Toronto address · Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
944 Queen St W
The City of Toronto has 17 building permits since 2017 (4 still open) and 2 Committee of Adjustment files 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
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Revision # 01 - For the addition of an exterior door at the west facade as per attached drawings, this door will be one of the 2 required exit doors.Proposal for a rear 1 storey addition and interior alterations to proposed ground floor restaurant greater then 30 seats. Scope of work includes 2 new kitchen exhausts.
Applied Nov 26, 2020 · issued Dec 17, 2020 · completed Feb 4, 2022 · Permit 18 222797 BLD (revision 01)
- Closed
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for a rear 1 storey addition and interior alterations to proposed ground floor restaurant greater then 30 seats. Scope of work includes 2 new kitchen exhausts.
Applied Sep 10, 2018 · issued Nov 27, 2018 · completed May 17, 2022 · Permit 18 222797 PLB
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for a rear 1 storey addition and interior alterations to proposed ground floor restaurant greater then 30 seats. Scope of work includes 2 new kitchen exhausts.
Applied Sep 10, 2018 · issued Dec 5, 2018 · completed Feb 15, 2022 · Permit 18 222797 HVA
- Closed
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Proposal for a rear 1 storey addition and interior alterations to proposed ground floor restaurant greater then 30 seats. Scope of work includes 2 new kitchen exhausts.
Applied Sep 10, 2018 · issued Nov 27, 2018 · completed Feb 4, 2022 · Permit 18 222797 BLD
- Closed
New building
Revision 03 - revised slab on grade, add underslab plumbing and add venting.REV 02: Changes to add two floor drains.Proposal to construct a new 1 storey building due to existing building being deemed unsafe as per 17-160162 UNS. Fit out will be applied for at a later date by future tenant. Note, the proposed building to be attached via linkage to the existing building on the lot.
Applied Aug 24, 2018 · issued Sep 28, 2018 · completed Feb 19, 2019 · Permit 17 210004 BLD (revision 03)
- Revision issued
Plumbing
Revision 03 - revised slab on grade, add underslab plumbing and add ventingPlumbing - Proposal to construct a new 1 storey building due to existing building being deemed unsafe as per 17-160162 UNS. Fit out will be applied for at a later date by future tenant.
Applied Aug 24, 2018 · issued Oct 9, 2018 · Permit 17 210004 PLB (revision 03)
- Closed
New building
REV 02: Changes to add two floor drains.Proposal to construct a new 1 storey building due to existing building being deemed unsafe as per 17-160162 UNS. Fit out will be applied for at a later date by future tenant. Note, the proposed building to be attached via linkage to the existing building on the lot.
Applied Feb 13, 2018 · issued Feb 20, 2018 · completed Feb 19, 2019 · Permit 17 210004 BLD (revision 02)
- Revision issued
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct a new 1 storey building due to existing building being deemed unsafe as per 17-160162 UNS. Fit out will be applied for at a later date by future tenant.
Applied Feb 13, 2018 · issued Feb 23, 2018 · Permit 17 210004 PLB (revision 02)
- Closed
New building
Revision for multiple items including removal of the link structure. See cover letter for detailed scope.Proposal to construct a new 1 storey building due to existing building being deemed unsafe as per 17-160162 UNS. Fit out will be applied for at a later date by future tenant. Note, the proposed building to be attached via linkage to the existing building on the lot.
Applied Nov 30, 2017 · issued Jan 3, 2018 · completed Feb 19, 2019 · Permit 17 210004 BLD (revision 01)
- Revision issued
Plumbing
Plumbing Revision for multiple items including removal of the link structure. See cover letter for detailed scope.Plumbing - Proposal to construct a new 1 storey building due to existing building being deemed unsafe as per 17-160162 UNS. Fit out will be applied for at a later date by future tenant.
Applied Nov 30, 2017 · issued Dec 11, 2017 · Permit 17 210004 PLB (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC Revision for multiple items including removal of the link structure. See cover letter for detailed scope.HVAC - Proposal to construct a new 1 storey building due to existing building being deemed unsafe as per 17-160162 UNS. Fit out will be applied for at a later date by future tenant.
Applied Nov 30, 2017 · issued Dec 11, 2017 · completed Apr 20, 2022 · Permit 17 210004 HVA (revision 01)
- Closed
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal to construct a new 1 storey building due to existing building being deemed unsafe as per 17-160162 UNS. Fit out will be applied for at a later date by future tenant.
