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170 University Ave

City of Toronto

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117 building permits on record since 1996, most recently May 5, 2026.
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4 permits in active inspection on this property.
What’s the zoning here?
CR 12.0 (c8.0; r11.7) SS1 (x2333) · as of Feb 20, 2026
What could change around it?
27 active construction records within 250 m of this address.
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  1. 2026

    6 filings · most recent May 2026
    View permits (6)

    1. May 5, 2026

      Proposed interior alterations to convert existing restaurant into office. $75K

    2. May 5, 2026

      Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations to convert existing restaurant into...

    3. May 5, 2026

      HVAC - Proposed interior alterations to convert existing restaurant into office.

    4. Apr 9, 2026

      Interior alterations with mechanical, electrical and plumbing work to suit ne... $252K

    5. Apr 9, 2026

      HVAC - Interior alterations with mechanical, electrical and plumbing work to...

    6. Apr 9, 2026

      Plumbing - Interior alterations with mechanical, electrical and plumbing wor...

  2. 2025

    3 filings
    View permits (3)

    1. Sep 16, 2025

      HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office suite.

    2. Aug 21, 2025

      Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office suite.

    3. Aug 7, 2025

      Proposal for interior alterations to existing office suite. $100K

  3. 2024

    7 filings
    View permits (7)

    1. Nov 13, 2024

      HVAC - Proposed interior alterations with associated mechanical, electrical a...

    2. Nov 8, 2024

      Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations with associated mechanical, electri...

    3. Nov 6, 2024

      Proposed interior alterations with associated mechanical, electrical and plum... $670K

    4. Apr 5, 2024

      HVAC - Proposed interior alterations on the 12th floor.

    5. Mar 27, 2024

      Proposed interior alterations on the 12th floor. $100K

    6. Jan 23, 2024

      HVAC - Proposal interior alterations to existing office space

    7. Jan 8, 2024

      Proposal interior alterations to existing office space $100K

  4. 2023

    2 filings
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    1. Apr 25, 2023

      HVAC - PROPOSED: Interior alteration of suite 500 and 601 with minor demoliti...

    2. Mar 24, 2023

      PROPOSED: Interior alteration of suite 500 and 601 with minor demolition and... $500K

  5. 2022

    3 filings
    View permits (3)

    1. Mar 11, 2022

      Plumbing - Proposed interior alteration to an existing office unit

    2. Mar 11, 2022

      HVAC - Proposed interior alteration to an existing office unit

    3. Feb 25, 2022

      Proposed interior alteration to an existing office unit $50K
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  1. 2020

    3 filings
    View permits (3)

    1. Dec 29, 2020

      Plumbing - interior alterations to office unit 600

    2. Dec 29, 2020

      HVAC - interior alterations to office unit 600

    3. Dec 16, 2020

      Proposal for interior alterations to office unit 600. $250K

  2. 2019

    4 filings
    View permits (4)

    1. Oct 17, 2019

      Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office spcae on the...

    2. Oct 17, 2019

      HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office spcae on the 11th...

    3. Oct 17, 2019

      Proposal for interior alterations to existing office spcae on the 11th floor... $200K

    4. Aug 22, 2019

      Proposal for interior alterations on the 2nd floor of an existing office buil... $48K

  3. 2018

    14 filings
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    1. Oct 3, 2018

      HVAC - Interior alterations to 903 LRI

    2. Sep 26, 2018

      Interior alterations to 903 LRI $75K

    3. Jul 26, 2018

      Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to unit 602 in the existing off...

    4. Jul 26, 2018

      HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to unit 602 in the existing office b...

    5. Jul 18, 2018

      Proposal for interior alterations to unit 602 in the existing office building... $100K

    6. Jun 22, 2018

      Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations to an existing office suite unit 80...

    7. Jun 22, 2018

      HVAC - Proposed interior alterations to an existing office suite unit 800 on...

