68-storey building
53 Yonge St and 1 more address · Downtown Yonge East · Ward 13 Toronto Centre
A request to change the Official Plan and zoning to allow a 68-storey building, with 836 homes. It was submitted in October 2024 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 24 228960 STE 13 OZ · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedOct 21, 2024
- Notice to neighboursDec 13, 2024
- Community meetingFeb 11, 2025
- 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, 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 68-storey building with 836 homes.
- Homes
- 836
- Height
- 68 storeys
- What it needs
- Changes to the Official Plan and zoning (rules for what can be built where)
The applicant’s description
Combined Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment for a 68-storey residential building with at-grade retail space and 836 residential dwelling units.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Oct 21, 2024Application submitted to the City.
- Dec 13, 2024City notice: Notice of Application - 53-55 Yonge Street. Read the notice
- Feb 11, 2025Community consultation meeting.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Plan and rezoning | File 24 228960 STE 13 OZ | In progress | Documents and reports on the City’s site |
| Site plan | File 22 138985 STE 13 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
- 66-storey building · 2021 · closed · City record
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06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 53 Yonge St?
One 68-storey building with 836 homes, 68 storeys, under City file 24 228960 STE 13 OZ. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 53 Yonge 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 53 Yonge 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.