Toronto developer wants to plop a 10-storey tower above Annex’s oldest apartment

An application to build a 10-storey residential building above an existing 4-storey residential heritage apartment building in Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood has been submitted to the city by real estate developer ProWinko.

The proposal site is located at 41-45 Spadina Road on the southeast corner of Spadina Road and Lowther Avenue, spanning a total of approximately 1,700 square metres. The heritage building nestled at the site is Spadina Gardens — it is considered the Annex’s oldest apartment as it was built in the early 20th century. 

The fate of this historical building has been a point of contention between conservationists and developers for years, with the ‘battle’ captured in Jamie Kastner’s 2023 documentary, Charlotte’s Castle.

Toronto developer wants to plop a 10-storey tower above this area’s oldest apartment – Streets of Toronto, July 3, 2024

The proposal includes a massive support column in the existing courtyard, and a supporting wall on the south side of the existing building – both of which will cut off natural light to existing windows.
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