callired
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My parents are in their late 60's. They currently live in a 1300 sq foot two story house on the edge of Rosedale. They're planning to move in about 1 or so years. Although they're health is good now, they want to be in a place that has covered parking, no stairs, is bright, and is walking distance to coffee shops, bookstores, ttc, grocery stores, etc (they like places like Yorkville, Bayview Village, Indigo/Chapters). I want them to not have to drive.
I'm helping them do research but I need help/suggestions regarding neighborhoods and also specific condo suggestions. They're budget for a 1 bed+den or 2 bedroom is probably low 500's max. Ideally, they'd be near a subway station that's wheelchair accessible.
I've looked at the following areas:
Yorkville - They like going to Indigo, and the dim sum place in Renaissance Plaza. I like that there's a valuemart in the manulife and that the area has a large indoor/underground mall area. There seem to be quite a few condo projects planned for the area--I'm concerned that the area will become too congested (if it isnt already). They like 18 Yorkville. Not sure if there are many empty nesters in the building. There also seems to be so much going up around the building - are any exposures safe?
Yonge and St. Clair - They like the area, although my dad thought there might not be enough to do there.
Yonge and Eglinton - They went to Minto Midtown but dont like that the first block south of Yonge- they think its dark and depressing. Anyone have any suggestions on buildings in the Y/E area? What is 7 Broadway like? I also looked at 88 on Broadway online. I haven't been in person, but it looks like the building is in the midst of rental buildings - I dont think they'd like that ambience.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
I'm helping them do research but I need help/suggestions regarding neighborhoods and also specific condo suggestions. They're budget for a 1 bed+den or 2 bedroom is probably low 500's max. Ideally, they'd be near a subway station that's wheelchair accessible.
I've looked at the following areas:
Yorkville - They like going to Indigo, and the dim sum place in Renaissance Plaza. I like that there's a valuemart in the manulife and that the area has a large indoor/underground mall area. There seem to be quite a few condo projects planned for the area--I'm concerned that the area will become too congested (if it isnt already). They like 18 Yorkville. Not sure if there are many empty nesters in the building. There also seems to be so much going up around the building - are any exposures safe?
Yonge and St. Clair - They like the area, although my dad thought there might not be enough to do there.
Yonge and Eglinton - They went to Minto Midtown but dont like that the first block south of Yonge- they think its dark and depressing. Anyone have any suggestions on buildings in the Y/E area? What is 7 Broadway like? I also looked at 88 on Broadway online. I haven't been in person, but it looks like the building is in the midst of rental buildings - I dont think they'd like that ambience.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!