Pinnacle international One Yonge tallest residential tower now under construction

  • On September 16, 2021 ·
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As the work of Pinnacle One Yonge has officially begun, what was previously a huge surface parking space located at the base of Yonge St. is now undergoing a tremendous change. Pinnacle International's SkyTower is part of a 1 Yonge Street multi-tower development. This also serves as the basis for the project's namesake, Pinnacle One Yonge.  In just a span of eleven months, the location has become a stunning skyline-altering superblock. The large-scale renovation of the Toronto Star Lands at Yonge and Queens Quay has made tremendous progress.  The Tallest Building The Hariri Pontarini Architects-designed venture for developer Pinnacle International, referred to as Pinnacle One Yonge, will have three towers, the tallest of which will stand at 95 storeys and be the tallest building in Canada when completed, occupying a prominent place on the city skyline for the upcoming generations. The first phase, Prestige Condos, has been under development since the parking lot was demolished in 2018. They put up a crane by the end of the year, and started the construction on the project's six-level subterranean garage. When finished in 2022, Prestige will have 496 apartments. Each will have premium facilities and modern interiors designed by Tanner Hill and Associates. There will be three towers in total at this iconic Toronto address.   The Current Development The tower has now climbed to around 55 storeys. Certainly, it has now become a significant feature of the city's skyline. The 42nd storey is now getting the necessary lower down with external cladding and glazing have reached the 42nd storey. The builders are currently pouring concrete for the last 10 floors. The installation of balcony glass is now on the 22nd floor. The Prestige would ultimately reach a height of over 217 metres (712 feet) from a newly easterly expansion of Harbour Thoroughfare. It will serve as a new mid-block street connecting Yonge Street to the rapidly developing East Bayfront neighbourhood. Along with the initial phase, it will have two more towers built on it later. The previous printing plant location for the paper, located south of the Harbour Street extension where you will currently find the Toronto Star skyscraper will be demolished, leaving just the Toronto Star tower. It will merge into a bigger office building with new retail space in the future. Launching The Tallest Residential Condominium Tower The 835-suite SkyTower, the second residential skyscraper currently under development, is located west of Prestige. After the excavation, the crane was placed earlier in the month. Now, it will have more than 800 condominium units in various combinations, spanning from 520 to 2,300 square feet, at the SkyTower. It will provide a wide range of alternatives for all lifestyles and pricing ranges. The residential towers will highlight Pinnacle One Yonge's master-planned 4.4 million-square-foot complex, with more than 2,200 condominium suites within the three buildings. The master-planned community will also have 1.5 million square feet of office space, and 160,000 square feet of commercial space. In addition, it will offer a 250-room hotel,… Read More >>

Pinnacle Toronto East: Affordable Luxury in the East End

  • On September 17, 2019 ·
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Pinnacle International brings high-visibility one, two and three-bedroom condominium suites to the Sheppard and Warden avenues area with their Pinnacle Toronto East project. With Pinnacle Toronto East, the company infuses new life into a much-loved neighborhood that has been historically under-served. Families, working professionals, downsizers and investors are all going to find plenty to like about the twin 30 story towers, the 16 townhouses and the large multi-bedroom units of the free-standing 11 story tower in this cluster. Price Prices start at a very modest $379,000 for 505 square foot 1 bedroom units with each unit having its own parking spot and locker included in the price. Anson Kwok, Pinnacle's VP of Sales and Marketing, characterizes the new development as "very family-driven" and says the larger units, in particular, will fulfill a long-standing need in that area for large, multi-bedroom suites. The Future of Pinnacle Toronto East Kwok envisions Pinnacle Toronto East becoming a hub for the Sheppard and Warden area. He cites easy access to highways 401 and 404, the nearby Don Valley Parkway and the high number of chain and ethnic restaurants in the area. He also notes that within a few minutes’ drive of the new development are three large, busy malls; the Fairview, the Scarborough Town Centre and the Agincourt. But that’s not all. Really driving home the family-friendly aspects of the project are a range of public and private schools within walking distance as well as Scarden Park, Vradenberg Park, Lynngate Park and more.  Kwok says Pinnacle Toronto East is going to command a strong presence “because it’s actually much larger” than most other buildings in the neighborhood. But that doesn't mean it will have a disruptive appearance. On the contrary. Great care was taken during the design phase to ensure the buildings reflect the material and aesthetic considerations of the area. Amenities The project also reflects an enlightened environmental attitude and is being built to the city's Tier 2 Green Standards. That means bicycle parking, energy-efficient lighting, electric vehicle recharging stations and more. Each tower will feature 24-hour concierge service along with an exercise room, kid's play area, outdoor terrace, barbeque areas and more. The interiors are being styled by Tanner Hill Associates, who are currently developing interiors for the nearly complete ME Living Condos at Markham and Ellesmere in Scarborough. The interiors at Pinnacle Toronto East will feature quartz countertops, stainless steel kitchen appliances, wood flooring, and floor to ceiling windows providing breathtaking views of the city skyline. With construction now underway Pinnacle is looking forward to having the first occupants move in during November of 2021.   According to Kwok, the project represents a bold step for Pinnacle, which until now had focused almost exclusively on the West End with projects like the massive Pinnacle Etobicoke. With workers now on site Kwok expects that things "will come together pretty quickly" going forward. Pinnacle Toronto East is now accepting registrations. You can sign up via the official website (pinnacletorontoeast.ca) or by calling 416-925-6119… Read More >>

