27-storey building
765 Steeles Ave W · Newtonbrook West · Ward 18 Willowdale
A request to approve the detailed design of a 27-storey building, with 296 homes. It was submitted in May 2019 and City planners are reviewing it.
City file 19 149040 NNY 18 SA · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedMay 3, 2019
- 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, 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 27-storey building with 296 homes, on the site of the 22-storey rental building at 765 Steeles Ave W.
- Homes
- 296
- Height
- 27 storeys
- What it needs
- Site plan approval (the City’s review of the detailed design)
The applicant’s description
To amend the Zoning By-laws to permit the construction of a 27-storey residential building containing 296 dwelling units, while retaining the existing 21-storey rental apartment building comprised of 167 rental dwelling units. A new City park is proposed at the site's southwest end and a privately-owned publically accessible space that would provide a pedestrian walkway into the site from the existing low-rise neighbourhood located south of the site.From the City’s development applications data, as written.
03Timeline
- May 3, 2019Application submitted to the City.
- May 20, 2025A related minor variance application is filed: Minor variance.
- Sep 14, 2026A related minor variance application is filed: Minor variance.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site plan | File 19 149040 NNY 18 SA | In progress | Documents and reports on the City’s site |
| Minor variance | File A0215/25NY | In progress | See its page |
| Minor variance | File A0325/26NY | Approved | 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
- 27-storey building · 2019 · closed · City record
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06Quick answers about this application
What is proposed at 765 Steeles Ave W?
One 27-storey building with 296 homes, 27 storeys, under City file 19 149040 NNY 18 SA. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Has the 765 Steeles 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 765 Steeles 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.