Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
85 Richmond St W
The City of Toronto has 68 building permits since 2017 (9 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.
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office.
Applied May 15, 2026 · issued Jun 12, 2026 · Permit 26 161529 HVA
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to existing office.
Applied May 15, 2026 · issued Jun 12, 2026 · Permit 26 161529 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office.
Applied May 15, 2026 · issued Jun 12, 2026 · Permit 26 161529 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Removal of (non load bearing) walls. To restore space to how it was four years ago. (Walls were erected to created 3 spaces for meetings to occur without disturbing workers in adjacent open-seating office areas. No changes required to mechanical or fire safety. Minor electrical and data changes.
Applied Mar 26, 2026 · issued Apr 16, 2026 · completed May 15, 2026 · Permit 26 134993 BLD
- Inspections under way
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Proposal to install a new maglock power supply
Applied Mar 4, 2026 · issued Mar 16, 2026 · Permit 26 124864 FSU
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Proposal to add one maglock to the existing door on the main floor.
Applied Jan 30, 2026 · issued Feb 2, 2026 · completed Feb 11, 2026 · Permit 26 110948 FSU
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations to existing office floor.
Applied Jan 19, 2026 · issued Feb 9, 2026 · Permit 26 106166 PLB
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed interior alterations to existing office floor.
Applied Jan 19, 2026 · issued Feb 9, 2026 · Permit 26 106166 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed interior alterations to existing office floor.
Applied Jan 19, 2026 · issued Feb 9, 2026 · Permit 26 106166 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alterations to unit 101.
Applied May 6, 2025 · issued Aug 29, 2025 · completed Jun 11, 2026 · Permit 25 154734 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Interior alterations to unit 101.
Applied May 6, 2025 · issued Aug 29, 2025 · completed Jan 8, 2026 · Permit 25 154734 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alterations to unit 101.
Applied May 6, 2025 · issued Sep 3, 2025 · completed Mar 19, 2026 · Permit 25 154734 HVA
Show 56 more permits
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Revision 01- Building Permit Ref:18-129891 BA -Open Deficiency of Columns fire rated applied intumescent paint installation meeting OBC 2hr rating dated March 11,'22. Refer to approved Alternative Solution 23 222161 ALT 00.Proposal to construct an 11 storey infill addition to existing office building, interior alterations to all floors including concourse level, and reclad facade. See active interior demo and COA file.
Applied Feb 8, 2024 · issued Feb 27, 2024 · completed Mar 18, 2024 · Permit 18 129891 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to existing fitness space - Unit 105, located on the ground floor level. Existing tenant - 'RAWC' (Recreation, Athletics, Wellness Centre). Scope of work is limited to converting the spin studio into a weight area.
Applied Dec 29, 2023 · issued Feb 22, 2024 · completed May 2, 2024 · Permit 23 239047 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space - UNIT 105, "RAWC"
Applied Dec 29, 2023 · issued Feb 22, 2024 · completed Apr 16, 2024 · Permit 23 239047 HVA
- Approved
Alternative solution
Building Permit Ref:18 129891 BLD -Open Deficiency of Columns fire rated applied intumescent paint installation meeting OBC 2hr rating dated March 11,'22. Alternative Solution Application - That the current installed intumescent paint demonstartes the steel column provides the 2hr FRR required by the OBC by leveraging structural engineering principles and the structural elements underutilized can support the applied load at temperatures exceeding tjose reached during prescriptive standard fire test.
Applied Nov 3, 2023 · completed Jan 19, 2024 · Permit 23 222161 ALT
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations for yorkville Education - Phase 2
Applied Jul 12, 2023 · issued Aug 8, 2023 · completed Mar 5, 2024 · Permit 23 173135 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations for yorkville Education - Phase 2
Applied Jul 12, 2023 · issued Jul 18, 2023 · completed May 13, 2024 · Permit 23 173135 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
Hvac - renovations for yorkville education
Applied Apr 27, 2023 · issued Jun 1, 2023 · completed May 8, 2024 · Permit 23 138847 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to an existing office floor level 9 for a new tenant - corporate offices for 'Yorkville University'.
