junctionist
Senior Member
But then it would have to have random bits of gold trim as if "golden fried".
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The Jarvis Mansions
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But then it would have to have random bits of gold trim as if "golden fried".
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
This is just nasty.
Jarrek
Active Member
This project looks like it's been butchered. Was the original mansion brick clad?
azurex
New Member
Yes, red brick if I remember correctly..
Quite a lot of wood detail too..
Quite a lot of wood detail too..
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
Yes it was a medium brown brick if I recall, the small bingo hall type attachment on the south side of the home was a dark red brick.
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
Restart of Jarvis Mansion project offers buyers hope
Dec 29, 2007 04:30 AM
Work has resumed on Jarvis Mansions, a conversion project that went into receivership in September with some suites just days from completion. Many of the would-be buyers had been waiting four years for their units.
The project combined the retrofit of a 19th-century mansion at 539 Jarvis St. with new construction.
Brahm Rosen of SF Partners Inc., the receiver, says work should be completed in March, to coincide with the grand opening and remarketing of the project. He says all previous unit holders, except those who asked for their deposits to be refunded, have been contacted.
Condo broker Brad Lamb, who is handling sales, says about a dozen buyers have interest in buying their same units, though prices will reflect current market value. Previous unit holders will be extended a bit of a discount, since their original agreements were cancelled when the project went into receivership, he says. Several of the previous unit holders got their deposits back and moved on.
Teacher Amy Powell and her husband, Moe, got back their deposit and are banking their money for now. "We have our eye on the real estate market and hope to have found a home by the spring." Powell says. "We are wasting no time being bitter, just hoping to find something we love."
But they have not had luck as yet getting their Paris Kitchens deposit returned.
Barbara Miodonski is hoping she may still be able to buy her 438-square-foot unit, even though the price has increased from $162,000 four years ago to $199,000.
Since her husband died two years ago, she has helped cope with her loss by looking forward to owning a home for the first time.
"I will be able to do a walk-through of the unit sometime in January," says Miodonski, who moved from her native Poland 20 years ago. "We are being given a 2 per cent discount on the price, but I have to think of my mortgage payment and what I'll be able to afford."
Dec 29, 2007 04:30 AM
Work has resumed on Jarvis Mansions, a conversion project that went into receivership in September with some suites just days from completion. Many of the would-be buyers had been waiting four years for their units.
The project combined the retrofit of a 19th-century mansion at 539 Jarvis St. with new construction.
Brahm Rosen of SF Partners Inc., the receiver, says work should be completed in March, to coincide with the grand opening and remarketing of the project. He says all previous unit holders, except those who asked for their deposits to be refunded, have been contacted.
Condo broker Brad Lamb, who is handling sales, says about a dozen buyers have interest in buying their same units, though prices will reflect current market value. Previous unit holders will be extended a bit of a discount, since their original agreements were cancelled when the project went into receivership, he says. Several of the previous unit holders got their deposits back and moved on.
Teacher Amy Powell and her husband, Moe, got back their deposit and are banking their money for now. "We have our eye on the real estate market and hope to have found a home by the spring." Powell says. "We are wasting no time being bitter, just hoping to find something we love."
But they have not had luck as yet getting their Paris Kitchens deposit returned.
Barbara Miodonski is hoping she may still be able to buy her 438-square-foot unit, even though the price has increased from $162,000 four years ago to $199,000.
Since her husband died two years ago, she has helped cope with her loss by looking forward to owning a home for the first time.
"I will be able to do a walk-through of the unit sometime in January," says Miodonski, who moved from her native Poland 20 years ago. "We are being given a 2 per cent discount on the price, but I have to think of my mortgage payment and what I'll be able to afford."
egotrippin
Senior Member
Wow, I can't believe anyone would be hopeful of living in and seeing that monstrosity completed.
Jarrek
Active Member
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
January 1st
Behold, from above.
Behold, from above.
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Hydrogen
Guest
Plenty of Retirement home aesthetic happening
Sir Novelty Fashion
Senior Member
To say nothing of the melts-in-the-rain foam cladding. Which is a pity, because it's a nicely-massed project.
junctionist
Senior Member
Yes, what a mess that will be when it rains. I hope that doesn't end up in the storm sewer because it might not be good for the environment.
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
January 12th Update
Work has begun again at The Jarvis Mansions, apparently now called "The Mansions on Jarvis", or something like that.
Note the sign indicates "The Mansions at Jarvis and Bloor", which of course it isn't.
Work has begun again at The Jarvis Mansions, apparently now called "The Mansions on Jarvis", or something like that.
Note the sign indicates "The Mansions at Jarvis and Bloor", which of course it isn't.
DarnDirtyApe
Active Member
They had an open house today, and my wife and I wandered over to have a look. It really looks ugly up close, and the site is a bit of a maze with random passageways inside and out. All the suites are still in varying degrees of being completed, and the spaces seem to be chopped up into weird layouts. There are still about 20 units for sale - mostly the more expensive "penthouse" units. I must say it was neat to wander around a construction site though.
I'm not sure why Brad Lamb took this one on. I'd think that any association with this project would be a negative hit to their reputation...
I'm not sure why Brad Lamb took this one on. I'd think that any association with this project would be a negative hit to their reputation...
cabbagetowner
Active Member
Just got an email today on this: Unbelievable pricing Recievership Sale