Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
89 Chestnut St
The City of Toronto has 27 building permits since 2017 (10 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
Fire and security upgrade · Standpipes
Complete StandPipe Fire Pump UpgradeNew Fire Pump.New Fire Pump Controller.New Fire Pump Circuit Breaker.New Fire Pump Conductors Back to the main Distribution panel.
Applied Aug 19, 2025 · issued Jan 6, 2026 · Permit 25 212836 FSU
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
REV 02: Proposed horizontal shaft wall system to maintain fire rating on floor assembly (Dwg. A222.1 & 17/A702), revised locations of ceiling access panels & air transfer, removal of existing guards on 2nd flr. lobby - to be replaced w/ a wall to act as guard.We are proposing to renovate a partial area of the 2nd floor Conference Center for the University of Toronto. The extent of the renovation includes building a Universal washroom, providing new finishes to the walls, ceilings and floors. We are also proposing to retrofit the existing Air Handling Units which provides both heating, cooling…
Applied Jun 13, 2025 · issued Jun 20, 2025 · completed Jul 10, 2026 · Permit 24 126930 BLD (revision 02)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
Rev. 1 - HVAC - Revision to drawings M32.1 and M32.2 - cover letter incl. on drawings.We are proposing to renovate a partial area of the 2nd floor Conference Center for the University of Toronto. The extent of the renovation includes building a Universal washroom, providing new finishes to the walls, ceilings and floors. We are also proposing to retrofit the existing Air Handling Units which provides both heating, cooling and exhausting for the 2nd floor and 3rd floor washrooms. One existing roof exhaust opening is to be capped and a new exhaust fan is designed in the 2nd floor ceiling. Addit…
Applied Jun 13, 2025 · issued Jul 9, 2025 · completed Jun 18, 2026 · Permit 24 126930 HVA (revision 01)
- Revision issued
Fire and security upgrade · Sprinklers
REVISION 01: Relocated feed main to other side of stairs in lobby because of ductwork repair. Connected old heads to new and existing main. Also relocated heads in ballroom (upper and lower ceiling) at request of client's comments attached.Installation of wet fire sprinkler system in 2nd & 3rd floor conference space
Applied Mar 14, 2025 · issued Apr 7, 2025 · Permit 24 218223 FSU (revision 01)
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
REV 01: Level 2 Grid K-5. A703 Detail.We are proposing to renovate a partial area of the 2nd floor Conference Center for the University of Toronto. The extent of the renovation includes building a Universal washroom, providing new finishes to the walls, ceilings and floors. We are also proposing to retrofit the existing Air Handling Units which provides both heating, cooling and exhausting for the 2nd floor and 3rd floor washrooms. One existing roof exhaust opening is to be capped and a new exhaust fan is designed in the 2nd floor ceiling. Additional plumbing alterations are also proposed for…
Applied Feb 12, 2025 · issued Feb 21, 2025 · completed Jul 10, 2026 · Permit 24 126930 BLD (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Fire and security upgrade · Sprinklers
Installation of wet fire sprinkler system in 2nd & 3rd floor conference space
Applied Sep 26, 2024 · issued Oct 17, 2024 · Permit 24 218223 FSU
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
We are proposing to renovate a partial area of the 2nd floor Conference Center for the University of Toronto. The extent of the renovation includes building a Universal washroom, providing new finishes to the walls, ceilings and floors. We are also proposing to retrofit the existing Air Handling Units which provides both heating, cooling and exhausting for the 2nd floor and 3rd floor washrooms. One existing roof exhaust opening is to be capped and a new exhaust fan is designed in the 2nd floor ceiling. Additional plumbing alterations are also proposed for the re-routing of plumbing lines and…
Applied Mar 18, 2024 · issued Apr 29, 2024 · completed Jul 10, 2026 · Permit 24 126930 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - We are proposing to renovate a partial area of the 2nd floor Conference Center for the University of Toronto. The extent of the renovation includes building a Universal washroom, providing new finishes to the walls, ceilings and floors. We are also proposing to retrofit the existing Air Handling Units which provides both heating, cooling and exhausting for the 2nd floor and 3rd floor washrooms. One existing roof exhaust opening is to be capped and a new exhaust fan is designed in the 2nd floor ceiling. Additional plumbing alterations are also proposed for the re-routing of plumbing…
Applied Mar 18, 2024 · issued Apr 29, 2024 · completed Sep 24, 2025 · Permit 24 126930 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - We are proposing to renovate a partial area of the 2nd floor Conference Center for the University of Toronto. The extent of the renovation includes building a Universal washroom, providing new finishes to the walls, ceilings and floors. We are also proposing to retrofit the existing Air Handling Units which provides both heating, cooling and exhausting for the 2nd floor and 3rd floor washrooms. One existing roof exhaust opening is to be capped and a new exhaust fan is designed in the 2nd floor ceiling. Additional plumbing alterations are also proposed for the re-routing of plumbing lin…
Applied Mar 18, 2024 · issued Apr 29, 2024 · completed Jun 18, 2026 · Permit 24 126930 HVA
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation · Other
Mechanical and plumbing alterations and repair: Underground Parking Garage levels
Applied Nov 14, 2023 · issued Feb 21, 2024 · Permit 23 225811 MSA
- Permit issued
Plumbing · Other
Mechanical and plumbing alterations and repair: Underground Parking Garage levels
Applied Oct 12, 2023 · issued Dec 13, 2023 · Permit 23 213627 PSA
- Closed
Plumbing
Revision to plumbing and drainage - Chestnut - part of 3rd floor - Conference Centre renovation
Applied Dec 15, 2020 · issued Jan 12, 2021 · completed Nov 24, 2021 · Permit 20 119742 PLB (revision 01)
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- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed: part of 3rd floor - conference centre renovation
Applied Feb 27, 2020 · issued May 5, 2020 · completed Dec 6, 2021 · Permit 20 119742 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
Hvac - proposed: part of 3rd floor - conference centre renovation
Applied Feb 27, 2020 · issued May 5, 2020 · completed Nov 22, 2021 · Permit 20 119742 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - PROPOSED: PART OF 3RD FLOOR - CONFERENCE CENTRE RENOVATION
Applied Feb 27, 2020 · issued May 5, 2020 · completed Nov 24, 2021 · Permit 20 119742 PLB
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for parking garage repairers for existing University of Toronto parking garage.
