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496 Queen St E

A property on the Heritage Register (Listed), outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas, with 15 active development applications within 250 metres.

Data as of Nov 7, 2026 · Every item lists its source

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Key findings
  • On the Heritage Register (Listed).
  • Outside TRCA flood and shoreline hazard areas.
  • 15 active development applications and 2 Committee of Adjustment applications within 250 m.
RentSafe score—not a registered apartment building
Fire code violations—no inspection records
Applications17active within 250 m
Flood hazardOutsideTRCA mapping
Bright StSumach StOld Brewery Lane Bayview RampSt Lawrence StBayview AveWascana AveSackville StTracy StSutton AveRegent StPeaceful WaySt Paul StSydenham StPower StTrefann StQueen St EKing St EEastern Ave DiversionRichmond St ERiver StShuter StAdelaide St EParliament St123456789101112Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)
The red circle shows the 250-metre radius used for “Nearby” items. Numbers match the applications listed below.

01The building

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of
RentSafe evaluationNot a registered apartment buildingThis addressApartment Building Evaluation
Fire code inspectionsNo inspection recordsThis addressResidential Fire Inspection Results
Building orders and noticesNone on recordThis addressBuilding Construction/Demolition Violations
Building permits, last 5 years3 permitsThis addressBuilding Permits · 18 on record
Short-term rentalNot registeredThis addressShort Term Rentals Registration
Heritage statusListedThis addressHeritage Register
Recent permits (8)
  • Interior Alterations · Closed · Mar 6, 2026
    Proposal for interior alterations to office · Permit 26 118346 BLD
  • Other(BA) · Closed · Sep 29, 2023
    Foundation wall repairs for electrical room leak · Permit 23 196647 BLD
  • Other(BA) · Inspection · Dec 1, 2022
    Refurbishment of current outside steel structure stair/ramp to entrance of building · Permit 22 218589 BLD
  • Building Permit Related(MS) · Permit Issued · Oct 30, 2020
    HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to existing office unit 201 · Permit 20 198785 HVA
  • Interior Alterations · Inspection · Oct 20, 2020
    Proposal for interior alterations to existing office unit 201 for new tenant.[468 / 478 / 496 Queen St E on same lot] · Permit 20 198785 BLD
  • Interior Alterations · Inspection · Jan 23, 2020
    Proposal for interior alterations in filming roon and storage area of building 301 North in existing office building · Permit 20 105004 BLD
  • Building Permit Related(MS) · Permit Issued · Jun 27, 2019
    HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to unit 301 in existing office. · Permit 19 163570 HVA
  • Interior Alterations · Closed · Jun 27, 2019
    Proposal for interior alterations to unit 301 in existing office. · Permit 19 163570 BLD

02Risks and the ground

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of
River flood hazardOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Lake shoreline hazardOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025
TRCA regulated areaOutsideThis addressTRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Basement flooding study areaBFA62Your areaBasement Flooding Study Areas · the City divides all of Toronto into study areas; this names yours, not a risk level
Lead in tap water samples, postal area M5A4 of 104 above 0.01 ppmYour area · M5ANon Regulated Lead Sample · May 21, 2014 to Oct 15, 2026

TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.