    8. Jun 22, 2018

      Proposed interior alterations to an existing office suite unit 800 on the 8th... $500K

    9. Jun 7, 2018

      Proposal for interior demolition to suite 602 to revert back to base building... $25K

    10. May 25, 2018

      HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to unit 1201 in existing office "Sat...

    11. May 22, 2018

      Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to unit 1201 in existing office...

    12. Apr 12, 2018

      Install electromagnetic lock on the 10th floor suite 1000 $8K

    13. Apr 12, 2018

      Proposal for interior alterations to unit 1201 in existing office "Satov Cons... $165K

    14. Mar 23, 2018

      Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 10th floor... $10K

  4. 2017

    6 filings
    View permits (6)

    1. Sep 14, 2017

      Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations for tenant fit out to change use of...

    2. Sep 14, 2017

      HVAC - Proposed interior alterations for tenant fit out to change use of exis...

    3. Aug 22, 2017

      Proposed interior alterations for tenant fit out to change use of existing re... $250K

    4. Jul 6, 2017

      Plumbing - Interior alterations for group D offices including plumbing and H...

    5. Jul 6, 2017

      HVAC - Interior alterations for group D offices including plumbing and HVAC w...

    6. Jun 26, 2017

      Interior alterations for group D offices including plumbing and HVAC works -... $100K

  5. 2016

    1 filing
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    1. Sep 8, 2016

      Permit to make madifications to diesel fuel pumping distribution system and t... $75K

  6. 2015

    4 filings
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    1. Dec 14, 2015

      Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the...

    2. Dec 14, 2015

      HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 3rd...

    3. Dec 14, 2015

      Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 3rd floor -... $400K

    4. Oct 23, 2015

      Proposal for fire alarm panel replacement $150K

  7. 2014

    2 filings
    View permits (2)

    1. Jun 26, 2014

      Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 5th floor $30K

    2. Apr 14, 2014

      Proposal to construct interior alterations to suite 400 on the 4th floor of t... $25K

  8. 2013

    3 filings
    View permits (3)

    1. Oct 7, 2013

      Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to existing space on ground flo...

    2. Oct 7, 2013

      HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing space on ground floor of...

    3. Sep 30, 2013

      Proposal for interior alterations to existing space on ground floor of existi... $100K

  9. 2011

    6 filings
    View permits (6)

    1. Dec 14, 2011

      Plumbing - Interior alterations to existing office space on the 10th floor.

    2. Dec 14, 2011

      HVAC - Interior alterations to existing office space on the 10th floor.

    3. Dec 14, 2011

      Interior alterations to existing office space on the 10th floor. $400K

    4. Nov 1, 2011

      SEE HVAC FOR DWGS - Plumbing - Interior alterations to existing office space...

    5. Nov 1, 2011

      HVAC - Interior alterations to existing office space on the 12th floor.

    6. Nov 1, 2011

      Interior alterations to existing office space on the 12th floor. $50K

  10. 2009

    6 filings
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    1. Dec 29, 2009

      Proposal to install 1 backflow prevention device in an existing multi use com... $3K

    2. Nov 4, 2009

      HVAC - Interior alterations to portion of 12th floor within suite.

    3. Oct 8, 2009

      Interior alterations to portion of 12th floor within suite. $15K

    4. Mar 5, 2009

      HVAC - interior alterations to vacant office space - floor 10 - Novamerican

    5. Mar 4, 2009

      interior alterations to vacant office space - floor 10 - Novamerican $750K

    6. Mar 4, 2009

      Plumbing - interior alterations to vacant office space - floor 10 - Novamerican

  11. 2008

    6 filings
    View permits (6)

    1. Nov 14, 2008

      Proposal to demolish interior partitions on whole 10th floor only, to bring f...

    2. Nov 13, 2008

      Interior alterations to existing office space - floor 7 suite 701 - BURGEONVE... $20K

    3. Mar 3, 2008

      Interior alterations to portion of existing office on 9th floor, 'Petroworth'... $30K

    4. Feb 21, 2008

      HVAC - Interior alterations to 7th floor existing office.

