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522 University Ave

City of Toronto

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Has this property been altered?: 104 building permits on record since 2000, most recently Dec 3, 2025.; 2 development applications on file (Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment, Site Plan Approval), most recently filed Aug 17, 2022.
Is work happening right now?: 1 permit in active inspection on this property.
What’s the zoning here?: CR 7.8 (c4.5; r4.8) SS1 (x2478) · as of Feb 20, 2026
What could change around it?: 19 active construction records within 250 m of this address.

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2025
1 filing
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1. Dec 3, 2025
  
  Proposal for a new sink in ketchennete in floor 8 $100K
2022
2 filings
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1. Aug 17, 2022
  
  Application
  
  Council Approved
2. Aug 17, 2022
  
  Application
  
  Under Review
2020
2 filings
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1. Feb 12, 2020
  
  HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to the elevator lobby area on the 13...
2. Jan 21, 2020
  
  Proposal for interior alterations to the elevator lobby area on the 13th floor. $75K
2019
2 filings
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1. Mar 5, 2019
  
  HVAC - Proposed interior alterations to existing office space on the 9th floor.
2. Mar 5, 2019
  
  Proposed interior alterations to existing office space on the 9th floor. $300K
2018
3 filings
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1. Mar 16, 2018
  
  HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to unit 900 of an existing office bu...
2. Mar 15, 2018
  
  Proposal for interior alterations to unit 900 of an existing office building.... $450K
3. Mar 9, 2018
  
  Proposal to install 1 maglock in unit 900 to existing office building. See al... $5K

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2017
2 filings
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1. Apr 20, 2017
  
  HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 12th...
2. Mar 31, 2017
  
  Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 12th floor... $120K
2016
7 filings
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1. Oct 28, 2016
  
  REV 01: Revision to include additional structural support for high density st...
2. Oct 20, 2016
  
  Proposal to install 1 maglock in existing office space on the 11th floor - MD... $2K
3. Jul 14, 2016
  
  Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on flo...
4. Jul 14, 2016
  
  HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on floors 1...
5. Feb 26, 2016
  
  Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to washrooms from the 2nd floor...
6. Feb 26, 2016
  
  HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to washrooms from the 2nd floor thro...
7. Feb 9, 2016
  
  Proposal for interior alterations to washrooms from the 2nd floor through 14t... $2.2M
2015
1 filing
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1. Jun 18, 2015
  
  install two backflow preventors $5K
2014
7 filings
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1. Dec 9, 2014
  
  Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to the reception area in suite...
2. Dec 9, 2014
  
  HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations 11th floor office space. Single Tenant
3. Dec 8, 2014
  
  HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to creat two separate suites on the...
4. Dec 8, 2014
  
  HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to 4th floor office space.
5. Nov 24, 2014
  
  Proposal for interior alterations to creat two separate suites on the 10th fl... $20K
6. Nov 24, 2014
  
  Proposal for interior alterations to 4th floor office space. $10K
7. Nov 24, 2014
  
  Proposal for interior alterations 11th floor office space. Single Tenant $50K
2012
8 filings
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1. Nov 22, 2012
  
  HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing 9th floor office space,...
2. Nov 22, 2012
  
  Proposal for interior alterations to existing 9th floor office space, suite 9... $100K
3. Sep 7, 2012
  
  HVAC - permit for interior alterations to existing office space - floor 10 -...
4. Aug 27, 2012
  
  permit for interior alterations to existing office space - floor 10 - Industr... $50K
5. Jul 10, 2012
  
  Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations to the 7th and 8th floor office space.
6. Jul 10, 2012
  
  HVAC - Proposed interior alterations to the 7th and 8th floor office space.
7. Jul 5, 2012
  
  Proposed interior alterations to the 7th and 8th floor office space. $60K
8. May 8, 2012
  
  Proposal for remedial work to levels A - C and access ramp of parking garage. $500K
2011
5 filings
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1. Dec 15, 2011
  
  HVAC - This is for interior office alterations to the 9th floor suite 900 for...
2. Dec 15, 2011
  
