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Building permits on Charles St W
The City of Toronto has 215 building permits on record for Charles St W, going back to 1992. Those permits created 85 homes and removed 8, a net change of +77. Declared construction value totals $90.5M. Half of the 208 permits issued here came through within 25 days of the application. The most recent permit was issued Oct 8, 2026 at 44 Charles St W.
- Permits on record
- 2151992–2026
- Declared construction value
- $90.5Mas filed, not adjusted
- Homes created
- 85dwelling units
- Homes removed
- 8net +77
- Typical wait
- 25 days2 days faster than the city
Permits issued per year
20002026 (part year)
Zoning
- Most common zone
- CR100.0% of permits · by-law 40.10
- In detached-house zones
- 0.0%38.0% below the city’s 38.0%
- Permits with a zone
- 148of 215 on record
The zoning categories the permits on Charles St W 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
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Looking for one address on Charles St W? The address lookup shows every permit filed against a single house or building number.
Most recent permits
| Issued | Work | What was filed | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | Interior Alterations | REV 01: Delete a new partition in 31st floor from permit scope of work. Existing partition layout to remains. Delete install a new dishwasher in 31st kitchen. Revoke Plumbing permit. Delete install a new platform lift in 51st floor pool. Existing layout to remain. Ground floor ceiling, delete new ce | — | Open |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal for generator replacement | — | Open |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Other(BA) | Proposal for generator replacement | $129K | Open |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Building Permit Related(MS) | REV 01: Delete a new partition in 31st floor from permit scope of work. Existing partition layout to remains. Delete install a new dishwasher in 31st kitchen. Revoke Plumbing permit. Delete install a new platform lift in 51st floor pool. Existing layout to remain. Ground floor ceiling, delete new ce | — | Open |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal for interior alteration | — | Open |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Other(PS) | Proposal for modification to existing plumbing works. | $3K | Closed |
| May 8, 2025 | Other(BA) | Proposed window replacement, heritage stone masonry repairs, and roofing repairs. | $500K | Closed |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Other(MS) | Proposed heating boiler replacement | $650K | Open |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Sprinklers | Proposal to install sprinklers to fit new renovation. Chapel, east and west chapel aisles. | $14K | Closed |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Building Permit Related(PS) | REV 01: All existing ceilings to remain; delete shower and washroom; minor layout revision. Interior alterations: new building operators area.Plumbing - Proposal for Interior alterations: new Building Operators area. To include PLUMBING, HVAC and SPRINKLERS. | — | Closed |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Building Permit Related(MS) | REV 01: All existing ceilings to remain; delete shower and washroom; minor layout revision. Interior alterations: new building operators area.HVAC - Proposal for Interior alterations: new Building Operators area. To include PLUMBING, HVAC and SPRINKLERS. | — | Closed |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Interior Alterations | REV 01: All existing ceilings to remain; delete shower and washroom; minor layout revision. Interior alterations: new building operators area.Proposal for Interior alterations: new Building Operators area. To include PLUMBING, HVAC and SPRINKLERS. | — | Closed |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Sign Building Permit Related | To erect and display 14 first party signs, all displaying static copy. Signs will be located on the elevation/frontage along Charles St W, and will have the following details:Signs 1 & 2 are wall signs, with one face, each measuring 0.41m vertically by 3.98m horizontally;Signs 3 to 10 are wall signs | — | Open |
| Jul 15, 2024 | Other(PS) | Run sanitary pipe from floor drain and connect to existing sanitary pipe | $210K | Closed |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Interior Alterations | Interior renovation to an existing Starbucks Café including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. | $300K | Open |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Interior renovation to an existing Starbucks Café including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. | — | Open |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Interior renovation to an existing Starbucks Café including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. | — | Open |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Replacing existing generator in generator room for existing building to comply with TSSA. Ventilation pit is being modified for compliance. | — | Closed |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Replacing existing generator in generator room for existing building to comply with TSSA. Ventilation pit is being modified for compliance. | — | Closed |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Interior Alterations | Replacing existing generator in generator room for existing building to comply with TSSA. Ventilation pit is being modified for compliance. | $668K | Closed |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Interior Alterations | PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT MODIFICATIONS OF EXISTING INTERIOR DINING PLATFORM TO CONSTRUCT AN ACCESSIBILITY RAMP FOR THE HIGH TABLE IN BURWASH DINING HALL AT THE VICTORIA UNIVERSITY CAMPUS. | $20K | Closed |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposed Interior alterations for office and student lounge - Interior Alterations to existing drinking fountains on Level 1&3; and Interior alterations to existing Level 2 shell space, existing student lounge and existing Kitchenette. | — | Closed |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposed Interior alterations for office and student lounge - Interior Alterations to existing drinking fountains on Level 1&3; and Interior alterations to existing Level 2 shell space, existing student lounge and existing Kitchenette. | — | Closed |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Window Replacement | Window replacement, heritage stone masonry repairs, roofing repairs | $500K | Closed |
