Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
700 Spadina Ave
The City of Toronto has 18 building permits since 2017 (13 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.
- Approved
Alternative solution
Alternative solution application for access control security gates
Applied Feb 26, 2026 · completed Apr 1, 2026 · Permit 26 122107 ALT
- Deficiency notice issued
Alternative solution
Alternative solution for the proposed smoke detector placement for the combination smoke/fire dampers installed at the make up air duct penetrations through the corridor/shaft fire separations on Levels 3 through 23.
Applied Nov 6, 2025 · Permit 25 250404 ALT
- Closed
Heating and ventilation · Special ventilation system
Mechanical Stand Alone permit for a commercial kitchen
Applied Aug 12, 2025 · issued Aug 18, 2025 · completed Sep 5, 2025 · Permit 25 209050 MSA
- Revision issued
Heating and ventilation
REVISION 01: PROPOSED MULTIPLE REVISIONS PER COVER LETTERHVAC - Construction of a 23-storey mixed-use student residence building with retail at grade. No underground parking. Portions of existing heritage building at 698 Spadina Avenue to be retained and restored.
Applied Jul 9, 2025 · issued Aug 13, 2025 · Permit 20 187227 HVA (revision 01)
- Cancelled
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
1 overhanging structure sign**OAK HOUSE**
Applied Jun 23, 2025 · completed Jun 25, 2025 · Permit 25 181972 DST
- Revision issued
New building
Revision 01 - Proposal to Relocate Overhead Loading Dock door slightly north to open directly to laneway.Construction of a 23-storey mixed-use student residence building with retail at grade. No underground parking . Portions of existing heritage building at 698 Spadina Avenue to be retained and restored.
Applied Jun 29, 2023 · issued Aug 25, 2023 · Permit 20 187227 BLD (revision 01)
- Cancelled
Conditional permit · Partial permit - structural framing
Conditional Permit - Part Permit - Construction of a 23-storey mixed-use student residence building with retail at grade. No underground parking . Portions of existing heritage building at 698 Spadina Avenue to be retained and restored.
Applied May 3, 2022 · issued May 30, 2022 · completed Mar 17, 2023 · Permit 20 187227 STR
- Cancelled
Conditional permit · Partial permit - foundation
Conditional Permit - Part Permit - Construction of a 23-storey mixed-use student residence building with retail at grade. No underground parking. Portions of existing heritage building at 698 Spadina Avenue to be retained and restored.
Applied Jan 25, 2022 · issued Mar 30, 2022 · completed May 30, 2022 · Permit 20 187227 FND
- Approved
Alternative solution
Alternative Solution for standpipes - associated with File #: 20 187227 Specifically, the purpose of this alternative solution is to address the Ontario Building Code requirement to install fire hose cabinets within floor areas that are located not more than 5m from every required exit serving this project as would otherwise be required by Article 3.2.9.4..
Applied Aug 18, 2021 · completed Oct 4, 2021 · Permit 21 200912 ALT
- Cancelled
Conditional permit · Partial permit - shoring
Conditional Permit - Part Permit - Construction of a 23-storey mixed-use student residence building with retail at grade. No underground parking. Portions of existing heritage building at 698 Spadina Avenue to be retained and restored.
Applied May 19, 2021 · issued Aug 18, 2021 · completed Mar 30, 2022 · Permit 20 187227 SHO
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Other
Heritage facade retention to portion of south and east facades of the existing building at 698 Spadina Ave to be protected and conserved.
Applied Nov 4, 2020 · issued Jun 7, 2021 · Permit 20 215089 BLD
- Permit issued
Demolition
Proposal to demolish the existing dwelling. ( Refer also to Demolition Permit 20-197224 and Heritage Facade Retention Permit 20-215089 )
Applied Sep 22, 2020 · issued Aug 31, 2021 · 3 homes removed · Permit 20 197108 DEM
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- Inspections under way
Drains and site services
Drain - Construction of a 23-storey mixed-use student residence building with retail at grade. No underground parking. Portions of existing heritage building at 698 Spadina Avenue to be retained and restored.