Applied Apr 27, 2023 · issued May 17, 2023 · completed May 13, 2024 · Permit 23 138847 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
REVISION 02- changes to layout as per the drawingsHVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to office 6th, 7th, and 8th floor
Applied May 22, 2022 · issued Jun 20, 2022 · completed Sep 29, 2022 · Permit 21 220695 HVA (revision 02)
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Sprinklers
Update to existing sprinkler system on floor 8 (related to permit 21 220695 BLD)
Applied May 17, 2022 · issued Jun 21, 2022 · completed Apr 22, 2024 · Permit 22 147916 FSU
- Closed
Plumbing · Other
Addition of sinck with all associated cold, hot and sanitary piping connections - Concourse Level
Applied Nov 28, 2021 · issued Dec 6, 2021 · completed Jan 24, 2023 · Permit 21 242585 PSA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
REV 01: changes to layout as per the drawings - fitout for tenant - 'Pinterest'Proposal for interior alterations to return offices on the 6th, 7th, and 8th floor levels to base building conditions.
Applied Nov 18, 2021 · issued Dec 17, 2021 · completed Jan 10, 2023 · Permit 21 220695 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
REVISION - changes to layout as per the drawingsHVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to office 6th, 7th, and 8th floor
Applied Nov 18, 2021 · issued Jan 5, 2022 · completed Sep 29, 2022 · Permit 21 220695 HVA (revision 01)
- Closed
Plumbing
REVISION - changes to layout as per the drawingsPlumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to office 6th, 7th, and 8th floor
Applied Nov 18, 2021 · issued Jan 6, 2022 · completed Sep 27, 2022 · Permit 21 220695 PLB (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations for office 2nd floor
Applied Nov 1, 2021 · issued Nov 30, 2021 · completed Jul 18, 2022 · Permit 21 232974 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations for office 2nd floor
Applied Nov 1, 2021 · issued Nov 30, 2021 · completed Jul 15, 2022 · Permit 21 232974 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations for office 2nd floor
Applied Nov 1, 2021 · issued Nov 30, 2021 · completed Jul 18, 2022 · Permit 21 232974 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to office 6th, 7th, and 8th floor
Applied Oct 1, 2021 · issued Nov 12, 2021 · completed Sep 29, 2022 · Permit 21 220695 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to return offices on the 6th, 7th, and 8th floor levels to base building conditions.
Applied Oct 1, 2021 · issued Nov 8, 2021 · completed Jan 10, 2023 · Permit 21 220695 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to office 6th, 7th, and 8th floor
Applied Oct 1, 2021 · issued Nov 12, 2021 · completed Sep 27, 2022 · Permit 21 220695 PLB
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Rev 04 - Add one new maglock to door - No changes to the sequence of operation.Rev 03 - Maglock Reset Switch Resetting Procedure - Design Engineer's ClarificationRev 02 - Add one new maglock to west entrance door on ground floorRev 01 - delete one maglock and add two more maglock doorsProposed 11 maglocks on basement, ground and penthouse.
Applied Mar 9, 2021 · issued Aug 20, 2021 · completed Oct 18, 2021 · Permit 19 103108 FSU (revision 04)
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Rev 03 - Maglock Reset Switch Resetting Procedure - Design Engineer's ClarificationRev 02 - Add one new maglock to west entrance door on ground floorRev 01 - delete one maglock and add two more maglock doorsProposed 11 maglocks on basement, ground and penthouse.
