just came across an old pre-construction ad for X Condo. Prices starting at around 185k.

They seem to be dumping rubble onto the site instead of digging. Anybody have an idea why?

For those that signed up early, they could have their whole unit paid off before they move in. Mortgage interest free!

One of the things i like about this subtly designed building is how they resolved that pesky mechanical penthouse problem by extending the glass cladding to cover it. It adds verticality to a building that is about half as tall as many of the new condos going up in the general area.

They've now demolished the Presentation Gallery (the former Downtown Fine Cars building) and adjacent parking area.

Yeah, as if a city's bureaucrats get to decide where the citizens consider downtown to be. They sure can try though...

I wouldn't imagine they can go too much lower given the subway underfoot. You wanna see below grade? check out the Milan project up the road a ways. btw They are very active at that busy corner all through the day. Folks who work at the xerox centre next door can hear (and sometimes even...

They're putting up the hoarding now. Demolition to begin soon. Realistically speaking, how long do you suppose it will take for the first buyers to take occupancy on a building like this?

thanks for the update, androiduk. was searching unsuccessfully for this info just this morning. I saw some demolition company vehicles at the site a couple of weeks ago. Gone now. Seemed like they were working on the inside.