Applied Apr 15, 2019 · issued May 23, 2019 · completed Sep 14, 2020 · Permit 19 140548 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Garage Repair/Reconstruction
Proposal for parking garage repairers for existing University of Toronto parking garage.
Applied Apr 15, 2019 · issued May 15, 2019 · completed Sep 2, 2020 · Permit 19 140548 BLD
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Garage Repair/Reconstruction
Proposed structural and plumbing repairs to an existing underground student residence and parking garage. The structural work will include concrete delamination and spalling repairs to slabs, columns, and walls, areas of slab replacement, and mastic traffic topping removal and replacement. The plumbing work will include replacing drains and deteriorating sections of pipe.
Applied Jan 26, 2018 · issued Jan 30, 2018 · completed Jun 3, 2021 · Permit 18 110247 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed structural and plumbing repairs to an existing underground student residence and parking garage. The structural work will include concrete delamination and spalling repairs to slabs, columns, and walls, areas of slab replacement, and mastic traffic topping removal and replacement. The plumbing work will include replacing drains and deteriorating sections of pipe.
Applied Jan 26, 2018 · issued Feb 27, 2018 · completed Apr 29, 2021 · Permit 18 110247 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to the 28th floor for a new floor hatch in existing student residence.
Applied Jul 29, 2014 · issued Aug 22, 2014 · completed Mar 27, 2017 · Permit 14 198299 BLD
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
This is for the infill of a void on the second floor of this University of Toronto student residence. The infill will be approx. 14.10sm
Applied Aug 24, 2012 · issued Sep 14, 2012 · Permit 12 235461 BLD
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to construct a new fire separation around waste disposal storage areas on all 24 floors of existing residential building for students.
Applied Jul 20, 2012 · issued Aug 7, 2012 · Permit 12 215425 BLD
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Other
This is for the replacement of the ceilings within the student lounge area of this "U OF T RESIDENCE BUILDING". This will include HVAC.
Applied Jun 28, 2011 · issued Jul 11, 2011 · Permit 11 228995 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - This is for the replacement of the ceilings within the student lounge area of this "U OF T RESIDENCE BUILDING". This will include HVAC.
Applied Jun 28, 2011 · issued Jul 11, 2011 · completed Sep 16, 2025 · Permit 11 228995 HVA
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alterations - remove and erect new partitions, modify existing mechanical system(s)..exisitng and proposed use - university student residence. - Interior Alterations
Applied Aug 23, 2004 · issued Sep 8, 2004 · Permit 04 168141 HVA
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
alter HVAC system on the concourse level and the 27th floor.
Applied May 23, 2003 · issued Jun 11, 2003 · Permit 03 135748 HVA
- Closed (dormant)
Non-residential building permit · Addition/Alteration to existing building
Closing exterior door for a retail suite on ground floor of Colony Hotel and change sliding door to public corridor to a pair of double swing doors. Other life-safety systems remain unchange.
Applied Dec 21, 2000 · issued Dec 21, 2000 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 00 363581 CMB
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
181-191 Dundas Street West and 63 Centre Avenue
41 storeys · Mixed use
160 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Feb 27, 2026
- Under review
181-195 Dundas Street West and 63 Centre Avenue
41 storeys · 135 homes · Mixed use
160 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 16, 2022
- Approved
604-610 Bay Street and 130 Elizabeth Street
43 storeys · 827 homes · Residential
210 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Jul 22, 2025
- Under review
180 Dundas Street West and 123 Edward Street
72 storeys · Non-residential
210 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jun 14, 2022
- Under review
483-491 Bay Street and 20 Albert Street
Not stated in the file
240 m away · Subdivision · Under review · filed Sep 24, 2021
- Under review
64 storeys · 704 homes · Mixed use
300 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 31, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
130 Elizabeth St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 588-2025) for a new 15-storey mixed-use building (East Block fronting Bay Street), by increasing the podium portions of the building heights, equipment height projections, and reducing the minimum height of the first storey. Also, the new 43-storey mixed-use building (West Block fronting Elizabeth Street) will be reducing the size of one parking space length. This is currently being reviewed under Site Plan Control (File Number 20 25 197844 STE 11 SA). There will be a total of 827 purpose-built rental units on t…
180 m away · filed Nov 17, 2025 · Approved
203 Dundas St W · Minor variance
To construct a new 12-storey mixed-use building with a total of 30 residential dwelling units and two non-residential (commercial) units on this lot. The property owner will be undergoing a Site Plan Control application.
180 m away · filed Aug 6, 2024 · Approved
100 Queen St W · Minor variance
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140 m away · filed Aug 24, 2023 · Approved
203 Dundas St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey commercial building by constructing a rear two storey addition above the existing ground floor addition that will be reconstructed. Interior renovations will be done to convert the second storey vacant office space into nine dwelling units with a tenth dwelling unit on the new third floor. The existing ground floor retail uses will remain.
180 m away · filed Nov 7, 2018 · Approved
201 Dundas St W · Consent
180 m away · filed Jan 11, 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.