236 King St E

DesignatedToronto, Ontario · Register as of September 1, 2026

Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 236 King 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: 1888
Lot area: 1,920 m² (0.19 ha)
Neighbourhood: Moss Park
Heritage neighbours: 31 other heritage properties within 100 m
Designation: Part V (heritage conservation district)
By-law: 1253-2022
Ward: Ward 13 Toronto Centre
Location: Matched to the municipal address

Carolyn Smith Building, 1888 -adopted by City Council on June 20, 1973. Part of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District, enacted by LPAT Decision MM160020 dated November 16, 2021 (amended on April 5, 2022).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

Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed October 12, 2022 · ClosedAt this address (the application covers 2 addresses) · 22 215914 STE 13 OZApplication to Lift the 'H' from Zoning By-lawApplication details
Plan of condominium · filed October 21, 2021 · Draft Plan ApprovedAbout 3 m away, at 162 Princess St (the application covers 9 addresses) · 21 228810 STE 13 CDDraft Plan of Condominium for 488 units.Application details
Site plan approval · filed June 28, 2021 · NOAC IssuedAbout 3 m away, at 162 Princess St (the application covers 9 addresses) · 21 176715 STE 13 SASite Plan application for a 40-storey mixed-use building with 537 square metres of non-residential gross floor area, 33507 square metres of residential gross floor area, and a total of 514 dwelling units.Application details
Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed December 22, 2020 · ClosedAbout 3 m away, at 162 Princess St (the application covers 9 addresses) · 20 233160 STE 13 OZThe City has received an application to amend the Zoning By-law to allow a 40-storey (123.1 metres plus a 9.75-metre mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with ground level retail.Application details
Official Plan or zoning by-law amendment · filed July 24, 2008 · ClosedAbout 42 m away, at 251 King St E (the application covers 4 addresses) · 08 186000 STE 28 OZRezoning and site plan application for the redevelopment of the site to permit the construction of a mixed use building on the lands containing ground floor commercial and residential above in 17 storeys. Proposal is to incorporate heritage facade of the existing building…
Site plan approval · filed July 24, 2008 · ClosedAbout 42 m away, at 251 King St E (the application covers 3 addresses) · 08 186022 STE 28 SARezoning and site plan application for the redevelopment of the site to permit the construction of a mixed use building on the lands containing ground floor commercial and residential above in 17 storeys. Proposal is to incorporate heritage facade of the existing building…

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.