Structure · 78 of 153 by permit count
Performing Arts Centre building permits in Toronto
The City of Toronto has 258 building permits on performing arts centre structures on record for Toronto, going back to 2002. Declared construction value totals $155.9M. Half of the 242 permits issued here came through within 36 days of the application. The most recent permit was issued Oct 2, 2026 at 1 Front St E.
- Permits on record
- 2582002–2026
- Declared construction value
- $155.9Mas filed, not adjusted
- Homes created
- 0dwelling units
- Homes removed
- 0net +0
- Typical wait
- 36 days9 days slower than the city
Permits issued per year
20022026 (part year)
Zoning
- Most common zone
- CR71.3% of permits · by-law 40.10
- In detached-house zones
- 0.0%38.0% below the city’s 38.0%
- Permits with a zone
- 108of 258 on record
The zoning categories the permits in Performing Arts Centre 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
Postal areas
Most recent permits
| Issued | Address | Work | What was filed | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 60 Simcoe St | Interior Alterations | Proposal for repair & reinstatement of fire-stopping & fire-separation seals at Roy Thomson Hall. | $10K | Open |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 2076 Danforth Ave | Interior Alterations | Change of use from Group D occupancy to Group A Division 2 Occupancy, compensating construction includes assisted listening devices, max, occupancy signage, and reconfirguration of plumbing facilities | $15K | 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 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 5040 Yonge St | Interior Alterations | Proposed Interior alterations replacing wood flooring, performance hall seating and low voltage wiring for seat and step lights. | $1.5M | Open |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 16 Dohme Ave | Addition(s) | Proposal for dome, porch and door additions to an existing performing and cultural centre. | $5K | Open |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 12 Alexander St | Interior Alterations | REVISION 01: Interior structural remedial work for existing wood framing | — | Open |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 60 Simcoe St | Fire Alarm | Proposal for fire alarm panel replacements | $1K | Open |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 5040 Yonge St | Interior Alterations | Revision 1: Accessibility upgrades in north basement, orchestra level BOH dressing rooms,select stairwells, and a minor alteration in dress circle level rehearsal hall.Proposal for accessibility upgrades in north basement, orchestra level BOH dressing rooms, select stairwells and a minor alteration | — | Open |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 5040 Yonge St | Building Permit Related(PS) | Revision 1: Accessibility upgrades in north basement, orchestra level BOH dressing rooms,select stairwells, and a minor alteration in dress circle level rehearsal hall.Plumbing - Proposal for accessibility upgrades in north basement, orchestra level BOH dressing rooms, select stairwells and a minor | — | Open |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 5040 Yonge St | Building Permit Related(MS) | Revision 1: Accessibility upgrades in north basement, orchestra level BOH dressing rooms,select stairwells, and a minor alteration in dress circle level rehearsal hall.HVAC - Proposal for accessibility upgrades in north basement, orchestra level BOH dressing rooms, select stairwells and a minor alte | — | Open |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 606 College St | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - interior alterations to convert the existing retail space into an extension of the existing cinema | — | Closed |
| May 13, 2025 | 606 College St | Interior Alterations | INTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR 606 COLLEGE TO 608 COLLEGE | $100K | Closed |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1 Front St E | Sprinklers | Proposed sprinkler system addition in the east mezzanine. | $125K | Open |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 70 Berkeley St | Other(PS) | REVISION - revised underground sanitary drawings, M200, the Lightwell, Area Way and Tower Pit sanitary piping.Repair storm and sanitary underground piping | — | Open |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 39 Milford Ave | Interior Alterations | Proposal for interior alterations to convert existing storage unit to performing art studio - "Dancing Geisha Pole Dance Academy" | $3K | Open |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 12 Alexander St | Interior Alterations | Proposed partition wall to existing theatre | $10K | Open |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 124 Cartwright Ave | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposed interior alteration for for Performing Arts studio that includes Music, Theatre, Dance, Dance