Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
709 Queen St W
The City of Toronto has 5 building permits since 2017 (1 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
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
To erect and display two illuminated wall signs, displaying static copy, on the south elevation with the following details : Sign 1: with one sign face, measuring 0.91 metres vertically by 1.19 metres horizontally, at the height of 3.69 metres. Sign 2: with two sign faces, each measuring 0.46 metres vertically by 0.46 metres horizontally, at the height of 3.47 metres. **Good Good**
Applied Feb 28, 2022 · issued Jul 14, 2022 · completed May 11, 2026 · Permit 22 117416 DST
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations for eating establishment less than 30 seats
Applied Nov 10, 2021 · issued Dec 13, 2021 · completed May 30, 2022 · Permit 21 236739 BLD
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations for retail store
Applied Nov 10, 2021 · issued Dec 13, 2021 · completed May 20, 2022 · Permit 21 236739 HVA
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations for retail store
Applied Nov 10, 2021 · issued Dec 13, 2021 · completed May 20, 2022 · Permit 21 236739 PLB
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Minor Interior alterations to retail store. Structural dwgs provided
Applied Jan 9, 2007 · issued Jan 15, 2007 · Permit 07 101307 BLD
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
- Approved
152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West
29 storeys · 384 homes · Mixed use
150 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Apr 29, 2022
- Under review
141-161 Bathurst Street and 579-591 Richmond Street West
12 storeys · Non-residential
190 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 22, 2021
- Under review
16 storeys · 139 homes · Mixed use
260 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 25, 2022
- Refused
18 storeys · 342 homes · Mixed use
370 m away · Site plan · Refused · filed Aug 11, 2023
- Under review
18 storeys · Not stated in the file
400 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 11, 2022
- Under review
16 storeys · 129 homes · Residential
400 m away · Condominium · Under review · filed Nov 4, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
157 Wolseley St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a new partial rear two-storey addition (to replace the existing partial rear two-storey addition) and a rear stone patio. The existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (garage) will be demolished.
100 m away · filed May 29, 2026 · Approved
736 Richmond St W · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey detached ancillary building (one-car garage) in the rear yard, abutting the laneway.
240 m away · filed Feb 27, 2026 · Approved
686 Queen St W · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey detached commercial (retail) building with a mezzanine level at the rear portion of the building.
170 m away · filed Dec 12, 2025 · Approved
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.
150 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.
20 m away · filed Aug 18, 2024 · Approved
51 Robinson St · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey ancillary building (garden suite in the rear yard, abutting Palmerston Road) of the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units on this lot (one unit within the main dwelling and one unit within the ancillary building).
190 m away · filed Aug 18, 2024 · Approved
23 Mitchell Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a third storey addition with a rear third storey covered patio.
200 m away · filed Dec 5, 2023 · Approved
736 Richmond St W · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition, and a third storey addition with a rear deck. The existing ancillary building (detached garage in the rear yard, abutting the laneway), will be maintained and unaltered.
240 m away · filed Jul 12, 2023 · 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.