5 Union St
Is it a heritage property?
Yes. 5 Union St, Hamilton is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, Part V (as part of a heritage conservation district).
Designation is the strongest protection under the Act and is not affected by the January 1, 2027 deadline. Source: City of Hamilton — Heritage Properties, as of October 12, 2026.
At a glance
- Year built
- 1983
- Architectural style
- Vernacular; Suburban Split-level
- Storeys
- 2
- Heritage neighbours
- 21 other heritage properties within 100 m
- Designation
- Part V (heritage conservation district)
- By-law
- 96-34-H
- Ward
- Ward 15
- Location
- Matched to the municipal address
Split-level design, symmetrical front facade with multi-panel windowsDescription, from City of Hamilton — Heritage Properties
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
- Formal Consultation · filed January 14, 2026 · In ProcessAbout 48 m away, at 2 Griffin Street · FC-26-002To construct a two-storey mixed-use addition at the rear and side of the property with two commercial units (retail or office) and one residential unit above, plus four parking spaces to support the development.
From municipal open data (City of Hamilton Open Data Licence). An application is a proposal; it doesn't change the property's heritage status. Nearby means within 50 m.
History on this site
- First recorded as designated
Other heritage properties on this street
- 2 Union StDesignated
- 3 Union StDesignated
- 11 Union StDesignated
- 13 Union StDesignated
- 13 Union StInventory only
- 14 Union StInventory only
- 14 Union StDesignated
- 17 Union StDesignated
- 20 Union StDesignated
- 22 Union StInventory only
- 23 Union StInventory only
- 23 Union StDesignated
- 24 Union StDesignated
- 29 Union StDesignated
- 36 Union StDesignated
- 40 Union StDesignated
Source: City of Hamilton — Heritage Properties, as of October 12, 2026.
Contains public sector Data made available under the City of Hamilton's Open Data Licence.
Not legal advice. Confirm status with the municipality.