4-storey building
237 Finch Ave W and 8 more addresses · Willowdale West · Ward 18 Willowdale
A request to change the zoning to allow a 4-storey building, with 122 homes. It was submitted in December 2022 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 22 238620 NNY 18 OZ · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedDec 12, 2022
- Community meetingApr 24, 2023
- NowCity planners’ review
- NextCity Council 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 4-storey building with 122 homes.
- Homes
- 122
- Height
- 4 storeys
- Total floor space
- 11,654 m²
- What it needs
- A change to the zoning (rules for what can be built where)
The applicant’s description
Zoning By-law Amendment for 7 blocks (A-F) of 3 connected buildings at 4 storeys each. There will be 122 units in the buildings will range from 1-4 bedrooms. The development has an FSI of 1.92 and a gross floor area of 11,645.69 m².From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Dec 12, 2022Application submitted to the City.
- Dec 12, 2022A related site plan application is filed: 4-storey building.
- Apr 24, 2023Community consultation meeting.
- Feb 28, 2025Demolition permit issued: To apply for a demolition permit of the existing single family dwelling.
- Feb 28, 2025Demolition permit issued: demolition permit of the existing building (3 connected buildings at 4 storeys each)
- Feb 28, 2025Demolition permit issued: demolition permit of the existing building (3 connected buildings at 4 storeys each)
- Feb 28, 2025Demolition permit issued: demolition permit of the existing building (3 connected buildings at 4 storeys each)
- Feb 28, 2025Demolition permit issued: demolition permit of the existing building (3 connected buildings at 4 storeys each)
- Oct 21, 2025Demolition permit issued: demolition permit of the existing building (3 connected buildings at 4 storeys each)
- Sep 3, 2026A related consent application is filed: Split the lot.
- Oct 1, 2026A related rezoning application is filed: Rezoning.
- Oct 2, 2026A related site plan application is filed: 13-storey building.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rezoning | File 22 238620 NNY 18 OZ | In progress | Documents and reports on the City’s site |
| Site plan | File 22 238619 NNY 18 SA | In progress | See its page |
| Consent | File B0019/26NY | In progress | See its page |
| Rezoning | File 26 247514 NNY 18 OZ | In progress | See its page |
| Site plan | File 26 248078 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
- 11-storey building with shops · 2024 · closed · City record
- 4-storey building · 2013 · closed
- 4-storey building · 2013 · closed
05Elsewhere on this site
New-building and demolition permits at these addresses since this application was filed.
- •DemolitionPermit 24 238722 DEM
Permit issued Oct 21, 2025
demolition permit of the existing building (3 connected buildings at 4 storeys each) - •DemolitionPermit 24 236997 DEM
Permit issued Feb 28, 2025
To apply for a demolition permit of the existing single family dwelling. - •DemolitionPermit 24 238770 DEM
Permit issued Feb 28, 2025
demolition permit of the existing building (3 connected buildings at 4 storeys each) - •DemolitionPermit 24 238784 DEM
Permit issued Feb 28, 2025
demolition permit of the existing building (3 connected buildings at 4 storeys each) - •DemolitionPermit 24 238806 DEM
Permit issued Feb 28, 2025
demolition permit of the existing building (3 connected buildings at 4 storeys each) - •DemolitionPermit 24 238747 DEM
Permit issued Feb 28, 2025
demolition permit of the existing building (3 connected buildings at 4 storeys each)
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 237 Finch Ave W?
One 4-storey building with 122 homes, 4 storeys, under City file 22 238620 NNY 18 OZ. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 237 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 237 Finch Ave W?
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.