Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
438 Queen St W
The City of Toronto has 4 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.
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations for nail salon in existing multi unit building
Applied Sep 17, 2019 · issued Dec 5, 2019 · Permit 19 222831 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations for a nail salon in an existing multi-unit building
Applied Sep 17, 2019 · issued Dec 3, 2019 · completed Jan 10, 2020 · Permit 19 222831 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations for nail salon in existing multi unit building
Applied Sep 17, 2019 · issued Dec 5, 2019 · completed Apr 16, 2020 · Permit 19 222831 PLB
- Cancelled
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
created in error. real address should be 483 queen st w - folder 17-133174
Applied Mar 23, 2017 · completed May 8, 2017 · Permit 17 133179 000
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
19 storeys · 117 homes · Mixed use
120 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 29, 2022
- Under review
465-471 Richmond Street West and 38 Camden Street
19 storeys · Not stated in the file
130 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 22, 2021
- Under review
19 storeys · 140 homes · Mixed use
140 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Feb 1, 2023
- 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
18 storeys · 255 homes · Mixed use
200 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 10, 2023
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
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.
150 m away · filed Sep 23, 2025 · Postponed
47 Camden St · Minor variance
To permit a commercial public parking lot use on the subject site.
190 m away · filed Aug 28, 2025 · Application withdrawn
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…
200 m away · filed Aug 25, 2025 · Refused
497 Richmond St W · Minor variance
To construct a one-storey enclosed free-standing hospitality kiosk that will be fully serviced and used as a servery for an existing outdoor patio, on this site.
140 m away · filed Jun 24, 2025 · Approved
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.
210 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.
70 m away · filed Nov 25, 2024 · Approved
533 Richmond St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing 10-storey condominium building by installing a rooftop patio (including a pergola, and swim spa with privacy fencing).
230 m away · filed May 30, 2024 · Approved
25 Augusta Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new four-storey residential building with a canopy on the north side wall. This building will be located at the rear of the existing three-storey heritage designated building and will consist of 31 affordable rental units and provide supportive services on the ground floor. The existing heritage designated building will be maintained and the existing rear two-storey non-residential building (community centre and respite) will be demolished.
100 m away · filed Apr 12, 2023 · 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.