The cameras would transmit over the same data network, if you have cell/WiFi service you can broadcast camera feeds and have those images processed remotely. There could always be a human on standby to verify those alerts.

Cell service works on other subway systems just fine. Nobody should be pulling out a knife on a train. Security cameras systems can use ML/AI for object detection and there are models available for weapons (knives, guns). This isn't impossible. If you have police at every station, false alerts...

I watched the complete stabbing video from yesterday and it was absolutely terrifying. I think Olivia's response was weak. We need to come up with a better solution than hiring private security guards. Private security doesn't have the same power as police, their use of force training is to...

So they are only testing the sprinkler on the balconies and not inside the units? It's very reassuring to see sprinklered balconies in new construction, there have been way too many balcony fires in this city.

How often do they do a sprinkler test? Does the water touch anybody's unit?

Snapped this tonight

I think everyone missed an opportunity here to hollow out both floors with balconies and build a public park and cafe

I regret to inform everyone of bad news. I found out near the start of the pandemic Johnson Controls International ("JCI") shut down the Skymark factory in Ajax which manufacturered these heat pumps. JCI no longer OEM manufactures vertical stack water source heat pumps (the type used in condos)...

I love the look of this building, feels high quality

Our property management company hired our property manager but we pay all staff year end bonuses from our operating fund, 100K is total comp. The value of our management contract is higher than what the manager is actually paid due to said backoffice overhead etc. There is not only the issue of...

I believe we are paying over market rate, our junior PM with 3 years exp. earns near $100K/yr salary. Anybody would be challenged arriving at a building where improper care caused years-worth of work to catch up on. I am a strong believer in preventative maintenance to control costs, but in...

Reserve fund engineers are hired by the board but obtaining proposals and scopes are still done by the property manager. If the property manager is withholding information about the property or simply don't know the details of its construction due to unpreparedness, when the RF engineer is...

I'm in the process of selling my downtown investment condo. I only had 1 offer in 6 months, the real estate market has been terrible for liquidity lately. I decided I.don't want the headache of managing a tenanted property anymore. People with mortgages are seeing costs skyrocket. Condo fee...

I am finding property management companies to be a nightmare in general. I joined the board in my building to protect my investment because I saw repeated cases of neglect on everything from basic security (i.e. perimeter doors not latching, broken locks and handles), plumbing and mechanical...

Pot lights are pretty simple to add in the future if there is a drop ceiling and existing electrical source nearby. I would pay the developer to do it and get it over with though, it's usually about a hundred bucks per pot.

I ended up ordering and installing Johnson Controls vertical stack heat pumps in fall of 2018 for ~$11K + HST each. At the time Johnson Controls had a heat pump sound room at their factory in Ajax so customers could demo the product and speak with the engineers. I found this extremely valuable...

I can't wait for those ugly black tarps to come off. Surprised 90% of the building is still wrapped in it.

What's that black tower in front of RBC Centre?

Really hope to see some glass soon! these black tarps are an eyesore

Anyone know when they are removing the tarps off the bottom of the building? Is the glass behind schedule?