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439 University Ave

City of Toronto

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129 building permits on record since 1995, most recently Jun 3, 2026.
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6 permits in active inspection on this property.
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CR 7.8 (c4.5; r7.8) SS1 (x2309) · as of Feb 20, 2026
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21 active construction records within 250 m of this address.
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  1. 2026

    8 filings · most recent June 2026
    View permits (8)

    1. Jun 3, 2026

      HVAC - Proposal for addition of one meeting room, two phone rooms and enlargi...

    2. May 27, 2026

      Proposal for addition of one meeting room, two phone rooms and enlarging one... $100K

    3. Feb 10, 2026

      HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing unit to convert vacant s...

    4. Feb 5, 2026

      Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to existing unit to convert vac...

    5. Jan 26, 2026

      Proposal for interior alterations to existing unit to convert vacant space in... $300K

    6. Jan 26, 2026

      HVAC - Proposal for multiple projects (exterior soffit replacement, screen re...

    7. Jan 26, 2026

      Plumbing - Proposal for multiple projects (exterior soffit replacement, scre...

    8. Jan 26, 2026

      Proposal for multiple projects (exterior soffit replacement, screen replaceme... $500K

  2. 2021

    4 filings
    View permits (4)

    1. Dec 10, 2021

      Proposal for minor interior alterations to an existing office unit 2110 on th... $50K

    2. Apr 16, 2021

      Revision to hvac/plbg and sprinklers, electrical include RCP, architectural i...

    3. Jan 14, 2021

      Proposal for interior alterations to an existing office 'Kids Help Phone' on... $1.0M

    4. Jan 12, 2021

      Plumbing - Proposal for Extensive Renovation - Interior alterations to an ex...

  3. 2020

    1 filing
    View permits (1)

    1. Jun 4, 2020

      Proposal for the installation of a new supplemental cooling unit on the 10th... $115K

  4. 2019

    3 filings
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    1. Sep 10, 2019

      HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 7th...

    2. Sep 10, 2019

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

    3. Aug 19, 2019

      Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 7th floor -... $300K

  5. 2018

    8 filings
    View permits (8)

    1. Oct 31, 2018

      Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to suite 101 for a restaurant (...

    2. Oct 31, 2018

      HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to suite 101 for a restaurant (Starb...

    3. Oct 19, 2018

      Proposal for interior alterations to suite 101 for a restaurant (Starbucks). $280K

    4. Aug 8, 2018

      HVAC - Proposed interior alterations to replace a doorway withing an exsitng...

    5. Jul 31, 2018

      HVAC - Interior Alterations, to mechanical and electrical work suit new layou...

    6. Jul 18, 2018

      Interior Alterations, to mechanical and electrical work suit new layout.Unit... $273K

    7. Jul 10, 2018

      Proposed interior alterations to replace a doorway withing an exsitng office... $5K

    8. Jan 30, 2018

      Plumbing - Proposed interior concrete floor replacement for an existing park...
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  1. 2017

    1 filing
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    1. Jun 21, 2017

      Proposed interior concrete floor replacement for an existing parking garage o... $1000K

  2. 2016

    6 filings
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    1. Sep 19, 2016

      Plumbing - Interior alterations to existing restaurant, partitions and plumbing

    2. Sep 7, 2016

      Interior alterations to existing restaurant, partitions and plumbing $40K

    3. May 31, 2016

      REVISION: Change enclosure at stairwell to show a 2 hour fire rating.

    4. May 16, 2016

      HVAC - Proposed renovations (182m2) to suite 1401 - Webb Ocular

    5. May 16, 2016

      Plumbing - Proposed renovations (182m2) to suite 1401 - Webb Ocular

    6. May 16, 2016

      Proposed renovations (182m2) to suite 1401 - Webb Ocular $250K

  3. 2015

    5 filings
    View permits (5)

    1. Sep 16, 2015

      Plumbing - EXPANDING OFFICE SPACE ON FLOORS 9 & 11 TO ACCOMODATE LARGER SPAC...

    2. Sep 16, 2015

      HVAC - EXPANDING OFFICE SPACE ON FLOORS 9 & 11 TO ACCOMODATE LARGER SPACE FOR...

    3. Apr 16, 2015

      Plumbing - interior alterations to existing office space

    4. Apr 16, 2015

      HVAC - interior alterations to existing office space

    5. Apr 16, 2015

      interior alterations to existing office space $160K

  4. 2014

    7 filings
    View permits (7)

    1. Oct 8, 2014

      HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 17th...

