(11-30-2015, 04:18 PM)Lens Wrote: [ -> ]618 King Street West, the building adjacent to the now closed McDonald's was recently sold. It was listed as a redevelopment opportunity in the sales literature but it's a perfectly fine building as is so who knows if it will be.
The red rowhouses/apartments directly across from Arrow were painted grey... They look a lot worse IMO. I don't understand why property owners think slapping stucco or paint on a building will suddenly make it more attractive when it almost always makes it worse.
I don't know if I would say that they look worse, but there was nothing wrong with the original brick. It was interesting that the start of the paint job coincided (to the day, I think) with the landlord's release from prision (!). I wondered whether it was celebratory work, or preparation for a sale of the property.
There was a fire this afternoon in the old PUC building at King W and Gaukel Sts. Something in the basement, I think.
(11-30-2015, 05:20 PM)panamaniac Wrote: [ -> ]I don't know if I would say that they look worse, but there was nothing wrong with the original brick. It was interesting that the start of the paint job coincided (to the day, I think) with the landlord's release from prision (!). I wondered whether it was celebratory work, or preparation for a sale of the property.
Is that the reason the police cars were lined up in front today? An honour guard?
(11-27-2015, 11:53 AM)panamaniac Wrote: [ -> ]I noticed that the former 7-11 at King St W and Wellington is being refurbished. The exterior is sort of beige with a broad yellow band, a colourway that I don't recognize. Does anyone know what is moving in there?
Bump. I'm curious about this too if anyone has seen a sign or knows something.
Trinity United Church on Frederick at Duke St will be put up for sale in the new year.
A major renovation under way at 54 Queen Street South (former Encore Records, next to ABC Surplus) for a few days now: interior is stripped out, and the display windows have been removed. I don't see a building permit in the city's database, though -- anyone know what the plan is here?
It looks like 7/11 @ King & Wellington is gonna be the new MoneyMart
(12-02-2015, 11:54 AM)tomh009 Wrote: [ -> ]A major renovation under way at 54 Queen Street South (former Encore Records, next to ABC Surplus) for a few days now: interior is stripped out, and the display windows have been removed. I don't see a building permit in the city's database, though -- anyone know what the plan is here?
That's a Bernie Nimer building - it was next on his list to renovate until the Mayfair demolition sidetracked things. I don't know if the renos are being done on spec or if there are particular lessees lined up.
I couldn't find a building permit either - but in looking I see that one has been issued to build a nightclub in the basement of 33 Queen S (Cafe Darlisle).
(12-02-2015, 12:33 PM)panamaniac Wrote: [ -> ] (12-02-2015, 11:54 AM)tomh009 Wrote: [ -> ]A major renovation under way at 54 Queen Street South (former Encore Records, next to ABC Surplus) for a few days now: interior is stripped out, and the display windows have been removed. I don't see a building permit in the city's database, though -- anyone know what the plan is here?
That's a Bernie Nimer building - it was next on his list to renovate until the Mayfair demolition sidetracked things. I don't know if the renos are being done on spec or if there are particular lessees lined up.
Given how extensive the renos look, I suspect there is a tenant lined up -- it's too much to do without knowing what kind of a tenant you will end up with.
Is there a free way to find out the owner of a building online, or or does that require a (paid) land registry office search?
(12-02-2015, 12:00 PM)white_brian Wrote: [ -> ]It looks like 7/11 @ King & Wellington is gonna be the new MoneyMart
Brutal. The best we can hope is that this is a temporary lease as the owner of the property waits out LRT construction...but I'm not optimistic.
(12-02-2015, 12:33 PM)panamaniac Wrote: [ -> ] (12-02-2015, 11:54 AM)tomh009 Wrote: [ -> ]A major renovation under way at 54 Queen Street South (former Encore Records, next to ABC Surplus) for a few days now: interior is stripped out, and the display windows have been removed. I don't see a building permit in the city's database, though -- anyone know what the plan is here?
That's a Bernie Nimer building - it was next on his list to renovate until the Mayfair demolition sidetracked things. I don't know if the renos are being done on spec or if there are particular lessees lined up.
I couldn't find a building permit either - but in looking I see that one has been issued to build a nightclub in the basement of 33 Queen S (Cafe Darlisle).
I believe that basement nightclub is to host burlesque shows, among the rest of its uses.
(12-02-2015, 12:33 PM)panamaniac Wrote: [ -> ] (12-02-2015, 11:54 AM)tomh009 Wrote: [ -> ]A major renovation under way at 54 Queen Street South (former Encore Records, next to ABC Surplus) for a few days now: interior is stripped out, and the display windows have been removed. I don't see a building permit in the city's database, though -- anyone know what the plan is here?
That's a Bernie Nimer building - it was next on his list to renovate until the Mayfair demolition sidetracked things. I don't know if the renos are being done on spec or if there are particular lessees lined up.
Bernie usually does renos on spec at the request of the tenant.
(12-02-2015, 02:26 PM)KingandWeber Wrote: [ -> ]Brutal. The best we can hope is that this is a temporary lease as the owner of the property waits out LRT construction...but I'm not optimistic.
This is possible, but I won't be putting any money on it, either. It's really sad to see- this is not at all how I see this neighbourhood.
Oh well. Win some, lose some.