Toronto address · Ward 13, Toronto Centre
8 The Esplanade
The City of Toronto has 13 building permits since 2017 (3 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.
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Garage Repair/Reconstruction
Demolition and structural repairs to building mechanical room slab at level61 wwi damaged by crane counterweights.
Applied Feb 23, 2023 · issued Feb 24, 2023 · Permit 23 116758 BLD
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Re-Roofing/Re-Cladding
Proposal to dismantle collapsed counter weight and relocate counter weights to BMU slab within the roof area in the existing apartment building.
Applied Apr 20, 2022 · issued May 27, 2022 · Permit 22 136053 BLD
- Cancelled
Addition or alteration · Other
Proposal to install a 2 hour fire rated door equipped with fire exit push bar and fire-rated hinges and hardware. ( Related to Base permit # 13-135016 )
Applied Nov 23, 2021 · completed Jul 14, 2022 · Permit 21 240779 BLD
- Approved
Alternative solution
To address the use of single stage manual pull stations, in a two stage fire alarm system
Applied Jun 6, 2017 · completed Nov 30, 2017 · Permit 17 174269 ALT
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC Revision 02 - to install fans for ERV's in certain units
Applied Apr 21, 2016 · issued May 19, 2016 · completed Apr 23, 2026 · Permit 10 101476 HVA (revision 02)
- Closed
Plumbing
Revision to layout of penthouse suite on levels 57 and 58.
Applied Oct 29, 2014 · issued Dec 4, 2014 · completed Nov 27, 2025 · Permit 10 101476 PLB (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC Revision - Mechanical pethouse - level 57/58.
Applied Sep 17, 2014 · issued Dec 4, 2014 · completed Apr 23, 2026 · Permit 10 101476 HVA (revision 01)
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
To install 28 maglock throughout the L Tower.
Applied Jun 24, 2014 · issued Jul 3, 2014 · completed Apr 17, 2026 · Permit 14 179336 FSU
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Sprinklers
Sprinkler permit in conjunction with 10 101476 BLD.
Applied Apr 27, 2011 · issued Nov 18, 2014 · completed Apr 28, 2026 · Permit 11 182415 FSU
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct a 61 sty (including mech) condo tower with 3 levels of below ground parking in conjunction with existing performing arts centre. "Sony Centre for the Performing Arts". New address - 8 The Esplanade.
Applied Apr 18, 2011 · issued Sep 14, 2012 · completed Apr 23, 2026 · Permit 10 101476 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct a 61 sty (including mech) condo tower with 3 levels of below ground parking in conjunction with existing performing arts centre. "Sony Centre for the Performing Arts". New address - 8 The Esplanade.
Applied Apr 18, 2011 · issued Sep 14, 2012 · completed Nov 27, 2025 · Permit 10 101476 PLB
- Closed
Drains and site services
Drain - Proposal to construct a 61 sty (including mech) condo tower with 3 levels of below ground parking in conjunction with existing performing arts centre. "Sony Centre for the Performing Arts". New address - 8 The Esplanade.
Applied May 26, 2010 · issued Jun 30, 2010 · completed Nov 14, 2025 · Permit 10 101476 DRN
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- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Proposal to construct a 61 sty (including mech) condo tower with 3 levels of below ground parking in conjunction with existing performing arts centre. "Sony Centre for the Performing Arts". New address - 8 The Esplanade.
Applied Jan 6, 2010 · issued Jul 21, 2016 · completed Apr 28, 2026 · 585 homes added · Permit 10 101476 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
- Approved
- Under appeal
40 storeys · 480 homes · Mixed use
140 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed Aug 9, 2023
- Approved
39 storeys · 630 homes · Mixed use
160 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 29, 2021
- Under review
60 storeys · 256 homes · Mixed use
220 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 8, 2021
- Under review
68 storeys · 836 homes · Residential
240 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Oct 21, 2024
- Under review
66 storeys · 511 homes · Mixed use
240 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 27, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
20 Wellington St E · Consent
To obtain consent to sever a portion of the land for the purpose of a lot addition and to create new easements/rights-of-ways (some stratified).
210 m away · filed Apr 16, 2025 · Approved
141 Bay St · Minor variance
To alter the development plan approved under Site Specific By-Law 1104-2016 permitting the construction of a 50 storey office building with a seven-storey retail podium by altering the building envelope, podium and parapet height, mechanical penthouse height and roof coverage, parking space quantity and size, and the P1 level vehicular ramp.
140 m away · filed Oct 31, 2019 · Approved
22 The Esplanade · Minor variance
To modify the redevelopment proposal approved under Site-specific By-law 26-2007(OMB) for a mixed use development with two residential condominium towers and retail uses at grade by obstructing the required continuous weather protection feature through the construction of an outdoor patio associated with the existing eating establishment along The Esplanade frontage.
110 m away · filed Dec 12, 2017 · 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.