Recent content by johnr

Lots of Toronto buildings have vents in the balcony slab. 552 Wellington is an example.

They live well, unit 701 for sale at $6.99M. Full floor unit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hpoU98JDa4

Are we sure this is not a curtain-wall? The plans submitted to the city clearly indicate curtain wall for units with no balconies. Buyers could sue for misrepresentation. http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-43390.pdf

Freed reps have told me the laneway will be pedestrian only with patio area for the corner restaurant that will be opening. Vehicles accessing FashionHouse will have to go through Adelaide, there will be no vehicle access allowed from King St.

New Lobby Planned for the Residences of the Thompson Hotel 55 Stewart is getting a new lobby to remain competitive with all the new buildings in the area. http://torontolivings.com/new-lobby-planned-for-the-residences-of-the-thompson-hotel

new renders

Speaking of Freed's track record, I believe there is new lawsuit filed against Freed from the owners of 550 Wellington\Thompson to address the deficiencies that have not been fixed nearly 4 years after occupancy. I would be wary of any promises made by Freed.

Photos from ULI Toronto Facebook page. They had an Aura tour earlier this month.

Fairview Mall is now the 12th most productive mall in North America with sales of $880 PSF. source: http://www.retail-insider.com/ Here is our list of 'top 15' North American malls and their sales per square foot: 1. Pacific Centre, Vancouver BC Canada: $1580/sq ft 2. Caesar's Palace...

Price Asking price is $1,800 per sq. ft. or $7.5M. Size is 4,200 SF + 2,000 SF terrace. I believe lower level units are available for just $800PSF.

More shots below. I like how the air vents are hidden along the perimeter. Master bedroom:

Penthouse unit Pics of the penthouse unit below.

It's also very difficult to find a bank lender willing to provide a mortgage for 1 King due to the hotel/commercial component.

40 Bond Location: 40 Bond St., Manhattan Architect/based: Herzog and de Meuron/Basel, Switzerland Completed: 2007 Number of units/size range in s.f.: 24/1,200 to 2,400 Construction cost per s.f.: $500 Sales price per s.f.: $3,000...