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593 Yonge St

DesignatedToronto, Ontario · Register as of September 1, 2026
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Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 593 Yonge 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

Lot area
1,493 m² (0.15 ha)
Neighbourhood
Church-Wellesley
Heritage neighbours
51 other heritage properties within 100 m
Designation
Part V (heritage conservation district)
By-law
1121-2024
Ward
Ward 13 Toronto Centre
Location
Matched to the municipal address
Part of the Historic Yonge Street Heritage Conservation District, enacted by Ontario Land Tribunal decision OLT-22-001939 on July 3, 2024. By-Law 1121-2024..Description, 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: Non-residential building · applied October 30, 2015 · issued March 8, 2016 · closed February 22, 2017 · Closed15 244996 DEM · 593 Yonge StProposal to demolish the existing 3 storey, commercial building.Convenience address is 593-595 Yonge St.
  • Demolition: Non-residential building · applied October 30, 2015 · issued March 8, 2016 · closed February 14, 2017 · Closed15 245004 DEM · 593 Yonge StProposal to demolish the existing 3 storey, commercial building.Convenience address is 587-589 Yonge 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

  • Plan of condominium · filed December 1, 2021 · ClosedAt this address (the application covers 6 addresses) · 21 243738 STE 13 CDDraft Plan of Condominium for 10 office units.Application details
  • Plan of condominium · filed October 30, 2018 · ClosedAt this address (the application covers 7 addresses) · 18 250049 STE 27 CDDraft Plan of Standard Condominium Approval for the residential component of a 44-storey mixed-use building containing 522 dwelling units, 2 guest suites, with 123 parking spaces in 5 levels of below-grade parking. This application is related to Site Plan Control Application No.…Application details
  • Site plan approval · filed November 6, 2015 · ClosedAt this address (the application covers 9 addresses) · 15 248458 STE 27 SAA Site Plan Control application to develop a 44-storey building, containing 528 residential units and 3,242 square metres of retail/commercial space. Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 12 235622 STE 27 OZ. In April 2013, the owner filed an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board…Application details
  • Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed August 24, 2012 · ClosedAt this address (the application covers 8 addresses) · 12 235622 STE 27 OZProposal to construct a 49 sty condo with 514 residential units, commercial at grade, maintain portion of Heritage building, and below grade parking. Application has been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board as of April 5, 2013. RESUBMISSION - Proposal has been revised to a…
  • Site plan approval · filed January 27, 2010 · ClosedAbout 44 m away, at 15 St Nicholas St (the application covers 14 addresses) · 10 110551 STE 27 SANOAC issued on August 10, 2011. Minor Variance Application A0850/11TEY approved on May 2, 2012 to primarily increase the height of building from 45 to 48 storeys, increase the GFA, and reduce the parking requirement. Revised Site Plan application was received on September 12,…
  • Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed October 15, 2008 · ClosedAbout 44 m away, at 15 St Nicholas St (the application covers 5 addresses) · 08 213136 STE 27 OZrezoning application - for mixed use residential commercial development - 420 residential units - retail units

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

  1. First recorded as designated

Other heritage properties on this street

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.