Street · 128 of 8,516 by permit count
Building permits on John St
The City of Toronto has 923 building permits on record for John St, going back to 1989. Those permits created 379 homes and removed 5, a net change of +374. Declared construction value totals $504.7M. Half of the 874 permits issued here came through within 23 days of the application. The most recent permit was issued Oct 29, 2026 at 179 John St.
- Permits on record
- 9231989–2026
- Declared construction value
- $504.7Mas filed, not adjusted
- Homes created
- 379dwelling units
- Homes removed
- 5net +374
- Typical wait
- 23 days4 days faster than the city
Permits issued per year
20002026 (part year)
Zoning
- Most common zone
- CR44.2% of permits · by-law 40.10
- In detached-house zones
- 32.6%5.4% below the city’s 38.0%
- Permits with a zone
- 770of 923 on record
The zoning categories the permits on John St 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.
Minor variances at the Committee of Adjustment
- Applications on record
- 30since 2016
- Approved
- 76.0%14.8% below the city · 25 decided
- Median time to a decision
- 145 days25 days slower than the city
Some projects on John St need the Committee of Adjustment to approve a minor variance from the zoning by-law before a building permit can be applied for at all. Where that applies, the committee’s clock runs first and the permit wait above starts only once it has stopped. Back to back, that is about 168 days, not the 23 days the permit figure alone suggests. How variances work, and the approval rates.
Most common work
Structures worked on
Postal areas
Where this street runs
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Portland St290 permits
Looking for one address on John St? 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 29, 2026 | Interior Alterations | Interior alterations to existing office areas on Floors 5, 6 and 7, including new non-loadbearing partitions and doors, alterations to existing office and boardroom areas, removal of selected interior glazing, and associated architectural work. No change of use or major occupancy. | $100K | Open |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Multiple Projects | Proposed rear one storey addition and rear deck | $60K | Open |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposed rear one storey addition and rear deck | — | Open |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Electromagnetic Locks | Proposed installation of electromagnetic locking devices for two double doors on the 21st floor, including all life safety requirements. | $15K | Closed |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Other(BA) | Proposal for solar panel installation on the roof. | $350K | Open |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Back Water Valve (Sewer only) | Back water valve installation outside | — | Closed |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Sign Building Permit Related | 1 wall sign**CRITERION** | — | Closed |
| Aug 10, 2026 | New Building | Rev 02 - Revision to finished basement layout.REVISION 01: second and third floor revisions.Proposal to construct a new three storey dwelling with an integral garage and finished basement. | — | New build |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal to add a 2nd suite in the basement. | — | Open |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Sign Building Permit Related | 1 Wall Sign ( NO DETAILS GIVEN ) | — | Closed |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Second Suite (New) | Proposal to add a 2nd suite in the basement. | $65K | Open |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal to add a 2nd suite in the basement. | — | Open |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Electromagnetic Locks | Proposal for the installation of 1 maglock at southeast hub space door | $24K | Open |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Fire Alarm | Proposal to upgrade fire alarm panel. | $600K | Open |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Alternative Solution | This Alternative Solution addresses the seismic design of a ballasted (unattached) rooftop photovoltaic array,TerraGen's TGR flat-roof racking system, at 168 John Street, Toronto. The array resists wind loads as a fully ballasted system in accordance with the Ontario Building Code 2024 (NBC 2020), a | — | Open |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Sign Building Permit Related | 2 Wall Sign*****Rosemont Residences**** | — | Open |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Sign Building Permit Related | 2 Wall Sign*****Rosemont Residences**** | — | Closed |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal to facilitate full and independent closure of the permit for interior alterations under application number 24 224526 BLD to provide an outdoor playground for the new Daycare Centre. This closure is required for licensing of the daycare facility. | — | Closed |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Other(BA) | To provide an outdoor playground for the new Daycare Centre. Separately, proposal to facilitate full and independent closure of the permit for interior alterations under application number 24 224526 BLD. This closure is required for licensing of the daycare facility. | $1.0M | Closed |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Sign Building Permit Related | 2 Wall Sign*****Rosemont Residences**** | — | Closed |
| May 14, 2026 | Interior Alterations | REV01: Proposed revision including - construction of new partitions & interior elements, and fire alarm and fire protection infrastructure.Proposed interior alteration of existing tenant space to Daycare Centre or Day Nursery and Exterior Site alteration for associated playground. Demolition work in | — | Closed |
| May 8, 2026 | Sign Building Permit Related | 2 Wall Sign | — | Closed |
