252 Dundas St E

DesignatedToronto, Ontario · Register as of September 1, 2026

Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 252 Dundas St E, 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: 1884-1890
Building height: about 18 m at its highest point (City of Toronto 3D massing)
Lot area: 177 m²
Neighbourhood: Moss Park
Heritage neighbours: 48 other heritage properties within 100 m
Designation: Part V (heritage conservation district)
By-law: 1027-2021
Ward: Ward 13 Toronto Centre
Location: Matched to the municipal address

Part of the Garden District Heritage Conservation District, enacted by OLT Decision MM170028, dated October 18, 2021.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?

Development applications

Site plan approval · filed March 18, 2022 · Under ReviewAbout 35 m away, at 239 Dundas St E (the application covers 6 addresses) · 22 124213 STE 13 SASite Plan Approval application to facilitate the redevelopment of the site for a 49-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 198.40 square metres, and a residential gross floor area of 41,363.20 square metres. 678 residential dwelling units are…Application details
Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed March 18, 2022 · Council ApprovedAbout 35 m away, at 239 Dundas St E (the application covers 4 addresses) · 22 124214 STE 13 OZRevised Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application has been submitted to permit a 52-storey mixed-use building containing 630 dwelling units, 149 square metres of retail GFA and 36,600 square metres of residential GFA,. No vehicle parking is proposed. 699…Application details
Plan of condominium · filed October 25, 2021 · Under ReviewAbout 36 m away, at 212 Dundas St E (the application covers 3 addresses) · 21 230230 STE 13 CD*** Draft Plan of Condominium for 495 units.Application details
Site plan approval · filed September 28, 2021 · Under ReviewAbout 36 m away, at 212 Dundas St E (the application covers 3 addresses) · 21 218559 STE 13 SASite Plan Approval application for a 44-storey mixed-use building comprised of 32,829 square metres of gross floor area including 542 residential dwelling units.Application details
Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed June 2, 2020 · ClosedAbout 36 m away, at 212 Dundas St E (the application covers 3 addresses) · 20 151363 STE 13 OZZoning By-law Amendment Application to facilitate the development of a 42-storey mixed-use building comprised of 1200 square metres of non-residential gross floor area, and 31716 square metres of residential gross floor area including 522 residential dwelling units.Application details

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

October 5, 2026First 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.