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Building permits in M5E

The City of Toronto has 2,817 building permits on record for the M5E postal area, going back to 1989. Those permits created 1,973 homes and removed 0, a net change of +1,973. Declared construction value totals $1.1B. The most recent permit was applied for Sep 9, 2026 at 42 Colborne St.

Permits on record
2,8171989–2026
Declared construction value
$1.1Bas filed, not adjusted
Homes created
1,973dwelling units
Homes removed
0net +1,973

Permits issued per year

20002026 (part year)

Most common work

  • Interior Alterations814 · 29%
  • Building Permit Related(MS)614 · 22%
  • Building Permit Related(PS)454 · 16%
  • Sign Building Permit Related126 · 4%
  • Electromagnetic Locks92 · 3%
  • Unknown77 · 3%
  • Other(BA)66 · 2%
  • Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only)57 · 2%
  • Fire Alarm55 · 2%
  • Alteration to Existing Building48 · 2%
  • Other(PS)38 · 1%
  • Sprinklers32 · 1%

Structures worked on

  • Office1,272 · 45%
  • Apartment Building235 · 8%
  • Multiple Use/Non Residential192 · 7%
  • Multiple Unit Building179 · 6%
  • Restaurant Greater Than 30 Seats175 · 6%
  • Retail Store133 · 5%
  • First Party126 · 4%
  • Other79 · 3%
  • Unknown77 · 3%
  • Performing Arts Centre48 · 2%
  • Restaurant 30 Seats or Less48 · 2%
  • Mixed Use/Res w Non Res27 · 1%

