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Building permits in M5E
The City of Toronto has 2,829 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. Half of the 2,679 permits issued here came through within 24 days of the application. The most recent permit was applied for Oct 30, 2026 at 41 Front St E.
- Permits on record
- 2,8291989–2026
- Declared construction value
- $1.1Bas filed, not adjusted
- Homes created
- 1,973dwelling units
- Homes removed
- 0net +1,973
- Typical wait
- 24 days3 days faster than the city
Permits issued per year
20002026 (part year)
Zoning
- Most common zone
- CR97.5% of permits · by-law 40.10
- In detached-house zones
- 1.7%36.3% below the city’s 38.0%
- Permits with a zone
- 1,918of 2,829 on record
The zoning categories the permits in M5E fall in, under Zoning By-law 569-2013. These are the City's own category names. This counts permits, not land: it says where the building work happened under which rules, not how the area is carved up. What each zone allows, and what gets built in it.
Most common work
Structures worked on
Most recent permits
| Issued | Address | Work | What was filed | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 41 Front St E | Building Permit Related(MS) | REV 01: Revision to permit to combine the two existing all gender washrooms into oneHVAC - Proposal for interior alterations for tenant fit out to existing unit. Unit 300 | — | Open |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 41 Front St E | Interior Alterations | REV 01: Revision to permit to combine the two existing all gender washrooms into oneProposal for interior alterations for tenant fit out to existing unit. Unit 300 | — | Open |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 41 Front St E | Building Permit Related(PS) | REV 01: Revision to permit to combine the two existing all gender washrooms into onePlumbing - Proposal for interior alterations for tenant fit out to existing unit. Unit 300 | — | Open |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 25 The Esplanade | Interior Alterations | Proposal for interior alterations to an existing residentil suite - UNIT 2212 | $5K | Open |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 33 Yonge St | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal for addition of new open office workstations, revised power/comms and HVAC to suit new plan. Minor demolition of open office nib wall, millwork and rework of existing closet. New HVAC in existing Lan closet. | — | Open |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 Yonge St | Other(PS) | Kitec piping replacement | $6K | Open |
| Oct 26, 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 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 33 Yonge St | Interior Alterations | Revision No.1: The scope of work includes the build-out of office space of floors 5 & 7Proposal for interior demolition to office space. | — | Open |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 33 Yonge St | Building Permit Related(MS) | Revision No.1: Floor 5 and 7HVAC - Proposal for interior demolition to office space. | — | Open |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 33 Yonge St | Sign Building Permit Related | 1 Wall Sign*****Scotia Bank**** | — | Open |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 33 Yonge St | Building Permit Related(PS) | Revision No.1: Floor 5 and 7Plumbing - Proposal for interior demolition to office space. | — | Open |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 10 Market St | Sign Building Permit Related | 1 projecting sign**LESTER'S DELI** | — | Open |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 71 Front St E | Building Permit Related(MS) | REVISION-02Rev 01 - Scope clarified and simplified for future tenant (Back to Base project with plumbing rough-ins). Build out of future space by others (under separate future permit).HVAC - Interior alterations - base to base building - group A occupancy | — | Open |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 33 Yonge St | Interior Alterations | Proposal for addition of new open office workstations, revised power/comms and HVAC to suit new plan. Minor demolition of open office nib wall, millwork and rework of existing closet. New HVAC in existing Lan closet. | $360K | Open |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 47 Colborne St | Interior Demolition | UNIT 301 INTERIOR NON-STRUCTURAL PARTITION DEMOLITION | — | Demolition |
| Oct 14, 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 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 71 Front St E | Interior Alterations | Revision 01: revision to permit 25-138538 BLD 00 BA to revise layout.Convert the existing gym to a retail store - DollaramaConvenience address is 98 The Esplanade | — | Open |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 71 Front St E | Interior Alterations | REVISION- 03Rev 02 - Scope clarified and simplified for future tenant (Back to Base project with plumbing rough-ins). Build out of future space by others (under separate future permit).REVISION 01:Interior alterations - back to base building - group A occupancy | — | Open |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 33 Yonge St | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal for addition of new open office workstations, revised power/comms and HVAC to suit new plan. Minor demolition of open office nib wall, millwork and rework of existing closet. New HVAC in existing Lan closet. | — | Closed |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 33 Yonge St | Interior Alterations | Proposal for addition of new open office workstations, revised power/comms and HVAC to suit new plan. Minor demolition of open office nib wall, millwork and rework of existing closet. New HVAC in existing Lan closet. | $360K | Closed |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 16K Yonge St | Sign Building Permit Related | 1 wall sign**PIZZA PIZZA** | — | Open |
| Oct 2, 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 - restaurant. Convenience address is 45 Colborne St | $50K | Open |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 1 Front St E | Building Permit Related(PS) | REV 01: REV 01: REV 01: REVISION TO PERMITS No. 24-212061 BLD, 24-212061 HVA 00 MS, and 24-212061 PLB 00 PS. Washrooms B110a-to-B110e are mirrored with Office B112, which is changed to Storage Room B112 Modification of structural steel at bulkhead in new Storage Room B112. SCN#001Steel lintel at ope | — | Open |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 1 Front St E | Building Permit Related(MS) | REV 01: REV 01: REVISION TO PERMITS No. 24-212061 BLD, 24-212061 HVA 00 MS, and 24-212061 PLB 00 PS. Washrooms B110a-to-B110e are mirrored with Office B112, which is changed to Storage Room B112 Modification of structural steel at bulkhead in new Storage Room B112. SCN#001Steel lintel at opening B11 | — | Open |
| Sep 30, 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 |
| Sep 30, 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 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 33 Yonge St | Building Permit Related(MS) | REV 01: Revisions to the previously approved drawings to reflect updated interior layout changes and associated mechanical and electrical coordination.HVAC - Interior alterations to an existing office suite, including the demolition and construction of interior partitions and ceilings, construction | — | Open |
| Sep 22, 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 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 33 Yonge St | Interior Alterations | REV 01: Revisions to the previously approved drawings to reflect updated interior layout changes and associated mechanical and electrical coordination.Interior alterations to an existing office suite, including the demolition and construction of interior partitions and ceilings, construction of new | — | Open |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 44 Wellington St E | Interior Alterations | REVISION - FOR INTERIOR LAYOUT REVISIONS AND OBC MATRIX CLARFICIATIONSInterior alterations to an existing restaurant on the ground floor | — | Open |
| Sep 15, 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 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1 Front St E | Other(BA) | REV 01: REVISION TO PERMITS No. 24-212061 BLD, 24-212061 HVA 00 MS, and 24-212061 PLB 00 PS. Washrooms B110a-to-B110e are mirrored with Office B112, which is changed to Storage Room B112 Modification of structural steel at bulkhead in new Storage Room B112. SCN#001Steel lintel at opening B110f added | — | Open |
| Sep 15, 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 14, 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. | — | Closed |
| 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 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 18 Yonge St | Other(PS) | Kitec piping replacement | $6K | Closed |
| 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 |
The 40 most recent of 2,829 permits on record. Figures come from the City’s active and cleared permit datasets, refreshed daily — what that covers, and what it misses.