    5. Feb 11, 2008

      Interior alterations to 7th floor existing office. $200K

    6. Jan 11, 2008

      HVAC - Interior alterations to portion of existing office suite on 8th floor....

  12. 2007

    5 filings
    View permits (5)

    1. Dec 13, 2007

      Interior alterations to portion of existing office suite on 8th floor. Singel... $50K

    2. Oct 22, 2007

      Plumbing - Interior alterations to existing Office Unit #403 for new tenant...

    3. Oct 22, 2007

      HVAC - Interior alterations to existing Office Unit #403 for new tenant fit o...

    4. Oct 18, 2007

      Minor interior alterations to existing office space on the 4th floor. $15K

    5. Oct 1, 2007

      Interior alterations to existing Office Unit #403 for new tenant fit out on 4... $105K

  13. 2006

    5 filings
    View permits (5)

    1. Aug 16, 2006

      Suite #103 GF - Interior alteration to portion of Suite to remove existing Va... $20K

    2. Jul 27, 2006

      Make alterations by replacing windows with doors on Adelaide Street West elev... $10K

    3. Jan 30, 2006

      HVAC - Interior alterations to existing office on the 9th floor. - Interior A...

    4. Jan 20, 2006

      Plumbing - Interior alterations to existing office on the 9th floor. - Interi...

    5. Jan 20, 2006

      Interior alterations to existing office on the 9th floor. tenant: direct ma... $50K

  14. 2005

    2 filings
    View permits (2)

    1. Dec 20, 2005

      Construct new entrance vestibule at south elevation. $10K

    2. Oct 19, 2005

      Install one maglock on 12th floor, ste. 1200 $2K

  15. 2004

    2 filings
    View permits (2)

    1. Dec 6, 2004

      Plumbing - Interior alterations to offices on 7th floor - Interior Alterations

    2. Dec 6, 2004

      Interior alterations to offices on 7th floor $50K

  16. 2003

    5 filings
    View permits (5)

    1. May 7, 2003

      alter HVAC system. PICKED UP BY APPLICANT MAY 12/03.

    2. May 7, 2003

      make interior alterations to the 10th floor. $25K

    3. Apr 16, 2003

      install sprinklers. In connection with B.P.#03-119227 $1K

    4. Mar 18, 2003

      HVAC - Alter HVAC system.

    5. Mar 3, 2003

      Make interior alterations to the 7th floor for existing office space. $15K

  17. 2002

    2 filings
    View permits (2)

    1. Dec 5, 2002

      HVAC -alter h.v.a.c. system on portion of 11th and 12th floor existing office...

    2. Dec 5, 2002

      make interior alterations to portion of 11th and 12th floor existing office.... $30K

  18. 2001

    1 filing
    View permits (1)

    1. Mar 29, 2001

      Install partitions on 4th floor for same use - office $1K

  19. 2000

    5 filings
    View permits (5)

    1. Nov 2, 2000

      make inteiror alterations to ground floor in existing restaurant for new tena... $22K

    2. May 4, 2000

      h.v.a.c. alter ductwork on portion of 6th floor existing office Tenant- Ethe... $1K

    3. Mar 30, 2000

      Interior alterations to provide additional offices on 6th floor Tenant- Ethe... $20K

    4. Mar 30, 2000

      Alter existing h.v.a.c. system on portion of the 6th floor office. cost incl...

    5. Feb 17, 2000

      Install demising wall to create two office suites. Install partitions in new... $30K

  20. 1999

    5 filings
    View permits (5)

    1. Jun 9, 1999

      INSTALL FIXTURES:- 1ST. FL:- 4 BAR SINKS, 2 W.B., 2 W.C., 3 DENTAL CUSPIDORS,...

    2. Jun 4, 1999

      INSTALL PLUMBING FIXTURES GROUND FLOOR 2 W.C.., 3 DENTAL S., 1 LAB S. REFER T...

