40-storey building
275 Merton St and 1 more address · South Eglinton-Davisville · Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's
A request to approve the detailed design of a 40-storey building, with 494 homes. It was submitted in May 2025. It was approved.
City file 25 162380 STE 12 SA · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedMay 20, 2025
- DecisionApproved
- ThenBuilding permit
01Outcome
This application is decided, so no more comments are taken on it.
What happens next: Before construction can start, the building needs a building permit. When one is issued, it’s added to the timeline and Elsewhere on this site.
The City’s data shows the decision but not its date.02What was proposed
One 40-storey building with 494 homes.
- Homes
- 494
- Height
- 40 storeys
- Total floor space
- 31,321 m²
- What it needed
- Site plan approval (the City’s review of the detailed design)
The applicant’s description
Site Plan for a 40-storey mixed use purpose built rental building with 494 dwelling units, of which 30% will be affordable rental units. A total gross floor area (GFA) of 31,321 m² is proposed, including 132 m² of ground floor non-residential GFA.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- May 20, 2025Application submitted to the City.
- —Approved. Date not in the City’s data.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site plan | File 25 162380 STE 12 SA | Approved | Documents and reports on the City’s site |
Plans, studies and staff reports and the decision are on the City’s Application Information Centre. We link to them rather than copy them.
Earlier at this address
- 40-storey building · 2024 · closed · City record
05Elsewhere on this site
New-building and demolition permits at these addresses since this application was filed.
- •New building: 494 homesPermit 25 252134 BLD
Permit applied for Nov 10, 2025
To construct a 40-storey (plus a mechanical penthouse), mixed-use, purpose-built rental building with 494 dwelling units, including 148 affordable rental units, and 153 m² of retail space.
06Nearby applications
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07Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 275 Merton St?
One 40-storey building with 494 homes, 40 storeys, under City file 25 162380 STE 12 SA. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Was the 275 Merton St development approved?
Yes. Approved. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
When will it be built?
No date yet. It still needs a building permit, and none had been issued as of Nov 13, 2026. Source: Development Applications and Building Permits.
Who is the councillor for 275 Merton St?
Josh Matlow, Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's. 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.