643 Queen St E

DesignatedToronto, Ontario · Register as of September 1, 2026

Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 643 Queen St E, Toronto is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, Part IV (as an individual property).

Designation is the strongest protection under the Act and is not affected by the January 1, 2027 deadline. Source: City of Toronto — Heritage Register, as of September 1, 2026.

At a glance

Year built: 1889-1890
Architect or builder: Mallory, John W. and Mallory, Frank S.
Building height: about 15 m at its highest point (City of Toronto 3D massing)
Lot area: 112 m²
Neighbourhood: South Riverdale
Heritage neighbours: 8 other heritage properties within 100 m
Designation: Part IV (individual property)
By-law: 1214-2017
Ward: Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth
Location: Matched to the municipal address

Included on the City's Heritage Register by City Council March 10, 2016. Council stated its intention to designate under Part IV on March 10, 2016. Designated by City Council November 9, 2017 by by-law #1214-2017.Description, from City of Toronto — Heritage Register

Building details from the municipality's register unless marked otherwise.

Municipal notices

January 8, 2018 · Designation by-law passed.Notice of Passing of By-law 1214-2017 - 639, 641, 643, 651, 653 And 655 Queen Street East (The Smith Block) - Heritage DesignationRead the notice

Condition on the ground

No condition reports yet.

A vacant or neglected heritage building can be reported to the municipality's property standards or by-law office (311 in most cities). Photos must be taken from public property and must not show people.

Community collection

No historic photos, documents or recollections yet. Do you have one?

Development applications

Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed September 15, 2022 · Under ReviewAt this address (the application covers 5 addresses) · 22 204260 STE 14 OZProposed to retain the existing heritage buildings and construct a nine storey residential building. The building will contain 85 new residential dwelling units with a GFA of about 7186sqm and retail at grade with a GFA of 807sqm. The total proposed GFA is 9891sqm resulting in…Application details
Site plan approval · filed September 15, 2022 · Under ReviewAbout 7 m away, at 641 Queen St E · 22 204259 STE 14 SAProposed to retain the existing heritage buildings and construct a nine storey residential building. The building will contain 85 new residential dwelling units with a GFA of about 7186sqm and retail at grade with a GFA of 807sqm. The total proposed GFA is 9891sqm resulting in…Application details

From municipal open data (Open Government Licence – Toronto). An application is a proposal; it doesn't change the property's heritage status. Nearby means within 50 m.

History on this site

October 5, 2026First recorded as designated

Other heritage properties on this street

Source: City of Toronto — Heritage Register, as of September 1, 2026.

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.

Not legal advice. Confirm status with the municipality.