  This is for interior office alterations to the 9th floor suite 900 for "TRILL... $20K
3. May 12, 2011
  
  HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 10th...
4. May 6, 2011
  
  Proposal to replace chiller at top level of existing mix-used non-residential... $500K
5. May 3, 2011
  
  Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 10th floor.... $30K
2010
3 filings
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1. Sep 3, 2010
  
  This is for interior alterations to the 11th and 12th floors at the south por... $5K
2. May 7, 2010
  
  HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 9th...
3. Apr 27, 2010
  
  Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space on the 9th floor,... $100K
2009
1 filing
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1. Jan 16, 2009
  
  Fire alarm system upgrade $450K
2008
6 filings
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1. Sep 30, 2008
  
  HVAC - Proposal to fit-out new tenant on 13th floor (418m2). New tenant: Ind...
2. Sep 5, 2008
  
  Proposal to fit-out new tenant on 13th floor (418m2). New tenant: Industrial... $220K
3. May 8, 2008
  
  HVAC - Interior alterations to existing office space on the 8th floor.
4. Apr 23, 2008
  
  Relocate office door in IT room to existing offices on 9th floor. Suite 900 $2K
5. Apr 22, 2008
  
  Interior alterations to portions of existing office on 4th floor. Single Tena... $110K
6. Apr 11, 2008
  
  Interior alterations to existing office space on the 8th floor. $180K
2006
20 filings
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1. Nov 23, 2006
  
  HVAC - Proposal to construct inter alterations to single suite offices on the...
2. Nov 13, 2006
  
  Plumbing - Proposal to construct inter alterations to single suite offices o...
3. Nov 13, 2006
  
  Proposal to construct inter alterations to single suite offices on the 9th fl... $70K
4. Sep 19, 2006
  
  HVAC - Interior alterations to install vaulted ceiling to Lobby area only of...
5. Aug 31, 2006
  
  Interior alterations to install vaulted ceiling to Lobby area only of 10th fl... $25K
6. Aug 31, 2006
  
  Interior alterations to add 12 new offices on the 10th floor $80K
7. Aug 14, 2006
  
  Minor interior alterations to add 1 wall in existing office space (14th floor). $10K
8. Aug 14, 2006
  
  Plumbing - Interior alterations to existing office on the 12th floor. Unit...
9. Aug 14, 2006
  
  HVAC - Interior alterations to existing office on the 12th floor. Unit 1202.
10. Aug 14, 2006
  
  Interior alterations to existing office on the 12th floor. Unit 1202. $200K
11. Jul 20, 2006
  
  HVAC - Interior alterations to existing office on the 10th floor.
12. Jun 30, 2006
  
  Interior alterations to existing office on the 10th floor. $72K
13. Jun 30, 2006
  
  Plumbing - Interior alterations to existing office on the 10th floor.
14. Mar 29, 2006
  
  Interior alterations to add a dimizing wall to define vacant space from adjac... $8K
15. Feb 13, 2006
  
  Make interior alterations to 9th floor office. $400K
16. Feb 2, 2006
  
  Plumbing - Make interior alterations to 9th floor office. - Interior Alterations
17. Jan 31, 2006
  
  HVAC - Make interior alterations to 9th floor office. - Interior Alterations
18. Jan 23, 2006
  
  HVAC - Interior alteration to part plan of 10 th floor. - Interior Alterations
19. Jan 19, 2006
  
  Plumbing - Interior alteration to part plan of 10 th floor. - Interior Altera...
20. Jan 19, 2006
  
  Interior alteration to part plan of 10 th floor. $130K
2005
3 filings
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1. Sep 26, 2005
  
  Plumbing - install partitions on portion of 12th floor - Interior Alterations...
2. Sep 26, 2005
  
  HVAC - install partitions on portion of 12th floor - Interior Alterations a...
3. Sep 26, 2005
  
  install partitions on portion of 12th floor $75K
2004
11 filings
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1. Oct 14, 2004
  
  HVAC - Install partitions on portion of the 12th floor office (Ste. 1200) Te...
2. Oct 12, 2004
  
  Plumbing - Install partitions on portion of the 12th floor office (Ste. 1200)...
3. Oct 12, 2004
  
