124 Peter St
Is it a heritage property?
Yes. 124 Peter St, Toronto is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, Part V (as part of a heritage conservation district).
Designation is the strongest protection under the Act and is not affected by the January 1, 2027 deadline. Source: City of Toronto — Heritage Register, as of September 1, 2026.
At a glance
- Year built
- 1871
- Architect or builder
- Johnston, Thomas
- Building height
- about 14 m at its highest point (City of Toronto 3D massing)
- Lot area
- 1,642 m² (0.16 ha)
- Neighbourhood
- Wellington Place
- Heritage neighbours
- 25 other heritage properties within 100 m
- Designation
- Part V (heritage conservation district)
- By-law
- 1120-2024
- Ward
- Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York
- Location
- Matched to the municipal address
Semi-detached house, 1871, Thos. Johnston, bldr. -adopted by City Council on Feb. 6, 1974. Council stated it's intention to Designate on February 15, 2017. Part of the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District, enacted by Ontario Land Tribunal decisiDescription, from City of Toronto — Heritage Register
Building details from the municipality's register unless marked otherwise.
Condition on the ground
No condition reports yet.
A vacant or neglected heritage building can be reported to the municipality's property standards or by-law office (311 in most cities). Photos must be taken from public property and must not show people.
Community collection
No historic photos, documents or recollections yet. Do you have one?
Demolition permits
- Demolition: Semi-detached house · applied September 30, 2016 · issued December 5, 2018 · closed April 2, 2020 · Closed16 231285 DEM · 124 Peter StDemolish existing 2 storey SFD-semi. Also see Demo for 122 PETER ST & 357 RICHMOND ST WSee relevant documentation in #16 231280 DEM for attached # 122 Peter St
From municipal building permit open data (Open Government Licence – Toronto), matched by address. A permit can cover part of a property (a garage or rear addition); read its description. Heritage status is unchanged until the register changes.
Development applications
- Site plan approval · filed June 30, 2021 · NOAC IssuedAt this address (the application covers 6 addresses) · 21 178384 STE 10 SASite Plan Approval for a 39 storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 878 square metres, and a residential gross floor area of 21,338.84 square metres. A total of 374 residential dwelling units are proposed.Application details
- Plan of condominium · filed October 8, 2021 · ClosedAt this address (the application covers 6 addresses) · 21 223874 STE 10 CD*** 374 unitsApplication details
- Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed November 23, 2015 · ClosedAt this address (the application covers 6 addresses) · 15 255425 STE 20 OZThis application has been appealed to the Ontario Muncipal Board by the applicant. This submission is a settlement proposal proposed by the applicant. A mediation meeting has been scheduled by the Ontario Municipal Board for Februrary 12, and 13, 2018. The settlement proposal…Application details
- Plan of condominium · filed November 2, 2022 · ClosedAbout 17 m away, at 102 Peter St (the application covers 7 addresses) · 22 224899 STE 10 CDDraft Plan of Standard Condominium for a 47-storey condo building with 696 residential units. Related planning applications include rezoning 16 183537 OZ, site plan approval 17 279366 SA, and new building permit 19 235615 NB.Application details
- Site plan approval · filed December 27, 2017 · ClosedAbout 17 m away, at 102 Peter St (the application covers 7 addresses) · 17 279366 STE 20 SASite Plan Control application to allow the redevelopment of the site with a 47-storey mixed-use building (46638.0 sq. m. Res GFA; 4208.0 sq. m. Non-Res GFA)Application details
- Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed June 30, 2016 · ClosedAbout 17 m away, at 102 Peter St (the application covers 7 addresses) · 16 183537 STE 20 OZZoning by-law amendment application for two towers: a 48-storey tower (156.25 metres including mechanical penthouse) and a 40-storey tower (130.15 metres including mechanical penthouse) containing 899 residential units on a 6 storey podium including two levels of retail space,…Application details
- Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed August 7, 2009 · ClosedAbout 46 m away, at 117 Peter St (the application covers 3 addresses) · 09 154905 STE 20 OZThe revised application proposes a 36-storey mixed use building containing retail and office use in 4-storey podium and a 32-storey residential tower, 223 parking spaces are proposed underground.
From municipal open data (Open Government Licence – Toronto). An application is a proposal; it doesn't change the property's heritage status. Nearby means within 50 m.
History on this site
- First recorded as designated
Other heritage properties on this street
- 77 Peter StDesignated
- 77-79 Peter StListed
- 81 Peter StDesignated
- 82 Peter StDesignated
- 87 Peter StDesignated
- 92 Peter StDesignated
- 102 Peter StDesignated
- 111 Peter StDesignated
- 117 Peter StDesignated
- 118 Peter StDesignated
- 120 Peter StDesignated
- 122 Peter StDesignated
- 125 Peter StDesignated
- 126 Peter StDesignated
- 128 Peter StDesignated
- 129 Peter StDesignated
- 134 Peter StDesignated
- 137 Peter StDesignated
Source: City of Toronto — Heritage Register, as of September 1, 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.
Not legal advice. Confirm status with the municipality.