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Building permits on Queen St W

The City of Toronto has 6,404 building permits on record for Queen St W, going back to 1971. That is the 9th busiest street in the city. Those permits created 1,420 homes and removed 51, a net change of +1,369. Declared construction value totals $1.7B. The most recent permit was issued Sep 11, 2026 at 703A Queen St W.

Permits on record
6,4041971–2026
Declared construction value
$1.7Bas filed, not adjusted
Homes created
1,420dwelling units
Homes removed
51net +1,369

Permits issued per year

20002026 (part year)

Most common work

  • Interior Alterations1,348 · 21%
  • Building Permit Related(MS)1,158 · 18%
  • Building Permit Related(PS)1,099 · 17%
  • Sign Building Permit Related416 · 6%
  • Unknown244 · 4%
  • Other(BA)206 · 3%
  • Temporary Structures179 · 3%
  • Multiple Projects154 · 2%
  • Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only)125 · 2%
  • Certified Tents117 · 2%
  • Electromagnetic Locks107 · 2%
  • New Building89 · 1%

Structures worked on

  • Multiple Unit Building1,043 · 16%
  • Office927 · 14%
  • Retail Store633 · 10%
  • Restaurant 30 Seats or Less553 · 9%
  • Other504 · 8%
  • Multiple Use/Non Residential466 · 7%
  • Restaurant Greater Than 30 Seats424 · 7%
  • First Party414 · 6%
  • Unknown244 · 4%
  • Hospital161 · 3%
  • Motel/Hotel149 · 2%
  • Mixed Use/Res w Non Res144 · 2%

Where this street runs

Yonge-Bay Corridor 1,398 permits
Wellington Place 1,079 permits
West Queen West 957 permits
Kensington-Chinatown 897 permits
Trinity-Bellwoods 668 permits
Little Portugal 466 permits
Roncesvalles 456 permits
South Parkdale 293 permits

