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Building permits in M5J

The City of Toronto has 9,821 building permits on record for the M5J postal area, going back to 1988. Those permits created 3,175 homes and removed 11, a net change of +3,164. Declared construction value totals $2.9B. The most recent permit was applied for Sep 10, 2026 at 141 Bay St.

Permits on record
9,8211988–2026
Declared construction value
$2.9Bas filed, not adjusted
Homes created
3,175dwelling units
Homes removed
11net +3,164

Permits issued per year

20002026 (part year)

Most common work

  • Interior Alterations2,881 · 29%
  • Building Permit Related(MS)2,563 · 26%
  • Building Permit Related(PS)1,622 · 17%
  • Electromagnetic Locks470 · 5%
  • Unknown340 · 3%
  • Alteration to Existing Building209 · 2%
  • Interior Demolition127 · 1%
  • Sign Building Permit Related119 · 1%
  • Install/Alter HVAC - only108 · 1%
  • Other(BA)107 · 1%
  • Sprinklers97 · 1%
  • Multiple Projects94 · 1%

Structures worked on

  • Office5,984 · 61%
  • Multiple Use/Non Residential599 · 6%
  • Unknown340 · 3%
  • Multiple Unit Building318 · 3%
  • SFD - Detached287 · 3%
  • Retail Store264 · 3%
  • Transit Station,Subway, Bus Terminal246 · 3%
  • Restaurant 30 Seats or Less244 · 2%
  • Other240 · 2%
  • Apartment Building221 · 2%
  • Restaurant Greater Than 30 Seats190 · 2%
  • Arena146 · 1%

