 2019 · Permit 18 262825 FSU
Closed
Heating and ventilation · Special ventilation system
Rev.#1: Changes as per attached drawingsProposal for a standalone mechanical permit to alter the retail kitchen exhaust system - Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning, Hospital for SickKids
Applied Nov 14, 2018 · issued Dec 11, 2018 · completed Jul 23, 2026 · Permit 18 103655 MSA (revision 01)
Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to level 7 (ceiling) and 8 of an existing hospital building. Scope also includes modification to existing curtain walls. "Sick Kids"
Applied Jun 6, 2018 · issued Jul 19, 2018 · Permit 18 173072 PLB
Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to level 7 (ceiling) and 8 of an existing hospital building. Scope also includes modification to existing curtain walls. "Sick Kids"
Applied Jun 6, 2018 · issued Jul 19, 2018 · Permit 18 173072 HVA
Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to level 7 (ceiling) and 8 of an existing hospital building. Scope also includes modification to existing curtain walls. "Sick Kids"
Applied Jun 6, 2018 · issued Jun 21, 2018 · completed Nov 19, 2019 · Permit 18 173072 BLD
Closed
Heating and ventilation · Special ventilation system
Proposal for a standalone mechanical permit to alter the retail kitchen exhaust system - Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning, Hospital for SickKids
Applied Jan 11, 2018 · issued Feb 2, 2018 · completed Jul 23, 2026 · Permit 18 103655 MSA
Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Revision 1. Supplimental structural drawings for 4' x 5' HVAC service platform.
Applied Jan 10, 2018 · issued May 14, 2018 · completed Jun 15, 2018 · Permit 17 213616 BLD (revision 01)
Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed expansion of liquid nitrogen storage facility at Sick Kids PGCRL located at P1 level.
Applied Nov 23, 2017 · issued Dec 4, 2017 · completed Apr 13, 2018 · Permit 17 266197 BLD
Cancelled
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display one wall and one projecting both illuminated and static.**STARBUCKS****FAST TRACK**
Applied Nov 20, 2017 · issued Nov 21, 2017 · completed Dec 22, 2017 · Permit 17 264822 DST
Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to unit 3 on the ground floor of existing hospital - "Hospital for Sick Kids". Tenant is "Starbucks"
Applied Aug 9, 2017 · issued Sep 18, 2017 · completed Oct 16, 2018 · Permit 17 213616 HVA
Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to unit 3 on the ground floor of existing hospital - "Hospital for Sick Kids". Tenant is "Starbucks"
Applied Aug 9, 2017 · issued Sep 18, 2017 · completed Sep 15, 2025 · Permit 17 213616 PLB
Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to unit 3 on the ground floor of existing hospital - "Hospital for Sick Kids". Tenant is "Starbucks"
Applied Aug 9, 2017 · issued Sep 18, 2017 · completed Jun 15, 2018 · Permit 17 213616 BLD
Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Sprinklers
Removal of existing wet sprinkler piping in area of new titan tem suite. Installation of new double interlock pre-action spinkler system
Applied Mar 2, 2017 · issued Apr 3, 2017 · Permit 17 123632 FSU
Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to floors 6 and 7 of an existing research facility/lab - "Hospital for Sick Kids"
Applied Nov 28, 2016 · issued Dec 22, 2016 · completed Mar 16, 2018 · Permit 16 256886 BLD
Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - no fixtures proposed, only rerouting pipesProposal for interior alterations to floors 6 and 7 of an existing research facility/lab - "Hospital for Sick Kids"
Applied Nov 28, 2016 · issued Dec 22, 2016 · completed Jun 20, 2017 · Permit 16 256886 PLB
Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to floors 6 and 7 of an existing research facility/lab - "Hospital for Sick Kids"
Applied Nov 28, 2016 · issued Dec 22, 2016 · completed Nov 16, 2018 · Permit 16 256886 HVA
Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed interior alterations to the existing labortory for "Sick Kids"
Applied Jul 11, 2016 · issued Aug 8, 2016 · completed Mar 10, 2017 · Permit 16 188563 HVA
Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed interior alterations to the existing laboratory for "Sick Kids"
Applied Jul 11, 2016 · issued Jul 26, 2016 · completed May 11, 2017 · Permit 16 188563 BLD
Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations to the existing labortory for "Sick Kids"
Applied Jul 11, 2016 · issued Aug 8, 2016 · completed Feb 24, 2017 · Permit 16 188563 PLB
Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Other
Applicant proposed fire alarm upgrade to the existing fire alarm system
Applied May 17, 2016 · issued Jun 13, 2016 · completed Jan 12, 2017 · Permit 16 156853 FSU
Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
REV 01- to sprinkler floors 2 and 6.This is application for pre-action sprinkler systems at 2nd & 6th floors based on shop drawings and hydraulic calculations. P.K. (zonning & code review are not required.)
Applied Jan 23, 2015 · issued Jan 26, 2015 · completed Mar 2, 2026 · Permit 14 168649 BLD (revision 01)
Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
install 2 mag locks for the research and education facility for Sick Kids Hospital
Applied Sep 18, 2014 · issued Oct 20, 2014 · Permit 14 224409 FSU
Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations for a new shaft throughout all floors of the building - Research Facility, Sick Kid's Hospital - See HVAC process for proper description of the proposed work.
Applied Aug 25, 2014 · issued Oct 3, 2014 · Permit 14 211540 HVA
Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations for a new shaft throughout all floors of the building - Research Facility, Sick Kid's Hospital
Applied Aug 25, 2014 · issued Oct 3, 2014 · Permit 14 211540 BLD
Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to the Crystallization, X-ray Defraction and Cryo units of the "Peter Gilgan Centre", Sick Kids Hospital.
Applied Jun 5, 2014 · issued Jun 17, 2014 · completed Mar 2, 2026 · Permit 14 168649 BLD
Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to the Crystallization, X-ray Defraction and Cryo units of the "Peter Gilgan Centre", Sick Kids Hospital.
Applied Jun 5, 2014 · issued Jun 19, 2014 · completed Jul 23, 2026 · Permit 14 168649 HVA
Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to the Crystallization, X-ray Defraction and Cryo units of the "Peter Gilgan Centre", Sick Kids Hospital.
Applied Jun 5, 2014 · issued Jun 19, 2014 · completed Feb 13, 2026 · Permit 14 168649 PLB
Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Other
Proposal to to install a new fire hose cabinet and 1 new sprinkler head.
Applied May 30, 2014 · issued Jun 5, 2014 · Permit 14 165086 FSU
Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to ground floor and parking level of existing commercial building.
Applied May 6, 2014 · issued May 20, 2014 · completed Jul 21, 2025 · Permit 14 152400 HVA
Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to ground floor and parking level of existing commercial building.
Applied May 6, 2014 · issued May 20, 2014 · Permit 14 152400 BLD
Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
To alter the existing preaction control cabinets, and preaction sprinklers by rotating the cabinets and constructing a fire rated partition wall. This alteration will occur of the 6th, 9th, 13th, 18th, and 21st floors of the existing research facility occupied by "Sick Kids Hospital".
Applied Nov 14, 2013 · issued Nov 28, 2013 · Permit 13 265399 BLD
Inspections under way
Fire and security upgrade · Other
To alter the existing preaction control cabinets, and preaction sprinklers by rotating the cabinets and constructing a fire rated partition wall. This alteration will occur of the 6th, 9th, 13th, 18th, and 21st floors of the existing research facility occupied by "Sick Kids Hospital".
Applied Nov 14, 2013 · issued Jan 2, 2014 · Permit 13 265418 FSU
Inspections under way
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
In conjunction with the newly constructed "Sick Kids Research Tower", to erect and display two illuminated wall signs (expressed as logos or corporate symbols) at the easterly and southerly facing uppermost mechanical penthouse; and, two overhanging structure signs, each on an overhanging structure located at the southerly and easterly facing fourth storey.**Sick Kids Hospital**
Applied Jul 30, 2013 · issued Jul 30, 2013 · completed May 1, 2018 · Permit 13 213384 DST
Closed

