Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
438 Richmond St W
The City of Toronto has 15 building permits since 2017 (13 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.
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to replace some equipment and the service counter.
Applied Aug 12, 2026 · issued Sep 10, 2026 · Permit 26 218658 HVA
- Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to replace some equipment and the service counter.
Applied Aug 12, 2026 · issued Sep 9, 2026 · Permit 26 218658 PLB
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to replace some equipment and the service counter.
Applied Aug 12, 2026 · issued Sep 2, 2026 · Permit 26 218658 BLD
- Revision issued
Addition or alteration · Other
REVISION 01: Beginning at the highest Floor, Install Hollow Steel Structure (HSS) columns with bent bar shoe at 22 BalconiesExterior sealant replacement, local masonry repairs and light cleaning, local cementitious parging repairs , metal flashing drip edges and exhaust vent repairs.
Applied Feb 11, 2025 · issued Mar 31, 2025 · Permit 23 199839 BLD (revision 01)
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Other
Exterior sealant replacement, local masonry repairs and light cleaning, local cementitious parging repairs , metal flashing drip edges and exhaust vent repairs.
Applied Sep 8, 2023 · issued Nov 29, 2023 · Permit 23 199839 BLD
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to existing apartment building unit 909
Applied Sep 12, 2019 · issued Oct 10, 2019 · Permit 19 220206 BLD
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to create a door between units 1507 and 1508 of existing multi unit building.
Applied Sep 20, 2017 · issued Nov 6, 2017 · Permit 17 235713 BLD
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Minor inteiror alterations to existing condo unit to remove non-loadbearing wall. Unit 1122.
Applied Aug 8, 2016 · issued Sep 1, 2016 · completed May 3, 2017 · Permit 16 203349 BLD
- Application on hold
Fire and security upgrade
FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Interior alterations for "Starbucks Coffee Company"
Applied Jul 28, 2014 · Permit 14 190693 FSU
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Interior alterations for "Starbucks Coffee Company"
Applied Jul 15, 2014 · issued Aug 5, 2014 · Permit 14 190693 PLB
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alterations for "Starbucks Coffee Company"
Applied Jul 15, 2014 · issued Jul 28, 2014 · Permit 14 190693 BLD
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Interior alterations for "Starbucks Coffee Company"
Applied Jul 15, 2014 · issued Aug 5, 2014 · Permit 14 190693 HVA
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- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alterations to fit out new retail GF tenant 'Rosarium' flower shop. Unit #6
Applied Oct 5, 2007 · issued Oct 11, 2007 · Permit 07 267910 BLD
- Closed (dormant)
Plumbing
install Plumbing fixtures (as per form) (for plans see bp 03-128431 BLD)
Applied May 1, 2003 · issued May 1, 2003 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 03 128431 PLB
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
install HVAC system (for plans see bp 03-128431BLD)
Applied May 1, 2003 · issued May 1, 2003 · Permit 03 128431 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
- Under review
19 storeys · 117 homes · Mixed use
50 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 29, 2022
- Under review
19 storeys · 200 homes · Mixed use
70 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 1, 2023
- Under review
19 storeys · 140 homes · Mixed use
70 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Feb 1, 2023
- Under review
25 storeys · 223 homes · Mixed use
90 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Nov 10, 2021
- Under review
465-471 Richmond Street West and 38 Camden Street
19 storeys · Not stated in the file
110 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 22, 2021
- Under review
18 storeys · 255 homes · Mixed use
150 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 10, 2023
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.
210 m away · filed Jun 26, 2026 · 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.
60 m away · filed Sep 23, 2025 · Postponed
47 Camden St · Minor variance
To permit a commercial public parking lot use on the subject site.
160 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…
180 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.
210 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.
70 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.
90 m away · filed Nov 25, 2024 · Approved
336 Queen St W · Minor variance
To permit the use of a place of amusement (escape room) within the basement of the existing four-storey mixed-use building, in addition to the existing restaurant use. The existing mixed-use building currently contains a vacant basement, a restaurant on the ground floor, and offices on the second to fourth storey of the building.
210 m away · filed Oct 19, 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.