Activity returns to vacant lot on 3rd Avenue after 6 months

After nearly six months of dormancy, we've seen our first activity in the empty lot where six buildings once stood, along the west side of Third Avenue between 10th Street and 11th Street. 

Workers were taking soil samples this past week… a first sign that something may finally be in the works. (Photo below by Steven.)

The lot has sat quiet since January, when crews finished demolishing six buildings at 50-64 Third Ave. 

Here's a plot view from earlier this year ... via the AMC Village 7 on the NW corner of Third Avenue and 11th Street...

Kinsmen Property Group — a joint venture between State Building Group and another Toronto company, Madison Group — bought the walk-up buildings over several years, paying more than $60 million for the parcel.

Residences are planned for the space — the site allows for 160,000 square feet of new construction. However, there aren't any new building work permits on file with the Department of Buildings just yet. 

We spotted a rendering for the new building in September 2023, though it's unclear if this is the final design.