Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
423 Queen St W
The City of Toronto has 10 building permits since 2017 (3 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
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - This is to reinstate existing Fire Separation as requested from Marina to resubmit for reviewProposal for interior alterations to existing retail unit - Freedom Mobile
Applied Mar 3, 2023 · issued Mar 24, 2023 · completed Jun 8, 2023 · Permit 22 243329 HVA (revision 01)
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Revision 01- This is to reinstate existing Fire Separation as requested from Marina to resubmit for reviewProposal for interior alterations to existing retail unit - Freedom Mobile
Applied Mar 3, 2023 · issued Apr 11, 2023 · completed Jun 23, 2023 · Permit 22 243329 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing retail unit - Freedom Mobile
Applied Dec 30, 2022 · issued Jan 25, 2023 · completed Jun 8, 2023 · Permit 22 243329 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to existing retail unit - Freedom Mobile
Applied Dec 30, 2022 · issued Jan 16, 2023 · completed Jun 23, 2023 · Permit 22 243329 BLD
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display one illuminated wall sign, displaying static copy.***FREEDOM MOBILE***
Applied Dec 14, 2022 · issued Jan 12, 2023 · completed May 25, 2026 · Permit 22 239499 DST
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed interior alterations to existing space (151.94 sq.m), Unit 102.
Applied Jul 13, 2016 · issued Jul 29, 2016 · Permit 16 190090 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations to existing space (151.94 sq.m)
Applied Jul 13, 2016 · issued Aug 9, 2016 · Permit 16 190090 PLB
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed interior alterations to existing space (151.94 sq.m)
Applied Jul 13, 2016 · issued Aug 9, 2016 · Permit 16 190090 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Other
Partial storefront alteration to replace existing storefront and provide barrier free access to 2 retail units.
Applied May 21, 2014 · issued Jul 10, 2015 · completed Mar 21, 2017 · Permit 14 159233 BLD
- Closed (dormant)
Non-residential building permit · Alteration to existing building
Make interior alterations to basement to add new restaurant 66 seats (areas of existing restaurant and new proposed restaurant is less that 400 square metres) tenant: audio werks lounge. Edc
Applied Oct 13, 1999 · issued Nov 8, 1999 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 99 102421 COM
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
25 storeys · 223 homes · Mixed use
90 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Nov 10, 2021
- Approved
122-128 Peter Street and 357-359 Richmond Street West
39 storeys · 374 homes · Mixed use
140 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Jun 30, 2021
- Approved
19 storeys · Not stated in the file
180 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 21, 2021
- Under review
19 storeys · 200 homes · Mixed use
200 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 1, 2023
- Under review
19 storeys · 117 homes · Mixed use
200 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 29, 2022
- Under review
52 storeys · 852 homes · Residential
210 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Nov 26, 2024
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
336 Queen St W · Minor variance
To permit an entertainment facility-related use (interactive game show experience) located within a portion of the first storey of the existing four-storey building, in addition to the existing restaurant use (as approved under Building Permit 20 118020 BLD 00 BA) and existing recreational use (place of amusement, as approved under Minor Variance Decision A0903/23TEY). The existing office uses located on the second to fourth storeys will be maintained.
80 m away · filed Jun 26, 2026 · Approved
117 Peter St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-Law 663-2011), for an existing 36-storey mixed-use building, by enclosing the north side outdoor patio for the eating establishment (restaurant).
190 m away · filed May 5, 2026 · Approved
52 Phoebe St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition with a balcony (above the existing rear two-storey portion of the dwelling).
210 m away · filed Jan 12, 2026 · Approved
298 Queen St W · Minor variance
To convert the existing three-storey semi-detached mixed-use building (residential and office uses) into a hotel use containing 22 rooms. The existing basement and ground floor restaurant will be maintained and unaltered.
180 m away · filed Dec 19, 2025 · Approved
451 Richmond St W · Minor variance
To alter the development standards for the 19-storey mixed-use building (as approved under Site-Specific Zoning By-law 397-2022 (OLT)) by removing the 5.5 m setback from the west lot line, and adding a 5.5 m setback from the east lot line. There will be a total of 136 residential dwelling units on this lot.
210 m away · filed Sep 23, 2025 · Postponed
184 Spadina Ave · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 762-2023) for a new 14 and 15-storey hotel building (east tower fronting Spadina Avenue, and west tower fronting Cameron Street), connected by a one-storey (with mezzanine) base building, which is currently under construction. To permit the increase of non-residential gross floor area, and the west building height from 15-storeys to 19-storeys tower (44.4 m to 57 m), and to alter the building setbacks. A related Site Plan Control (under File Number 20 21 250663 STE 10 SA) is approved with conditions. There will…
180 m away · filed Aug 25, 2025 · Refused
8 Camden St · Minor variance
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1305-2023) for a new 19-storey mixed-use building, by increasing height projections of equipment and structures.
180 m away · filed May 28, 2025 · Approved
485 Queen St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached building by constructing three residential dwelling units (on the third floor). The existing retail space on the ground floor and the existing office space on the second floor will be maintained and unaltered. There will be no vehicular or bicycle parking spaces provided on-site.
230 m away · filed Nov 25, 2024 · 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.