Street · 131 of 8,565 by permit count
Building permits on John St
The City of Toronto has 922 building permits on record for John St, going back to 1989. Those permits created 379 homes and removed 5, a net change of +374. Declared construction value totals $504.6M. The most recent permit was issued Sep 8, 2026 at 168 John St.
- Permits on record
- 9221989–2026
- Declared construction value
- $504.6Mas filed, not adjusted
- Homes created
- 379dwelling units
- Homes removed
- 5net +374
Permits issued per year
20002026 (part year)
Most common work
Structures worked on
Where this street runs
Most recent permits
| Issued | Work | What was filed | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Other(BA) | Proposal for solar panel installation on the roof. | $350K | Open |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Back Water Valve (Sewer only) | Back water valve installation outside | — | Closed |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Electromagnetic Locks | Proposed installation of electromagnetic locking devices for two double doors on the 21st floor, including all life safety requirements. | $15K | Open |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Sign Building Permit Related | 1 wall sign**CRITERION** | — | Open |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Multiple Projects | Proposed rear one storey addition and rear deck | $60K | Open |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposed rear one storey addition and rear deck | — | Open |
| Aug 10, 2026 | New Building | Rev 02 - Revision to finished basement layout.REVISION 01: second and third floor revisions.Proposal to construct a new three storey dwelling with an integral garage and finished basement. | — | New build |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal to add a 2nd suite in the basement. | — | Open |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Sign Building Permit Related | 1 Wall Sign ( NO DETAILS GIVEN ) | — | Closed |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Second Suite (New) | Proposal to add a 2nd suite in the basement. | $65K | Open |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal to add a 2nd suite in the basement. | — | Open |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Electromagnetic Locks | Proposal for the installation of 1 maglock at southeast hub space door | $24K | Open |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Fire Alarm | Proposal to upgrade fire alarm panel. | $600K | Open |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Alternative Solution | This Alternative Solution addresses the seismic design of a ballasted (unattached) rooftop photovoltaic array,TerraGen's TGR flat-roof racking system, at 168 John Street, Toronto. The array resists wind loads as a fully ballasted system in accordance with the Ontario Building Code 2024 (NBC 2020), a | — | Open |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Sign Building Permit Related | 2 Wall Sign*****Rosemont Residences**** | — | Open |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Sign Building Permit Related | 2 Wall Sign*****Rosemont Residences**** | — | Closed |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Other(BA) | To provide an outdoor playground for the new Daycare Centre. Separately, proposal to facilitate full and independent closure of the permit for interior alterations under application number 24 224526 BLD. This closure is required for licensing of the daycare facility. | $1.0M | Open |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal to facilitate full and independent closure of the permit for interior alterations under application number 24 224526 BLD to provide an outdoor playground for the new Daycare Centre. This closure is required for licensing of the daycare facility. | — | Open |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Sign Building Permit Related | 2 Wall Sign*****Rosemont Residences**** | — | Closed |
| May 14, 2026 | Interior Alterations | REV01: Proposed revision including - construction of new partitions & interior elements, and fire alarm and fire protection infrastructure.Proposed interior alteration of existing tenant space to Daycare Centre or Day Nursery and Exterior Site alteration for associated playground. Demolition work in | — | Closed |
| May 8, 2026 | Sign Building Permit Related | 2 Wall Sign | — | Closed |
| May 4, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | REV02: Proposed revision including - construction of new partitions & interior elements, and fire alarm and fire protection infrastructure.REV01: Proposed revision includes construction of new partitions & interior elementsPlumbing - Proposed interior alteration of existing tenant space to Daycare C | — | Closed |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Electromagnetic Locks | Proposed relocation of existing electromagnetic lock to new door. | — | Open |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Electromagnetic Locks | Proposed relocation of existing electromagnetic lock to new door. | — | Closed |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Interior Alterations | Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space - LEVEL 21 | $4.3M | Open |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space - LEVEL 21 | — | Open |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office space - LEVEL 21 | — | Open |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal to complete interior alterations and exterior entrance door and glazing replacement with awning removal (Marshalls) | — | Closed |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Multiple Projects | Proposal to complete interior alterations and exterior entrance door and glazing replacement with awning removal (Marshalls) | $140K | Closed |
| Jan 15, 2026 | New Laneway / Rear Yard Suite | REV 01 - (REVISION TO EXISTING PERMIT NO: 24 103021 BLD 00 SR) BY ADDING A WINDOW AT WEST ELEVATION (REVISIONS ARE BUBBLED)Proposal for proposed garden suite at rear | — | Open |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Electromagnetic Locks | REV 01: Propose adding one additional maglock (12th floor)Proposal to install five maglocks on the 12th floor. | — | Open |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Building Permit Related(PS) | Revision 01: Revision to include new water service to street linePlumbing - Proposed interior alterations (3 units); re-build second floor, re-build side entry at west elevation and build front balcony (alterations 29.69m2 & addition 36.41m2). | — | Open |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Multiple Projects | Revision 02 - Revise first-floor height---------------------------------------------------------------Rev 01 - revise building heightProposed interior alterations (3 units); re-build second floor, re-build side entry at west elevation and build front balcony (alterations 29.69m2 & addition 36.41m2). | — | Open |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Building Permit Related(PS) | REVISION - revised plumbing layout in the basementPlumbing - Proposal for basement underpinning. | — | Open |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Underpinning | REVISION - revised basement layoutProposal for basement underpinning. | — | Open |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Building Permit Related(MS) | REV01: Proposed revision includes construction of new partitions & interior elementsHVAC - Proposed interior alteration of existing tenant space to Daycare Centre or Day Nursery and Exterior Site alteration for associated playground. Demolition work includes removal and/or redistribution of existing | — | Open |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Addition(s) | Proposal for adding curb ramp at the entrance | $7K | Closed |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Building Permit Related(MS) | HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to create a storage room at ground level lobby. | — | Closed |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Building Permit Related(MS) | Revision 1: second and third floor revisions.HVAC - Proposal to construct a new three storey dwelling with an integral garage and a secondary suite in the basement. | — | Open |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Other(PS) | Proposed relocating and adding new fixtures | $150K | Closed |
The 40 most recent of 922 permits on record. Figures come from the City’s active and cleared permit datasets, refreshed daily — what that covers, and what it misses.