Most recent permits

Issued Address Work What was filed Value Status
Sep 9, 2026 42 Colborne St Sprinklers Proposed sprinkler design drawings including hydraulic calculations for interior alteration for golf simulator facility with restaurant and bar. Related to permit # 26-194927 BLD 00 BA $150K Open
Sep 9, 2026 47 Colborne St Fire Damage Revision 01 - structural repairs/replacement of floor joists.Proposed repairs to base building provisions following a fire. No extension or addition. Open
Sep 4, 2026 41 Front St E Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations for tenant fit out to existing unit. Unit 300 Open
Sep 4, 2026 41 Front St E Interior Alterations Proposal for interior alterations for tenant fit out to existing unit. Unit 300 $2.4M Open
Sep 4, 2026 1 Front St E Certified Tents Proposed installation of ONE 30'x45' temporary tent (Cert # 25 135 938) for an event. Tent will be anchored by concrete weights. Install is Sept 21st and removal is Sept 24th. Event is Sept 23rd. Open
Sep 4, 2026 41 Front St E Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations for tenant fit out to existing unit. Unit 300 Open
Sep 3, 2026 2A Church St Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing Revision 01 - Revision for the extanded natural gas piping to connect CP-43 NG Generator at 2 Church St and the existing natural gas distribution system to the proposed new Enbridge gas station----------------------------------------------------------Revision: Application for permit revisio Open
Sep 1, 2026 47 Colborne St Interior Alterations Repairs to base building provisions following a fire. No extension or addition. Fit-up work to be submitted by others - restaurant. Convenience address is 45 Colborne St $50K Open
Aug 27, 2026 18 Yonge St Other(PS) Kitec piping replacement $6K Open
Aug 26, 2026 42 Colborne St Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposed interior alterations to convert existing restaurant to lounge. Open
Aug 26, 2026 18 Yonge St Other(PS) Proposed kitec piping replacement $6K Open
Aug 26, 2026 42 Colborne St Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations to convert existing restaurant to lounge. Open
Aug 26, 2026 42 Colborne St Interior Alterations Proposed interior alterations to convert existing retail space to golf simulator facility with restaurant and bar.Base building permit is under 65 King St E. GK $1.5M Open
Aug 25, 2026 1 Yonge St Building Permit Related(MS) REV 01: to add office space, commercial/retail units and self-storage lockers. HVAC - Proposal for demolition of 5 storey podium component of the Toronto Star Building. (39671 Sq.M) Renovation for the tower component including patch work floors 1-5, and relocate mechanical penthouse to the roof of t Open
Aug 24, 2026 33 Yonge St Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Interior alterations to an existing office suite, including the demolition and construction of interior partitions and ceilings, construction of new offices and a kitchen, and associated HVAC modifications. Open
Aug 24, 2026 33 Yonge St Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Interior alterations to an existing office suite, including the demolition and construction of interior partitions and ceilings, construction of new offices and a kitchen, and associated HVAC modifications. Open
Aug 19, 2026 33 Yonge St Interior Alterations Interior alterations to an existing office suite, including the demolition and construction of interior partitions and ceilings, construction of new offices and a kitchen, and associated HVAC modifications. $300K Open
Aug 18, 2026 1 Yonge St Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Toronto Star Building Renovation (Phase 2) includes proposed parking structural (Level 2-4), and gounod level retails Open
Aug 18, 2026 1 Yonge St Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Toronto Star Building Renovation (Phase 2) includes proposed parking structural (Level 2-4), and gounod level retails Open
Aug 17, 2026 1 Yonge St Multiple Projects Toronto Star Building Renovation (Phase 2) includes proposed parking structural (Level 2-4), and gounod level retails $1.0M Open
Aug 12, 2026 33 Yonge St Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to demolition of existing walls, doors and ceiling; new finishes, interior walls and doors (including suite entrance), plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and lighting to convert Drycleaners into a Golf Simulator. Unit 105. Open
Aug 12, 2026 33 Yonge St Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to demolition of existing walls, doors and ceiling; new finishes, interior walls and doors (including suite entrance), plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and lighting to convert Drycleaners into a Golf Simulator. Unit 105. Open
Aug 12, 2026 33 Yonge St Interior Alterations Proposal for interior alterations to demolition of existing walls, doors and ceiling; new finishes, interior walls and doors (including suite entrance), plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and lighting to convert Drycleaners into a Golf Simulator. Unit 105. $33K Open
Aug 11, 2026 67 Front St E Interior Alterations Proposed interior alterations for tenant fit-out to change use from night club to pod hotel. Scope of work includes new washrooms, lounge, and sleeping area. $500K Open
Aug 7, 2026 80 Front St E Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Interior residential renovation to existing residential condo. Moving existing Washer/Dryer to new closet, renovate upper bathroom, infill floor where open. Open
Aug 7, 2026 80 Front St E Interior Alterations Interior residential renovation to existing residential condo. Moving existing Washer/Dryer to new closet, renovate upper bathroom, infill floor where open. $50K Open
Aug 7, 2026 80 Front St E Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Interior residential renovation to existing residential condo. Moving existing Washer/Dryer to new closet, renovate upper bathroom, infill floor where open. Open
Aug 4, 2026 47 Colborne St Fire Damage Repairs to base building provisions following a fire. No extension or addition. Fit-up work to be submitted by others - restaurantConvenience address is 45 Colborne St Closed
Aug 4, 2026 33 Yonge St Sprinklers Replacement of the existing P1 and P2 level dry sprinkler distribution piping and sprinklers due to age and condition. Existing valves to remain. $200K Open
Jul 31, 2026 33 Yonge St Other(MS) Adding split AC unit in P1 level storage room. $20K Open
Jul 28, 2026 8 Market St Other(BA) Exterior brick wall repairs $450K Open
Jul 21, 2026 69 Yonge St Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposed interior alteration - renovation consists of the interior conversion of an existing office building into a 162-key Marriott hotel. The existing ground-floor retail spaces will remain as-is, with no modifications to their current use or layout. Open
Jul 21, 2026 69 Yonge St Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposed interior alteration - renovation consists of the interior conversion of an existing office building into a 162-key Marriott hotel. The existing ground-floor retail spaces will remain as-is, with no modifications to their current use or layout. Open
Jul 17, 2026 48 Yonge St Building Permit Related(MS) Revision 1: Layout of new walls revised throughout scope of workHVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to demo existing office space, construction of new layout. Open
Jul 16, 2026 69 Yonge St Interior Alterations Proposed interior alteration - renovation consists of the interior conversion of an existing office building into a 162-key Marriott hotel. The existing ground-floor retail spaces will remain as-is, with no modifications to their current use or layout. $1K Open
Jul 16, 2026 1 Yonge St Building Permit Related(PS) REV 01: to add office space, commercial/retail units and self-storage lockers. Plumbing - Proposal for demolition of 5 storey podium component of the Toronto Star Building. (39671 Sq.M) Renovation for the tower component including patch work floors 1-5, and relocate mechanical penthouse to the roof Open
Jul 16, 2026 25 The Esplanade Garage Repair/Reconstruction Parking Garage Repairs at 25, 35 & 45 The Esplanade. $7.9M Open
Jul 6, 2026 18 Yonge St Other(PS) Kitec piping replacement for Unit 3009 $6K Closed
Jun 29, 2026 44 Wellington St E Sprinklers Proposed Interior alterations to an existing restaurant on the ground floor - FSU sprinkler work associated w/ permit no. 25 249567 BLD 00 BA $500K Open
Jun 22, 2026 6 Church St Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposed Pet Wash Store (Goup A2 to Group D) Open

The 40 most recent of 2,817 permits on record. Figures come from the City’s active and cleared permit datasets, refreshed daily — what that covers, and what it misses.

Source
City of Toronto Open Data
Dataset
Building permits, active + cleared
Records
2,817
City refresh
2026-09-12 10:24
Page built
2026-09-12
Sheet
PST-493