7-storey building
179 Finch Ave E and 1 more address · East Willowdale · Ward 18 Willowdale
A request to approve the detailed design of a 7-storey building, with 40 homes. It was submitted in October 2026 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 26 250157 NNY 18 SA · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedOct 6, 2026
- 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, Lily Cheng, can also hear your views.
Follow this application and we’ll email you when a meeting or decision is scheduled.
02What’s proposed
One 7-storey building with 40 homes.
- Homes
- 40
- Height
- 7 storeys
- What it needs
- Site plan approval (the City’s review of the detailed design)
The applicant’s description
Site Plan Control Application proposes the development of a 7-storey residential building. The building will provide a total of 40 residential units, being a mix of 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom. A paved access from Finch Ave East will be provided, leading to 1 level of at-grade parking, providing a total of 22 parking spaces; as well as 29 bicycle parking spaces. The proposed development provides a total GFA of 3806.60 square metres and a FSI of 3.31. Additionally, the proposed development provides 88.8 square metres of indoor amenity space and 101 square metres of rooftop outdoor amenity space.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Oct 6, 2026Application submitted to the City.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site plan | File 26 250157 NNY 18 SA | In progress | Documents and reports on the City’s site |
| Site plan | File 22 138439 NNY 18 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.
Earlier at this address
- 7-storey building · 2025 · closed · City record
- 4-storey building · 2018 · closed · City record
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06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 179 Finch Ave E?
One 7-storey building with 40 homes, 7 storeys, under City file 26 250157 NNY 18 SA. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 179 Finch Ave E 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 179 Finch Ave E?
Lily Cheng, Ward 18 Willowdale. 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.