26 Grenville & 27 Grosvenor
A new purpose-built rental community in the heart of Downtown Toronto
Project Summary
Choice Properties is developing a new residential rental community at 26 Grenville & 27 Grosvenor, bringing 30% affordable units, a childcare centre, and public realm improvements including a new mid-block connection.
Key Pillars
New Rental
Housing
This project will provide 767 new units to Toronto’s rental housing market, and in a prime location with nearby access to the Yonge-University subway and College Streetcar lines. Supporting pressing need for more rental housing.
Affordable
Housing
As a mixed income rental community, 233 units (30%) will be affordable for a period of 99-years. 60% of the affordable units are family-sized units.
Childcare
Centre
A new childcare centre will be 10,000 sf and located at street level along Grenville Street,
providing much-needed childcare spaces for the community.
New Public Realm Improvements
A brand-new pedestrian mid-block connection will connect Grenville Street to Grosvenor Street and form part of the neighbourhood’s Clock Tower Trail.
Project Numbers
2
New buildings
Building A: 33-storey rental building
Building B: 41-storey rental building, with childcare space at ground level
767
New residential units total
30%
Affordable units
10,000 sq. ft.
Childcare centre
Timeline
Explore the major milestones shaping the G2 project. Throughout each phase, Choice Properties has refined the design taking in the community-driven priorities such as affordable housing, childcare, a mid-block connection pathway, and even building height reductions.
October 2021
Zoning By-law Amendment obtained following extensive engagement with the local community and stakeholders
2022-2024
Project Team works to refine the design
January 2025
Updated Concept Proposal
July 2025
Minor Variance Approved
August 2025
Site Plan Resubmission
Project Materials
The materials from the latest Site Plan Application submission from October 2025 are available below:
The Team
Choice Properties is a leading Real Estate Investment Trust that creates enduring value through places where people thrive.
We are more than a national owner, operator and developer of high-quality commercial and residential real estate. We believe in creating spaces that enhance how our tenants and communities come together to live, work, and connect. This includes our industry leadership in integrating environmental, social and economic sustainability practices into all aspects of our business. In everything we do, we are guided by a shared set of values grounded in Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence.
Planning, Urban Design & Community Engagement
Architect
Landscape Architect
Transportation
Construction Manager
Civil Engineer
Shoring Engineer
Design Architect
Structural Engineer
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer
Additional Project Details
What currently exists on the site?
On the site today, there is a vacant office building that was previously the Provincial Coroner’s Office, and a 3-storey parking garage. The plan is to redevelop this site with a project that addresses important needs of the community.
Will the units be for sale or for rent?
All units in the proposed buildings will be rental units and not for sale.
What definition of affordable rent is being used for this project?
The rent for the affordable units at 26 Grenville & 27 Grosvenor will be determined by following the City of Toronto’s definition for Affordable Rental Housing. The City of Toronto defines Affordable Rental Housing as “housing where the total monthly shelter cost (gross monthly rent, inclusive of utilities for heat, hydro, hot water and water) is at or below the lesser of one times the average City of Toronto rent, by dwelling unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation,” (i.e. Average Market Rent) “or 30 per cent of the before-tax monthly income of renter households in the City of Toronto.”
How much of the project will be affordable?
30% of the units are designated at affordable rents. The remaining 70% of the units will be at market rate rents.
How do I apply for an apartment rental?
We’re very excited to bring more rental housing options to the heart of Toronto – and we know you are too! However, it’s still too early in the process for us to consider applications. Please check back at a later date for all the latest updates on this project.
The affordable rental units will be allocated through the City’s Centralized Access for Affordable Rental Housing system as described in further detail here.
Is there a waitlist to rent an apartment at 26 Grenville or 27 Grovenor?
No, there is not currently a waitlist. Please check back at a later date for all the latest updates on this project.
Get in touch
For all inquiries about the Grenville Grosvenor project, please reach out to hello@grenvillegrosvenor.ca