Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
489 Queen St W
The City of Toronto has 13 building permits since 2017 (4 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.
- Revision issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Revision 01: modifications in ulc listed kitchen hood size - from 12' 0" to 14' 0"interior alteration to suite new proposed restaurant, interior partition of walls, hvac duct, plumbing and sprinkler modifications "burrito boyz" unit 101
Applied Aug 28, 2024 · issued Sep 11, 2024 · Permit 24 167309 BLD (revision 01)
- Revision issued
Heating and ventilation
Revision 01: modifications in ulc listed kitchen hood size - from 12' 0" to 14' 0"hvac - interior alteration to suite new proposed restaurant, interior partition of walls, hvac duct, plumbing and sprinkler modifications "burrito boyz" unit 101
Applied Aug 28, 2024 · issued Sep 5, 2024 · Permit 24 167309 HVA (revision 01)
- Inspections under way
Heating and ventilation
Hvac - interior alteration to suite new proposed restaurant, interior partition of walls, hvac duct, plumbing and sprinkler modifications "burrito boyz" unit 101
Applied Jun 19, 2024 · issued Jul 11, 2024 · Permit 24 167309 HVA
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alteration to suite new proposed restaurant, interior partition of walls, hvac duct, plumbing and sprinkler modifications "burrito boyz" unit 101
Applied Jun 19, 2024 · issued Jul 9, 2024 · Permit 24 167309 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - INTERIOR ALTERATION TO SUITE NEW PROPOSED RESTAURANT, INTERIOR PARTITION OF WALLS, HVAC DUCT, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER MODIFICATIONS "BURRITO BOYZ" UNIT 101
Applied Jun 19, 2024 · issued Jul 9, 2024 · completed Jun 13, 2025 · Permit 24 167309 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Underpinning
Proposal for underpinning of existing multi use building
Applied Dec 15, 2020 · issued Feb 17, 2021 · completed Jul 7, 2021 · Permit 20 229160 BLD
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display one illuminated wall sign, displaying static copy. Erected on the north elevation of the building. Measuring 0.63m vertically by 2m horizontally at the height of 3.23m.****DU/ER****
Applied Apr 1, 2019 · issued Apr 23, 2019 · completed Aug 26, 2019 · Permit 19 129069 DST
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Construct interior alterations for kitchen, washroom and partion wall
Applied Mar 29, 2019 · issued Jul 4, 2019 · completed Aug 8, 2019 · Permit 19 132505 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Construct interior alterations for kitchen, washroom and partion wall
Applied Mar 29, 2019 · issued Apr 11, 2019 · completed Aug 7, 2019 · Permit 19 132505 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Construct interior alterations for kitchen, washroom and partion wall
Applied Mar 29, 2019 · issued May 7, 2019 · completed Aug 8, 2019 · Permit 19 132505 PLB
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed: Interior Alteration - New drywall ceiling (109 sq m) in unit 202
Applied Dec 10, 2018 · issued Dec 18, 2018 · completed Aug 7, 2019 · Permit 18 266479 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing · Backflow prevention devices (Water only)
Supply and install dcva backflow preventer c/w expansion tank
Applied Sep 13, 2016 · issued Oct 3, 2016 · completed Dec 30, 2025 · Permit 16 222179 PSA
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- Closed
Fire and security upgrade · Fire alarm
Proposal to supply and install a new fire alarm control panel system; run new wiring and connect (14) new sprinkler zones to the new fire alarm panel to be located in the new electrical room; run new wire and cabling from the old fire alarm location to the new fire alarm location in the ground floor electrical room to extend all existing zones.
Applied Aug 8, 2016 · issued Sep 7, 2016 · completed Aug 16, 2017 · Permit 16 203435 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
19 storeys · 117 homes · Mixed use
70 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
90 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 22, 2021
- Under review
19 storeys · 140 homes · Mixed use
100 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Feb 1, 2023
- Under review
19 storeys · 200 homes · Mixed use
140 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 1, 2023
- Under review
18 storeys · 255 homes · Mixed use
160 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Aug 10, 2023
- Approved
19 storeys · Not stated in the file
160 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Dec 21, 2021
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.
100 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.
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.
160 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.
20 m away · filed Nov 25, 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.
150 m away · filed Apr 12, 2023 · Approved
575 Queen St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey mixed use building by constructing a rear second storey addition, a rear third storey addition, a complete fourth storey addition, a partial fifth storey addition, and a front fourth storey balcony. Also to permit a deficiency of three parking spaces.
240 m away · filed Feb 1, 2022 · 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.