Applied Jan 29, 2021 · issued Feb 1, 2021 · completed Oct 18, 2021 · Permit 19 103108 FSU (revision 03)
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Revision 01- Proposed maglock door to front entreance change to a double door. Adding 1 door maglock to the front entrance
Applied Oct 16, 2020 · issued Oct 19, 2020 · completed Jan 27, 2021 · Permit 20 191457 FSU (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
REV01: changes as per drawings
Applied Oct 15, 2020 · issued Nov 10, 2020 · completed Mar 12, 2021 · Permit 20 143765 HVA (revision 01)
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
REV01: changes as per drawings
Applied Oct 15, 2020 · issued Oct 27, 2020 · completed Apr 12, 2021 · Permit 20 143765 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Plumbing
REV01: changes as per drawings
Applied Oct 15, 2020 · issued Nov 9, 2020 · completed Jan 19, 2021 · Permit 20 143765 PLB (revision 01)
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Adding 1 door maglock to the front entrance
Applied Sep 9, 2020 · issued Sep 16, 2020 · completed Jan 27, 2021 · Permit 20 191457 FSU
- Closed
Plumbing
Revision #2 - Changes to include detail of the 2nd floor sump-pump.Plumbing - Revision #1:Amendment to Permit 19 198109 BLD 00 BA, to include Level 2 at 85 Richmond Street West. Permit 19 198109 BLD 00 BA has previously been issued for Levels 6 through 11 at 85 Richmond Street West. Interior tenant alterations for tenant on 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th floor. Scope includes erection of non-load-bearing partitions, the re-alignment and redistribution of electrical, mechanical and life safety systems. Area is existing and egress locations are existing to remain.
Applied Aug 22, 2020 · issued Sep 18, 2020 · completed Sep 22, 2020 · Permit 19 198109 PLB (revision 02)
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Rev 02 - Add one new maglock to west entrance door on ground floorRev 01 - delete one maglock and add two more maglock doorsProposed 11 maglocks on basement, ground and penthouse.
Applied Jul 27, 2020 · issued Jul 29, 2020 · completed Oct 18, 2021 · Permit 19 103108 FSU (revision 02)
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Install maglocks to doors on 3rd and 5th floors
Applied Jun 5, 2020 · issued Jun 11, 2020 · completed Oct 7, 2020 · Permit 20 152889 FSU
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Rev 01 - delete one maglock and add two more maglock doorsProposed 11 maglocks on basement, ground and penthouse.
Applied Jun 5, 2020 · issued Jun 9, 2020 · completed Oct 18, 2021 · Permit 19 103108 FSU (revision 01)
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Install one maglock on 11th floor to existing office building
Applied May 13, 2020 · issued Jun 1, 2020 · completed Sep 14, 2020 · Permit 20 144858 FSU
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alterations to suite 105 for spin / yoga studio.
Applied May 8, 2020 · issued Jun 1, 2020 · completed Apr 12, 2021 · Permit 20 143765 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alterations to unit 105
Applied May 8, 2020 · issued Jun 11, 2020 · completed Mar 12, 2021 · Permit 20 143765 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Interior alterations to unit 105
Applied May 8, 2020 · issued Jun 12, 2020 · completed Jan 19, 2021 · Permit 20 143765 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Revision #: Amendment to Permit 19 198109 BLD 00 BA, to include Level 2 at 85 Richmond Street West..Pemit 19 198109 BLD 00 BA has previously been issued for Levels 6 through 11 at 85 Richmond Street West. Interior tenant alterations for tenant on 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th floor. Scope includes erection of non-load-bearing partitions, the re-alignment and redistribution of electrical, mechanical and life safety systems. Area is existing and egress locations are existing to remain.
Applied Nov 12, 2019 · issued Dec 11, 2019 · completed Oct 29, 2020 · Permit 19 198109 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Revision #1:Amendment to Permit 19 198109 BLD 00 BA, to include Level 2 at 85 Richmond Street West. Permit 19 198109 BLD 00 BA has previously been issued for Levels 6 through 11 at 85 Richmond Street West. Interior tenant alterations for tenant on 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th floor. Scope includes erection of non-load-bearing partitions, the re-alignment and redistribution of electrical, mechanical and life safety systems. Area is existing and egress locations are existing to remain.
Applied Nov 12, 2019 · issued Dec 10, 2019 · completed Sep 22, 2020 · Permit 19 198109 PLB (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Revision #1:Amendment to Permit 19 198109 BLD 00 BA, to include Level 2 at 85 Richmond Street West. Permit 19 198109 BLD 00 BA has previously been issued for Levels 6 through 11 at 85 Richmond Street West. Interior tenant alterations for tenant on 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th floor. Scope includes erection of non-load-bearing partitions, the re-alignment and redistribution of electrical, mechanical and life safety systems. Area is existing and egress locations are existing to remain.
