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Postal area · 16 of 98 by permit count

Building permits in M5R

The City of Toronto has 14,067 building permits on record for the M5R postal area, going back to 1972. That is the 16th busiest postal area in the city. Those permits created 2,941 homes and removed 233, a net change of +2,708. Declared construction value totals $2.7B. The most recent permit was issued Sep 10, 2026 at 13 Admiral Rd.

Permits on record
14,0671972–2026
Declared construction value
$2.7Bas filed, not adjusted
Homes created
2,941dwelling units
Homes removed
233net +2,708

Permits issued per year

20002026 (part year)

Most common work

  • Building Permit Related(PS)2,732 · 19%
  • Building Permit Related(MS)2,112 · 15%
  • Interior Alterations1,940 · 14%
  • Multiple Projects1,261 · 9%
  • Unknown696 · 5%
  • Building Permit Related (DR)534 · 4%
  • Addition(s)298 · 2%
  • Party Wall Admin Permits280 · 2%
  • Back Water Valve (Sewer only)275 · 2%
  • Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only)274 · 2%
  • Other(SR)258 · 2%
  • Sign Building Permit Related256 · 2%

Structures worked on

  • SFD - Detached2,830 · 20%
  • SFD - Semi-Detached2,509 · 18%
  • Apartment Building967 · 7%
  • Office938 · 7%
  • Multiple Unit Building767 · 5%
  • Unknown698 · 5%
  • SFD - Townhouse675 · 5%
  • Retail Store570 · 4%
  • Multiple Use/Non Residential473 · 3%
  • Converted House466 · 3%
  • Other287 · 2%
  • First Party252 · 2%

