7-storey building
21 McGill St and 1 more address · Downtown Yonge East · Ward 13 Toronto Centre
A request to approve the detailed design of a 7-storey building. It was submitted in May 2026 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 26 166459 STE 13 SA · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedMay 25, 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, Chris Moise, 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.
- Height
- 7 storeys
- What it needs
- Site plan approval (the City’s review of the detailed design)
The applicant’s description
Site Plan Approval for a 7-storey addition to the existing Covenant House Toronto. The proposal would increase its youth crisis and supportive housing capacity with 158 beds (provided across a mix of dwelling rooms and dwelling units).From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- May 25, 2026Application submitted to the City.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site plan | File 26 166459 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.
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06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 21 McGill St?
One 7-storey building, 7 storeys, under City file 26 166459 STE 13 SA. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 21 McGill 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 21 McGill St?
Chris Moise, Ward 13 Toronto 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.