1521 Queen St W, Toronto: 8-Storey Mixed-Use Building
8-Storey Mixed-Use Building at 1521 Queen St W, Toronto was permitted on January 19, 2026 with a stated construction value of $25M to $50M. Proposal to construct a new 8 storey residential building + mechanical/amenity penthouse with retail on ground floor and 1level underground Builtie tracks the project's stage, the trades still being bought and the people who decide.
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The project
| Address | 1521 Queen St W, Toronto |
| Neighbourhood | South Parkdale |
| Project | 8-Storey Mixed-Use Building |
| Building type | Commercial |
| Work | New building |
| Permit issued | January 19, 2026 |
| Housing units | 95 |
| Stated construction value | $25M to $50M |
| Estimated stage | Foundation |
| Company named on the permit | Resolved in Builtie |
| Decision makers and contacts | In Builtie |
From the permit: “Proposal to construct a new 8 storey residential building + mechanical/amenity penthouse with retail on ground floor and 1level underground”
Which trades are being bought now
The project is at the foundation stage. At that stage these trades are inside their award window, the stretch of the build when the builder or general contractor decides who gets the work:
| Trade | Award window |
|---|---|
| Construction Site Security | Before the start to 15% |
| Concrete and Foundation | Before the start to 5% |
| Structural Steel | 0% to 15% |
| Elevators | 0% to 20% |
| Framing | 0% to 20% |
| Painting | 5% to 35% |
| Masonry | 10% to 30% |
| Waterproofing | 10% to 35% |
| Roofing | 15% to 35% |
| Windows, Doors and Glazing | 15% to 35% |
What Builtie adds
In Builtie: the decision makers on this project and their verified contacts, the trades already credited on it, the builder's other active permits, and LinkedIn and email outreach that runs while you work.
Other major projects in Toronto
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- 1625 Military Trl: 8-Storey Apartment Building Renovation
- 385 Carlingview Dr: Industrial Building Renovation
- 81 Bay St: Office and Tenant Fit-Out
All of them: major construction projects in Toronto. Builtie's Toronto data is the amalgamated City of Toronto, including Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough, East York and York. Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham and the rest of the GTA issue their own permits and are not in the feed today, so a Toronto count is not a GTA count. Toronto states a construction cost on about a third of 2026 permits.
Plans
Builtie's Starter plan is $79 per seat per month (CAD) for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds the LinkedIn and email outreach you run yourself. Opening a project spends one credit, and the decision makers, emails, phones and AI call script inside it are included. Your monthly credits reset at each renewal, and extra credit packs are valid for 30 days. The free trial runs 7 days with 10 projects. Custom, where Builtie's team runs the outreach for you, starts from CAD $1,500 a month on top of a Growth seat.
Frequently asked questions
What is being built at 1521 Queen St W?
8-Storey Mixed-Use Building. Proposal to construct a new 8 storey residential building + mechanical/amenity penthouse with retail on ground floor and 1level underground
When was the permit issued for 1521 Queen St W?
January 19, 2026, by the City of Toronto.
Who is building 1521 Queen St W?
Builtie resolves the builder or general contractor behind the permit and attaches a verified decision maker.
Which trades does 1521 Queen St W need now?
At its current stage: site security, concrete, structural steel, elevator, framing, painting, masonry, waterproofing.
What does Builtie cost?
Starter is $79 per seat per month for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds LinkedIn and email outreach. There is a 7-day free trial with 10 projects.