215 King St W

DesignatedHamilton, Ontario · Register as of October 12, 2026
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Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 215 King St W, Hamilton 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 Hamilton — Heritage Properties, as of October 12, 2026.

At a glance

Year built
1853
Architect or builder
RICHARD NEAL
Architectural style
Vernacular; Cottage; Georgian
Storeys
1.5
Heritage neighbours
22 other heritage properties within 100 m
Designation
Part IV (individual property)
Ward
Ward 13
Location
Matched to the municipal address
Flemish-bond brick construction, decorative brickwork with cross motifDescription, from City of Hamilton — Heritage Properties

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

At council

  • August 21, 2026 · Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee: Notice of intention to designate.PED23148(a): Notice of Intention to Designate 215 King Street West,Agenda itemStaff report
  • August 22, 2023 · Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee: Notice of intention to designate.Recommendation for Designation of 215 King Street West, Dundas under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (PED23148) (Ward 13)Agenda itemStaff report

An agenda item is a proposal, not a decision. Check the meeting minutes for the outcome.

Municipal notices

  • July 6, 2026 · Notice of intention to designate.Intention to Designate 215 King Street West, DundasRead 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

  • Formal Consultation · filed November 16, 2023 · In ProcessAt this address · FCSP-23-130To construct an 18-storey mixed-use building with 85 residential units and 124.6 m2 of ground floor commercial. Includes a total of 23 parking spaces provided within 3 levels of underground parking.
  • Formal Consultation · filed March 24, 2021 · ApprovedAt this address · FC-21-054To develop a 14 storey mixed use building with retail at grade and 102 residential units above. A total of 55 parking stalls are proposed in two levels of underground.
  • Formal Consultation · filed August 22, 2022At this address · FC-22-121To develop four, 3-storey townhouse dwellings, a three-storey single detached dwelling and retain the existing heritage residence.
  • Condominium · filed December 23, 2022 · In ProcessAbout 17 m away, at 215 King St W And 219 King St W · 25CDM-202304To provide parking, access and landscaping to the proposed dwellings which would be Parcels of Tied Land to the proposed Condominium Corporation.
  • Subdivision · filed December 23, 2022 · In ProcessAbout 10 m away, at 215 King St W And 219 King St · 25T-202303To create 4 lots for townhouse development, 1 lot for a single detached development, 1 lot for an existing single detached to be retained, and 1 block dedicated for a Common Element Condominium for access, parking, and landscaping.
  • Zoning Amendment · filed December 23, 2022 · In ProcessAbout 20 m away, at 215 King St W And 219 King St W · ZAC-23-029To rezone the property to the Low Density Residential (R1) Zone to allow a new three-storey single detached dwelling, four three-storey townhouses, and retention of an existing single detached dwelling. One single detached dwelling will be demolished.
  • Formal Consultation · filed in 2020About 14 m away, at 215 · FC-20-137To redevelop the properties with a 4-storey standalone residential building with up to 14 units and 14 surface parking spaces. Existing single detached dwelling and medical office to be demolished.

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

  1. First recorded as designated

Other heritage properties on this street

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.