Applied Aug 2, 2017 · issued Oct 27, 2017 · completed Apr 20, 2022 · Permit 17 210004 HVA
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New building
Proposal to construct a new 1 storey building due to existing building being deemed unsafe as per 17-160162 UNS. Fit out will be applied for at a later date by future tenant. Note, the proposed building to be attached via linkage to the existing building on the lot.
Applied Aug 2, 2017 · issued Oct 27, 2017 · completed Feb 19, 2019 · Permit 17 210004 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct a new 1 storey building due to existing building being deemed unsafe as per 17-160162 UNS. Fit out will be applied for at a later date by future tenant.
Applied Aug 2, 2017 · issued Oct 27, 2017 · Permit 17 210004 PLB
- Cancelled
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - Proposal for a new Restaurant by demolishing 50% of the existing building reconstructing it with interior alteration. The basement walls underpin and bench for service area, storage and new washrooms. The occupant load for the stand alone restaurant building will be 90 people.
Applied Dec 28, 2016 · completed Aug 3, 2017 · Permit 16 271246 HVA
- Cancelled
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal for a new Restaurant by demolishing 50% of the existing building reconstructing it with interior alteration. The basement walls underpin and bench for service area, storage and new washrooms. The occupant load for the stand alone restaurant building will be 90 people.
Applied Dec 28, 2016 · completed Aug 3, 2017 · Permit 16 271246 PLB
- Cancelled
Addition or alteration · Multiple projects
Build a 1-storey addition for restaurant purposes to the existing 2-storey non-residential building.
Applied Dec 28, 2016 · completed Aug 3, 2017 · Permit 16 271246 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.
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Minor variance · Other
To construct a new one-storey restaurant on the east portion of the lot. The existing building at 952 Queen Street West will be maintained.
Decision: Approved (hearing Oct 11, 2017)
Filed Jun 12, 2017 · File A0659/17TEY
- Closed
Minor variance · Other
To construct a restaurant in the east building.
Decision: Approved (hearing Jan 18, 2017)
Filed Sep 26, 2016 · File A0944/16TEY
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
17 storeys · 227 homes · Mixed use
440 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Sep 8, 2022
- Under review
13 storeys · Mixed use
450 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Dec 24, 2021
- Approved
938-950 King Street West and 95-99 Strachan Avenue
18 storeys · 229 homes · Mixed use
470 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Aug 4, 2021
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
106 Massey St · Minor variance
220 m away · filed Aug 12, 2026 · Postponed
155 Shaw St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition (above the one-storey addition), and a partial third storey addition with a rear balcony.
120 m away · filed Feb 20, 2026 · Approved
71 Crawford St · Minor variance
To alter the existing rear ancillary building (detached garage) by constructing a second storey addition (containing one laneway suite), with a portion of the ground floor retained for garage parking (one parking space). There will be a total of three residential dwelling units on this lot (two units within the main dwelling and one unit with the ancillary building).
240 m away · filed Nov 18, 2025 · Approved
69 Crawford St · Minor variance
To construct a new one-storey ancillary building (detached garage) abutting the lane, in the rear yard of the lot containing the exisitng two-and-one-half storey semi-detached dwelling. The existing detached garage will be demolished.
240 m away · filed Oct 3, 2025 · Approved
119 Shaw St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey cantilevered addition. Also, to alter the existing rear one-storey ancillary building (garage) by constructing a new cantilevered second storey laneway suite addition. There will be a total of two residential dwelling units (one unit occupying the main dwelling and one unit occupying the laneway suite).
80 m away · filed Jun 6, 2025 · Approved
119 Shaw St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey addition and to construct a new laneway suite (second floor) above existing garage in the rear yard.
80 m away · filed Jun 6, 2025 · Application withdrawn
26 Ossington Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new four-storey mixed-use building containing five residential dwelling units, and one commercial unit (to be located on the ground floor). There will be front and rear patios (above portions of the third storey).
220 m away · filed Nov 19, 2024 · Approved
112 Shaw St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a complete third storey addition, front and rear rooftop patios (above the third floor addition) with an enclosed rooftop access staircase, a rear basement addition, and a rear ground floor deck (above the rear basement addition).
30 m away · filed Aug 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.