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521 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 8, 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
East Don RoadwayBright StSumach StThompson StDavies AveOld Brewery Lane Bayview RampSt Lawrence StBayview AveWascana AveSackville StSt Paul StSydenham StQueen St EKing St EEastern Ave DiversionRiver StDon Valley Parkway SDon Valley Parkway NAdelaide St EShuter StRichmond St E123456789101112Map 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 years0 permitsThis addressBuilding Permits · 13 on record
Short-term rentalNot registeredThis addressShort Term Rentals Registration
Heritage statusListedThis addressHeritage Register
Recent permits (8)
  • Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed · Mar 2, 2017
    HVAC - Proposal for interior alterations to convert second floor to a personal service shop and the main floor and basement to office use. The existing residential unit on the 2nd floor will be… · Permit 16 269671 HVA
  • Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed · Feb 3, 2017
    Plumbing - Proposal for interior alterations to convert second floor to a personal service shop and the main floor and basement to office use. The existing residential unit on the 2nd floor will be… · Permit 16 269671 PLB
  • Interior Alterations · Closed · Jan 12, 2017
    Proposal for interior alterations to convert second floor to a personal service shop and the main floor and basement to office use. The existing residential unit on the 2nd floor will be… · Permit 16 269671 BLD
  • Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed · Nov 28, 2016
    Revision to HVAC to relocate furnace and add new return. · Permit 08 148977 HVA
  • Interior Alterations · Cancelled · Oct 27, 2016
    Revision to maintain existing ground floor window at front (original proposal to enlarge), install fire rated door at bottom of stair on ground floor, and construct wall for new room on the 2nd floor. · Permit 08 148977 BLD
  • Building Permit Related(PS) · Revision Issued · Oct 7, 2016
    Revision to 2nd floor kitchen area - as per inspector. · Permit 08 148977 PLB
  • Multiple Projects · Revision Issued · Aug 19, 2016
    REV 01 - to remove rear additionBasement is accessory to the 1st floor Group D occupancy approved under 08 148977 BLD · Permit 08 102821 BLD
  • Interior Alterations · Closed · Aug 18, 2008
    Revision to increase size of fire-rated door on first floor. · Permit 08 148977 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 · 71 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 · 71 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
    7 Labatt Ave · 83 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
  4. 4
    7 Labatt Ave · 83 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
  5. 5
    83 River St · 101 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
  6. 6
    85 River St · 107 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
    87 River St · 109 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
    4 Labatt Ave · 110 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
    2 Labatt Ave · 113 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
    89 River St · 117 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
    91 River St · 122 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
    93 River St · 128 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 521 Queen St E

Is 521 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 521 Queen St E?

15 active development applications within 250 metres, the closest at 77 River St (71 m). Source: Development Applications.

When is garbage day at 521 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

550 Queen St E.
550 Queen St E., 1984. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 69, Item 30. 51 m away.
550 Queen St E.
550 Queen St E., 1984. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 69, Item 27. 51 m away.
550 Queen St E.
550 Queen St E., 1984. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 69, Item 29. 51 m away.
550 Queen St E.
550 Queen St E., 1984. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 69, Item 28. 51 m away.
550 Queen St E.
550 Queen St E., 1984. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 69, Item 26. 51 m away.
550 Queen St E.
550 Queen St E., 1973. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 69, Item 31. 51 m away.
King Street at St. Lawrence Street east to Don River
King Street at St. Lawrence Street east to Don River, 1912. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1231, Item 481. 81 m away.
Macnab, Allan, house, King St. E., n. side, opp. head of St. Lawrence St.
Macnab, Allan, house, King St. E., n. side, opp. head of St. Lawrence St. , 1912. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library. 81 m away.
Macnab, Allan, house, King St. E., n. side, opp. head of St. Lawrence St.
Macnab, Allan, house, King St. E., n. side, opp. head of St. Lawrence St. , 1885. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library. 81 m away.

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