Toronto address · Ward 12, Toronto-St. Paul's
140 Merton St
The City of Toronto has 14 building permits since 2017 (12 still open) on record for this address.
Building permits
Every permit the City lists for this address since 2017, and any still open from before, newest first.
- Under review
Alternative solution
standpipe risers located within the contiguous scissor stairs
Applied Aug 28, 2026 · Permit 26 228181 ALT
- Inspections under way
Partial permit · Partial permit - foundation
Part Permit - The Indigenous organization, the Missanabie Cree First Nation, will be developing the site at 140 Merton Street, dedicating the project to housing options for Indigenous elders and other seniors.It will provide 294 new rental homes, of which approximately 98 will be affordable. The building will also include ceremonial space, a smudging room and indoor and outdoor amenities for residents.
Applied Jun 26, 2026 · issued Jul 22, 2026 · Permit 25 262895 FND
- Closed
Partial permit · Partial permit - shoring
Part Permit - Shoring work detailed in corresponding shoring plan.The Indigenous organization, the Missanabie Cree First Nation, will be developing the site at 140 Merton Street, dedicating the project to housing options for Indigenous elders and other seniors.It will provide 294 new rental homes, of which approximately 98 will be affordable. The building will also include ceremonial space, a smudging room and indoor and outdoor amenities for residents.
Applied Jun 26, 2026 · issued Jul 16, 2026 · completed Jul 22, 2026 · Permit 25 262895 SHO
- Revision issued
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Rev 01: Revision to Architectural floor assemblies, Structural and Heritage Drawings.Interior/Exterior alteration for retained heritage component of existing building
Applied Apr 22, 2026 · issued Jun 18, 2026 · Permit 24 200600 BLD (revision 01)
- Open
Development charges deferral
Deferred Fees from folder 25 262895 (RSN-5751531) ZoningProcess RSN 78781749
Applied Feb 12, 2026 · Permit 26 262895 BLD
- Approved
Alternative solution
principal entrance is located 24.9m from the street, as opposed to the prescriptive limit of 15m, because of an existing heritage building that forms part of the podium of the building. The overall distance from street to CACF room is 27.7m, which is less than the maximum permitted travel distance of 30m.
Applied Feb 6, 2026 · completed Jun 25, 2026 · Permit 26 114243 ALT
- Permit issued
Drains and site services
Drain - The Indigenous organization, the Missanabie Cree First Nation, will be developing the site at 140 Merton Street, dedicating the project to housing options for Indigenous elders and other seniors.It will provide 294 new rental homes, of which approximately 33 per cent will be affordable. The building will also include ceremonial space, a smudging room and indoor and outdoor amenities for residents.
Applied Feb 4, 2026 · issued Aug 11, 2026 · Permit 25 262895 DRN
- Response received
New building
The Indigenous organization, the Missanabie Cree First Nation, will be developing the site at 140 Merton Street, dedicating the project to housing options for Indigenous elders and other seniors.It will provide 294 new rental homes, of which approximately 98 will be affordable. The building will include ceremonial space, a smudging room and indoor and outdoor amenities for residents and also a community Centre on ground and second floors.
Applied Dec 5, 2025 · 294 homes added · Permit 25 262895 BLD
- Examiner's notice sent
Heating and ventilation
HVAC - The Indigenous organization, the Missanabie Cree First Nation, will be developing the site at 140 Merton Street, dedicating the project to housing options for Indigenous elders and other seniors.It will provide 294 new rental homes, of which approximately 33 per cent will be affordable. The building will also include ceremonial space, a smudging room and indoor and outdoor amenities for residents.
Applied Dec 5, 2025 · Permit 25 262895 HVA
- Examiner's notice sent
Plumbing
Plumbing - The Indigenous organization, the Missanabie Cree First Nation, will be developing the site at 140 Merton Street, dedicating the project to housing options for Indigenous elders and other seniors.It will provide 294 new rental homes, of which approximately 33 per cent will be affordable. The building will also include ceremonial space, a smudging room and indoor and outdoor amenities for residents.
