Toronto’s north-end condo corridor
Here’s a look at the new condo developments in the Yonge Street corridor in North York.
Parking space and storage locker are not included in the purchase price unless indicated.
1. AVONSHIRE: 100 Harrison Garden Blvd., just north of Highway 401, just east of Yonge St. Builder: Tridel. Two 21-storey precast concrete and glass buildings with a total of 435 units. Prices (parking included): from $360,000 for 887 sq. ft. to more than $1 million for a penthouse with 2,083 sq. ft. Fees: 39 cents per sq. ft., plus heat and hydro. Amenities: 24-hour concierge, indoor pool, whirlpool, equipped fitness room, theatre, four guest suites, library, saunas, billiards room, party room, 0.4-hectare park. Sales: just opened. Status: construction to start late summer 2008. Occupancy: summer 2010. Sales centre: northeast corner of Yonge St. and Avondale Ave., 416-730-0300; www.tridel.com/avonshire.
2. C-CONDOMINIUMS: Finch Ave., one block west of Yonge St. Builder: Empire Communities. A 21-storey mostly glass building with 242 units. Prices (parking and locker included): from $233,400 for 654 sq. ft. to $342,400 for 1,009 sq. ft. Fees: about 43 cents per sq. ft. Amenities: 24-hour concierge, multi-purpose party room with bar, exercise room, indoor pool, whirlpool, saunas, billiards/games room, home theatre, library and two guest suites. Sales: seven left. Status: under construction. Occupancy: spring 2008. Sales centre: 350 Red Maple Rd., 905-326-8686; www.empirecommunities.com.
3. THE CONTINENTAL: Finch Ave., one block west of Yonge St. Builder: Empire Communities. A 21-storey mostly glass building with 274 units. Prices (parking and locker included): from $263,400 for 735 sq. ft. to $408,800 for an upgraded unit with 1,056 sq. ft. Fees: 43 cents per sq. ft. Amenities: 24-hour concierge, multi-purpose party room with bar, exercise room, indoor pool, whirlpool, saunas, billiards/games room, home theatre, library, two guest suites. Sales: five left. Status: built. Occupancy: October 2007. Sales centre: 350 Red Maple Rd., 905-326-8686; www.empirecommunities.com.
4. DIA CONDOMINIUMS: 19 Churchill Ave., south of Finch Ave., west of Yonge St. Builder: Tas DesignBuild. An 18-storey, 164-unit mostly glass building. Prices (parking and locker included): from $262,900 for 649 sq. ft. to $347,900 for 909 sq. ft. Fees: 35 cents per sq. ft., plus hydro. Amenities: party room, 24-hour concierge, indoor garden and fireplace, spa with fitness room, aerobics/yoga studio, stretching studio, meditation room, steam showers, hot tub and outdoor courtyard. Sales: 96 per cent sold. Status: built. Occupancy: 30 to 90 days. Sales centre: by appointment, 416-225-5500; dialife.ca.
5. GRAND TRIOMPHE PHASE II: Southeast corner of Byng Ave. and Yonge St. Builder: Tridel. A 30-storey, 307-unit concrete and glass building. Prices: (parking and locker included), from $268,000 for 677 sq. ft. to $1.125 million for a penthouse with 2,277 sq. ft. Fees: 34 cents per sq. ft., plus heat and hydro. Amenities: indoor pool, whirlpool, saunas, exercise room, billiards room, virtual golf, 24-hour concierge, party room with terraces, guest suites, library, audio/visual room. Sales: over 80 per cent sold. Status: under construction. Occupancy: early 2009. Sales centre: 15 Greenview Ave., Suite 405, 416-222-3811; tridel.com.