    2. Oct 8, 2014

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

    3. Oct 8, 2014

      Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 17th floor... $400K

    4. Apr 2, 2014

      HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to the 10th floor of existing office...

    5. Mar 28, 2014

      Proposal for interior alterations to the 10th floor of existing office buildi... $125K

    6. Mar 11, 2014

      HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to the 4th floor of existing office...

    7. Mar 11, 2014

      Proposal for interior alterations to the 4th floor of existing office space.... $30K

  5. 2013

    10 filings
    View permits (10)

    1. Dec 3, 2013

      REVISION 2 - to add a vestibule (as built condition) Proposal to convert exi...

    2. Oct 22, 2013

      Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to the ground floor - tenant is...

    3. Oct 22, 2013

      HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to the ground floor - tenant is "Lum...

    4. Oct 22, 2013

      Make interior alterations to the ground floor - tenant is "Luminex" $175K

    5. Oct 8, 2013

      REVISION: To change the location of drains, and fixtures to match the alterat...

    6. Oct 8, 2013

      REVISION: The original exhaust HVAC unit has been upgraded to a more powerful...

    7. Apr 17, 2013

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

    8. Apr 17, 2013

      HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 5th...

    9. Apr 17, 2013

      Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 5th floor -... $600K

    10. Mar 21, 2013

      Proposal to install 1 backflow prevention device in an existing multi use, co... $10K

  6. 2012

    3 filings
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    1. Oct 17, 2012

      Proposal to updgrade existing fire alarm on all floors within existing office... $565K

    2. Mar 16, 2012

      HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 16th...

    3. Mar 16, 2012

      Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 16th floor... $127K

  7. 2011

    3 filings
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    1. Oct 5, 2011

      permit for interior alterations to create new partition wall in mixed use bui... $4K

    2. Jun 1, 2011

      HVAC - Interior alterations to existing office space on the 9th and 20th floo...

    3. Jun 1, 2011

      Interior alterations to existing office space on the 9th and 20th floor. Ten... $110K

  8. 2010

    10 filings
    View permits (10)

    1. Sep 30, 2010

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

    2. Sep 30, 2010

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

    3. Sep 30, 2010

      Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 3rd floor.... $350K

    4. Sep 14, 2010

      Proposal for interior alterations to existing ground floor restaurant. Scope... $2K

    5. Apr 29, 2010

      Plumbing - SEE HVAC FILE FOR PLANS- Interior alterations to the 11th floor f...

    6. Apr 29, 2010

      HVAC - Interior alterations to the 11th floor for "LUMINEX CORPORATION". This...

    7. Apr 29, 2010

      Interior alterations to the 11th floor for "LUMINEX CORPORATION". This is wor... $150K

    8. Feb 8, 2010

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

    9. Feb 8, 2010

      HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 19th...

    10. Feb 5, 2010

      Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 19th floor.... $60K

  9. 2009

    3 filings
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    1. Jan 2, 2009

      Plumbing - Interior alterations to existing office space - floor 10 - Lumine...

    2. Jan 2, 2009

      HVAC - Interior alterations to existing office space - floor 10 - Luminex Mol...

    3. Jan 2, 2009

      Interior alterations to existing office space - floor 10 - Luminex Molecular... $225K

  10. 2008

    5 filings
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    1. Oct 31, 2008

      Plumbing - interior alterations to existing office space - floor 2 - Ontario...

    2. Oct 31, 2008

      interior alterations to existing office space - floor 2 - Ontario Realty Corp... $267K

    3. Oct 31, 2008

      HVAC - interior alterations to existing office space - floor 2 - Ontario Real...

    4. Apr 25, 2008

      Interior alterations to existing office space - floor 4 - suite 401 - CICB $295K

    5. Apr 25, 2008

      HVAC - Interior alterations to existing office space - floor 4 - suite 401 -...

  11. 2007

    6 filings
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    1. Nov 19, 2007

      Install plumbing fixtures. $20K

    2. Sep 17, 2007

      HVAC - Int alterations to 15th floor office suite

    3. Sep 13, 2007

      Int alterations to 14th floor office suite $60K

    4. Aug 15, 2007

      Interior alterations to existing office on the 18th floor. $20K

    5. Aug 15, 2007

      HVAC - Interior alterations to existing office on the 18th floor.

    6. Jun 26, 2007

      HVAC - Interior Alterations to existing office space - floor 5 - Toronto Reha...

  12. 2006

    2 filings
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    1. May 4, 2006

      HVAC - Interior alterations to offices on 9th and 11th floors as well as lab...

