Two towers, up to 18 storeys
689 King St W · West Queen West · Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York
A request to approve the detailed design of two buildings of 18 and 11 storeys. It was submitted in October 2022 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 22 215279 STE 10 SA · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedOct 11, 2022
- 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, Ausma Malik, can also hear your views.
Follow this application and we’ll email you when a meeting or decision is scheduled.
02What’s proposed
Two buildings.
- Heights
- 18 and 11 storeys
- What it needs
- Site plan approval (the City’s review of the detailed design)
The applicant’s description
To construct 11 and 18 storey hotel with 272 suites and a restaurant at-grade. Related applications include zoning by-law amendment application 19 115906 STE 10 OZ.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- Oct 11, 2022Application submitted to the City.
- Oct 1, 2026A related rezoning application is filed: 30-storey building.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site plan | File 22 215279 STE 10 SA | In progress | Documents and reports on the City’s site |
| Rezoning | File 26 247458 STE 10 OZ | 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
- Rezoning · 2019 · closed · City record
- Site plan · 2015 · closed
05Elsewhere on this site
New-building and demolition permits at 689 King St W since this application was filed.
- •New buildingPermit 24 240619 BLD
Permit applied for Nov 19, 2024
To construct two tower hotels of 12 storeys, 108 units and 19 storeys, 164 units combined by a 3 levels above grade podium with 272 units and 3 levels U/G parking
06Nearby applications
The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 418-storey building with shops (373 homes)778 King St W · about 200 m
Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal
- 5
- 6
07Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 689 King St W?
Two buildings, of 18 and 11 storeys, under City file 22 215279 STE 10 SA. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 689 King St 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 689 King St W?
Ausma Malik, Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York. 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.