There are a handful of luxury condominium buildings in Yorkville Toronto that have fewer than fifty suites. Ownership has its privileges, as privacy and discretion are built-in standard features of these luxury boutique buildings. Often one does not know their exact location, as their discreet private entrances provide the only evidence that they exist. Unlike their high-rise counterparts, the floor plans and architecture of the suites in luxury boutique buildings tend to be more original, pleasing, and innovative, with many suites occupying full or half floors. Luxury boutique buildings also provide owners with an intimate living environment. A smaller but more dedicated building staff can focus on the personal needs of each individual resident. However, this privacy and discretion comes at a price. Living large in a luxury boutique building in Yorkville costs more. Maintenance fees are higher than in larger buildings, since there are fewer unit owners to share the costs of building amenities and upkeep.
No. 155 Cumberland Street Fifteen Suites Since the early 1960s, a unique two-story penthouse stood atop the office tower at 130 Bloor Street West. Accessed from a discreet entrance in Cumberland, it belonged to philanthropists and socialite couple Rose and Noah Torno. The 10,000 square foot penthouse was designed in the modernist style of famed American architect Philip Johnson with large windows and grand floor plans. In creating N 155 Cumberland Street, the development team retained Torno’s two-story penthouse on levels 13 and 14 and built it up and down creating high-end residences that reflected the architectural design and quality of this original penthouse. The existing 11th and 12th floors were converted from office space into five condominium suites. Seven new levels, adding an additional nine suites, were also built on top of the original penthouse creating an irregular tower clad in limestone. Residents use the same private entrance that the Tornos did, which opens into a luxurious lobby with two private express elevators. All suites have large terraces or balconies and outdoor barbecues are allowed. The ceiling heights are eleven feet and the penthouse and sub-penthouse levels have twelve foot ceiling heights. Interior finishes were done by builder Joe Brennan with suites featuring floor-to-ceiling unobstructed windows and radiant in-floor heating. N 155 Cumberland Street Services: Concierge, Security Guard, Visitor Parking.
The Hazelton Private Residences 118 Yorkville Avenue Sixteen Suites Residents can take advantage of all the amenities of the five-star Hazelton Hotel, including Mark McEwan’s “ONE Restaurant.” Hotel suites are located on floors 2-4. Private residences are located on floors 5-9 and are accessed via a private resident elevator. All suites feature minimum ten foot ceilings and have fully individual controlled heating and air conditioning year round. The smallest size suite is 2,815 square feet and the largest is the Penthouse at 8,100 square feet. Amenities at The Hazelton: 24 hour concierge, valet parking, 24 hour room service, indoor lap pool, full service spa and fitness center, private screening room, and meeting facilities.
The Windsor Arms Condominium Residences 22 St. Thomas Street Twenty four suites Situated along the designer shopping stretch of Bloor Street known as the “Mink Mile”, the private residences sit above the four floors of the Windsor Arms Hotel. The Windsor Arms Condominium Residences has its own separate entrance from the street with a foyer and private elevators. Just two suites per floor, all units have nine-foot-six-inch ceilings, individually controlled heating and air-conditioning systems, and fireplaces. Residents have access to all of the five-star luxury hotel amenities, including the Courtyard Cafe, Club 22, Tea Room, 24-hour room service, housekeeping, salon, and spa services. Suites range in size from a 1,350 square foot single bedroom suite with all other units over 2,800 square feet and a nearly 5,000 square foot full-floor penthouse. Windsor Arms amenities: 24-hour concierge, valet parking, private party room, pool and steam room, exercise room
House Museum 206 Bloor Street West Twenty Six Suites currently under construction A unique and intimate building of limestone, metal and glass located opposite the Crystal of the Royal Ontario Museum, designed by Daniel Libeskind. Maximum of two units per floor with some units occupying entire floors. Like the 32-story Exhibit Residences next door, Museum House suites face north or south, giving residents clear panoramic views. Ceiling heights are a minimum of ten feet and full floor suites feature eleven foot ceilings. All suites have fireplaces and large outdoor terraces. Suites range in size from 1,942 square feet to the 5,620 square foot 2-story penthouse with 4 terraces, outdoor spa, and a private indoor elevator. Each residence is pre-wired for Bang & Olufsen audio and video. House Museum services: 24-hour concierge, valet parking, individual elevator access to each suite, gym, guest suite, meeting room.
The St. Thomas 2 St. Thomas Street Forty-eight Suites pre construction Located at the southwest corner of St. Thomas and Charles Street West, 2 St. Thomas Street will be a contemporary residential tower anchored by a two-story black granite podium designed by architect Hariri Pontarini. The two-story podium houses the party room, wine room, private dining room, business facilities, catering kitchen, and reading room. The indoor pool and gym are located on the third level. Suite ceiling heights range from 10′ to 11’6″ depending on the floor and the penthouse level has 12′ ceiling heights. All suites include a minimum of one parking space and residences over 1,700 sq. ft. has two parking spaces Also included with each residence and located in the underground garage A high-efficiency air handling unit in each suite provides year-round heat and air conditioning Terrace units include an outlet gas for barbecues.In the event of a blackout, a stand-by generator provides up to twenty-four hours of hot water and basic electrical supply to each residence.All suites feature a gas fireplace, wall-mounted safe and electrical appliances kitchen and laundry facilities.Suites range in size from 1,373 square feet to full-floor residences of 6,217 square feet.Minto has plans to build Six St. Thomas, an 11-story luxury rental residence just north of The St. Thomas. The St. Thomas Amenities: 24-Hour Concierge, Valet Parking, Doorman, Party Room, Wine Room, Private Dining Room, Business Center, Catering Kitchen, Reading Lounge, Indoor Lap Pool with Outdoor Sundeck, gym, two furnished guest suites on the fourth floor.
No. 8 Sultan Street Twenty-five Suites Located directly across from the Windsor Arms Hotel, this is where Yorkville and Bloor Street’s luxury designer shops meet. All suites at 8 Sultan have private balconies, gas fireplaces, nine foot ceilings. The penthouses are on two levels with ten foot ceilings and have private rooftop terraces. All suites include at least one parking space and heating and air conditioning are provided by an engineered system that allows heating or cooling to be activated in any season. Suites range in size from 1,178-square-foot two-bedroom units to 3,100-plus-square-foot penthouses. 8 Sultan St Services: Concierge 1:00pm-9:00pm daily, fully equipped gym with access from the 2nd floor.
The Renaissance Court 164 Cumberland Street Thirty-one suites While Renaissance Court may not offer the extras in services and amenities of luxury boutique buildings in Yorkville, it makes up for it in affordability, providing a less expensive option for those on a smaller budget who like the idea to live in Yorkville in a smaller, more intimate building. Ideally located just south of the Hazelton Hotel and next door to the Four Seasons Hotel, the entrance to this low-key building is on the courtyard walkway between Yorkville Avenue and Cumberland Street. The lobby of the Renaissance Court is located on the first floor and the units occupy floors four through seven and feature one and two bedroom suites. Sizes range from the smallest one bedroom at 1,155 square feet to the largest suite comprised of two units together at over 3,000 square feet. Many suites have fireplaces. Seventh-floor penthouse-level suites have skylights, and some lucky units located on the fourth floor have terraces. Each unit has its own heat pump giving residents individual control of heating and cooling. At Renaissance Court, rental parking is available to all residents and there is also a 24-hour concierge.