Street · 8 of 8,565 by permit count
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
Structures worked on
Where this street runs
Yorkdale-Glen Park 3,383 permits
Dufferin Grove 1,007 permits
York University Heights 365 permits
Corso Italia-Davenport 300 permits
South Parkdale 290 permits
Little Portugal 259 permits
Junction-Wallace Emerson 235 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.