Toronto address · Ward 19, Beaches-East York
1656 Queen St E
The City of Toronto has 3 building permits since 2017 (1 still open) on record for this address.
Building permits
Every permit the City lists for this address since 2017, and any still open from before, newest first.
- Cancelled
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
Express ServicesElectronic static copy of 2 wall sign illuminated*****PET VALU*****
Applied May 25, 2023 · completed Aug 8, 2023 · Permit 23 150690 DST
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - permit for interior alterations to convert existing Blockbuster to Pet Valu.
Applied Nov 28, 2011 · issued Dec 29, 2011 · Permit 11 316753 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - permit for interior alterations to convert existing Blockbuster to Pet Valu.
Applied Nov 28, 2011 · issued Dec 29, 2011 · completed Aug 4, 2026 · Permit 11 316753 HVA
Committee of Adjustment
No applications to the City's Committee of Adjustment for this address since 2017. That's where an owner asks for a minor variance (a small exception to the zoning by-law) or a consent to divide a lot.
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
10 storeys · 168 homes · Mixed use
110 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Apr 28, 2025
- Under review
6 storeys · 91 homes · Mixed use
110 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Nov 7, 2021
- Under review
- Under review
6 storeys · 30 homes · Mixed use
270 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Oct 25, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
16 Orchard Park Blvd · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (containing a one-car garage), in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
70 m away · filed Aug 13, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
17 Rhodes Ave · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-storey detached building (containing a Place of Worship use) into a Day Nursery use. Also, there will be five outdoor children playgrounds (three on the north side, one on the south side, and one in the front yard) on this lot.
240 m away · filed Apr 1, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
1661 Queen St E · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey commercial building by expanding the second storey to accommodate a club (athletic club) use. This new club use will occupy the ground and second floors.
80 m away · filed Feb 10, 2026 · Approved
51 Coxwell Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new four-storey detached dwelling (fourplex) with a rooftop mechanical equipment, and two front third storey covered terraces. The rear detached garage will be demolished. There will be a total of four residential dwelling units on this lot. and three surface parking spaces (abutting Ashland Avenue).
220 m away · filed Oct 11, 2024 · Approved
17 Rhodes Ave · Minor variance
To convert the existing place of worship into a mixed-use, multi-unit building by constructing a new two-storey addition, totalling four storeys.
240 m away · filed Aug 18, 2022 · Application withdrawn
1602 Queen St E · Minor variance
To alter the existing 6 storey mixed use building by converting the ground level commercial units into live-work space.
220 m away · filed Aug 15, 2022 · Application withdrawn
1671 Queen St E · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey mixed-use detached building by constructing one-storey additions, a ground floor patio, a partial third storey addition with a rooftop patio, for a restaurant use.
140 m away · filed May 16, 2022 · Approved
43 Orchard Park Blvd · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a two-storey rear addition with a new rear ground-level deck and a new rear basement walkout.
160 m away · filed Dec 20, 2021 · Withdrawn
From the City of Toronto’s open data: building permits (active, and cleared since 2017), Committee of Adjustment applications and address points, this record updated Sep 29, 2026, and the development sites from its Development Applications data. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Construction cost estimates and contractors’ names are left out on purpose, and nothing here names an owner.