Applied Nov 12, 2019 · issued Dec 10, 2019 · completed Sep 25, 2020 · Permit 19 198109 HVA (revision 01)
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display one ground sign and one wall sign, both illuminated and displying static copy. The wall sign erected on the east elevation and the ground sign erected on the west frontage of the property. Already approved by the variance #19-127361.****85 RICHMOND W****
Applied Sep 18, 2019 · issued Jan 21, 2020 · completed Jul 23, 2021 · Permit 19 223553 DST
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Interior tenant alterations for tenant on 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th floor. Scope includes erection of non-load-bearing partitions, the re-alignment and redistribution of electrical, mechanical and life safety systems. Area is existing and egress locations are existing to remain.
Applied Jul 30, 2019 · issued Aug 28, 2019 · completed Sep 22, 2020 · Permit 19 198109 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior tenant alterations for tenant on 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th floor. Scope includes erection of non-load-bearing partitions, the re-alignment and redistribution of electrical, mechanical and life safety systems. Area is existing and egress locations are existing to remain.
Applied Jul 30, 2019 · issued Aug 28, 2019 · completed Sep 25, 2020 · Permit 19 198109 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior tenant alterations for tenant on 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th floor. Scope includes erection of non-load-bearing partitions, the re-alignment and redistribution of electrical, mechanical and life safety systems. Area is existing and egress locations are existing to remain.
Applied Jul 30, 2019 · issued Aug 28, 2019 · completed Oct 29, 2020 · Permit 19 198109 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to office building floors 3rd, 4th and 5th floors tenant "SLALOM ULC"
Applied Jun 25, 2019 · issued Aug 12, 2019 · completed Jul 9, 2020 · Permit 19 177960 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to office building floors 3rd, 4th and 5th floors tenant "SLALOM ULC"
Applied Jun 25, 2019 · issued Aug 12, 2019 · completed Sep 1, 2020 · Permit 19 177960 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to office building floors 3rd, 4th and 5th floors. tenant "SLALOM ULC"
Applied Jun 25, 2019 · issued Aug 12, 2019 · completed Oct 28, 2020 · Permit 19 177960 BLD
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Proposed 11 maglocks on basement, ground and penthouse.
Applied Jan 10, 2019 · issued Jan 11, 2019 · completed Oct 18, 2021 · Permit 19 103108 FSU
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC Revision #1 - Proposal to construct an 11 storey infill addition to existing office building, interior alterations to all floors including concourse level, and reclad facade. See active interior demo and COA file.
Applied Nov 15, 2018 · issued Dec 12, 2018 · completed Aug 14, 2020 · Permit 18 129891 HVA (revision 01)
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing Revision #1 - Proposal to construct an 11 storey infill addition to existing office building, interior alterations to all floors including concourse level, and reclad facade. See active interior demo and COA file.
Applied Nov 15, 2018 · issued Dec 12, 2018 · completed Mar 11, 2020 · Permit 18 129891 PLB (revision 01)
- Approved
Alternative solution
Alternative solution in connection to 18 129891 BLD for facade purposes.
Applied Apr 10, 2018 · completed Sep 12, 2018 · Permit 18 141039 ALT
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Proposal to construct an 11 storey infill addition to existing office building, interior alterations to all floors including concourse level, and reclad facade. See active interior demo and COA file.
Applied Mar 15, 2018 · issued Jul 23, 2019 · completed Mar 18, 2024 · Permit 18 129891 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct an 11 storey infill addition to existing office building, interior alterations to all floors including concourse level, and reclad facade. See active interior demo and COA file.
Applied Mar 15, 2018 · issued Nov 7, 2018 · completed Aug 14, 2020 · Permit 18 129891 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct an 11 storey infill addition to existing office building, interior alterations to all floors including concourse level, and reclad facade. See active interior demo and COA file.