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

55-67 Elm Street
18 storeys · Non-residential
50 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Jan 7, 2026
Under review
700 Bay Street
249 homes · Not stated in the file
100 m away · Site plan · Submitted · filed Sep 2, 2026
Submitted
22 Elm Street and 33 Gerrard Street West
Not stated in the file
120 m away · Subdivision · Under review · filed Nov 5, 2021
Under review
18 Elm Street
44 storeys · 247 homes · Mixed use
150 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Sep 26, 2022
Under review
604-610 Bay Street and 130 Elizabeth Street
43 storeys · 827 homes · Residential
150 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Jul 22, 2025
Approved
15-17 Elm Street
30 storeys · 216 homes · Mixed use
170 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed Sep 13, 2022
Under appeal

Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m

332 Yonge St · Minor variance
To permit a new eating establishment with karaoke rooms on the second storey (with an increased total floor area), and an eating establishment on the ground floor with washrooms and storage located in the basement, within the existing two-storey commercial building.
240 m away · filed Jul 24, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
130 Elizabeth St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 588-2025) for a new 15-storey mixed-use building (East Block fronting Bay Street), by increasing the podium portions of the building heights, equipment height projections, and reducing the minimum height of the first storey. Also, the new 43-storey mixed-use building (West Block fronting Elizabeth Street) will be reducing the size of one parking space length. This is currently being reviewed under Site Plan Control (File Number 20 25 197844 STE 11 SA). There will be a total of 827 purpose-built rental units on t…
200 m away · filed Nov 17, 2025 · Approved
8 Elm St · Consent
To obtain consent to sever the property into two lots, as well as maintaining existing easements/rights-of-way.
210 m away · filed Feb 23, 2024 · Approved
340 Yonge St · Minor variance
To permit an amusement arcade use (claw machines) on the ground level of the existing three-storey commercial building.
240 m away · filed Sep 8, 2023 · Approved
8 Elm St · Minor variance
To permit the reduction of residential parking spaces provided within the 68-storey mixed-use building, currently under review by Site Plan Control Application (File Number 21 214195 STE 11 SA). There will be a total of 807 residential dwelling units within this building.
210 m away · filed Apr 7, 2022 · Approved
700 Bay St · Consent
To obtain consent to perform a stratified severance and to create supporting easements/right-of-ways.
100 m away · filed May 8, 2021 · Approved
25 Elm St · Minor variance
To alter the existing apartment building by converting three parking spaces in the underground parking to accessible parking spaces.
150 m away · filed Mar 8, 2021 · Approved
8 Elm St · Consent
To obtain consent to create an easement/right-of-way for vehicular and pedestrian access for emergency purposes only.
210 m away · filed Jul 9, 2020 · Approved

Everything planned in University-Rosedale

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.