Toronto address · Ward 13, Toronto Centre
531 Queen St E
The City of Toronto has 4 building permits since 2017 (2 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.
- Closed
Plumbing · Backflow prevention devices (Water only)
Proposal for a backflow prevention device
Applied Feb 21, 2018 · issued Mar 7, 2018 · completed Mar 13, 2018 · Permit 18 119690 PSA
- Cancelled
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Proposal to underpin portion of basement for storage and interior alterations to 2nd floor to enclosue existing kitchen exhaust. See PAL 10 183518.
Applied Jun 28, 2010 · issued Jul 19, 2010 · completed Sep 14, 2021 · Permit 10 207851 BLD
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Other
Proposal to replace portion of foundation wall and ground floor wall on the east elevation wall due to water damage. See Admin permit for Shoring - 533 Queen St E 07 242112
Applied Jul 11, 2007 · issued Jul 27, 2007 · Permit 07 242104 BLD
- Revision issued
Addition or alteration · Other
Alter plans as approved under 01-138859 by putting slab on grade instead of foundations.
Applied Jan 29, 2002 · issued May 29, 2009 · Permit 01 138859 BLD (revision 01)
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
15 storeys · 151 homes · Residential
190 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
300 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 21, 2025
- Under review
43 storeys · 997 homes · Residential
320 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Mar 23, 2023
- Under appeal
15 storeys · Residential
360 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed May 27, 2021
- Under review
9 storeys · 85 homes · Residential
400 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 15, 2022
- Under review
430 homes · Residential
410 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.
140 m away · filed Jul 22, 2026 · Hearing scheduled
498 Queen St E · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the conversion of a rooming house into eight residential dwelling units, within this lawfully existing building.
160 m away · filed Mar 7, 2025 · Deferred
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.
220 m away · filed Sep 27, 2024 · Approved
41 River St · Minor variance
To alter the existing five-storey mixed-use building containing 26 residential dwelling units and 3 artist studios (on the ground level), by constructing an additional residential dwelling unit within the mechanical penthouse, for a total of 27 residential dwelling units.
180 m away · filed Feb 13, 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.
220 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.
220 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.
110 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.
160 m away · filed Feb 28, 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.