Great to know about Element.
Does CityPlace offer a lot of visitor parking? That's the impression I'm getting.
Which building is the best to purchase in? There are so many to choose from, I have no idea where to start.
Any thoughts? I heard they don't have enough elevators in one of the buildings, I forget which one. Besides that though, just in general, was curious to know the thoughts out there on which building is the best.
I live in Cityplace.
I'm not an agent but have been in every single building because I looked to purchase/rent and also do virtual tours for clients.
I just finished shooting a virtul tour and helping out with a writeup to the Harbour View Estates. You can
find it here
I'll try to answer most of your questions
- best building is 85 Navy Wharf
- there is never enough visitor parking because the system is antiquated
- any unit facing spadina hears the street. anything on the other side is fine
- overall noise is loud. open your window and you hear the highway
- residents themselves make too much noise, drunk off their asses on the weekends or fighting
- winters are fine. it's no harsher than anywhere else downtown
- there is sort of a path connection on the other side of the skydome
- if it wasn't for the scale and exposure of the project, values would've sunk a long time ago, but it's so well-known, prices will remain at par with other condos in the area, even though it doesn't represent the best value.
- recent events at Cityplace: shootings, assults, stolen motorcycles, prostitution, and of course, the City's largest drug bust in years.
- despite the really scary things that have gone on, the authorities keep a tight lid on it, not really affecting the safety of the residents.
I can list off dozens of alternatives, but I need to know more about your needs. I do a lot of VR tours and been inside most downtown condos. If you need a pool, I would suggest Pinnacle, 18 Yonge, Waterclub, or Harbour Square.
I've done this long enough to know agents get a bad rap and you should hire an agent if you don't already have one. I only trust two: David Young at Sutton 416-236-0942, and
Anthony Rapallo who's running a special right now and will give you 1% cashback on a condo purchase.