36-storey building
170 Merton St and 1 more address · South Eglinton-Davisville · Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's
A request to approve the detailed design of a 36-storey building, with 400 homes. It was submitted in March 2025 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 25 129096 STE 12 SA · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedMar 14, 2025
- 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, Josh Matlow, can also hear your views.
Follow this application and we’ll email you when a meeting or decision is scheduled.
02What’s proposed
One 36-storey building with 400 homes.
- Homes
- 400
- Height
- 36 storeys
- Total floor space
- 198 m²
- What it needs
- Site plan approval (the City’s review of the detailed design)
The applicant’s description
Site Plan Approval for a 36-storey mixed-use residential building, which includes the partial retention of the existing heritage building at 170 Merton Street. Overall, the proposal includes a total of 400 residential dwelling units and approximately 31,954 square metres of gross floor area, including 198.4 square metres of retail space.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Mar 14, 2025Application submitted to the City.
- Jun 4, 2026Demolition permit issued: Proposed demolition of row of townhouses/buildings to accommodate proposed project for 45-storey mixed-use residential building - Re: 170/180 Merton St
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site plan | File 25 129096 STE 12 SA | In progress | Documents and reports on the City’s site |
Plans, studies and staff reports are on the City’s Application Information Centre. We link to them rather than copy them.
Earlier at this address
- 45-storey building · 2025 · closed · City record
05Elsewhere on this site
New-building and demolition permits at these addresses since this application was filed.
- •DemolitionPermit 26 124654 DEM
Permit issued Jun 4, 2026
Proposed demolition of row of townhouses/buildings to accommodate proposed project for 45-storey mixed-use residential building - Re: 170/180 Merton St
06Nearby applications
The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.
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07Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 170 Merton St?
One 36-storey building with 400 homes, 36 storeys, under City file 25 129096 STE 12 SA. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 170 Merton St 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 170 Merton St?
Josh Matlow, Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's. 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.