Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
485 Queen St W
The City of Toronto has 10 building permits since 2017 (3 still open) and 1 Committee of Adjustment file 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
Addition or alteration · Change of use
Proposed Change of Use from an existing private school to a Pilates studio (Occupancy 30 persons)
Applied May 26, 2026 · issued Jun 26, 2026 · Permit 26 167888 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - interior alterations to retail store "Circle K"
Applied Mar 2, 2021 · issued Apr 29, 2021 · completed Nov 4, 2021 · Permit 21 122206 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations for a new retail store tenant - 'Circle K Convenience' on the ground floor. Basement floor level is not in scope & not associated with new tenant.
Applied Mar 2, 2021 · issued Apr 29, 2021 · completed Nov 12, 2021 · Permit 21 122206 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - interior alterations to retail store "Circle K"
Applied Mar 2, 2021 · issued Apr 29, 2021 · completed Nov 25, 2021 · Permit 21 122206 HVA
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display one illuminated wall sign.****CIRCLE K****
Applied Feb 18, 2021 · issued Nov 4, 2021 · completed Jan 14, 2022 · Permit 21 117658 DST
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for the replacement of the existing hot air hood with grease rated kitchen hood in existing restaurant on the ground floor. Related partitions and kitchen appliances, new indoor located gas fired air makeup unit, exhaust duct on exterior wall with exhaust fan on the roof-duct located over existing window well already allow on city property.
Applied Apr 20, 2020 · issued May 11, 2020 · Permit 20 135579 BLD
- Permit issued
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for the replacement of the existing hot air hood with grease rated kitchen hood in existing restaurant on the ground floor. Related partitions and kitchen appliances, new indoor located gas fired air makeup unit, exhaust duct on exterior wall with exhaust fan on the roof-duct located over existing window well already allow on city property. Gas piping to be extended from existing meter.
Applied Apr 20, 2020 · issued May 11, 2020 · Permit 20 135579 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Change of use
Change of use of the second and third floors premises of existing 3 storey mixed use building
Applied Mar 23, 2017 · issued May 17, 2017 · completed Nov 22, 2017 · Permit 17 133192 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed interior alteration to covert existing commercial retail space into a restaurant with greater than 30 seats.
Applied Nov 24, 2015 · issued Mar 22, 2016 · completed Apr 3, 2018 · Permit 15 256170 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alteration to convert existing ground floor retail space into an Assembly restaurant.OCCUPANT LOAD - by design - 88 Patrons
Applied Nov 24, 2015 · issued Jan 25, 2016 · completed May 8, 2018 · Permit 15 256170 BLD
Committee of Adjustment
This address's applications to the City's Committee of Adjustment since 2017, and any still open. A minor variance asks for a small exception to the zoning by-law, such as a little more height or a smaller setback; a consent divides a lot or grants an easement.
- Closed
Minor variance · Other
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.
Decision: Approved (hearing Jan 29, 2025)
Filed Nov 25, 2024 · File A1012/24TEY
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 · 140 homes · Mixed use
90 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Feb 1, 2023
- Under review
465-471 Richmond Street West and 38 Camden Street
19 storeys · Not stated in the file
90 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 22, 2021
- Under review
19 storeys · 200 homes · Mixed use
130 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 1, 2023
- Approved
19 storeys · Not stated in the file
160 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 21, 2021
- Under review
18 storeys · 255 homes · Mixed use
160 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.
90 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.
150 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.
140 m away · filed May 28, 2025 · 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.
160 m away · filed Apr 12, 2023 · Approved
525 Richmond St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing 10-storey apartment building (containing 103 residential dwelling units) by converting an existing second floor office space into one residential dwelling unit, for a total of 104 residential dwelling units, and to convert an existing tenth floor indoor amenity space into an office and lounge area.
230 m away · filed Nov 8, 2021 · Approved
475 Queen St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing four-storey mixed-use building by converting the existing retail space on the second floor to four residential apartment units. The existing ground floor retail, and third and fourth floor residential units will remain. The altered building will consist of a total of 12 residential units.
30 m away · filed Feb 7, 2020 · 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.