Ontario Construction Report staff writer
Less than nine months after construction began, Habitat for Humanity GTA has reached the topping-off stage at 355 Coxwell Ave. in Toronto, marking the completion of the residential building’s structural frame. The milestone coincides with the opening of applications for future homeowners, with occupancy expected in the second quarter of 2027.
“Today’s milestone is about more than reaching the top of a building,” said Ene Underwood, CEO, Habitat for Humanity GTA. “It’s about reaching the moment when future homeowners can begin to see themselves here.
“Less than nine months ago, we celebrated the beginning of construction. Today, we’re opening the door for individuals and families to begin their own journey toward homeownership.”
Located at the northeast corner of Coxwell Avenue and Gerrard Street East, 355 Coxwell Ave. is the first flagship development launched through the Ontario-Toronto New Deal’s attainable modular housing initiative.
The six-storey development received $10 million from the Province of Ontario and $4.9 million from the City of Toronto. Homes will be offered through Habitat GTA’s attainable homeownership program for eligible households.
The project is also serving as a pilot for Habitat GTA’s use of panelized construction at a larger scale. Building components are manufactured off-site and assembled on-site, allowing construction teams to improve scheduling, reduce uncertainty and explore more efficient approaches to housing delivery.
Announced in October 2025, the six-storey modular condominium at 355 Coxwell Avenue is the first flagship project identified under the Ontario-Toronto New Deal for the construction of below-market attainable modular homes. The project is the result of a partnership between the Government of Ontario, the City of Toronto and Habitat for Humanity GTA, demonstrating how innovative construction methods and cross-sector collaboration can help create more attainable homeownership opportunities.
“Homeownership remains the quintessential dream for many Ontario residents,” said Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “This project will help bring that dream within reach for more families, offering a foothold in today’s housing market. Our government will continue creating the conditions needed for more success stories like this to take place, including through legislative reforms and measures like the recent HST rebate.”
A $4.9 million investment from the City of Toronto, together with a $10 million investment from the Government of Ontario, is helping deliver attainable homeownership opportunities for households earning up to Toronto’s 70th income percentile.
“Every Torontonian deserves the opportunity to build a future in the city they call home,” said Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow. “Projects like 355 Coxwell demonstrate what is possible when governments and community partners work together to create more pathways to homeownership.
“By making better use of public land and embracing innovative approaches to housing delivery, we can help more residents access attainable homes and strengthen communities across Toronto.”
Habitat will evaluate how panelized construction performs in a six-storey building environment compared with previous stacked townhouse developments.
Designed by RAW Design, the building includes a mix of 11 one-bedroom units, 10 two-bedroom units and 12 three-bedroom units along with bicycle and stroller storage, naturally lit stairwells, shared rooftop amenity space.