Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
779 Queen St W
The City of Toronto has 8 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
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to retail unit.
Applied Sep 25, 2025 · issued Oct 21, 2025 · completed Mar 11, 2026 · Permit 25 230776 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to retail unit.
Applied Sep 25, 2025 · issued Oct 29, 2025 · completed Mar 11, 2026 · Permit 25 230776 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to retail unit.Change of use, retail to eating establishment, no increase in building footprint
Applied Sep 25, 2025 · issued Oct 20, 2025 · completed Apr 28, 2026 · Permit 25 230776 BLD
- Closed
Designated structure · Sign building permit related
In conjunction with a building on the premises, proposal to erect and display an illuminated wall sign, displaying static copy partially at the 1st floor and the 2nd floor on the north elevation.****WINE RACK****
Applied Feb 17, 2021 · issued Apr 16, 2021 · completed Apr 23, 2021 · Permit 21 115640 DST
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing retail space on the ground floor of an existing mixed use building - "Wine Rack"
Applied Jan 27, 2021 · issued Feb 12, 2021 · completed Apr 13, 2021 · Permit 21 109482 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to existing retail space on the ground floor of an existing mixed use building.
Applied Jan 27, 2021 · issued Feb 12, 2021 · completed Apr 13, 2021 · Permit 21 109482 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to existing retail space on the ground floor of an existing mixed use building - "Wine Rack"
Applied Jan 27, 2021 · issued Feb 12, 2021 · completed Apr 13, 2021 · Permit 21 109482 PLB
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Addition(s)
permit for one storey rear addition to existing retail space ' Bridal Space ' - See PAL application 07 234060 ZAL
Applied Aug 29, 2007 · issued Dec 4, 2007 · Permit 07 257465 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
320 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Apr 29, 2022
- Refused
18 storeys · 342 homes · Mixed use
340 m away · Site plan · Refused · filed Aug 11, 2023
- Under review
141-161 Bathurst Street and 579-591 Richmond Street West
12 storeys · Non-residential
370 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 22, 2021
- Under review
16 storeys · 139 homes · Mixed use
440 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 25, 2022
- Under review
18 storeys · Not stated in the file
470 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 11, 2022
- Under review
21 storeys · 166 homes · Mixed use
490 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 15, 2022
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.
190 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.
60 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.
50 m away · filed Dec 12, 2025 · Approved
734 Adelaide St W · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey ancillary building (to contain a yoga studio), in the rear yard of the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling. This new ancillary building will not be used for habitable space. The existing rear storage shed will be demolished.
190 m away · filed Sep 29, 2025 · Approved
22 Manning Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling (fourplex) with a front ground floor covered porch with stairs leading to basement and second floor, a front second and third floor balconies and three rear decks (at all three levels) with exterior staircases (leading to all levels including basement level). The existing rear ancillary building (detached garage) will be demolished. There will be a total of four residential dwelling units on this lot.
130 m away · filed May 27, 2025 · Approved
750 Richmond St W · Minor variance
To permit a home occupation for music instruction and training use (piano lessons), located on the ground level of the existing two-storey townhouse dwelling.
90 m away · filed Sep 4, 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.
220 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).
220 m away · filed Aug 18, 2024 · 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.