    2. Jan 5, 2006

      Interior alterations to offices on 9th and 11th floors as well as lab portion... $400K

  13. 2005

    11 filings
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    1. Dec 29, 2005

      Plumbing - Interior alterations to offices on 9th and 11th floors as well as...

    2. Nov 23, 2005

      To install 1 new mag lock on the 20th floor of a 23 storey office building. $1K

    3. Nov 9, 2005

      HVAC - Interior alterations on 20th floor - Interior Alterations

    4. Nov 3, 2005

      Plumbing - Interior alterations on 20th floor - Interior Alterations

    5. Nov 3, 2005

      Interior alterations on 20th floor $100K

    6. Oct 26, 2005

      Plumbing - Install partitions on portion of 21st floor ste.2110 & 2120 - In...

    7. Oct 26, 2005

      HVAC - Install partitions on portion of 21st floor ste.2110 & 2120 - Interi...

    8. Oct 26, 2005

      Install partitions on portion of 21st floor ste.2110 & 2120--Tenant Canadia... $400K

    9. Jul 27, 2005

      install new plumbing fixtures. See fixture schedule attached.

    10. Jul 27, 2005

      alter HVAC system.

    11. Jul 27, 2005

      make interior alterations to the 9th, 10th & 11th floor. Tenant: Bioscience $70K

  14. 2003

    5 filings
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    1. Apr 2, 2003

      Plumbing - Install fixtures to portion of 12 floor existing office. - tenen...

    2. Apr 2, 2003

      HVAC - alter h.v.a.c. system on 12th floor existing office. tenant: liberty...

    3. Apr 2, 2003

      Pres: Retail store and office building Prop: Same Desc: Make i... $250K

    4. Jan 30, 2003

      HVAC - Interior alterations to portion of 22nd floor - Interior Alterations

    5. Jan 30, 2003

      Interior alterations to portion of 22nd floor $95K

  15. 2002

    4 filings
    View permits (4)

    1. Oct 2, 2002

      HVAC - alter hvac system on portion of 10th floor Tenant: TM Bioscience Co...

    2. Sep 30, 2002

      Plumbing - Install fixtures 10th fl 1 ks, 1 shower, 2 fd, 5 c.o. Tenant:...

    3. Sep 30, 2002

      Install partitions on portion of the 10th floor office. Tenant: TM Bioscien... $340K

    4. Feb 14, 2002

      HVAC -alter h.v.a.c. on 2nd floor. ** Card Printed** tenant: Ministry of Tr...

  16. 2001

    3 filings
    View permits (3)

    1. Dec 21, 2001

      Plumbing - install 1 kitchen sink on 2nd floor. tenant: Ministry of Transpor...

    2. Dec 21, 2001

      install partitions on 2nd floor. tenant: Ministry of Transportation. $300K

    3. Nov 15, 2001

      Interior alterations to the 11th floor. Tenant: TM Bio Sccience $150K

  17. 2000

    8 filings
    View permits (8)

    1. Nov 20, 2000

      Install partitions on portion of the 5th floor office (Ste. 550). Tenant: G... $30K

    2. Jun 29, 2000

      Make interior alterations to portion of P1 $45K

    3. Jun 15, 2000

      make interior alterations to existing office for new commercial school. tena... $20K

    4. May 29, 2000

      alter existing heating system on portion of 10th fl, ste. 1050,'computer asso... $2K

    5. May 24, 2000

      install partitions on portion of 10th fl, ste. 1050,'computer associates inte... $30K

    6. May 4, 2000

      Alter existing h.v.a.c. system on the third floor office. Tenant: Kids Help...

    7. Apr 19, 2000

      Install fixture in third floor office: 1 kitchen sink Tenant: Kids Help Fo...

    8. Apr 11, 2000

      install partitions on 3rd floor. tenant: Kids Help Line $300K

  18. 1999

    2 filings
    View permits (2)

    1. Oct 14, 1999

      install partitions on portion of 5th floor, also alter h.v.a.c. system, insta... $150K

    2. Mar 10, 1999

      MAKE INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO PORTION OF 8TH FLOOR EXISTING OFFICE. TENANT: S... $15K

  19. 1998

    3 filings
    View permits (3)

    1. Aug 4, 1998

      INSTALL NEW FIXTURES 11TH FLR: 4 WASH BASINS, 1 ICE MACHINE COST INCLUDED UND... $2K

    2. Aug 4, 1998

      INSTALL H.V.A.C. SYSTEM AND DUCTWORK. COST INCLUDED UNDER PERMIT NO. 415033 $6K

    3. Jul 29, 1998

      INSTALL PLUMBING FIXTURES ON 20TH FLOOR: 1 K.S., TENANT: CANADIAN SECURITIE...

