Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
831 Queen St W
The City of Toronto has 9 building permits since 2017 (3 still open) 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.
- Permit issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal to change retail space to take out restaurant under 30 seats maintain existing garage.
Applied Aug 13, 2019 · issued Oct 18, 2019 · Permit 19 205272 BLD
- Cancelled
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to change retail space to take out restaurant under 30 seats.
Applied Aug 13, 2019 · completed Nov 6, 2024 · Permit 19 205272 HVA
- Permit issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to change retail space to take out restaurant under 30 seats.
Applied Aug 13, 2019 · issued Oct 18, 2019 · Permit 19 205272 PLB
- Cancelled
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposed interior alterations to change existing retail spaces on basement and main floor to take out restaurant under 30 seats.
Applied Feb 6, 2018 · completed Nov 2, 2018 · Permit 18 114376 BLD
- Cancelled
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposed interior alterations to change existing retail spaces on basement and main floor to take out restaurant under 30 seats.
Applied Feb 6, 2018 · completed Nov 2, 2018 · Permit 18 114376 HVA
- Cancelled
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations to change existing retail spaces on basement and main floor to take out restaurant under 30 seats.
Applied Feb 6, 2018 · completed Nov 2, 2018 · Permit 18 114376 PLB
- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Proposal for interior alterations to front entry of retail store (ground floor) and new stair to 2nd floor residential apartment. Scope includes new store front glazing.
Applied Dec 12, 2017 · issued Feb 16, 2018 · Permit 17 274356 BLD
- Cancelled
Demolition
Proposal to remove the residential unit on the 2nd floor and replace with commercial for a fully commercial building. See permit 16-181903 BLD for drawings.
Applied Aug 10, 2016 · issued Aug 18, 2016 · completed Jan 23, 2017 · 1 home removed · Permit 16 204676 DEM
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior alterations to existing mixed use building to upgrade fire separation on ground floor ceiling and add door at top of stair to res unit
Applied Jun 28, 2016 · issued Jan 23, 2017 · completed Apr 4, 2017 · Permit 16 181903 BLD
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.
- Closed
Minor variance · NR addition
To convert the integral garage into retail space, no parking space will be provided on site.
Decision: Withdrawn
Filed Apr 9, 2018 · File A0456/18TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Refused
18 storeys · 342 homes · Mixed use
370 m away · Site plan · Refused · filed Aug 11, 2023
- Under review
13 storeys · Mixed use
410 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 24, 2021
- Approved
152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West
29 storeys · 384 homes · Mixed use
430 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Apr 29, 2022
- Approved
938-950 King Street West and 95-99 Strachan Avenue
18 storeys · 229 homes · Mixed use
450 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Aug 4, 2021
- Under review
17 storeys · 227 homes · Mixed use
490 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 8, 2022
- Under review
141-161 Bathurst Street and 579-591 Richmond Street West
12 storeys · Non-residential
490 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 22, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
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.
80 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.
150 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.
200 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.
140 m away · filed May 27, 2025 · Approved
793 Adelaide St W · Minor variance
To construct a new three-storey detached dwelling (triplex) with a covered front porch with stairs, a rear ground floor deck with stairs, a rear second floor balcony, a rear third floor balcony, and a front basement walkout. There will be a total of three dwelling units on the lot.
250 m away · filed Nov 4, 2024 · Approved
897 Queen St W · Minor variance
To convert the existing three-storey mixed-use building into a rooming house containing 20 dwelling rooms and a restaurant use on the ground floor. There will be 6 dwelling rooms located on the ground floor, 11 dwelling rooms located on the second level, and 3 dwelling rooms on the third level of this building. The existing third storey residential dwelling unit will be demolished.
200 m away · filed Sep 29, 2024 · Application withdrawn
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.
50 m away · filed Sep 4, 2024 · Approved
16 Crocker Ave · Minor variance
To legalize and to maintain the new three-storey detached dwelling (containing three dwelling units) currently under construction, as approved under TLAB Decision Order 22 202596 S45 10, which was constructed beyond the limits of an approved building permit.
140 m away · filed Jul 7, 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.