Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
259 Queen St W
The City of Toronto has 9 building permits since 2017 (5 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.
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
In conjunction with a three-storey building on the premises, proposal to erect and display an illuminated wall sign, displaying static copy at the 1st floor and partially at the 2nd floor on the north elevation.****THE BOMBAY****
Applied Feb 1, 2021 · issued Mar 9, 2021 · completed Sep 8, 2021 · Permit 21 111154 DST
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
In conjunction with a three storey building on the premises, proposal to erect and display one non-illuminated wall sign displaying static copy, located on the first storey of the north elevation. The proposed sign is 0.78 metres vertically by 2.69 metres horizontally at a height of 3.46 metres above grade.**PHO VISTRO**
Applied Dec 18, 2017 · issued Apr 10, 2018 · completed May 30, 2018 · Permit 17 275934 DST
- Closed
Demolition
Demolition Approval is being requested for the removal of the residentail use in the existing building resulting from the alterations being undertaken in related building permit 16 139833.
Applied Apr 13, 2016 · issued Oct 5, 2016 · completed Nov 18, 2025 · 1 home removed · Permit 16 139837 DEM
- Revocation pending
Addition or alteration · Change of use
Proposal to change use of 3rd floor from 1 residential unit to office use in existing mixed use building.
Applied Apr 13, 2016 · issued Oct 5, 2016 · Permit 16 139833 BLD
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to change use of 3rd floor from 1 residential unit to office use in existing mixed use building.
Applied Apr 13, 2016 · issued Oct 5, 2016 · Permit 16 139833 HVA
- Revision issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
REVISION - Kitchen layout. ORIG. PERMIT: Permit for interior alterations to existing restaurant & kitchen with new kitchen exhaust.
Applied Mar 14, 2016 · issued Apr 7, 2016 · Permit 16 118404 BLD (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Permit for interior alterations to existing restaurant & kitchen with new kitchen exhaust.
Applied Feb 19, 2016 · issued Mar 17, 2016 · Permit 16 118404 HVA
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Permit for interior alterations to existing restaurant & kitchen with new kitchen exhaust.
Applied Feb 19, 2016 · issued Feb 25, 2016 · Permit 16 118404 BLD
- Application on hold
Fire and security upgrade · Fire alarm
Proposal for interior alterations to change retail space to restaurant < 30 seats on ground floor and basement level.
Applied Dec 23, 2014 · Permit 14 267316 FSU
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
- Under review
Not stated in the file
150 m away · Subdivision · Under review · filed Sep 21, 2021
- Under review
180-206 Simcoe Street, 180 Queen Street West and 2 other streets
71 storeys · 1,402 homes · Residential
160 m away · Rezoning · Under review · filed Aug 18, 2026
- Under appeal
53 storeys · 622 homes · Residential
180 m away · Site plan · Under appeal · filed Sep 8, 2022
- Under review
63 storeys · 415 homes · Mixed use
190 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 13, 2021
- Under review
133 John Street and 241 Richmond Street West
40 storeys · 459 homes · Mixed use
200 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 6, 2021
- Approved
61 storeys · 813 homes · Mixed use
210 m away · Rezoning · Approved · filed Dec 17, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
19 Duncan St · Consent
To obtain stratified consent to sever the existing 58-storey mixed-use development (comprised of commercial, office, hotel and residential uses) with four levels of below-grade parking into two stratified lots (residential and non-residential lands) and to create various easements/rights-of-ways. Also, to maintain the existing easements/right-of-ways. The addresses 219 and 225 Adelaide Street West contain the Residential Lands, and the addresses 19 Duncan Street and 223 Adelaide Street West contain the Non-Residential Lands.
230 m away · filed Dec 24, 2025 · Approved
241 Richmond St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 851-2022, for the 34 and 41-storey mixed-use building, by increasing the residential gross floor area, and reducing the non-residential gross floor area as well as the easterly setback at levels 18 to 35. There will be a total of 479 residential dwelling units provided on this lot, currently under review through a Site Plan Control application (File Number 21 171254 STE 10 SA).
170 m away · filed Jun 4, 2024 · Approved
224 Adelaide St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1042-2022) for a 60-storey mixed-use building (for residential and retail uses), by adding a Hotel use, and to increase the building height and total gross floor area, as well as to reduce the amenity space area and number of parking spaces.
190 m away · filed Apr 23, 2024 · Approved
241 Richmond St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards, as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 851-2022, for the 34 and 41-storey mixed-use building by increasing the overall gross floor area (by constructing one additional storey), and reducing carshare parking spaces. This is currently under review through a Site Plan Control application (File Number 21 171254 STE 10 SA).
170 m away · filed Oct 11, 2023 · Approved
225 Adelaide St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing mixed-use building by implementing a new flexible bike rack system to optimize bike storage.
230 m away · filed Feb 7, 2023 · Approved
19 Duncan St · Minor variance
To alter the 58-storey mixed-use building approved under Site-specific By-laws 170-2018 (OMB) and 171-2018 (OMB) by constructing a 10th-storey non-residential south-side addition.
230 m away · filed Jul 23, 2019 · Approved
241 Queen St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing 4-storey commercial building by converting the basement storage area into an Eating Establishment (iYellow Wine Club Tasting Bar and classes).
40 m away · filed Jul 28, 2017 · Approved
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.