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Building permits on Dufferin St

The City of Toronto has 6,942 building permits on record for Dufferin St, going back to 1985. That is the 8th busiest street in the city. Those permits created 1,913 homes and removed 16, a net change of +1,897. Declared construction value totals $1.5B. The most recent permit was issued Sep 10, 2026 at 900 Dufferin St.

Permits on record
6,9421985–2026
Declared construction value
$1.5Bas filed, not adjusted
Homes created
1,913dwelling units
Homes removed
16net +1,897

Permits issued per year

20002026 (part year)

Most common work

  • Interior Alterations1,820 · 26%
  • Building Permit Related(MS)1,502 · 22%
  • Building Permit Related(PS)1,335 · 19%
  • Sign Building Permit Related192 · 3%
  • Unknown191 · 3%
  • Multiple Projects181 · 3%
  • Alteration to Existing Building170 · 2%
  • Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only)139 · 2%
  • Building Permit Related (DR)105 · 2%
  • Building Permit Related(FS)99 · 1%
  • Other(BA)82 · 1%
  • Back Water Valve (Sewer only)74 · 1%

Structures worked on

  • Retail Store2,774 · 40%
  • Office439 · 6%
  • Multiple Use/Non Residential437 · 6%
  • Multiple Unit Building304 · 4%
  • SFD - Detached275 · 4%
  • Restaurant 30 Seats or Less257 · 4%
  • Restaurant Greater Than 30 Seats219 · 3%
  • SFD - Semi-Detached196 · 3%
  • Unknown191 · 3%
  • First Party186 · 3%
  • Apartment Building148 · 2%
  • Other134 · 2%

Where this street runs

Yorkdale-Glen Park 3,383 permits
Dufferin Grove 1,007 permits
South Parkdale 290 permits
Little Portugal 259 permits
Briar Hill-Belgravia 209 permits

