SMayo
Active Member
I have a tough time believing that there's no windows but that's what it looks like in the floor plan. If that is somehow legal I still couldn't see anyone wanting to rent it unless rent was incredibly cheap.
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IanO
Superstar
It would be easier to sleep.
Gus Haynes
Active Member
I initially thought: "no, that isn't legal", but the window requirement under the Minimum Housing and Health Standards contains various exceptions, particularly for taller buildings.
3(b) Emergency Egress
(i) For buildings of 3 storeys or less and except where a bedroom door provides access directly to the exterior or the suite is sprinklered, each bedroom shall have at least one outside window which may be opened from the inside without the use of tools or special knowledge.
(ii) Windows referred to in section 3(b)(i) shall provide unobstructed openings with areas not less than 0.35 m2 (3.8ft2), with no dimension less than 380 mm (15”).
(iii) If the window referred in section 3(b)(i) is provided with security bars, the security bars shall be installed so they may be opened from the inside without the use of any tools or special knowledge.
(iv) Notwithstanding section 3(b)(i), (ii) and (iii), alternate provisions for emergency egress may be approved by an executive officer where, after consultation with a safety codes officer, the executive officer is satisfied that the alternate provisions provide for means of emergency egress.
northlands
Senior Member
I do like how creative they have to get with floor plans in these office conversions. Below is a pretty cool floor plan that definitely has some... quirks but overall is pretty fantastic IMO
One bedroom has the ensuite bathroom, but virtually no closet space, and has a column support making the top right of the room weird dead space (maybe enough space for a small clothes drawer?) + gives almost no room to walk around that side of a queen size bed.
The other bedroom shows a king size bed, and spectacular glass views + a decent sized closet. So I guess that is the tradeoff you make with your roommate: either you get the room with the wicked views that can fit a king sized bed and actually has closet space, or you get your own private bathroom.
Kitchen has a great island, but I don't really understand why they limited the counter space next to the fridge and stove top, and there appears to be very little built in pantry/food space, but a lot of unused space where that plant is placed. Why not put a pantry next to the fridge?
Views from the kitchen and living room are also spectacular and the natural light in one of these suites would be nearly unbeatable for what I assume with be around a $2500 price range
Lastly, if someone leaves the laundry door open and someone comes in the front door, they'll swing the door into the laundry door... lol
One bedroom has the ensuite bathroom, but virtually no closet space, and has a column support making the top right of the room weird dead space (maybe enough space for a small clothes drawer?) + gives almost no room to walk around that side of a queen size bed.
The other bedroom shows a king size bed, and spectacular glass views + a decent sized closet. So I guess that is the tradeoff you make with your roommate: either you get the room with the wicked views that can fit a king sized bed and actually has closet space, or you get your own private bathroom.
Kitchen has a great island, but I don't really understand why they limited the counter space next to the fridge and stove top, and there appears to be very little built in pantry/food space, but a lot of unused space where that plant is placed. Why not put a pantry next to the fridge?
Views from the kitchen and living room are also spectacular and the natural light in one of these suites would be nearly unbeatable for what I assume with be around a $2500 price range
Lastly, if someone leaves the laundry door open and someone comes in the front door, they'll swing the door into the laundry door... lol
IanO
Superstar
It's a good example of why conversions from office to residential are often not ideal.
Almost all of them have issues like this from my visits to conversions from the 90s/early 2000s.
Almost all of them have issues like this from my visits to conversions from the 90s/early 2000s.
davcocom
Active Member
They have added the listing to RentFaster with some updated photos: https://www.rentfaster.ca/ab/edmonton/rentals/apartment/1-bedroom/downtown/pet-friendly/564448
davcocom
Active Member
... and a video
IanO
Superstar
Love the minimalist/industrial no plug and switch cover approach.
northlands
Senior Member
^ the no bathroom fan and filthy/scuffed walls+baseboards is a nice touch also. And how about the nice gap between the flooring and baseboards?
occidentalcapital
Senior Member
No blinds, even in the bathroom with that huge window?
IanO
Superstar
It does look good overall though and will be a nice option for many in the core.
Greenspace
Senior Member
That corner looks so much better, now just to get a business in there.
northlands
Senior Member
^ agreed! A tenant or two in the CRUs would do wonders for the street level experience on the 102 and Jasper intersection IMO
MacLac
Senior Member
No shower head either
northlands
Senior Member
Lol yep. I get they're 98% done and the developer wants to get photos ASAP to line up renters for spring/summer move-ins, but damn a quick trip to Home Depot and an hour or two of work would have had this unit ready for pictures. Or hell just someone with some photoshop competency
