condostar
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it's 8 ft
Factor in the UT posters claiming the place has become a student ghetto and had severe flood damage, I'd say the place isn't worth more than $260,000.
(Love the exterior building design though.)
After being here for a week, I don't notice this "student ghetto" that people speak of. I'm on high floor so maybe that has something to do with it. With that said, I haven't seen anyone above the age of 30.
My opinion of Lanterra is pretty indifferent at this point. There are some strong points but there are deff some low points.
People do seem to forget that these units were priced very low when they came out. You get what you pay for.
Yea, the elevators are fast, but one or even 2 are always out of service. I would not buy a unit in here based on the inflated prices I'm seeing on kijiji and craiglist. They're asking $300k for a 1 bedroom with just average finishes (cheap laminate - although the South tower has better floors and stainless steel appliance package). I do think that the layouts are pretty good though (no long hallways)....so if you were to renovate a unit here and put in some nice floors and finishes, it would look beautiful.As a resident of Murano, my opinion of the building is that it is not luxary by any extent. I lived in a similar quality student housing unit on campus during my grad school days. With the student/young crowd there, it feels like my grad school days.
I completely don't get the beige/light brown carpets with white wallpaper. It feels like my eyes lost the ability to see colour. The brand new carpets also dirty very easily, since they are so light in colour. The elevators are always broken (they rotate, sometimes its the left one, sometimes its the right one, sometimes its the middle one AND they still have people booking them so a lot of times its only one working for the residents). The lobby does not look even in the same class as the promo pictures on the website. I would definitely check it out before you buy at $500/sf.
Plus, its in the middle of two subway stations. I might sound lazy, but walking to a subway station, even if it takes less than 5 minutes, is not pleasant in the rain. College Park has an underground access point. I would pay a few grand for that amenity. Its worth it.
Ah yes, the old "steps to Yorkville" argument - XYZ development is not in a notable location, so claim it is close to something that is notable. Nevermind the fact that there are thousands of condo units that are actually closer to Yorkville and have lower prices.
That area is as close to Yorkville as it is to Hooker Harvey's. Just sayin'...
Hi All,
Your advice would be greatly appreciated. I have the opportunity to buy a 2bed, 2bath unit @ Murano privately. Here are the details:
Aprrox 750 sq ft. Pezzati Model
20th floor, north facing.
2 bed
2 full bathroom
Stainless steel appliances
Granite counter in kitchen
Laminate in living/dining
Carpet in bedroom
Balcony
Parking + Locker
Here is a link to the same model unit.
http://urbanrealtytoronto.com/wordpress/2009/03/22/for-rent-murano-condos/
My question is...how much is this unit worth? Tough to gauge as the building is yet to be registered. I'm guessing something in the 410k range.
What do you all think?
Say what you want, but Yorkville is a couple of blocks away. That seems to matter to people. I couldn't care less but like I said, some people care about that.Ah yes, the old "steps to Yorkville" argument - XYZ development is not in a notable location, so claim it is close to something that is notable. Nevermind the fact that there are thousands of condo units that are actually closer to Yorkville and have lower prices.
That area is as close to Yorkville as it is to Hooker Harvey's. Just sayin'...