997 homes
171 Eastern Ave and 3 more addresses · St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands
A request to approve the detailed design of a 43-storey building, with 979 homes. It was submitted in March 2023 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 23 126078 STE 13 SA · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedMar 23, 2023
- 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 can also hear your views.
Follow this application and we’ll email you when a meeting or decision is scheduled.
02What’s proposed
One 43-storey building with 979 homes.
- Homes
- 979
- Height
- 43 storeys
- Total floor space
- 75,574 m²
- What it needs
- Site plan approval (the City’s review of the detailed design)
The applicant’s description
Proposal for three buildings based on an approved Municipal Zoning Order. A total of 997 dwelling units, including 282 affordable rental dwelling units (approximately 28% of the total), a 955 square metre community space and 505 square metres of retail space are proposed. Building A (at the central northern part of the site) is a 34-storey tower with retail space on the ground floor and 314 dwelling units above. Building B (at the central southern part of the site) is a 31-storey tower with the existing machine shop building conserved and integrated into the base of the tower. Building B includes retail space and a community space on the ground floor and 282 affordable rental dwelling units above. Building C (at the northeastern corner of the site) is a 43-storey residential tower that includes 401 dwelling units. The existing cleaning room building at the northwestern corner of the site is proposed to be conserved, with the potential to include non-residential uses, but is not currently identified as part of the proposed development. The MZO is available at https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/200595From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Mar 23, 2023Application submitted to the City.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site plan | File 23 126078 STE 13 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
- Part lot control · 2011 · closed
05Elsewhere on this site
New-building and demolition permits at these addresses since this application was filed.
- •New building: 264 homesPermit 25 269298 BLD
Permit applied for Dec 23, 2025
Proposed construction of Phase 1 (Building B) Affordable Rental Building (264 units) complete with 2 retail spaces and indoor/outdoor community space.
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 171 Eastern Ave?
One 43-storey building with 979 homes, 43 storeys, under City file 23 126078 STE 13 SA. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 171 Eastern Ave 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.
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.