Condo of the Week: $625,000 for a one-bedroom loft in a former Rexall warehouse in the east end
Address: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521
Neighbourhood: South Riverdale
Agent: Heather Holmes, RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Ltd., Brokerage
Price: $624,900
The Place: A corner loft on the fifth floor of the old Rexall Drug warehouse, which—unlike many industrial loft buildings—has a party room, a concierge and a rooftop garden and deck.
Bragging Rights: The warehouse-style windows let in plenty of light, and remote-controlled window shades block out the UV rays when you’ve reached your Vitamin D quota.
Big Selling Point: Lofts with balconies are rare. This one offers southwestern views over the downtown skyline.
Possible Deal Breaker: If you drive, beware of the DVP traffic during most daylight hours. If you don’t drive, you’ll have to contend with the Queen streetcar.
By the Numbers:
• $624,900
• $431.04 in monthly maintenance fees
• 900 square feet
• 1 bedroom
• 1 bathroom
• 1 balcony
• 1 parking spot
• 1 locker
221937 A former Rexall Pharmacy warehouse at Eastern and Broadview was converted into 152 units. The building has a party room, a rooftop garden, visitor parking and a concierge Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-01.jpg 600 400 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue/slide/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-01/ condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-01 0 0
221984 The front entrance to this southwest-facing corner unit has a workstation with a chalkboard wall Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2-entry-workstation2-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2-entry-workstation2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2-entry-workstation2.jpg 600 400 {"aperture":"8","camera":"Canon EOS 5D Mark II","created_timestamp":"1370249730","focal_length":"17","iso":"400","shutter_speed":"0.125"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue/slide/2-entry-workstation2/ 2-entry-workstation2 0 0
221949 The open-plan living and dining room has a balcony and 11-foot ceilings Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-intro-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-intro.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-intro.jpg 656 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue/slide/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-intro/ condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-intro 0 0
221938 The warehouse-style windows are all fitted with silent, remote-controlled roller shades Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-02.jpg 600 400 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue/slide/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-02/ condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-02 0 0
221939 Living room and kitchen Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-03.jpg 600 400 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue/slide/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-03/ condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-03 0 0
221940 The kitchen has an extended pantry, a huge stainless steel island, granite counters and a glass backsplash Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-04.jpg 600 400 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue/slide/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-04/ condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-04 0 0
221941 Kitchen Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-05.jpg 600 400 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue/slide/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-05/ condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-05 0 0
221945 The master bedroom has a room divider and a walk-in closet Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-09-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-09.jpg 600 400 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue/slide/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-09/ condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-09 0 0
221946 Master bedroom Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-10.jpg 600 400 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue/slide/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-10/ condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-10 0 0
221947 Master bedroom Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-11.jpg 600 400 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue/slide/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-11/ condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-11 0 0
221948 Bathroom Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-12.jpg 600 400 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue/slide/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-12/ condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-12 0 0
221942 The balcony has a southwest view of the CN Tower and city skyline Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-06.jpg 600 400 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue/slide/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-06/ condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-06 0 0
221943 View from the balcony towards the city Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-07.jpg 600 400 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue/slide/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-07/ condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-07 0 0
221944 View from the balcony into the building courtyard Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 Condo of the Week: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 521 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-08.jpg 600 400 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue/slide/condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-08/ condo-of-the-week-68-broadview-avenue-south-riverdale-toronto-08 0 0