Applied Aug 31, 2020 · issued Apr 12, 2022 · Permit 20 187227 DRN
- Inspections under way
New building
Construction of a 23-storey mixed-use student residence building with retail at grade. No underground parking . Portions of existing heritage building at 698 Spadina Avenue to be retained and restored.
Applied Aug 28, 2020 · Permit 20 187227 BLD
- Inspections under way
Drains and site services · Inside and outside drains
Drain - Construction of a 23-storey mixed-use student residence building with retail at grade. No underground parking. Portions of existing heritage building at 698 Spadina Avenue to be retained and restored.
Applied Aug 28, 2020 · issued May 2, 2023 · Permit 20 187227 STS
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Construction of a 23-storey mixed-use student residence building with retail at grade. No underground parking. Portions of existing heritage building at 698 Spadina Avenue to be retained and restored.
Applied Aug 28, 2020 · issued May 30, 2022 · Permit 20 187227 PLB
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Construction of a 23-storey mixed-use student residence building with retail at grade. No underground parking. Portions of existing heritage building at 698 Spadina Avenue to be retained and restored.
Applied Aug 28, 2020 · issued Apr 28, 2023 · Permit 20 187227 HVA
- Permit issued
Small residential project · Other
Replace existing fire escape at rear of dwelling at a three unit (ground, second and third floor) coverted dwelling.
Applied Sep 25, 2007 · issued Nov 19, 2007 · Permit 07 264865 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
30 storeys · 472 homes · Mixed use
210 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 12, 2022
- Under review
37 storeys · 366 homes · Mixed use
240 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 7, 2021
- Under review
334-350 Bloor Street West and 2-6 Spadina Road
36 storeys · 431 homes · Mixed use
250 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 27, 2022
- Approved
300 Bloor Street West and 478 Huron Street
34 storeys · 339 homes · Residential
290 m away · Condominium · Approved · filed Mar 17, 2026
- Under appeal
Not stated in the file
490 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed Dec 2, 2025
- Under review
11 storeys · 64 homes · Residential
490 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 17, 2025
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
250 Robert St · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a new covered front porch, a rear one and two storey addition (with a basement addition below) at the northwest corner of the dwelling, and a rear third storey addition. Also to construct a rear one-storey ancillary building (shed). The existing rear parking space abutting Barbara Godard Lane will be reduced in length.
140 m away · filed Aug 28, 2026 · Postponed
240 Major St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition with a balcony above the existing rear one-storey portion of the dwelling. Also, to permit the existing habitable space within the attic, which was converted without an authorized building permit.
210 m away · filed Jan 7, 2026 · Approved
356 Huron St · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-storey detached main dwelling into a mixed-use building through interior alterations to permit a restaurant (café) use within the ground floor of the building. Also, to construct a new two-storey detached ancillary building (containing one laneway suite with bedrooms within the basement below) in the rear yard, abutting the Public laneway. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one in the main dwelling and one in the laneway suite).
230 m away · filed Oct 23, 2025 · Approved
108 Harbord St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey mixed-use building by constructing a rear three-storey addition with a ground floor one-car garage (abutting the laneway). The side (east) second and third storey portions of the rear addition will be partially cantilevered above the exterior passageway. The existing office space on the ground floor, as well as the two residential dwelling units on the second and third levels will be maintained.
220 m away · filed Jun 17, 2025 · Approved
256 Major St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a new covered front porch, a second storey addition with a ground floor deck, and a third storey addition with a rear balcony (above the second floor). The existing front porch and front second floor balcony will be demolished.
230 m away · filed Sep 16, 2024 · Application withdrawn
648 Spadina Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey commercial building by increasing the permitted non-residential gross floor area for the restaurant use (through interior alterations).
200 m away · filed Sep 15, 2024 · Approved
202 Robert St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition (cantilevered on the north side). Also, to convert the existing side (north) basement walkout into habitable space by removing the stairs and constructing a new roof with skylights.
220 m away · filed Apr 9, 2024 · Approved
273 Major St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a side (south) ground floor addition.
220 m away · filed Dec 11, 2023 · 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.