Condo of the Week: $2.6 million for a massive, two-penthouse spread in the financial core
Address: 33 University Avenue , Penthouses 2801 and 2802
Neighbourhood: Bay Street Corridor
Agents: Christopher Invidiata and Shae Invidiata , The Invidiata Team Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage
Price: $2,588,000
The Place: A massive 28th-floor penthouse in Empire Plaza, a mixed-use building in the downtown core. Amenities include a concierge and a rooftop terrace.
Bragging Rights: Though it’s currently being used as one giant penthouse, the unit is also on the market as two separate condos. (Unit 2801, the larger of the two, will run you $1,395,000 and unit 2802 is $1,295,000). If the two halves go to different buyers, the hallway outside the sitting room in 2801 and the master bedroom in 2802 would be walled off.
Big Selling Point: Size. At nearly 6,500 square feet, it’s one of the largest condos we’ve ever featured.
Possible Deal Breaker: Compared to decor in some of the newer properties in the area, the exotic wood trim and mirrored walls here seem slightly outdated—but that’s nothing that a good interior decorator couldn’t remedy.
By the Numbers:
• $2,588,000
• 6,479 square feet
• $3,499 in monthly maintenance fees
• 6 washrooms
• 4 bedrooms
• 4 parking spaces
• 1 den
• 1 solarium
287642 So, here we are in the foyer of 2801, the larger of the two conjoined units. Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-01-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-01.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-01/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-01 0 0
287643 This is 2801's vertigo-inducing living room. Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-02-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-02.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-02/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-02 0 0
287644 And here's the dining room. Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-03-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-03.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-03/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-03 0 0
287645 The kitchen looks a little dated. Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-04-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-04.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-04/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-04 0 0
287646 Here's one of the unit's bedrooms. Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-05-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-05.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-05/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-05 0 0
287647 The bedroom has this attached solarium. Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-06-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-06.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-06/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-06 0 0
287648 The owner of this place will never want for extra closet space. Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-07-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-07.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-07/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-07 0 0
287649 And here's the bedroom's en suite washroom. Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-08-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-08.jpg 1001 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-08/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-08 0 0
287650 Here's 2801's other bedroom. Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-09-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-09.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-09/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-09 0 0
287651 Another view of the bedroom. Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-10-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-10.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-10/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-10 0 0
287652 And the en suite washroom. Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-11-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-11.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-11/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-11 0 0
287653 The unit also has this nice office space, with curving windows. Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-12-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-12.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-12/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-12 0 0
287654 Now we're in 2802, the other unit. A starburst-like floor design gives the foyer a lobbyish feel. Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-13-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-13.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-13/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-13 0 0
287655 The living room has a curvy built-in console and a sectional couch that looks like it could comfortably seat a 25-foot anaconda. Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-14-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-14.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-14/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-14 0 0
287656 Next to the living room is the dining room. Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-15-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-15.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-15/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-15 0 0
287657 And here's another kitchen, similar in most respects to the one in the other unit. Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-16-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-16.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-16/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-16 0 0
287658 The powder room. Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-17-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-17.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-17.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-17/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-17 0 0
287659 The unit also has a pretty large gym, so the owner won't necessarily have to trek to the building's communal workout room. Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-18-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-18.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-18.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-18/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-18 0 0
287660 And here's the master bedroom. Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-19-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-19.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-19.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-19/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-19 0 0
287661 The bedroom's walk-in closet. Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-20-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-20.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-20.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-20/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-20 0 0
287662 The en suite washroom, with gold (or at least, gold-coloured) fixtures. Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 Condo of the Week: 33 University Avenue, Units 2801 and 2802 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-21-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-21.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-21.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-21/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-33-university-avenue-21 0 0
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Possible Deal Breaker: $3,499 in monthly maintenance fees
Wow, you could shoot a 1993 sitcom in here.