| Feb 13, 2024 | Interior Alterations | Proposed Interior alterations for office and student lounge - Interior Alterations to existing drinking fountains on Level 1&3; and Interior alterations to existing Level 2 shell space, existing student lounge and existing Kitchenette. | $815K | Closed |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Interior Alterations | PROPOSED: Interior renovation to add two bachelor residential units. | $120K | Closed |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - PROPOSED: Interior renovation to add two bachelor residential units. | — | Open |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - PROPOSED: Interior renovation to add two bachelor residential units. | — | Open |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Building Permit Related(FS) | FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - PROPOSED: Interior renovation to add two bachelor residential units. | — | Open |
| Jun 12, 2023 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposed an interior alteration to create a new restaurant (Lobster Burger) with plumbing and HVAC modifications. 40 seats. | — | Closed |
| Jun 12, 2023 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposed an interior alteration to create a new restaurant (Lobster Burger) with plumbing and HVAC modifications. 40 seats. | — | Closed |
| Jun 12, 2023 | Multiple Projects | Proposed an interior alteration to create a new restaurant (Lobster Burger) with plumbing and HVAC modifications. 40 seats. | $100K | Open |
| Sep 30, 2022 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - PROPOSAL TO RENOVATE THE RESIDENTIAL ENTRY: NEW SOFT AND HARDSCAPING, NEW CANOPIES, NEW STAIRS AND RAMP, RE CLAD EXISTING CONCRETE CANOPY WITH BACK-LIT GLAZED BEACON, RE CLAD EXISTING EXTERIOR WALLS WITH STONE, REPLACE 2ND FL. PRECAST WITH NEW GLAZING, AND REDESIGN PARKING ENTRANCE. | — | Closed |
| Sep 28, 2022 | Interior Alterations | Interior demolition to ground floor retail units 25-27 for leasing (Back to Base) | $20K | Open |
| Jun 16, 2022 | Window Replacement | Replace 142 leaded windows with insulated glazing units, repointing and masonry repairs as required. The southern portion of Burwash Hall (Bowles Gandier House), Victoria University | $550K | Closed |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - PROPOSAL TO RENOVATE THE RESIDENTIAL ENTRY: NEW SOFT AND HARDSCAPING, NEW CANOPIES, NEW STAIRS AND RAMP, RE CLAD EXISTING CONCRETE CANOPY WITH BACK-LIT GLAZED BEACON, RE CLAD EXISTING EXTERIOR WALLS WITH STONE, REPLACE 2ND FL. PRECAST WITH NEW GLAZING, AND REDESIGN PARKING ENTRANCE. | — | Closed |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Multiple Projects | PROPOSAL TO RENOVATE THE RESIDENTIAL ENTRY: NEW SOFT AND HARDSCAPING, NEW CANOPIES, NEW STAIRS AND RAMP, RE CLAD EXISTING CONCRETE CANOPY WITH BACK-LIT GLAZED BEACON, RE CLAD EXISTING EXTERIOR WALLS WITH STONE, REPLACE 2ND FL. PRECAST WITH NEW GLAZING, AND REDESIGN PARKING ENTRANCE. | $6.0M | Open |
| Apr 26, 2021 | Sprinklers | Proposal for the addition of new sprinkler heads in the Lower Burwash Basement Washrooms as per the drawings. Purpose is to bring the sprinkler coverage in the washroom into compliance with NFPA 13 | $5K | Open |
| Mar 26, 2021 | Window Replacement | To replace 74 original leaded windows with new insulated glazing units. Conservation of 23 basment metal windows, and repointing as required to the southern portion of burwash hall (Bowles Gandier House), Victoria University. | $373K | Closed |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Interior Alterations | Proposal for interior alterations to upgrade the following 8 residential units in the mixed use building: 3-Bedroom Type A units: 4902, 4509 & 3308; 3-Bedroom Type B units: 4211 & 4111; 3-Bedroom Type B Alternate unit: 4811; & 1-Bedroom Type A units: 4512, 3212. | $1.4M | Open |
The 40 most recent of 215 permits on record. Figures come from the City’s active and cleared permit datasets, refreshed daily — what that covers, and what it misses.
Every address on Charles St W with a permit on record · 25
- 3 Charles St W1 permit · to 2009
- 5 Charles St W6 permits · to 2004
- 7 Charles St W1 permit · to 2004
- 9 Charles St W2 permits · to 2010
- 11 Charles St W2 permits · to 1998
- 13 Charles St W2 permits · to 2018
- 25 Charles St W4 permits · to 2025
- 30 Charles St W2 permits · to 1999
- 35 Charles St W39 permits · to 2024
- 44 Charles St W32 permits · to 2026
- 47 Charles St W7 permits · to 2024
- 55 Charles St W22 permits · to 2025
- 57 Charles St W24 permits · to 2023
- 76 Charles St W4 permits · to 2004
- 77 Charles St W16 permits · to 2019
- 85 Charles St W11 permits · to 2020
- 89 Charles St W4 permits · to 2024
- 91 Charles St W10 permits · to 2025
- 100 Charles St W1 permit · to 2008
- 102 Charles St W1 permit · to 2008
- 104 Charles St W1 permit · to 2008
- 106 Charles St W1 permit · to 2008
- 108 Charles St W1 permit · to 2008
- 110 Charles St W18 permits · to 2019
- 150 Charles St W3 permits · to 2024