Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
688 College St
The City of Toronto has 7 building permits since 2017 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 with 3 static copy faces, each measuring 0.18 meters by 0.41 meters at the height of 2.9 meters.****TSUCHI****
Applied Dec 9, 2020 · issued Dec 17, 2020 · completed Mar 4, 2021 · Permit 20 224947 DST
- Cancelled
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display one illuminated sign*****SHAWARMA GILL XPRESS****
Applied Feb 13, 2018 · completed Apr 1, 2021 · Permit 18 116376 DST
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
REVISION 2 - revise kitchen exhaust and make up air duct runs to avoid existing building structural beamsHVAC - Proposal for interior alterations for a new restaurant less than 30 seats on the ground floor of the existing multiple use building.
Applied Feb 13, 2018 · issued Feb 23, 2018 · completed May 12, 2021 · Permit 17 160248 HVA (revision 02)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
Revision to Revision neccesary to indicate HVAC work in the basement (air supply/return for the tenant outfit located on the main level). HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations for a new restaurant less than 30 seats on the ground floor of the existing multiple use building.
Applied Jan 9, 2018 · issued Jan 30, 2018 · completed May 12, 2021 · Permit 17 160248 HVA (revision 01)
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations for a new restaurant less than 30 seats on the ground floor of the existing multiple use building.
Applied May 15, 2017 · issued May 30, 2017 · completed May 12, 2021 · Permit 17 160248 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations for a new restaurant less than 30 seats on the ground floor of the existing multiple use building.
Applied May 15, 2017 · issued Jun 5, 2017 · completed May 12, 2021 · Permit 17 160248 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations for a new restaurant less than 30 seats on the ground floor of the existing multiple use building.
Applied May 15, 2017 · issued Jun 5, 2017 · completed Mar 24, 2021 · Permit 17 160248 PLB
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
- Under review
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
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.
130 m away · filed Apr 8, 2026 · Approved
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.
140 m away · filed Apr 8, 2026 · Approved
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.
130 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.
160 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.
80 m away · filed Nov 13, 2024 · Approved
238 Grace St · Consent
To obtain consent for the technical severance of the property for the purpose of re-establishing two lots which merged on title.
240 m away · filed Mar 6, 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.
170 m away · filed Feb 23, 2024 · Application withdrawn
183 Beatrice St · Minor variance
To construct a complete second storey addition (with a side (west) balcony) to the existing one-storey detached ancillary building, to contain one laneway suite.
70 m away · filed Jul 4, 2023 · 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.