Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
538 Queen St W
The City of Toronto has 3 building permits since 2017 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)
Install one backflow prevention device
Applied Mar 8, 2018 · issued Mar 28, 2018 · completed Apr 27, 2018 · Permit 18 126682 PSA
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display one double-sided projecting sign, on the southerly elevation.**DIME ROADHOUSE**
Applied Aug 29, 2016 · issued Oct 24, 2016 · completed May 31, 2018 · Permit 16 214875 DST
- Closed (dormant)
Heating and ventilation
install h.v.a.c. syste, cost incl. under file #01-134589
Applied May 8, 2001 · issued Jun 25, 2001 · completed Jun 8, 2026 · Permit 01 134607 000
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
16 storeys · 139 homes · Mixed use
140 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 25, 2022
- Under review
141-161 Bathurst Street and 579-591 Richmond Street West
12 storeys · Non-residential
170 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 22, 2021
- Under review
16 storeys · 129 homes · Residential
200 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 4, 2021
- Approved
152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West
29 storeys · 384 homes · Mixed use
200 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Apr 29, 2022
- Under appeal
17 storeys · Not stated in the file
340 m away · Rezoning · Under appeal · filed May 2, 2025
- Under review
465-471 Richmond Street West and 38 Camden Street
19 storeys · Not stated in the file
380 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 22, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
42 Carr St · Minor variance
To construct a new four-storey detached building (houseplex) with a front entrance with stairs, three side (west) covered entrances with stairs, side (west) second storey covered balconies, a corner (northwest) covered balcony located on the second storey, and a rear third floor rooftop patio. There will be three vehicular visitor parking space in the rear yard. There will be a total of six residential dwelling units on this lot.
220 m away · filed Sep 8, 2026 · Accepted
130 Wolseley St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a complete third floor addition, and a rear basement walkout with stairs. There will be a total of four residential dwelling units on this lot.
220 m away · filed Dec 10, 2024 · Approved
701 Queen St W · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey attached mixed-use building, abutting a rear lane, with a rear ground floor patio, a rear second floor partially covered deck with stairs, and a rear third floor deck with stairs. There will be a total of three units within the mixed-use building (one commercial unit on the and basement and first storey, one residential dwelling unit on the second storey, and one residential dwelling unit on the third storey) and no visitor parking spaces will be provided.
250 m away · filed Aug 18, 2024 · Approved
533 Richmond St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing 10-storey condominium building by installing a rooftop patio (including a pergola, and swim spa with privacy fencing).
170 m away · filed May 30, 2024 · Approved
512 Queen St W · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the existing rear outdoor patio, that was constructed without the benefit of a building permit.
100 m away · filed Apr 7, 2022 · 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.
130 m away · filed Feb 1, 2022 · 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.
200 m away · filed Nov 8, 2021 · Approved
115 Wolseley St · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-storey four-unit residential building to a mixed-use building with three office units in the basement and second storey and two residential units on the first storey.
190 m away · filed Dec 3, 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.