03What’s changing nearby

  1. 1
    77 River St · 192 m · Site Plan · Under Review
    INACTIVE Site Plan Approval Application for a proposed 38-storey mixed-use building with 548 residential units (rental and condominium), 4752 square metres of non-residential floor area (retail, office and a Salvation Army facility), and…
    File 19 243731 STE 13 SA · submitted Oct 31, 2019 · City record
  2. 2
    77 River St · 192 m · Official Plan / Rezoning · Under Review
    Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for two 46-storey residential buildings containing approximately 1,170 dwelling units and a 2-storey non-residential building containing 1,111 square metres of non-residential space.
    File 26 246687 STE 13 OZ · submitted Sep 30, 2026 · City record
  3. 3
    83 River St · 196 m · Site Plan · NOAC Issued
    Site plan application for a 37-storey mixed use building comprised of 365 dwelling units and 300 square metres of retail at grade.
    File 20 148320 STE 13 SA · submitted May 25, 2020 · City record
  4. 4
    87 River St · 196 m · Site Plan · NOAC Issued
    Site plan application for a 37-storey mixed use building comprised of 365 dwelling units and 300 square metres of retail at grade.
    File 20 148320 STE 13 SA · submitted May 25, 2020 · City record
  5. 5
    591 Dundas St E · 197 m · Official Plan / Rezoning · OMB Appeal
    Zoning By-law Amendment application for Phases 4 & 5 of the Regent Park redevelopment. The Phases 4 & 5 lands are generally bounded by Gerrard Street to the north, River Street to the east, Oak Street to the south, and Dreamers Way to the…
    File 22 136063 STE 13 OZ · submitted Apr 20, 2022 · City record
  6. 6
    89 River St · 202 m · Site Plan · NOAC Issued
    Site plan application for a 37-storey mixed use building comprised of 365 dwelling units and 300 square metres of retail at grade.
    File 20 148320 STE 13 SA · submitted May 25, 2020 · City record
  7. 7
    85 River St · 204 m · Site Plan · NOAC Issued
    Site plan application for a 37-storey mixed use building comprised of 365 dwelling units and 300 square metres of retail at grade.
    File 20 148320 STE 13 SA · submitted May 25, 2020 · City record
  8. 8
    95 River St · 207 m · Site Plan · NOAC Issued
    Site plan application for a 37-storey mixed use building comprised of 365 dwelling units and 300 square metres of retail at grade.
    File 20 148320 STE 13 SA · submitted May 25, 2020 · City record
  9. 9
    91 River St · 209 m · Site Plan · NOAC Issued
    Site plan application for a 37-storey mixed use building comprised of 365 dwelling units and 300 square metres of retail at grade.
    File 20 148320 STE 13 SA · submitted May 25, 2020 · City record
  10. 10
    97 River St · 210 m · Site Plan · NOAC Issued
    Site plan application for a 37-storey mixed use building comprised of 365 dwelling units and 300 square metres of retail at grade.
    File 20 148320 STE 13 SA · submitted May 25, 2020 · City record
  11. 11
    93 River St · 212 m · Site Plan · NOAC Issued
    Site plan application for a 37-storey mixed use building comprised of 365 dwelling units and 300 square metres of retail at grade.
    File 20 148320 STE 13 SA · submitted May 25, 2020 · City record
  12. 12
    2 Labatt Ave · 217 m · Site Plan · NOAC Issued
    Site plan application for a 37-storey mixed use building comprised of 365 dwelling units and 300 square metres of retail at grade.
    File 20 148320 STE 13 SA · submitted May 25, 2020 · City record

Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications · 22 registered short-term rentals within 250 m.

04City services

ItemFindingPrecisionSource · as of
Garbage dayNovember 18, 2026This addressCollection calendar Wednesday 1
Next recyclingNovember 11, 2026This addressSolid Waste Collection Schedule
City councillorChris MoiseWard 13Councillor_Moise@toronto.ca · 416-392-7903

05Quick answers about 496 Queen St E

Is 496 Queen St E in a flood plain?

No. It is outside TRCA's mapped flood and shoreline hazard areas. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025.

What is being built near 496 Queen St E?

15 active development applications within 250 metres, the closest at 77 River St (192 m). Source: Development Applications.

When is garbage day at 496 Queen St E?

Collection calendar Wednesday 1. Next garbage pickup: Nov 18, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.

Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.

06From the archives

North view of Bright Street, south of Queen Street East, Dominion Brewery in the background
North view of Bright Street, south of Queen Street East, Dominion Brewery in the background, 1981. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 7, Item 125. 26 m away.
Dominion Brewery - view from Queen St E., opposite Bright St
Dominion Brewery - view from Queen St E., opposite Bright St, 1981. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 33, Item 4. 26 m away.
View of houses on the west side of Bright Street, looking north to Queen Street
View of houses on the west side of Bright Street, looking north to Queen Street, 1978. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 7, Item 119. 26 m away.
Dominion Brewery - view from Queen St E., opposite Bright St
Dominion Brewery - view from Queen St E., opposite Bright St, 1981. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 33, Item 3. 26 m away.
View of Queen Street East, looking east from Bright Street across Sumach Street
View of Queen Street East, looking east from Bright Street across Sumach Street, 1982. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 75, Item 29. 31 m away.
Dominion Brewery - view from Queen St E., west of Sumach, opposite Bright St
Dominion Brewery - view from Queen St E., west of Sumach, opposite Bright St, 1981. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 33, Item 2. 31 m away.
View of Queen Street East, looking west at Sumach Street
View of Queen Street East, looking west at Sumach Street, 1981. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 75, Item 31. 52 m away.
Queen St E at Sumach, southeast corner
Queen St E at Sumach, southeast corner, 1982. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 69, Item 13. 52 m away.
Armstrong, Robert R., house, Sumach St., e. side, n. of Queen St. E.
Armstrong, Robert R., house, Sumach St., e. side, n. of Queen St. E. , 1890. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library. 52 m away.

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