Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
778 King St W
The City of Toronto has 4 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.
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
3 WALL SIGN
Applied Aug 20, 2024 · issued Sep 4, 2024 · completed May 21, 2026 · Permit 24 201281 DST
- Cancelled
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
Application for a permit to erect and display three (3) first party wall signs, displaying static copy, erected on the south elevation.Dimensions:Wall Sign: 1.07m L x 2.92m W x 0.10m D at a height of 4.6m, illuminated, second storey.Wall Sign: 0.67m L x 1.78m W x 0.12m D at a height of 9.01m, first storey.Wall Sign: 0.64m L x 11.93m W x 0.12m D at a height of 4.55m, first storey.**BRAD J. LAMB REALTY INC.**
Applied Jun 26, 2024 · completed Jul 2, 2024 · Permit 24 170690 DST
- Permit issued
Plumbing · Backflow prevention devices (Water only)
Proposed existing main back flow preventer have failed test. Replacement required. 1" DCVA
Applied Jan 17, 2022 · issued Mar 29, 2022 · Permit 22 104675 PSA
- Work not started
Demolition
Proposal to demolish 2 storey office building,
Applied Mar 29, 2017 · issued Aug 21, 2020 · Permit 17 135775 DEM
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 · NR addition
To alter the existing one-storey commercial building (municipally known as 780 King Street West) by constructing a one-storey rear/side addition to connect to an existing two-storey commercial building (municipally known as 778 King Street West).
Decision: Withdrawn (hearing Oct 19, 2022)
Filed May 24, 2022 · File A0770/22TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Refused
18 storeys · 342 homes · Mixed use
40 m away · Site plan · Refused · filed Aug 11, 2023
- Under review
18 storeys · Not stated in the file
190 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 11, 2022
- Under review
21 storeys · 166 homes · Mixed use
210 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 15, 2022
- Under review
125-133 Niagara Street and 2 Tecumseth Street
40 storeys · 1,225 homes · Mixed use
260 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Nov 19, 2021
- Approved
152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West
29 storeys · 384 homes · Mixed use
320 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
360 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 22, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
675 King St W · Consent
To obtain consent to create a new stratified easement/right-of-way. This stratified easement/right-of-way is a height between grade and 6.1 m for a future cantilevered structure above.
230 m away · filed Feb 2, 2026 · 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.
190 m away · filed Sep 29, 2025 · Approved
5 Stanley Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and maintain the conversion of the row house into a townhouse with two dwelling units, as well as a portion of the rear second storey deck (while removing/reducing a portion of the existing deck depth) which was constructed without an authorized building permit on the existing two-storey dwelling (maintaining the third storey loft). There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit occupying the first level, and one unit occupying the second level and third level loft area.
220 m away · filed Aug 14, 2025 · Approved
689 King St W · Consent
To obtain consent to create a new stratified easement/right-of-way. This stratified easement/right-of-way has a height that varies from 4.4 m to 6.1 from grade, for a future cantilevered structure above.
200 m away · filed Apr 8, 2025 · Approved
115 Walnut Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear second-storey addition with a deck, and a complete third storey addition with a front deck and a rooftop deck. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit to occupy the basement and ground levels, and one unit to occupy the second and third levels).
210 m away · filed Mar 7, 2025 · Approved
677 Wellington St W · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the location of the prefabricated building (Building 1), abutting Wellington Street West.
250 m away · filed Feb 5, 2025 · 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).
110 m away · filed Jul 5, 2024 · Approved
191 Niagara St · Minor variance
To alter the existing one-storey commercial building by constructing complete second, third, and fourth storey additions with rear decks and a rooftop common amenity space. A total of 3 parallel parking spaces will be provided on-site.
180 m away · filed Dec 22, 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.