| May 4, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | REV02: Proposed revision including - construction of new partitions & interior elements, and fire alarm and fire protection infrastructure.REV01: Proposed revision includes construction of new partitions & interior elementsPlumbing - Proposed interior alteration of existing tenant space to Daycare C | — | Closed |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Electromagnetic Locks | Proposed relocation of existing electromagnetic lock to new door. | — | Open |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Electromagnetic Locks | Proposed relocation of existing electromagnetic lock to new door. | — | Closed |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space - LEVEL 21 | — | Closed |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Interior Alterations | Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space - LEVEL 21 | $4.3M | Open |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space - LEVEL 21 | — | Open |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal to complete interior alterations and exterior entrance door and glazing replacement with awning removal (Marshalls) | — | Closed |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Multiple Projects | Proposal to complete interior alterations and exterior entrance door and glazing replacement with awning removal (Marshalls) | $140K | Closed |
| Jan 15, 2026 | New Laneway / Rear Yard Suite | REV 01 - (REVISION TO EXISTING PERMIT NO: 24 103021 BLD 00 SR) BY ADDING A WINDOW AT WEST ELEVATION (REVISIONS ARE BUBBLED)Proposal for proposed garden suite at rear | — | Open |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Electromagnetic Locks | REV 01: Propose adding one additional maglock (12th floor)Proposal to install five maglocks on the 12th floor. | — | Open |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Revision 01: Revision to include new water service to street linePlumbing - Proposed interior alterations (3 units); re-build second floor, re-build side entry at west elevation and build front balcony (alterations 29.69m2 & addition 36.41m2). | — | Open |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Multiple Projects | Revision 02 - Revise first-floor height---------------------------------------------------------------Rev 01 - revise building heightProposed interior alterations (3 units); re-build second floor, re-build side entry at west elevation and build front balcony (alterations 29.69m2 & addition 36.41m2). | — | Open |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Building Permit Related(PS) | REVISION - revised plumbing layout in the basementPlumbing - Proposal for basement underpinning. | — | Open |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Underpinning | REVISION - revised basement layoutProposal for basement underpinning. | — | Open |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Building Permit Related(MS) | REV01: Proposed revision includes construction of new partitions & interior elementsHVAC - Proposed interior alteration of existing tenant space to Daycare Centre or Day Nursery and Exterior Site alteration for associated playground. Demolition work includes removal and/or redistribution of existing | — | Open |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Addition(s) | Proposal for adding curb ramp at the entrance | $7K | Closed |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to create a storage room at ground level lobby. | — | Closed |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Building Permit Related(MS) | Revision 1: second and third floor revisions.HVAC - Proposal to construct a new three storey dwelling with an integral garage and a secondary suite in the basement. | — | Closed |
The 40 most recent of 923 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 John St with a permit on record · 102
- 4 John St2 permits · to 2024
- 14 John St1 permit · to 2018
- 15 John St4 permits · to 2022
- 21 John St1 permit · to 2017
- 22 John St10 permits · to 2019
- 27 John St1 permit · to 2011
- 28 John St1 permit · to 2006
- 31 John St3 permits · to 2023
- 35 John St5 permits · to 2026
- 39 John St7 permits · to 2024
- 42 John St1 permit · to 1989
- 50 John St17 permits · to 2026
- 51 John St1 permit · to 2019
- 55 John St264 permits · to 2026
- 60 John St19 permits · to 2022
- 74 John St1 permit · to 2013
- 77 John St1 permit · to 2002
- 80 John St6 permits · to 2025
- 81 John St1 permit · to 2020
- 86 John St2 permits · to 2018
- 92 John St8 permits · to 2026
- 93 John St3 permits · to 2017
- 96 John St4 permits · to 2015
- 97 John St1 permit · to 2020
- 99 John St1 permit · to 2021
- 100 John St3 permits · to 2020
- 101 John St9 permits · to 2017
- 102 John St2 permits · to 2014
- 103 John St2 permits · to 2018
- 104 John St8 permits · to 2025
- 105 John St4 permits · to 2024
- 107 John St5 permits · to 2025
- 109 John St1 permit · to 2013
- 110 John St6 permits · to 2026
- 111 John St2 permits · to 2023
- 113 John St5 permits · to 2013
- 115 John St4 permits · to 2013
- 117 John St4 permits · to 2022
- 118 John St4 permits · to 2026
- 119 John St1 permit · to 2021
- 121 John St3 permits · to 2024
- 122 John St3 permits · to 2016
- 123 John St6 permits · to 2024
- 124 John St3 permits · to 2015
- 125 John St1 permit · to 2021
- 126 John St84 permits · to 2026
- 127 John St8 permits · to 2016
- 129 John St2 permits · to 2026
- 132 John St5 permits · to 2020
- 133 John St8 permits · to 2017
- 135 John St5 permits · to 2026
- 136 John St3 permits · to 2018
- 138 John St6 permits · to 2019
- 140 John St1 permit · to 2018
- 142 John St2 permits · to 2015
- 147 John St2 permits · to 2013
- 150 John St87 permits · to 2025
- 156 John St10 permits · to 2019
- 157 John St1 permit · to 2021
- 160 John St6 permits · to 2019
- 162 John St3 permits · to 2021
- 165 John St7 permits · to 2007
- 166 John St1 permit · to 2013
- 168 John St31 permits · to 2026
- 169 John St6 permits · to 2019
- 170 John St1 permit · to 2023
- 171 John St31 permits · to 2024
- 172 John St15 permits · to 2023
- 174 John St1 permit · to 2000
- 179 John St47 permits · to 2026
- 180 John St23 permits · to 2021
- 183 John St1 permit · to 2007
- 184 John St1 permit · to 2019
- 189 John St1 permit · to 2021
- 190 John St5 permits · to 2020
- 191 John St4 permits · to 2018
- 193 John St1 permit · to 2000
- 195 John St5 permits · to 2014
- 197 John St6 permits · to 2019
- 199 John St1 permit · to 2005
- 200 John St7 permits · to 2024
- 201 John St2 permits · to 2022
- 203 John St3 permits · to 2025
- 207 John St1 permit · to 2016
- 220 John St3 permits · to 2008
- 223 John St6 permits · to 2025
- 224 John St2 permits · to 2019
- 225 John St5 permits · to 2015
- 230 John St3 permits · to 2017
- 236 John St2 permits · to 2020
- 240 John St1 permit · to 2008
- 246 John St1 permit · to 2017
- 247 John St10 permits · to 2016
- 253 John St1 permit · to 2013
- 254 John St4 permits · to 2008
- 259 John St1 permit · to 2022
- 260 John St1 permit · to 2015
- 262 John St1 permit · to 2019
- 263 John St1 permit · to 2016
- 266 John St4 permits · to 2019
- 267 John St1 permit · to 2019
- 270 John St1 permit · to 2003