Applied Mar 15, 2018 · issued Nov 8, 2018 · completed Mar 11, 2020 · Permit 18 129891 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior demolition
Proposal for interior demolition to existing office building. Note: Building is being returned to shell. All life safety systems, mechanical risers, air handlers, etc to be removed from building. Elevators to remain. Lobby and entrance vestibule to remain until HPS approval.
Applied Aug 30, 2017 · issued Oct 11, 2017 · completed Nov 1, 2021 · Permit 17 225332 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior demolition to existing office building. Note: Building is being returned to shell. All life safety systems, mechanical risers, air handlers, etc to be removed from building. Elevators to remain. Lobby and entrance vestibule to remain until HPS approval.
Applied Aug 30, 2017 · issued Oct 11, 2017 · completed Sep 14, 2021 · Permit 17 225332 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior demolition
Proposed interior demolition to bring the office unit back to base build
Applied Dec 15, 2016 · issued Jan 18, 2017 · completed Jun 21, 2017 · Permit 16 264718 BLD
- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Electromagnetic locks
Proposal to install 2 mag locks on the 5th floor.
Applied Aug 5, 2010 · issued Aug 20, 2010 · completed May 30, 2019 · Permit 10 233559 FSU
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 · Other
To alter the existing office building by facilitating heritage restoration, recladding and the addition of non-residential gross floor area to the rear of the building.
Decision: Approved (hearing Dec 6, 2017)
Filed May 15, 2017 · File A0553/17TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under appeal
53 storeys · 622 homes · Residential
330 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed Sep 8, 2022
- Under review
483-491 Bay Street and 20 Albert Street
Not stated in the file
350 m away · Subdivision · Under review · filed Sep 24, 2021
- Under review
Not stated in the file
350 m away · Subdivision · Under review · filed Sep 21, 2021
- Under review
211 Adelaide Street West and 100 Simcoe Street
61 storeys · 526 homes · Mixed use
430 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Mar 3, 2022
- Under review
187-199 Bay Street, 18-30 Wellington Street West and 3 other streets
64 storeys · Residential
450 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 26, 2021
- Under review
1-3 King Street East and 69-71 Yonge Street
15 storeys · 127 homes · Residential
450 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Nov 7, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
141 Adelaide St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing 17-storey mixed-use building by constructing a side (east) one-storey addition (patio enclosure for the existing outdoor dining area of Local Public Eatery), abutting Adelaide Street West, and York Street.
220 m away · filed Oct 21, 2025 · Approved
181 University Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new rear ground level outdoor patio (fronting Adelaide Street West), and a new second floor addition to enclose a portion of the patio area. There will be a trellis over the ground floor patio area as well as the remaining second floor patio area.
240 m away · filed Jul 17, 2024 · Approved
141 Adelaide St W · Minor variance
To alter the height of the mezzanine floor addition of the existing 17-storey mixed-use building, as approved under Minor Variance Application A0182/20TEY, in order to comply with the Ontario Building Code requirements for the purpose of an eating establishment.
220 m away · filed Sep 30, 2022 · Approved
67 Richmond St W · Minor variance
To construct an outdoor patio in the West side yard and rear yard of the existing seven-storey mixed-use building.
80 m away · filed Dec 18, 2020 · Approved
330 Bay St · Minor variance
To alter the existing 11-storey mixed-use building by increasing the usable floor area at the first and second storey.
150 m away · filed Sep 16, 2020 · Approved
141 Adelaide St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing 17-storey mixed-use building by reconstructing the west side lobby entrance and constructing a south side first and second floor eating establishment with a mezzanine addition.
220 m away · filed Feb 13, 2020 · Approved
141 Adelaide St W · Minor variance
To maintain the existing underground parking garage of the existing mixed-use building.
220 m away · filed Oct 26, 2017 · Approved
365 Bay St · Minor variance
To alter the existing commercial building by converting the basement, ground, and mezzanine levels to an eating establishment (greater than 30 seats). An expansion of the existing mezzanine will be constructed to accommodate mechanical space, elevators and access stairs.
170 m away · filed Sep 27, 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.