Most recent permits

Issued Work What was filed Value Status
Sep 11, 2026 Other(BA) Repair of front exterior wall. This permit shall be read in conjunction with Permit No. 26 201901 BLD 00 BA. $50K Open
Sep 11, 2026 Building Permit Related (DR) REV Drain - This is a drain permit amendment application for the OLS Osgoode Station. There have been some misc revisions to the design. We would like them reviewed and captured in an amended Drain Permit. The changes have been bubbled in the drawings submitted with this application.To construct new Open
Sep 11, 2026 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposed refinishing of interior floor and minor alterations. No exterior work or alteration to exterior walls. Open
Sep 11, 2026 Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposed refinishing of interior floor and minor alterations. No exterior work or alteration to exterior walls. Open
Sep 11, 2026 Interior Alterations Proposed refinishing of interior floor and minor alterations. No exterior work or alteration to exterior walls. $200K Open
Sep 10, 2026 Fire Damage Fire Damage in a Residential Building - Repairs Damaged interior walls and drop ceilings should be demolished and replaced with matching assemblies. Interior finishes, including gypsum board, must be removed and replaced with fire-rated materials. Exterior windows and the source unit¿s entrance door Open
Sep 10, 2026 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations for new ground floor takeout restaurant (donut shop)See also 26 218196 WNP Open
Sep 10, 2026 Interior Alterations Proposal for interior alterations for new ground floor takeout restaurant (donut shop)See also 26 218196 WNP $20K Open
Sep 10, 2026 Other Temporary Tents Permits, to allow temporary event tents, stage and pop food tents on the grounds of Trinity Bellwoods Park, Sept 19-20-21 2026 Open
Sep 10, 2026 Other(BA) Repair of front exterior wall. This permit shall be read in conjunction with Permit No. 26 231156 BLD 00 BA. $50K Open
Sep 9, 2026 Other(BA) Proposal to extend existing aluminum and glazed storefront display. $3K Open
Sep 8, 2026 Interior Alterations Proposed interior fit-out of an existing commercial unit for a new Mr. Sub Restaurant, $90K Open
Sep 8, 2026 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposed interior fit-out of an existing commercial unit for a new Mr. Sub Restaurant, Open
Sep 8, 2026 Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposed interior fit-out of an existing commercial unit for a new Mr. Sub Restaurant, Open
Sep 2, 2026 New Building REVISION - as per the attached Cover LetterProposal to construct a new two story retail bulding. New build
Sep 1, 2026 Demolition Proposal for demolishing an unsafe building due to fire damage (MIXED USE BUILDING) Demolition
Aug 28, 2026 Interior Alterations Proposed interior alterations for expansion for DRA Americas Inc. $150K Open
Aug 28, 2026 Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposed interior alterations for expansion for DRA Americas Inc. Open
Aug 25, 2026 Other(BA) Proposed ground floor structural rehabilitation $200K Open
Aug 24, 2026 Certified Tents Proposal to install certified tent 14 - 240266 40x20 gable end frame tent. Install Aug 27 - Aug 30. Open
Aug 21, 2026 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations to escape room including HVAC and plumbing Open
Aug 21, 2026 Interior Alterations Proposed interior alterations to escape room including HVAC and plumbing $120K Open
Aug 21, 2026 Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposed interior alterations to escape room including HVAC and plumbing Open
Aug 20, 2026 Multiple Projects REVISION 03: Sprinkler permit revision REVISION 02: Changes to architectural and structural designs. To propose the second floor roof top as a deck.interior alteration, demolition portion of rear area, addition of stairs from rear for 2nd & 3rd, floor apartment access, addition of apartment in rear Open
Aug 18, 2026 Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Construction for retail store combined with coffee counter. Basement be used for storage & staff office Open
Aug 18, 2026 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Construction for retail store combined with coffee counter. Basement be used for storage & staff office Open
Aug 18, 2026 Multiple Projects 1. Existing one window changes to proposed one door on G/F.2. The existing shed to be rebuilt due to serious damaged. $30K Open
Aug 18, 2026 Building Permit Related(MS) Rev 02 - Minor HVAC and Plumbing design change.REV 01: Revision or minor interior layout changes, HVAC design change, structural removal of columns and relocation and size of east side windows. HVAC - Proposal for interior fit-out of existing restaurant Group A2 suite. No change of use, and renovati Open
Aug 18, 2026 Interior Alterations Construction for retail store combined with coffee counter. Basement be used for storage & staff office $350K Open
Aug 18, 2026 Multiple Projects Proposal for interior alterations to legalize the conversion of the garage to a hair salon and legalize the decks on the existing flat roof Open
Aug 14, 2026 Sign Building Permit Related 1 Wall Sign*****HYVE NIGHT CLUB***** Open
Aug 13, 2026 Electromagnetic Locks Proposal for new maglocks as per drawings for the CAMH New Research Building. $200K Open
Aug 12, 2026 Interior Alterations Rev 02 - Minor HVAC and Plumbing design change.REV 01: Changes to layout, window locations and removal of structural columns.Proposal for interior fit-out of existing restaurant Group A2 suite. Previous retail use, and renovation of 4 washrooms. Open
Aug 11, 2026 Interior Demolition Proposal for interior selective demolition of existing office spaces on Levels 8 and 10 to support a future tenant fit-out Demolition
Aug 10, 2026 Fire Alarm Relocated existing fire alarm control panel and add fire alarm devices where needed (to permit the entire fire alarm system) $10K Open
Aug 7, 2026 Sign Building Permit Related 1 Wall Sign ***THE LATEST SCOOP*** Closed
Aug 7, 2026 Sign Building Permit Related 1 Wall Sign*****Mark Health Network***** Open
Aug 7, 2026 Interior Alterations Proposal for interior alterations to remove the existing sliding doors and replace with high speed gate portals and installing a door on an existing archway $50K Open
Aug 6, 2026 Building Permit Related(MS) HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations of existing restaurant. Open
Aug 6, 2026 Building Permit Related(PS) Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations of existing restaurant. Open

The 40 most recent of 6,404 permits on record. Figures come from the City’s active and cleared permit datasets, refreshed daily — what that covers, and what it misses.

Source
City of Toronto Open Data
Dataset
Building permits, active + cleared
Records
6,404
City refresh
2026-09-13 10:24
Page built
2026-09-13
Sheet
STR-022