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Danforth Avenue in Toronto’s East End is seeing plenty of reinvestment as of late, and one of the new neighbours to this stretch of the city is Danny Danforth Condos. GALA Developments' 10-storey mid-rise is their first condominium development in the city. Designed by Onespace Unlimited, the building is bringing 140 spacious units midway between Woodbine and Main Street stations on Danforth Line 2. Recently, UrbanToronto had the opportunity to explore this development first hand, and engage in discussion with Vito M. Valela, Vice President of Real Estate Development at GALA.
Situated at 2359 Danforth Avenue, the building’s exterior is articulated through a mixed palette of expressions, materials, and colours. Venturing inside, Valela noted the double-height lobby echoes a contemporary boutique hotel. This space is further enriched by a piece of local artistry — a painting of Danforth Avenue's skyline by the Toronto artist Marco Sassone.
Each suite is designed with an emphasis on space and luxury. Valela noted that “it makes it feel less like an apartment or condo, but more like your own flat." This sentiment is echoed in design elements that prioritize large windows and expansive terraces, inviting natural light and offering scenic views of the city and Lake Ontario to the south.
Further enhancing the ground-level living experience are main floor suites equipped with personal patios. These outdoor spaces are designed with privacy and comfort in mind. "For the main floor suites, we have patios that make you feel like they are made just for you," remarked Valela.
Residents can maintain their wellness routines in the state-of-the-art gym or gather for social events in the stylish party room. For pet owners, the convenience of a pet wash station ensures furry family members are well taken care of. Additional amenities such as secure bicycle parking and outdoor patios provide functional touches.
Facing Danforth Avenue, the development houses four retail units. “Two units were occupied by F45, which we're very proud of," Valela explained, highlighting the appeal of high-energy fitness options right at residents' doorsteps. For the remaining units, GALA is looking to attract a boutique café, “which would be ideal for the building," Valela added.
Danny Danforth also features 35 exclusive suites retained as rental units, managed directly by GALA's property management division at TGA Group. This management structure allows renters to enjoy the same quality, amenities, and attention to detail as condo owners, with GALA aiming for an inclusive environment.
The proximity to essential amenities is another key feature, with Valela pointing out, "Sobeys is just a one-minute walk east, and various boutique ethnic stores are along that stretch, giving a taste of the diversity here in Toronto." Along with the TTC subway stations, the site is just an 8-minute walk away from the Danforth GO station, while multiple local bike lanes make it attractive for cyclists to get around the city too.
Each unit is independently billed, a decision that Valela highlights as a feature for energy-conscious residents, allowing them to manage their energy usage effectively. Additionally, Internet access is provided for all units, with Valela noting it is included “whether you are an owner or a tenant." This convenience further helps promote an inclusive environment.
GALA Developments takes pride in directly managing the property. By dealing with the developer, residents benefit from a hands-on, responsive approach to management that typical third-party property management firms might not provide. The presence of onsite property managers from Comfort Property Management, as well as concierge services, further adds to a secure and well-maintained environment.
GALA Developments is not only celebrating the completion of Danny Danforth, their inaugural project, but also setting the stage for a series of ambitious undertakings. “We're very proud of our first building,” Valela shared, “and we've got more coming like Avenclaire at 438 Avenue Road, and the Orchard District coming up in Mississauga.”
“We like focusing on Toronto,” Valela concluded, “and we want to contribute to urbanized, transit-oriented community-building.”
UrbanToronto will continue to follow progress on this development, but in the meantime, you can learn more about it from our Database file, linked below. If you'd like, you can join in on the conversation in the associated Project Forum thread or leave a comment in the space provided on this page.
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