6. HILLSIDE AT YORK MILLS 3: William Carson Cres., east of Yonge St., north of York Mills Rd. Builder: State Building Group. An eight-storey red brick building with 162 units. Prices (parking included): from $339,900 for 753 sq. ft. to $680,900 for 1,426 sq. ft. Fees: 43 cents per sq. ft. Amenities: buildings share indoor pool, Jacuzzi, whirlpool, sauna, workout area, billiards room, library, putting green, 3.7-hectare landscaped site. . Each building has its own party room, billiards room, boardroom, two guest suites, indoor exercise area, 24-hour concierge, gatehouse. Sales: 95 per cent sold. Status: built and registered. Occupancy: immediate. Sales centre: 38 William Carson Cres., 416-733-8086; www.statebuildinggroup.com.
7. LUXE CONDOMINIUMS: East side of Yonge St., north of Finch Ave. Builder: Menkes Developments. A 24-storey, 199-unit precast concrete and glass building and a 22-storey building with 190 units. Prices: from $199,990 for 550 sq. ft. to $365,990 for 920 sq. ft. Fees: 42 cent per sq. ft., plus heat and hydro. Amenities: indoor pool, exercise room, billiards room, saunas, party room, card room, theatre room, lounge, reading room with WiFi, outdoor lounge with WiFi, 24-hour concierge. Sales: over 80 per cent sold. Status: under construction. Occupancy: spring 2009. Sales centre: 5760 Yonge St., across the street from site, 416-730-9722;
8. MERIDIAN RESIDENCES: North side of Finch Ave., just west of Yonge St. Builder: Tridel/Hullmark. A 26-storey, 312-unit concrete and glass building. Prices: (locker included), from $251,000 for 650 sq. ft. to $335,000 for 825 sq. ft. Fees: 47 cents per sq. ft., plus hydro. Amenities: indoor pool, whirlpool, saunas, exercise room, billiards room, virtual golf, 24-hour concierge, party room with terraces, guest suites, library, audio/visual room. Sales: over 90 per cent sold. Status: under construction. Occupancy: late 2008. Sales centre: 15 Greenview Ave., suite 405, 416-222-3811;
9. PEARL CONDOMINIUMS: 35 Hollywood Ave., two blocks north of Sheppard Ave., east of Yonge St. Builder: Conservatory Group. A 24-storey precast concrete building with 351 units, and four condominium townhouses. Prices (locker included, parking included in most units): from $199,900 for 570 sq. ft. to $589,900 for 1,283 sq. ft. Fees: 39.5 cents per sq. ft., plus hydro. Amenities: recreation centre includes indoor pool, fitness area, whirlpool, library, card room, saunas, conference room, party room, guest suite, home theatre, 24-hour concierge, outdoor terraces. Sales: about 70 per cent sold. Status: construction not started. Occupancy: June 2009. Sales centre: 4917 Yonge St. at Spring Garden Ave. 416-512-1818; conservatorygroup.com.
10. PLATINUM TOWERS XO: 18 Spring Garden Ave., east of Yonge St. Builder: Conservatory Group. A 36-storey precast concrete building with 341 units, and six condominium townhouses. Prices (locker included, parking included in all but one-bedroom units): from $339,900 for 847 sq. ft. to $407,400 for 1,007 sq. ft.; Townhouses: $539,900 for 1,558 sq. ft. Fees: 34.4 cents per sq. ft. Amenities: indoor pool, two bowling alleys, fitness area, aerobics room, whirlpool, library, card room, saunas, conference room, party room, guest suite, home theatre, 24-hour concierge, two outdoor terraces. Sales: units, over 95 per cent sold; townhouses, one left. Status: under construction. Occupancy: January 2008. Sales centre: 4917 Yonge St. at Spring Garden Ave. 416-512-1818; conservatorygroup.com.
11. SAVVY: Southeast corner of Yonge St. and Sheppard Ave. Builder: Menkes Developments. A 20-storey, 275-unit precast concrete and glass building. Prices (parking included): unknown. Fees: unknown. Amenities: indoor pool, exercise facility, card room, party room with outdoor terrace, media room, guest suites, 24-hour concierge. Sales: opening winter 2007. Status: construction not started. Occupancy: unknown. Sales centre: pre-registration, 416-730-1600; menkes.com.






















