Most recent permits

Issued Address Work What was filed Value Status
Sep 10, 2026 13 Admiral Rd Multiple Projects Revision: NEW 3rd FLOOR REAR DECK ON EXISTING ROOF, RAISE SMALLPORTION OF EXISTING REAR 3rd FLOOR ROOF FOR NEW ENTRANCE DOOR TO NEW DECK, AND MINOR INTERIOR CHANGES TO 3rd FLOOR. NOTE: NO ENCROACHMENT ONTO NEIGHBORING PROPERTY. Open
Sep 10, 2026 83 Yorkville Ave Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Interior renovations of an existing retail unit - "Dolce Vita" Open
Sep 10, 2026 660 Huron St Multiple Projects Proposed structural repair to roof framing, at the top floor unit of a 4-plex rental property, including sistering existing roof joists and replacing existing sagging ridge beams with LVL beams as per engineer's design. Work confined to the vacant top floor unit only; other units in the building are $40K Open
Sep 10, 2026 170 St George St Other(PS) Proposal for replace storm and sanitary piping risers, HVAC replacement. $1K Open
Sep 10, 2026 80 Yorkville Ave Temporary Structures Proposal to construct temporary demountable structure for TIFF. Installation date: Sep. 8, 2026Removal date: Sep. 20, 2026. Open
Sep 10, 2026 83 Yorkville Ave Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Interior renovations of an existing retail unit - "Dolce Vita" Open
Sep 10, 2026 83 Yorkville Ave Interior Alterations Interior renovations of an existing retail unit - "Dolce Vita" $300K Open
Sep 9, 2026 1250 Bay St Sign Building Permit Related 1 wall sign + 1 projecting sign***HELLO NORI*** Closed
Sep 9, 2026 124 PEARS AVE Building Permit Related(MS) Revision 01: Revised drawingsHVAC - Interior fit-up of the existing commerical units at the south-east corner of the building, over the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors, for office use. The space will consist of open office space, washrooms, private offices, a boardroom and kitchens. The spaces are connected Open
Sep 9, 2026 124 PEARS AVE Building Permit Related(PS) Revision 01: Revised drawingsPlumbing - Interior fit-up of the existing commerical units at the south-east corner of the building, over the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors, for office use. The space will consist of open office space, washrooms, private offices, a boardroom and kitchens. The spaces are conne Open
Sep 8, 2026 125 Kendal Ave Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO SPLIT UNIT 4 INTO TWO UNITS (6 UNITS TOTAL ON PROPERTY). NO CHANGE TO THE STRUCTURE, EXTERIOR FACADES OR TO ANY OTHER UNIT. Open
Sep 8, 2026 485 Huron St Building Permit Related(MS) REV01: Revision to permit 26 119469 HVA 00 MS for proposed design change for HVACHVAC - Proposal to convert vacant space on ground floor to a new suite. Open
Sep 4, 2026 124 PEARS AVE Interior Alterations REV 02: Revision per drawingsRevision 01 - commerical units at the south-east corner of the building, over the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors, for office use. The space will consist of open office space, washrooms, private offices, a boardroom and kitchens. The spaces are connected vertically with a spiral Open
Sep 4, 2026 154 Cumberland St Building Permit Related(MS) REV 02: RE-ROUTING EXHAUST DUCTWORK AND SHAFT WALL REV HVAC - Proposal for interior alteration of restaurant less than 30 seats. Open
Sep 3, 2026 181 Walmer Rd Interior Alterations Proposal to convert existing three dwelling unit semi to two dwelling units $155K Open
Sep 3, 2026 21 Dupont St Addition(s) Proposal to legalize partial rear one storey conversion from 2 car attached garage to 1 car attached garage plus habitable space; reconstruction of existing legal roof decks $175K Open
Sep 3, 2026 181 Walmer Rd Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposal to convert existing three dwelling unit semi to two dwelling units Open
Sep 2, 2026 8 Gibson Ave Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposal for multiple projects including interior alterations, one-storey rear addition and new rear yard retaining wall. Open
Sep 1, 2026 38 Avenue Rd Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposed interior alterations to existing residential condominium unit including structural changes to shear wall, non structural changes to partition wall, bathroom and kitchen modifications and finish upgrades. Open
Sep 1, 2026 38 Avenue Rd Interior Alterations Proposed interior alterations to existing residential condominium unit including structural changes to shear wall, non structural changes to partition wall, bathroom and kitchen modifications and finish upgrades. $1.5M Open
Sep 1, 2026 38 Avenue Rd Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations to existing residential condominium unit including structural changes to shear wall, non structural changes to partition wall, bathroom and kitchen modifications and finish upgrades. Open
Aug 31, 2026 370 Walmer Rd Other(SR) Rooftop solar panel installation $5K Open
Aug 31, 2026 552 Huron St Interior Alterations Proposal for interior alterations $20K Open
Aug 31, 2026 8 Prince Arthur Ave Multiple Projects Revision 01: Proposed Interior Renovations. Updated Underpinning depths to an existing 3 Storey Commercial BuildingProposed interior alterations and underpinning (118.50 sm) Open
Aug 31, 2026 198 Howland Ave Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposal to construct a one-storey addition along the rear south side wall, the existing porch will be demolished. Also, to construct a new rear ground floor deck with canopy and stairs. Open
Aug 28, 2026 121 Albany Ave Addition(s) Rev 02: Interior and exterior revised layoutRev 01: changes to rear opening and deckProposed third floor addition with an expansion over the existing two storey house. Open
Aug 28, 2026 58 Ardwold Gt Multiple Projects REV01: Proposal for revised landscaping work for driveway widening and curb cut.Proposed 2-storey rear and side additions (263.9m2) with 2-car garage, interior alterations throughout, and rear patio Open
Aug 27, 2026 552 Huron St Interior Alterations Interior alteration to add washrooms Closed
Aug 27, 2026 102 Albany Ave Multiple Projects REVISION-02 : site confirmation of existing structure and new columns for load distribution on ground and basement floor for 2nd floor addition.Revision 01: Proposed second floor addition, revised basement walkout and driveway.Proposed basement addition, underpinning, walkout, front and rear canopie Open
Aug 27, 2026 914 Bathurst St Unspecified Deferred Fees from folder 26 103527 (RSN-5765435) ZoningProcess RSN 79055724 Open
Aug 27, 2026 316 Brunswick Ave HVAC: Other Group C Buildings Proposal to replace aging electric heating system with new mini-split system to provide heating and cooling. $30K Open
Aug 26, 2026 1000A Bathurst St Interior Alterations Interior Alterations to add bedrooms to Unit 403. Base building permit: 16-157273 BLD 00 NB $6K Open
Aug 25, 2026 1200 Bay St Multiple Projects Replace exterior cladding and signage band on the ground floor on the north east side of building, replace the lobby doors and side lites, and replace lobby tile flooring and replace wall covering. $1K Open
Aug 25, 2026 120 Howland Ave Building Permit Related(PS) Revision 01: Revision to permitPlumbing - Proposed renovation of ground, second and third floors of existing school, including one elevator, three lifts and 163m2 glass enclosure. Open
Aug 25, 2026 304 St George St Multiple Projects Proposal for underpinning and interior alterations to existing basement. $100K Open
Aug 25, 2026 120 Howland Ave Building Permit Related(MS) Revision 02: Revision to permitHVAC - Proposed renovation of ground, second and third floors of existing school, including one elevator, three lifts and 163m2 glass enclosure. Open
Aug 25, 2026 162 Cumberland St Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - INTERIOR ALTERATION TO ACCOMMODATE NEW TENANT'S FINISHES, STOREFRONT, UPDATED WASHROOM, CEILING FINISH AND PARTITIONS, UPDATED MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL. Open
Aug 25, 2026 162 Cumberland St Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - INTERIOR ALTERATION TO ACCOMMODATE NEW TENANT'S FINISHES, STOREFRONT, UPDATED WASHROOM, CEILING FINISH AND PARTITIONS, UPDATED MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL. Open
Aug 25, 2026 304 St George St Building Permit Related (DR) Drain - Proposal for underpinning and interior alterations to existing basement. Open
Aug 25, 2026 304 St George St Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposal for underpinning and interior alterations to existing basement. Open

The 40 most recent of 14,067 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
14,067
City refresh
2026-09-12 10:24
Page built
2026-09-12
Sheet
PST-506