Chaz on Charles will be the newest condo to launch in the Yorkville neighbourhood!  On Tuesday, the BloorCondos team attended the “brokers only” event for this new project.  Having hardly heard of the condos developer, Jason Fane, we weren’t exactly sure what to expect.  Thankfully there’s good news and there’s better news…

The good news – learning how Mr. Fane has over 40 years of international real estate experience with dozens of apartment and commercial buildings in Toronto and New York State.  The better news – hearing about the fresh concepts him and David McComb of Edenshaw Homes have for the condo!

The big emphasis with Chaz Condos is creating a social neighbourhood.  A lot of the amenities are there to help connect residents of the building. Take for example the “Chaz Club” (pictured above) located on the 36th and 37th floor!  The club will be 2 storeys high with a Grand Room, Lounge and Bar offering panoramic views to the south of the City.  For those with a more competitive side, there will be a state of the art computer gaming arena for residents to battle for gaming glory rights!  A first in Toronto will be it’s 3-D screening room featuring the very latest in 3-D viewing technology.

Chaz will be joining the likes of CASA, X and X2 condos on Charles St.  The location is just far enough on the outer boundary of Yorkville to not be paying the “high-end” price often seen in Yorkville yet still put you in walking distance of all that the luxurious community has to offer!  It’s also steps from the Bloor/Yorkville subway station!

Contact us to buy into this exciting project during the VIP sales period.  All worksheet must be received by August 9th 2010 and on a first come first serve basis!

As construction nears completion at Uptown, the soon-to-be residences have another reason to get excited!  Recently the developer, Pemberton, had a “roof-topping” celebration to thank the trades for the work done thus far.  The 48-storey Art Deco-inspired tower can be seen above rising up from Bloor and Balmuto.  The completion of the roof is another step closer to finishing the projects construction!

A selection of luxurious suites remains on the upper floors, all with panoramic views from large balconies and/or terraces. Sophisticated living is available in suite sizes from 1,270 to 2,110 sq. ft. The remaining units are priced from $947,900 to $2,142,900!

Contact us if you’d like more information on purchasing at the Residences of Uptown!

When we started out with BloorCondos.com, our goal was to cover the changing look of the Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood.  With developments like Crystal Blu and Uptown racing to the top of the skyline, there’s always new content to cover!  For this post we took to the streets and looked waaay up to capture the two elegant condo developments as they near completion!

Contact us for more information on either Uptown or Crystal Blu!

With the hustle and bustle of downtown living, it’s hard to find the time to take in the neighbourhood. On Thursday June 3rd, 2010 the monthly art walk will be making it’s rounds through the various Yorkville galleries!  It’s a great opportunity to find that special piece for your Yorkville condo!  The walk will take guests to seven galleries including:

1. Hollander York Gallery
2. Ingram Gallery
3. Kinsman Robinson Galleries
4. Lane Gallery
5. Leonardo Galleries
6. Liss Gallery
7. Odon Wagner Gallery

According to the Yorkville Art Walk website:  The informal, free tour begins by gathering at the Rotunda (lower level) in the Hazelton Lanes Mall, opposite Browns’ Shoe Store. The attendees split into two or three smaller groups which visit selected area galleries during the evening. Each small group is led by a tour guide who is familiar with art appreciation and the local art scene. Some of the galleries may have featured artists present for the tour. A wide range of Contemporary or Historical Canadian and International works of art are available for viewing. At the end of the evening attendees may join the group for coffee at a local area café.

The walk is organized by Artsgroup. Co-ordinator: Marg King If you require further details please call Marg
at (647) 588-1144 or send an email to Paul Ferri at Info@YorkvilleNews.ca

Hungry but don’t feel like cooking? Forgot to pack a lunch? Or maybe you missed your daily fix of Starbucks. Whatever the case, the new Market by Longo’s could probably solve all those problems!

BloorCondos visited the new store to see what fresh finds The Market offered. The store isn’t large by traditional standards, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The compact sized store made it easy to navigate with tons of friendly staff nearby to help. The salad bar seemed to be the most popular attraction, where many people were mixing and matching salad combos. Past the salad bar was a sushi station with sets made right in front of you! Some delicious entrées can be had along the west wall with everything from a bakery to a pizza parlour. There’s a fresh fish counter at the back with prepared meats seasoned and ready to go… and for those who like their coffee on the run; the built-in Starbucks is there to serve you!

The Market is a great addition to Bloor and Yonge, giving residents and employees of the neighbourhood a great selection of prepared foods at a convenient location. The Market is located next to the Toronto Marriot – Bloor Yorkville at Bloor and Park Rd (100 Bloor Street East Toronto ON M4W 1A7) and open from Monday – Friday 7am-9pm Saturday & Sunday 7am-8pm!