Most recent permits

Issued Address Work What was filed Value Status
Sep 10, 2026 141 Bay St Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposal for Interior Alterations on 49th and 50th floor for Tenant Occupancy Open
Sep 10, 2026 70 University Ave Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposed Interior alteration on the 9th floor for an office fit up. Open
Sep 10, 2026 70 York St Building Permit Related(PS) Revision Plumbing - Installation of grey water pump in lieu ofgravity drain due to interference to meet slope. Open
Sep 10, 2026 141 Bay St Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposal for Interior Alterations on 49th and 50th floor for Tenant Occupancy Open
Sep 10, 2026 70 University Ave Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposed Interior alteration on the 9th floor for an office fit up. Open
Sep 10, 2026 70 University Ave Interior Alterations Proposed Interior alteration on the 9th floor for an office fit up. $2.0M Open
Sep 10, 2026 141 Bay St Interior Alterations Proposal for Interior Alterations on 49th and 50th floor for Tenant Occupancy $26.0M Open
Sep 9, 2026 141 Bay St Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations for new meeting rooms, lounge spaces, wellness room & pantry. Open
Sep 9, 2026 10 Bay St Sprinklers Proposal to remove up to fifty(50) existing pendent sprinklers, supply and install up to fifty (50) temporary upright sprinklers, and supply and install up to fifty-four (54)new white concealed pendent sprinklers. $33K Open
Sep 9, 2026 141 Bay St Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations for new meeting rooms, lounge spaces, wellness room & pantry. Open
Sep 9, 2026 231 Queens Quay W Certified Tents Installation of temporary tenting for Power Ball 2026 - ONE - 30'x60 -TENT CERT#25 135938. Anchored with water barrels. Install is Sept 15th. Event is Sept 17th. Removal is Sept 21st. Open
Sep 9, 2026 65 Front St W Sprinklers Relocate underground main to above ground and replace sprinkler heads $50K Open
Sep 9, 2026 11 Third St Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - ADDITION OF PARTIAL SECOND STOREY TO EXISTING 1.5 STOREY SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENCE. NO ALTERATION TO MAIN FLOOR. Open
Sep 9, 2026 11 Third St Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - ADDITION OF PARTIAL SECOND STOREY TO EXISTING 1.5 STOREY SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENCE. NO ALTERATION TO MAIN FLOOR. Open
Sep 8, 2026 55 York St Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - PROPOSED INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL WORK TO SUIT NEW LAYOUT ON FLOOR 14 FOR THE TENANT, CANADA LANDS. Open
Sep 8, 2026 161 Bay St Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposed interior alteration back to base of existing office Open
Sep 8, 2026 11 Third St Multiple Projects ADDITION OF PARTIAL SECOND STOREY TO EXISTING 1.5 STOREY SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENCE. NO ALTERATION TO MAIN FLOOR. $300K Open
Sep 8, 2026 161 Bay St Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposed interior alteration back to base of existing office Open
Sep 8, 2026 55 York St Interior Alterations PROPOSED INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL WORK TO SUIT NEW LAYOUT ON FLOOR 14 FOR THE TENANT, CANADA LANDS. $220K Open
Sep 8, 2026 161 Bay St Interior Alterations Proposed interior alteration back to base of existing office with structural repair. Open
Sep 4, 2026 55 Harbour Sq Garage Repair/Reconstruction Localized suspended structural slab (garage) concrete repairs and full waterproofing renewal for the P2 level. $102K Open
Sep 3, 2026 161 Bay St Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations for a tenant fit-up of the 36th floor Open
Sep 3, 2026 61 Front St W Building Permit Related(FS) REV 01: Providing fire protection system design for the USEP building. Related to Building Permit 22 237137 BLD 00 NB. FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Construction of new platforms, with canopies and vertical access elements, such as stairs and elevators and a new concourse area below the new platform Open
Sep 3, 2026 61 Front St W Building Permit Related(MS) REV 01: Providing heating, ventilation and air conditioning system design for the USEP building. Related to main building permit 22 237137 BLD 00 NBHVAC - Construction of new platforms, with canopies and vertical access elements, such as stairs and elevators and a new concourse area below the new pl Open
Sep 3, 2026 61 Front St W Fire Alarm REV 03: Revision to permit due to change of height to sprinkler layout in the Truck Tunnel. REV 02 - Revision to sprinkler drawings - Revision to permit due to elevation change to sprinkler layout in the Truck Tunnel. REV 01 - Revision descriped in application formThe scope of work includes the remo Open
Sep 3, 2026 161 Bay St Interior Alterations Proposal for interior alterations for a tenant fit-up of the 36th floor $3.9M Open
Sep 3, 2026 61 Front St W Building Permit Related(PS) REV 01: Providing plumbing system design for the USEP building. Related to Main Building Permit 22 237137 BLD 00 NBPlumbing - Construction of new platforms, with canopies and vertical access elements, such as stairs and elevators and a new concourse area below the new platforms that will connect the Open
Sep 3, 2026 161 Bay St Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations for a tenant fit-up of the 36th floor Open
Sep 2, 2026 100 Front St W Interior Alterations Interior renovation of the retail corridor off of the east entrance at the lobby level. $1K Open
Aug 31, 2026 60 Simcoe St Interior Alterations Proposal for repair & reinstatement of fire-stopping & fire-separation seals at Roy Thomson Hall. $10K Open
Aug 31, 2026 250A Queens Quay W Sign Building Permit Related 1 Wall Sign****RABBA FINE FOODS**** Open
Aug 27, 2026 55 York St Interior Alterations REV 01: Modifications to office layout for permit 26-140434INTERIOR ALTERATIONS INCLUDING NEW PARTITIONS AND DOOR ASSEMBLIES Open
Aug 26, 2026 70 University Ave Building Permit Related(MS) Rev 02: Updated return openingsRevision to modify duct layout, removal of heat pump systems HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office - EXPANSION TO CREATE 1 SUITE.(existing tenant - Taylor Company Ltd.) Closed
Aug 25, 2026 1 University Ave Other(BA) Localized concrete repairs, waterproofing replacement and drain replacement at the podium deck $664K Open
Aug 25, 2026 61 Front St W Interior Alterations Rev # 2- Revision includes a new temporary stair pressurization system and sprinkler modifications to the existing stair following ramp removal. The scope comprises temporary ductwork and a pressurization fan for the stairwell during construction. Related to Blue Route Permit 25 116160 BLD 00 BA.REV Open
Aug 24, 2026 61 Front St W Building Permit Related(MS) Rev 01 - Revision includes a new temporary stair pressurization system and sprinkler modifications to the existing stair following ramp removal. The scope comprises temporary ductwork and a pressurization fan for the stairwell during construction. Related to Blue Route Permit 25 116160 BLD 00 BA.HVA Open
Aug 24, 2026 9 Queens Quay W New Building Revision to permit 25-182922 BLD for adjustment of elevation to include roof top HVAC unit on E-House #3Proposal to construct three new electrical houses (sheds) that contain electrical equipment for the new electric ferries - City of Toronto, "Jack Layton Ferry Terminal"See also 25 125348 ZAP. New build
Aug 24, 2026 100 Front St W Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposed tenant fit out for clothing store Open
Aug 24, 2026 100 Front St W Interior Alterations Proposed tenant fit out for clothing store $10K Open
Aug 21, 2026 100 Front St W Multiple Projects Proposal for new coffee shop on Lobby Level. New interior paritions, ceiling and flooring. New cafe bar top and banquette seating areas. $501K Open

The 40 most recent of 9,821 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
9,821
City refresh
2026-09-12 10:24
Page built
2026-09-12
Sheet
PST-498