Toronto address · Ward 13, Toronto Centre
498 Queen St E
The City of Toronto has 3 building permits since 2017 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.
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display three illuminated wall signs and one illuminated projecting sign, all displaying static copy located at first storey of the building. (Permit is not required for four window signs.)Wall Signs:Sign 1 & 2: 0.36m L x 3.49m W x 0.03m D at a height of 4.30m on south elevation.Sign 3: 0.2m L x 1.92m W x 0.03m D at a height of 4.22m on east elevation.Projecting sign:0.76m Lx 0.76m W x 0.18m D at a height of 3.58m, double sided erected on east elevation.****DOMINION****
Applied Sep 28, 2022 · issued Oct 12, 2022 · completed Jun 18, 2024 · Permit 22 210273 DST
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed renovation to east and south floor facades, including exits.
Applied Aug 29, 2021 · issued Sep 17, 2021 · completed Jul 23, 2024 · Permit 21 205782 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing · Backflow prevention devices (Water only)
Install backflow preventer
Applied Apr 5, 2018 · issued May 1, 2018 · completed Mar 9, 2020 · Permit 18 139157 PSA
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.
- Deferred
Minor variance · Other
To legalize and to maintain the conversion of a rooming house into eight residential dwelling units, within this lawfully existing building.
Decision: Deferred
Filed Mar 7, 2025 · File A0169/25TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
15 storeys · 151 homes · Residential
50 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 8, 2021
- Under review
1-16 Sumach Street and 90 Eastern Avenue
55 storeys · 1,284 homes · Mixed use
280 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 21, 2025
- Approved
80-94 Power Street, 351-373 Queen Street East and 161-167 Parliament Street
28 storeys · 526 homes · Mixed use
410 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Jun 28, 2021
- Under review
43 storeys · 997 homes · Residential
410 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Mar 23, 2023
- Submitted
20 storeys · 297 homes · Residential
420 m away · Site plan · Submitted · filed Apr 16, 2026
- Under review
430 homes · Residential
430 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 4, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
60 Wascana Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new rear one-storey detached ancillary building (one-car garage) abutting the laneway.
250 m away · filed Jul 22, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
90 Sumach St · Minor variance
To construct a new rooftop stair enclosure (vestibule and storage area) for Unit 701, within this existing seven-storey detached building. The existing private rooftop elevator enclosure will be demolished.
70 m away · filed Sep 27, 2024 · Approved
90 Sumach St · Minor variance
To alter the existing seven-storey apartment building by constructing a new third storey rooftop deck (for Unit 319), to be located on the roof above the existing parking garage, on the north side of the building. There will be a partition fence on the rooftop deck.
70 m away · filed Jan 5, 2024 · Refused
90 Sumach St · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the residential rooftop terrace enclosure (unit 702 in the seven-storey mixed-use building) which was constructed without an authorized building permit.
70 m away · filed Nov 29, 2023 · Approved
1 Ashby Pl · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey rowhouse by reconstructing new rear decks on the first and second storeys. The second storey deck will be constructed with a canopy.
150 m away · filed Aug 30, 2023 · Approved
97 Sumach St · Minor variance
To convert the existing three-storey townhouse from one unit into two units by installing a secondary suite within the basement and by constructing: a two storey rear addition; a partial third storey addition with a rear third storey roof terrace; a new front porch with stairs and a canopy; and a new rear basement walkout. Also, to construct an ancillary building (detached shed) in the rear yard of the property, abutting the laneway.
70 m away · filed Feb 28, 2022 · Approved
90 Sumach St · Minor variance
To permit the existing balcony/terrace on the existing apartment building.
70 m away · filed Feb 7, 2022 · Refused
90 Sumach St · Minor variance
To legalize and maintain the rooftop doghouse addition.
70 m away · filed Jan 24, 2022 · Refused
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.