  20. 1997

    3 filings
    View permits (3)

    1. Feb 24, 1997

      SUPPLY & INSTALL HVAC ON 5TH FLOOR. REFER TO #394725 FOR COST AND PLANS

    2. Feb 24, 1997

      SUPPLY & INSTALL HVAC ON 16TH FLOOR. REFER TO #394726 FOR COST AND PLANS.

    3. Jan 6, 1997

      INSTALL H.V.A.C. SYSTEM CONCOURSE LEVEL, PARKING GARAGE COST INCUDED UNDER FI...

  21. 1996

    3 filings
    View permits (3)

    1. Dec 24, 1996

      MAKE ALTERATIONS TO CONCOURSE LEVEL TO ENLARGE EXISTING PARKING GARAGE SS $250K

    2. Apr 9, 1996

      INSTALL ELECTRO-MAGNETIC LOCKING DEVICE ON THE 2ND AND THIRD BASEMENT LEVELS.... $2K

    3. Apr 1, 1996

      INSTALL H.V.A.C. SYSTEM ON PORTION OF 19TH FLOOR, STE. 1919 'BLUE CHIP CAPITA...

  22. 1995

    2 filings
    View permits (2)

    1. Nov 23, 1995

      HVAC ALTERATIONS ON 17TH FLOOR. COST INCL: 380142 BP

    2. Nov 2, 1995

      SUPPLY & INSTALL HVAC ON PORTION OF THE 21ST FLOOR OFFICE. TENANT: CZUMA RIT...

Nearby Construction

Within 250 m

Active and recent construction within 250 m of this address.

28 locations shown

  • 1

    425 University Ave

    Renovation
    34 m
  • 2

    393 University Ave

    Renovation ×3
    53 m
  • 3

    55 Centre Ave

    Renovation
    65 m
  • 4

    [E] UNIVERSITY AVE [BRANCH] / From: DUNDAS ST W / To: EDWARD ST

    Scheduled Construction
    77 m
  • 5

    481 University Ave

    New Build
    88 m
  • 6

    443 University Ave

    Renovation
    109 m
  • 7

    438 University Ave

    Renovation ×3
    123 m
  • 8

    180 Dundas St W

    Renovation ×3
    127 m
  • 9

    400 University Ave

    Renovation ×5
    131 m
  • 10

    123 Edward St

    Renovation
    140 m
  • 11

    [E] UNIVERSITY AVE [BRANCH] / From: EDWARD ST / To: ELM ST

    Scheduled Construction
    148 m
  • 12

    234 Simcoe St

    Renovation
    150 m
  • 13

    480 University Ave

    Renovation
    153 m
  • 14

    153 Dundas St W

    Renovation
    155 m
  • 15

    505 University Ave

    Renovation ×2
    167 m
  • 16

    500 University Ave

    Renovation
    174 m
  • 17

    89 Chestnut St

    Renovation
    176 m
  • 18

    112 Elizabeth St

    Renovation
    178 m
  • 19

    255 Dundas St W

    Renovation
    186 m
  • 20

    150 Dundas St W

    Renovation
    192 m
  • 21

    130 Elizabeth St

    Renovation Demolition
    197 m
  • 22

    FOSTER PL / From: [57.70 m E] ELIZABETH ST (TO) [END] / To: ELIZABETH ST (TO)

    Scheduled Construction
    201 m
  • 23

    ELIZABETH ST (TO) / From: DUNDAS ST W / To: [46 m N] DUNDAS ST W

    Scheduled Construction
    203 m
  • 24

    124 Edward St

    Renovation
    207 m
  • 25

    HAGERMAN ST / From: BAY ST / To: ELIZABETH ST (TO)

    Scheduled Construction
    226 m
  • 26

    525 University Ave

    Renovation ×5
    230 m
  • 27

    ELIZABETH ST (TO) / From: EDWARD ST / To: ELM ST

    Scheduled Construction
    237 m
  • 28

    [E] UNIVERSITY AVE [BRANCH] / From: ELM ST / To: GERRARD ST W

    Scheduled Construction
    245 m
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New Build

35

Renovation

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Demolition

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Scheduled Construction

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439 University Ave in Toronto has 129 building permits on record dating back to 1995, most recently on June 3, 2026.