Heritage restoration at the base of the Burke Condominiums is now complete. The 53-story mixed-use tower, located on the northeast corner of Sherbourne and Howard streets in the North St. James Town neighborhood, was designed by Arcadis for Concert Properties and the historic restoration was overseen by ERA Architects. Its podium houses a number of restored historic homes from the late 19th century, including the 1894 Anson Jones House, designed by architect Edmund Burke. UrbanToronto’s last update was in October 2025 and included details of the final work on the tower.
Seen from across Sherbourne Street in April 2026, the restored historic homes have now emerged from behind their long-standing scaffolding. The late 19th century red brick facades were cleaned and re-plastered, polished brick lintels and arches were restored. Dark-framed replacement windows and reconstructed wood paneling contrast with the predominantly red brickwork with steep slate-colored gable rooflines. A temporary white weatherproof layer remains in areas where finishes still need to be applied. To the south, opposite Howard Street, construction work on the adjacent The Bourne is still on the ground floor.
Looking southeast at restored historic homes along Sherbourne Street, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor Froggy
This month, the Anson Jones House at the corner of Howard and Sherbourne Streets features a second-floor balcony surrounded by patterned wood details and supported by decorative wood brackets under the overhang. The restored red brick masonry is articulated by decorative corbels and vertically proportioned window openings with dark framed glazing.
Looking northeast from Howard and Sherbourne Streets of restored historic homes beneath the Burke Condominiums, image by CLT, UrbanToronto Forum contributor
Viewed from Howard Street, the completed base features a modern street wall defined by reddish terra cotta cladding accented with thin horizontal black stripes that reflect the tones of the adjacent restored historic homes. Large retail glazing, framed by dark aluminum mullions, lines the ground floor beneath projecting metal roofs, while the residential entrance is marked by a recessed, double-height, glazed lobby volume with Burke signage. Unfinished planters can be seen in the foreground.
Looking northwest along Howard Street at the terra cotta-clad podium façade and restored historic homes, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor Jinarichard
Burke Condominiums rises above its restored heritage-listed base and completed podium façade along Sherbourne Street. The tower is predominantly clad in light gray precast panels framing stacked rows of recessed balconies and window wall glazing, while continuous glazing wraps the northeast corner of the tower and extends upward through the mechanical penthouse levels. Halfway up the building, the distinctive three-story notch cuts into the massing between the 26th and 28th floors and is articulated by projecting frames and darker cladding within the recessed opening.
Looking east at the Burke Condominiums rising above the restored historic base and terra cotta-clad podium, image by Jinarichard, UrbanToronto Forum contributor
At the northern end of the site, the podium impresses with its contemporary expression through reddish terracotta panels, dark metal decorations and generous glazing at the tower base. In the foreground, work continues in the public areas, with parts of the paving being laid, while excavation work continues in other areas. Temporary fences enclose paving stones and grading.
Looking southeast at streetscape work on the northern edge of the site, image by CLT, UrbanToronto Forum contributor
Burke Condominiums stands 550 feet tall and will include 501 units.
Looking east at the Burke Condominiums, designed by Arcadis for Concert Properties
UrbanToronto will continue to monitor the progress of this development, but in the meantime you can learn more in our database file linked below. If you’d like, you can join the discussion in the associated Project Forum thread or leave a comment in the designated area on this page.
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