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12-storey building

245 Greenwood Ave and 13 more addresses · Greenwood-Coxwell · Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth

A request to change the zoning to allow a 12-storey building, with 256 homes. It was submitted in May 2023. City Council approved it.

City file 23 140447 STE 14 OZ · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source

Where it is in the process
  1. SubmittedMay 2, 2023
  2. Community meetingJun 11, 2025
  3. DecisionApproved by City Council
  4. ThenSite plan under review

01Outcome

DecidedApproved by City Council

This application is decided, so no more comments are taken on it.

What happens next: A site plan application was filed (23 141711 STE 14 SA); it’s in City files and documents. A building permit comes after it.

The City’s data shows the decision but not its date.

02What was proposed

One 12-storey building with 256 homes.

10 storeys20 storeys12PROPOSED
Heights in storeys, from the application.
Homes
256
Height
12 storeys
Total floor space
19,662 m²
What it needed
A change to the zoning (rules for what can be built where)
The applicant’s description
This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 12-storey residential building containing 282 residential units, 1271 square metres of GFA of retail on the ground floor, 51 vehicle parking spaces, and 322 bicycle parking spaces.
From the City’s development applications data, as written.

03Timeline

  1. May 2, 2023Application submitted to the City.
  2. May 4, 2023A related site plan application is filed: 12-storey building.
  3. Jun 11, 2025Community consultation meeting.
  4. Nov 3, 2025City notice: Notice of Public Meeting - Request to Amend the Zoning By-Law - 1291-1311 Gerrard Street East and 243-247 Greenwood Avenue. Read the notice
  5. Dec 23, 2025City notice: Notice of Passing of Zoning By-Law 1480-2025 - 1291-1311 Gerrard Street East and 243-247 Greenwood Avenue. Read the notice
  6. —Approved by City Council. Date not in the City’s data.

04City files and documents

TypeFileStatus
RezoningFile 23 140447 STE 14 OZApprovedDocuments and reports on the City’s site
Site planFile 23 141711 STE 14 SAIn progressSee its page

Plans, studies and staff reports and the decision are on the City’s Application Information Centre. We link to them rather than copy them.

05Nearby applications

Gerrard StGreenwood AveDundas StHastings AveSproat AveLeslie StAlton AveStanton AveParkfield AveAthletic AveBillings AveHiltz AveHighfield RdHertle AveKerr RdSawden Ave1234Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)Gerrard StGreenwood AveDundas StPrust AveAlton AveStanton AveParkfield AveAthletic AveBillings AveHiltz AveSawden AveHertle Ave1234Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)

The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.

  1. 1
    12-storey building (289 homes)
    1291 Gerrard St E · next door

    City planners are reviewing it

  2. 2
    Garage or parking
    1734 Dundas St E · about 320 m

    Waiting for a hearing date

  3. 3
    Garden suite
    38 Kerr Rd · about 350 m

    Hearing scheduled: hearing Wed, Nov 25

  4. 4
    7-storey building (19 homes)
    1400 Gerrard St E · about 360 m

    City planners are reviewing it

All applications in progress in Ward 14

06Quick answers about this application

What is proposed at 245 Greenwood Ave?

One 12-storey building with 256 homes, 12 storeys, under City file 23 140447 STE 14 OZ. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.

Was the 245 Greenwood Ave development approved?

Yes. Approved by City Council. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.

When will it be built?

No date yet. A site plan application was filed (23 141711 STE 14 SA); a building permit comes after it. None had been issued as of Nov 13, 2026. Source: Development Applications and Building Permits.

Who is the councillor for 245 Greenwood Ave?

Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth. 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.

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