Two towers, up to 14 storeys
1285 Finch Ave W and 3 more addresses · York University Heights · Ward 6 York Centre
A request to divide the land into new lots and streets for two buildings of 14 and 3 storeys, with 818 homes. It was submitted in February 2020 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 20 114230 NNY 06 SB · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedFeb 10, 2020
- NowCity planners’ review
- NextCity decision
01Have your say
While City planners review it, you can send comments to the planner named on the City’s application page. Your councillor, James Pasternak, can also hear your views.
Follow this application and we’ll email you when a meeting or decision is scheduled.
02What’s proposed
Two towers with 818 homes.
- Homes
- 818
- Heights
- 14 and 3 storeys
- Total floor space
- 70,301 m²
- What it needs
- Approval to divide the land into lots and streets
The applicant’s description
Subdivision application to permit 3, 14-storey mixed use towers and a 13-storey office building.The proposal includes a total of 818 residential units, and 3,239 m² of retail space.The proposed development has a combined Gross Floor Area of 70,301.30 m² and a Floor Space Index of 4.25. A 3 level shared underground parking structure would provide a total of 821 parking spaces.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Feb 10, 2020Application submitted to the City.
- Feb 10, 2020A related rezoning application is filed: Four towers, up to 59 storeys.
- Apr 29, 2022A related site plan application is filed: Five towers, up to 15 storeys with shops.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subdivision | File 20 114230 NNY 06 SB | In progress | Documents and reports on the City’s site |
| Rezoning | File 20 114224 NNY 06 OZ | In progress | See its page |
| Site plan | File 22 140277 NNY 06 SA | In progress | See its page |
Plans, studies and staff reports are on the City’s Application Information Centre. We link to them rather than copy them.
05Nearby applications
The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.
- 1Four towers, up to 59 storeys (1,907 homes)1315 Finch Ave W · about 60 m
City planners are reviewing it
- 2Five towers, up to 15 storeys with shops (803 homes)1315 Finch Ave W · about 60 m
City planners are reviewing it
- 3
- 4
- 5
06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 1285 Finch Ave W?
Two towers with 818 homes, of 14 and 3 storeys, under City file 20 114230 NNY 06 SB. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 1285 Finch Ave W development been approved?
Not yet. City planners are reviewing it. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Can I comment on it?
Yes. Send comments to the City planner named on the City’s application page before a decision. Follow the application to hear about meetings. Source: Development Applications and Public Notices, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 1285 Finch Ave W?
James Pasternak, Ward 6 York Centre. Source: City Wards and Councillors, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Sources: City of Toronto Development Applications, Committee of Adjustment Applications, Public Notices and Building Permits (Open Data, updated nightly). Not legal advice. Something wrong? Tell us.