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650 Yonge St

Part of a row of shops: #646-652

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

Yes. 650 Yonge St, Toronto is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, Part IV (as an individual property).

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
1876
Building height
about 12 m at its highest point (City of Toronto 3D massing)
Lot area
251 m²
Neighbourhood
Bay-Cloverhill
Heritage neighbours
72 other heritage properties within 100 m
Designation
Part IV (individual property)
By-law
816-2023
Ward
Ward 13 Toronto Centre
Location
Matched to the municipal address
Part of a row of shops: #646-652, 1873; #654-662, 1876 -adopted by City Council on March 15, 1974. Council stated its intention to designate the property July 19, 2023. Designation By-law 816-2023 enacted September 6, 2023. Also part of the Historic YDescription, from City of Toronto — Heritage Register

Building details from the municipality's register unless marked otherwise.

Municipal notices

  • October 4, 2023 · Designation by-law passed.Notice of Passing of Designation By-Law 816-2023 - 650 Yonge StreetRead the notice
  • July 25, 2023 · Notice of intention to designate.Notice of Intention to Designate - 650 Yonge Street (Including Entrance Addresses at 650A and 652 Yonge Street)Read the notice

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 December 22, 2022 · Under ReviewAt this address (the application covers 10 addresses) · 22 241863 STE 13 SASite Plan Approval for a 75-storey mixed-use building that contains a total of 548 dwelling units and a total gross floor area (GFA) of approximately 44,565 square metres, including approximately 44,065 squares metres of residential space and approximately 500 square metres of…Application details
  • Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed December 22, 2022 · ClosedAt this address (the application covers 10 addresses) · 22 241865 STE 13 OZZoning By-law Amendment for a 75-storey mixed-use building that contains a total of 548 dwelling units and a total gross floor area (GFA) of approximately 44,565 square metres, including approximately 44,065 squares metres of residential space and approximately 500 square metres…Application details
  • Site plan approval · filed September 9, 2008 · ClosedAt this address (the application covers 2 addresses) · 08 201499 STE 27 SASite plan approval to structurally alter the existing two-storey mixed-used building by constructing a second floor (northwest corner) addition and a full third storey addition. The ground floor will remain commercial (retail and restaurants); the second floor will contain the…
  • Site plan approval · filed April 11, 2022 · Under ReviewAbout 44 m away, at 619 Yonge St (the application covers 3 addresses) · 22 132974 STE 13 SA57-storey mixed-use building with 3,134 square metres of non-residential space and 606 dwelling units.Application details
  • Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed November 5, 2021 · Appeal ReceivedAbout 44 m away, at 1 Isabella St (the application covers 17 addresses) · 21 234490 STE 13 OZOfficial Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 57-storey mixed-use building with 3,134 square metres of non-residential space and 606 dwelling units.Application details
  • Plan of subdivision · filed November 5, 2021 · Under ReviewAbout 44 m away, at 1 Isabella St (the application covers 17 addresses) · 21 234491 STE 13 SBDraft Plan of Subdivision for 2 blocks.Application details
  • Plan of condominium · filed December 9, 2019 · ClosedAbout 40 m away, at 2 Gloucester St (the application covers 4 addresses) · 19 258990 STE 13 CDProposal to amend TSCC 1894Application details
  • Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed June 27, 2019 · ClosedAbout 40 m away, at 2 Gloucester St (the application covers 4 addresses) · 19 179704 STE 13 OZApplication to lift the holding provision on By-law 817-2013.Proposed development is a 34-storey mixed-use building at 2-8 Gloucester Street & 601-613 Yonge Street. The proposal contains a retail use on the ground and partial second floor (295 square metres) and residential uses…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

  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.