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653 Queen St E

DesignatedToronto, Ontario · Register as of September 1, 2026
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Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 653 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
484 m²
Neighbourhood
South Riverdale
Heritage neighbours
9 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.

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 34 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
  • Site plan approval · filed May 24, 2022 · ClosedAbout 35 m away, at 661 Queen St E (the application covers 4 addresses) · 22 150805 STE 14 SAAmendment to SPA File No. 16 106006 STE 30 SA to increase the total units in the development from 898 to 912. This includes converting 20, 3-bedroom units to 34, 1- and 2-bedroom units and one 4-bedroom unit on Floors 2 to 6 in the Phase 2 buildingApplication details
  • Plan of condominium · filed August 25, 2021 · ClosedAbout 35 m away, at 661 Queen St E (the application covers 4 addresses) · 21 204108 STE 14 CDDraft Plan of Condominium for 308 residential dwelling units.Application details
  • Plan of condominium · filed October 21, 2019 · ClosedAbout 35 m away, at 661 Queen St E (the application covers 7 addresses) · 19 239061 STE 14 CDDraft Plan of Condominium for 5 commercial condo units located within the south-west and north-west buildings located at 77-79 East Don Roadway (Riverside Square).Application details
  • Site plan approval · filed January 19, 2016 · ClosedAbout 35 m away, at 661 Queen St E (the application covers 4 addresses) · 16 106006 STE 30 SAProposal for site plan approval related to 5 new mixed use buildings which are connected via 4 levels of below grade parking, fronting Queen St E is a 6 storey mixed use building containing commercial space, on the east side of the laneway are 14 and 12 storey mixed use…Application details
  • Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed June 18, 2014 · ClosedAbout 35 m away, at 661 Queen St E (the application covers 2 addresses) · 14 176212 STE 30 OZZoning By-law Amendment to permit a mixed-use development with a 4 and 5 storey podium and a height that ranges from 7 storeys along Queen St E to 13 storeys mid-block. A total of 216 residential units are proposed. The existing automotive building would be demolished.

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

  1. First 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.