    3. Jun 4, 1999

      INSTALL HVAC REFER TO APPLICATION NUMBER: 425577

    4. Jun 4, 1999

      SUPPLY AND INSTALL NEW H.V.A.C. SYSTEM IN BASEMENT AREA AND RELOCATE DUCTS. R...

    5. May 26, 1999

      MAKE INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO PORTION OF BASEMENT FOR CABLE HUB SITE TENANT: S... $6K

  21. 1998

    2 filings
    View permits (2)

    1. Dec 23, 1998

      ALTER EXISTING H.V.A.C. SYSTEM. REFER TO APPLICATION NUMBER: 420874

    2. Jan 28, 1998

      HVAC ALTERATIONS ON 5TH FLOOR. COST AND PLANS INCL: 406328 BP

  22. 1997

    3 filings
    View permits (3)

    1. Aug 14, 1997

      SUPPLY & INSTALL H.V.A.C. REFER TO #401-721 FOR COST AND PLANS

    2. Aug 11, 1997

      H.V.A.C. ALTER DUCTWORK ON 8TH FLOOR EXISTING OFFICE. TENANT: TIBCO INC. SEE...

    3. Mar 11, 1997

      INSTALL H.V.A.C. SYSTEM ON PORTION OF 7TH FLOOR 'ELITE TOURS' COST INCL. UNDE...

  23. 1996

    4 filings
    View permits (4)

    1. Nov 6, 1996

      HVAC ALTERATIONS ON 10TH, 11TH, 12TH AND 13TH FLOORS. COST INCL: 391433 BP

    2. Oct 29, 1996

      INSTALL H.V.A.C SYSTEM ON PORTION OF 7TH FLOOR 'ETHERINGTON FINANCIAL' COST I...

    3. Mar 19, 1996

      HVAC ALTERATIONS ON 3RD AND 4TH FLOORS COST INCL: 383566 BP

    4. Jan 22, 1996

      H.V.A.C. ALTER DUCTWORK ON PORTION OF 5TH FLOOR OFFICE. TENANT: GENTRA (MOD...

Nearby Construction

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Active and recent construction within 250 m of this address.

28 locations shown

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    120 Pearl St

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    39 m
  • 2

    154 University Ave

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  • 3

    180 University Ave

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  • 4

    116 Simcoe St

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  • 5

    155 University Ave

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  • 6

    200 King St W

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    83 m
  • 7

    181 University Ave

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  • 8

    200 Adelaide St W

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  • 9

    141 Adelaide St W

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  • 10

    150 York St

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    140 m
  • 11

    [28.60 m W] YORK ST / From: [52 m S] RICHMOND ST W / To: RICHMOND ST W

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  • 12

    145 Richmond St W

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  • 13

    150 King St W

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    157 m
  • 14

    225 Adelaide St W

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    166 m
  • 15

    100 University Ave

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    181 m
  • 16

    145 King St W

    Renovation ×35
    196 m
  • 17

    130 Adelaide St W

    Renovation ×16
    201 m
  • 18

    71 Simcoe St

    Renovation ×2
    203 m
  • 19

    130 King St W

    Renovation ×29
    205 m
  • 20

    250 University Ave

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    218 m
  • 21

    19 Duncan St

    New Build Renovation ×3
    219 m
  • 22

    70 University Ave

    Renovation ×3
    234 m
  • 23

    100 Richmond St W

    Renovation
    239 m
  • 24

    2 addresses at this point

    Scheduled Construction ×2
    239 m
  • 25

    180 Wellington St W

    Renovation ×2
    244 m
  • 26

    205 Queen St W

    New Build
    245 m
  • 27

    105 Adelaide St W

    Renovation ×2
    246 m
  • 28

    121 King St W

    Renovation ×29
    249 m
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170 University Ave in Toronto has 117 building permits on record dating back to 1996, most recently on May 5, 2026.