Applied Dec 5, 2025 · Permit 25 262895 PLB
- Permit issued
Drains and site services · Inside and outside drains
Drain - The Indigenous organization, the Missanabie Cree First Nation, will be developing the site at 140 Merton Street, dedicating the project to housing options for Indigenous elders and other seniors.It will provide 294 new rental homes, of which approximately 33 per cent will be affordable. The building will also include ceremonial space, a smudging room and indoor and outdoor amenities for residents.
Applied Dec 5, 2025 · issued Aug 14, 2026 · Permit 25 262895 STS
- Permit issued
Demolition
The proposed development involves the demolition of the existing building and parking lot, and the construction of a 28-storey mixed use building with underground parking, outdoor amenity spaces, pedestrian walkways, a driveway, and streetscaping along Merton Street. Interior/Exterior alteration for retained heritage component of existing building
Applied Aug 27, 2024 · issued Mar 16, 2026 · Permit 24 204357 DEM
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- Inspections under way
Addition or alteration · Interior alterations
Interior/Exterior alteration for retained heritage component of existing building
Applied Aug 19, 2024 · issued Mar 18, 2026 · Permit 24 200600 BLD
- Closed
Plumbing · Backflow prevention devices (Water only)
Proposal to install 1 backflow preventor.
Applied Jun 16, 2016 · issued Jul 15, 2016 · completed Sep 2, 2025 · Permit 16 175318 PSA
Committee of Adjustment
No applications to the City's Committee of Adjustment for this address since 2017. That's where an owner asks for a minor variance (a small exception to the zoning by-law) or a consent to divide a lot.
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Approved
- Under review
36 storeys · 400 homes · Mixed use
50 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Mar 14, 2025
- Approved
37 storeys · 442 homes · Mixed use
70 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed Oct 14, 2021
- Under review
40 storeys · 434 homes · Mixed use
150 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Apr 28, 2022
- Under review
32 storeys · 423 homes · Residential
180 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Jun 22, 2022
- Approved
40 storeys · 494 homes · Mixed use
260 m away · Site plan · Approved · filed May 20, 2025
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
119 Merton St · Minor variance
To alter the existing 12-storey apartment building (Building A) by enclosing the double-height opening within Unit 417 (located on the fourth and fifth levels) for additional habitable space.
100 m away · filed Sep 17, 2025 · Approved
111 Davisville Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing 22-storey residential building by converting a storage locker room (on Basement Level 1) into a Market Garden use (with an aeroponic growing system), which will supply local restaurants and grocery stores.
150 m away · filed Mar 28, 2024 · Approved
155 Balliol St · Minor variance
To permit the reduction of residential parking spaces provided within the 38-storey residential building, currently under review by Site Plan Application (File Number 21 225918 STE 12 SA). There will be a total of 442 residential dwelling units within this building.
60 m away · filed Mar 22, 2023 · Approved
119 Merton St · Minor variance
To alter the mezzanine levels within two adjacent dwelling units (units 1210 and 1216).
100 m away · filed Feb 15, 2023 · Approved
68 Davisville Ave · Consent
To obtain consent to create of a new easement/right-of-way.
250 m away · filed Aug 2, 2022 · Approved
155 Balliol St · Consent
To obtain consent to sever the lot into two lots and to create new easements/rights-of-way for parking and vehicle access, as well as a dog walk area.
60 m away · filed Mar 9, 2022 · Approved
70 Davisville Ave · Minor variance
To convert the existing two-storey duplex into a triplex by constructing a rear ground floor terrace, a second storey addition with a rear terrace and a complete third storey addition with a rear terrace.
240 m away · filed Aug 19, 2019 · Approved
170 Merton St · Minor variance
To convert the existing 2½-storey building from office use to educational use in order to accommodate a proposed school and daycare.
60 m away · filed Aug 30, 2018 · Withdrawn
From the City of Toronto’s open data: building permits (active, and cleared since 2017), Committee of Adjustment applications and address points, this record updated Sep 29, 2026, and the development sites from its Development Applications data. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Construction cost estimates and contractors’ names are left out on purpose, and nothing here names an owner.