  Install partitions on portion of the 12th floor office (Ste. 1200) Tenant:... $150K
4. Jul 21, 2004
  
  alter HVAC system.
5. Jul 21, 2004
  
  install new plumbing fixtures. See fixture schedule attached.
6. Apr 30, 2004
  
  HVAC - Install partitions on the 11th floor. Tenant: MD Funds Management - I...
7. Apr 30, 2004
  
  Install partitions on the 11th floor. Tenant: MD Funds Management $725K
8. Apr 30, 2004
  
  Plumbing - Install partitions on the 11th floor.Tenant: MD Funds Management -...
9. Feb 5, 2004
  
  HVAC - Make interior alterations to existing Office space to part of 13th & a...
10. Feb 5, 2004
  
  Make interior alterations to existing Office space to part of 13th & all of 1... $450K
11. Feb 5, 2004
  
  Plumbing - Make interior alterations to existing Office space to part of 13th...
2003
6 filings
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1. Aug 25, 2003
  
  make interior alterations to portion of the 9th floor for new tenant. Tenant... $100K
2. Jul 4, 2003
  
  make interior alterations to portion of the 10th floor. Tenant: E-Film Medic... $32K
3. Jun 18, 2003
  
  HVAC - install partitions on portion of the 10th floor, tenant: E-Film Medica...
4. Jun 12, 2003
  
  Plumbing - for fixtures see attached schedule
5. Jun 12, 2003
  
  install partitions on portion of the 10th floor, tenant: E-Film Medical Inc. $250K
6. May 16, 2003
  
  Install demising walls for new tenant on 9th floor of office building. $30K
2002
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1. Jul 25, 2002
  
  Install 1 maglock @ 9th floor. tennant: Nortel $1K
2. Jun 20, 2002
  
  Install 8 maglocks: 1 on 2nd floor, 4 on 7th floor and 3 on 9th floor. $8K
3. May 2, 2002
  
  Demolition of office partitions from 9th to 14th floors
4. Apr 18, 2002
  
  relocate existing partition on 4th floor $4K
5. Jan 24, 2002
  
  Install 1 maglock @ 1/f. $1K
6. Jan 14, 2002
  
  install partitions on portion of 8th floor. tenant: National Life $20K
7. Jan 4, 2002
  
  supply and install h.v.a.c. system. see bp#01-118519
2001
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1. Aug 2, 2001
  
  Install three maglocks on 9th floor. $3K
2. Jul 12, 2001
  
  Erecting partition in office space on portion of 9th floor. $100K
3. Jun 25, 2001
  
  Revised sprinkler system under approved permit # 01-118519 $10K
4. Jun 21, 2001
  
  Alter HVAC system to portions of 2nd floor for office and cafeteria purposes....
5. Jun 12, 2001
  
  Install plumbing fixtures on portions of 2nd floor office: 4 WC, 2 WB, 1 Uri...
6. Jun 4, 2001
  
  make interior alterations to portions of 2nd floor for office and cafeteria p... $720K
7. Apr 12, 2001
  
  Interior alterations to portion of 4th floor for existing office space. Tena... $30K
8. Jan 18, 2001
  
  Install 3 Mag locks on the 5th floor $3K
2000
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1. Nov 16, 2000
  
  construct additions at ground and 2nd floor levels. for shell only. see com... $400K

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

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

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525 University Ave

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

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550 University Ave

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480 University Ave

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505 University Ave

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443 University Ave

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438 University Ave

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449 University Ave

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555 University Ave

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[E] UNIVERSITY AVE [BRANCH] / From: GERRARD ST W / To: COLLEGE ST (TO)

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600 University Ave

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124 Edward St

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255 Dundas St W

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585 University Ave

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200 Elizabeth St

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123 Edward St

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180 Dundas St W

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439 University Ave

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425 University Ave

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170 Mc Caul St

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40 Murray St

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168 Mc Caul St

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234 Simcoe St

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240 m

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522 University Ave in Toronto has 104 building permits on record dating back to 2000, most recently on December 3, 2025.