Most recent permits

Issued Work What was filed Value Status
Sep 10, 2026 Sign Building Permit Related 1 wall sign.***CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICE*** Open
Sep 9, 2026 Garage Repair/Reconstruction Parkade F Podium Deck Rehabilitation $200K Open
Sep 8, 2026 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations and change of use from retail to bakery restaurant with more than 30 seats. Open
Sep 8, 2026 Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposed interior alterations -fit-out scope remodel of existing Zara store with an additional expansion area, full interior fit out, including structural, mechanical, electrical, fire alarm, sprinkler and plumbing. Open
Sep 8, 2026 Interior Alterations Proposed interior alterations -fit-out scope remodel of existing Zara store with an additional expansion area, full interior fit out, including structural, mechanical, electrical, fire alarm, sprinkler and plumbing. $6.5M Open
Sep 8, 2026 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations -fit-out scope remodel of existing Zara store with an additional expansion area, full interior fit out, including structural, mechanical, electrical, fire alarm, sprinkler and plumbing. Open
Sep 8, 2026 Interior Alterations Proposed interior alterations and change of use from retail to bakery restaurant with more than 30 seats. $200K Open
Sep 8, 2026 Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposed interior alterations and change of use from retail to bakery restaurant with more than 30 seats. Open
Sep 4, 2026 Party Wall Admin Permits Administrative Party wall permit for new laneway suite at 1197 Dufferin St Open
Sep 4, 2026 Sprinklers Proposed sprinklers: 1.3 Prepare engineered sprinkler drawings and hydraulic calculations for class 3 commodity stored up to 30' in single and double row racks as per Chapter 16 of NFPA 13 2013 Edition. Future provision for 2 levels of in-rack sprinkler heads is to be incorporated into sprinkler sys $90K Open
Sep 4, 2026 Building Permit Related (DR) Drain - Proposal to convert dwelling into a fourplex. Open
Sep 4, 2026 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposal to convert dwelling into a fourplex. Open
Sep 3, 2026 Deck Proposal to provide emergency safety measures following vehicle-impact damage to the front porch. Work includes securing the area with construction fencing, installing temporary steel shoring to support the porch roof, supporting damaged porch framing, removing unsafe loose materials and debris, pro $45K Open
Sep 3, 2026 New Building Revision 03: Making the proposed garage widerREV 2: PROPOSED ADDITION OF NEW 1 CAR GARAGE/CARPORT REV 01: KEEPING THE PROPOSED 3 STOREY DWELLING BUT NOW ALSO ADDING A NEW 1 CAR GARGAGE/CARPORT TO THE PERMIT. Proposed demolition of existing 2 storey dwelling and build proposed 3 storey dwellingwith p New build
Sep 2, 2026 Interior Demolition Demolition + back to base and redemise Landlord work including demolition of interior partitions, ceilings, finishes,millwork, lighting and shelving. New work includes re-demise into one retail unit and associated modification to HVAC, sprinkler layout and electrical provisions. - CRU 221 Demolition
Sep 2, 2026 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Demolition + back to base and redemise Landlord work including demolition of interior partitions, ceilings, finishes,millwork, lighting and shelving. New work includes re-demise into one retail unit and associated modification to HVAC, sprinkler layout and electrical provisions. - CRU 221 Open
Sep 2, 2026 Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Demolition + back to base and redemise Landlord work including demolition of interior partitions, ceilings, finishes,millwork, lighting and shelving. New work includes re-demise into one retail unit and associated modification to HVAC, sprinkler layout and electrical provisions. - CRU 221 Open
Sep 2, 2026 Interior Alterations Revision No.1:Proposed interior alteration to existing retail space for jewelry store use. Open
Sep 1, 2026 Interior Alterations Proposal for interior alterations on the main level to convert existing lounge and office spaces to a co-working space and gym $45K Open
Sep 1, 2026 Interior Alterations Proposed interior alterations for basement unit at front (total 4 dwelling units) Conversion of 3 units residential building to fourplex $20K Open
Aug 28, 2026 Partial Permit - Structural Framing Part Permit - Proposal for a 20 storey mixed use residential building with 183 units, underground parking and a mechanical room. Open
Aug 28, 2026 Partial Permit - Foundation Part Permit - Proposal for a 20 storey mixed use residential building with 183 units, underground parking and a mechanical room. Open
Aug 28, 2026 Partial Permit - Shoring Part Permit - Proposal for a 20 storey mixed use residential building with 183 units, underground parking and a mechanical room. Open
Aug 27, 2026 Interior Alterations Proposal for interior alterations for Career College $40K Open
Aug 26, 2026 Special Ventilation System Proposed Commercial Kitchen Ventilation and Fire Suppression Systems. - Unit 0078 - Pizza Pizza $40K Open
Aug 25, 2026 Back Water Valve (Sewer only) Supply and install main sanitary backwater valve Closed
Aug 25, 2026 Interior Alterations Interior alteration with associated mechanical, electrical and structural work. - UNIT 224B, "ba&sh" $100K Open
Aug 25, 2026 Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Interior alteration with associated mechanical, electrical and structural work. - UNIT 224B, "ba&sh" Open
Aug 25, 2026 Interior Alterations Interior renovation to remove existing non bearing drywall partition including metal stud framing to enlarge existing fan coil unit opening to facilitate the removal and reinstallation of fan coil elements. Work also includes the removal of water damaged ceiling, wall and floor finishes. $25K Open
Aug 24, 2026 Partial Permit - Foundation Part Permit - Foundation and waterproofing part permitProposal to retrofit existing TCH apartment building for improved comfort and energy efficiency (alterations to wall types, openings, interior layout, finishes and site features). Open
Aug 21, 2026 Interior Demolition Demolition + back to base and redemise Landlord work including demolition of interior partitions, ceilings, lighting and shelving. New work includes re-demise into one storage unit and associated modification to sprinkler layout and electrical provisions. - STORAGE 160 Demolition
Aug 21, 2026 Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Demolition + back to base and redemise Landlord work including demolition of interior partitions, ceilings, lighting and shelving. New work includes re-demise into one storage unit and associated modification to sprinkler layout and electrical provisions. - STORAGE 160 Open
Aug 20, 2026 Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposed interior alterations (tenant improvement) for existing Saint Laurent boutique with redemising of unit including new walls, plumbing, HVAC, and interior storefront Open
Aug 20, 2026 Sprinklers Proposal for new sprinkler system in existing lobby. $4K Open
Aug 20, 2026 Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposal for renovation of 2-storey offices building into youth shelter. New additions include a 2-storey entrance vestibule, a 1-storey clerestory window to the basement, a 1-storey waste storage room, a new elevator, and high performance overcladding wrapping the existing building envelope. Open
Aug 20, 2026 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposal exterior and interior renovation including demolition of existing vestibule and constructing new vestibule, re-alignment and redistribution of electrical, mechanical and life safety systems. Open
Aug 20, 2026 Interior Alterations Proposed interior alterations (tenant improvement) for existing Saint Laurent boutique with redemising of unit including new walls, plumbing, HVAC, and interior storefront $1.1M Open
Aug 20, 2026 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations (tenant improvement) for existing Saint Laurent boutique with redemising of unit including new walls, plumbing, HVAC, and interior storefront Open
Aug 19, 2026 Building Permit Related (DR) Drain - Proposal for renovation of 2-storey offices building into youth shelter. New additions include a 2-storey entrance vestibule, a 1-storey clerestory window to the basement, a 1-storey waste storage room, a new elevator, and high performance overcladding wrapping the existing building envelope Open
Aug 19, 2026 Multiple Projects Proposal for multiple projects to convert existing office building into a youth shelter (multiple additions to west elevation, north-east basement addition, alterations to site features to construct a clearstory window, planting beds and sunken courtyard complete with a ramp, new rooftop canopy, int $15.0M Open

The 40 most recent of 6,942 permits on record. Figures come from the City’s active and cleared permit datasets, refreshed daily — what that covers, and what it misses.

Source
City of Toronto Open Data
Dataset
Building permits, active + cleared
Records
6,942
City refresh
2026-09-12 10:24
Page built
2026-09-12
Sheet
STR-413