Training. | — | Closed |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 124 Cartwright Ave | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposed interior alteration for for Performing Arts studio that includes Music, Theatre, Dance, Dance Training. | — | Closed |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 124 Cartwright Ave | Interior Alterations | Proposed interior alteration for for Performing Arts studio that includes Music, Theatre, Dance, Dance Training. | $450K | Closed |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 273R Bloor St W | Fire Alarm | fire Alarm Panel replacement | $5K | Closed |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 1 Front St E | Other(BA) | Proposal for exterior building envelope and site work repairs to an existing Performing Arts Centre - "Meridian Hall" | $3.0M | Closed |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 1 Front St E | Electromagnetic Locks | Proposal to install 1 maglock on the reheral hall doors of an existing Performing Arts Centre - "Meridian Hall" | $4K | Closed |
| May 18, 2023 | 1 Front St E | Building Permit Related(PS) | Revision 01. Assembley upgrades to B1, B2 & lower level lobby to add lift and washroomPlumbing - Accessbility upgrades B1 and B2 levels - Meridian Hall | — | Closed |
| May 18, 2023 | 1 Front St E | Building Permit Related(MS) | Revision 01. Assembley upgrades to B1, B2 & lower level lobby to add lift and washroomHVAC - Accessbility upgrades B1 and B2 levels - Meridian Hall | — | Closed |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 5040 Yonge St | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to reconfiguration Back of House spaces to create accessible washrooms, dressing room and locker room facilities - Package 6, "Meridian Arts Centre" | — | Closed |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 5040 Yonge St | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to reconfiguration Back of House spaces to create accessible washrooms, dressing room and locker room facilities - Package 6, "Meridian Arts Centre" | — | Closed |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 1 York St | Building Permit Related(FS) | FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Proposal for interior alterations to convert a retail space to a comedy theatre and lobby. Building also known as 90 Harbour St | — | Closed |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 5040 Yonge St | Interior Alterations | Proposal for interior alterations to reconfiguration Back of House spaces to create accessible washrooms, dressing room and locker room facilities - Package 6, "Meridian Arts Centre" | $1.5M | Closed |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 1 Front St E | Interior Alterations | REV 01: Assembly upgrades to the partial lower lobby level (Auditorium West) to add lift & wshrmProposal for interior alterations for accessibility upgrades at the B1 & B2 levels of this existing building - Meridian Hall. | — | Open |
| Feb 13, 2023 | 1 Front St E | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - RENOVATION OF EXISTING WASHROOMS and NEW UNIVERSAL WASHROOMS | — | Closed |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 1 Front St E | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - RENOVATION OF EXISTING WASHROOMS and NEW UNIVERSAL WASHROOMS | — | Closed |
| Jan 30, 2023 | 1 Front St E | Interior Alterations | RENOVATION OF EXISTING WASHROOMS and NEW UNIVERSAL WASHROOMS | $800K | Closed |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 5040 Yonge St | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Reconfiguration of Back of House spaces to create accessible washrooms, dressing room and administration offices. | — | Closed |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 5040 Yonge St | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Reconfiguration of Back of House spaces to create accessible washrooms, dressing room and administration offices. | — | Closed |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 5040 Yonge St | Interior Alterations | Reconfiguration of Back of House spaces to create accessible washrooms, dressing room and administration offices. | $750K | Closed |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 5040 Yonge St | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES TO EXISTING RECITAL AND STUDIO THEATRES. | — | Closed |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 5040 Yonge St | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES TO EXISTING RECITAL AND STUDIO THEATRES. | — | Closed |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 5040 Yonge St | Interior Alterations | ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES TO EXISTING RECITAL AND STUDIO THEATRES. | $1.3M | Closed |
The 40 most recent of 258 permits on record. Figures come from the City’s active and cleared permit datasets, refreshed daily — what that covers, and what it misses.