Toronto Condo Market Update for 2015

  • On December 14, 2015 ·
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Following years of slow growth, the condo market in Toronto finally came back to life at the beginning of this year. In January, builders were completing more than 10,000 new condo units, representing eight times more than the monthly average for the number of condos under construction in the last 10 years, according to a report published by The Globe and Mail. Most of the new condo units had already been sold. Even so, the vast number of new condos assisted in increasing the number of unabsorbed units to a historical high. Local Condo Market Rebounds from Previous Economic Concerns The news was certainly good for the local condo market, which had been surrounded by concerns from both international organizations as well as federal regulators regarding increasing household debt throughout Canada. An increasing condo boom in Toronto also served to underscore the fact that lenders finally began to venture back into the market this year. In the past, largely due to pressure from federal regulators, banks had fled the condo market in Toronto, opting to work only with large-scale developers and typically requiring developers to prove a large percentage of presales prior to issuing an agreement to finance construction of a new building. With the condo market finally beginning to boom again, lenders this year became willing to finance up to 75 percent of a project's value. Many lenders have also eased presale requirements, requiring fewer presales while demonstrating an increased confidence that builders will locate buyers for unabsorbed units. Moving further into the year, the Toronto Real Estate Board announced that condo sales remained strong year-over-year. In the third quarter of this year, condo sales were up by nearly 11 percent compared to Q3 2014. The Toronto Real Estate Board went on to report that the local condo market has proven to be a critical contributor to overall home sale growth this year. Such sales growth is expected to continue into the fourth quarter, with Toronto on track to hit a new condo transaction record for the year. Both Demand and Sustained Sales Growth Remain Strong in Local Market While the condo unit absorption rate continued to grow over the past year, increasingly tighter market conditions helped to drive sustained price growth. During the third quarter, annual growth in both average selling prices and median selling prices outpaced the annual inflation rate. The average condo sales price increased by 5.4 percent year-over-year, while the median condo selling price increased by 4.4 percent. An increase in the supply of listings in the local Toronto area has further benefitted the condo market. During the first three quarters of 2015, sales growth exceeded the level of growth in listings, which could indicate the presence of pent-up demand in the Toronto condo market. Investor-held units listed for sale were absorbed rapidly even while new projects were completed. Moving forward into 2016, the local condo market should remain well on track for another banner year. Visit Sky Tower at One Yonge condos to learn more. Read More >>

PreConstruction condo advantages vs Resale

  • On December 14, 2015 ·
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Preconstruction condos have become all the rage. If you are considering buying a condo, you may wonder whether your best option would be to buy a condo in the preconstruction phase or buy an existing unit. There can be advantages and disadvantages to both options, and understanding what to expect in both scenarios can help you determine which option is right for you. Pros of Buying a Presale Condo Among the biggest benefits to buying a preconstruction condo is the fact that since the unit has not yet been constructed, you have far more flexibility in your ability to customize the unit to truly make it your own. With an already existing unit, this would be much more difficult, time-consuming, and often expensive. Therefore, if you have specific tastes or have a certain idea in mind for your future home, a presale condo can be a good option to ensure your home is exactly how you would like it. Additionally, buying a condo early in the development phase typically allows you to take advantage of the lowest pricing. In most cases, condo prices appreciate over time. If you wait until the unit is constructed, you will usually pay a higher price. While you will generally need to put a down payment on a presale condo, just as you would when buying an existing unit, when you decide to sell the unit, you can still bring in 100 percent of the unit's value. A longer closing period also means that you have more time to save for the down payment. There can also be numerous timesaving benefits to buying a condo in the preconstruction phase. Along with having more time to save, you also have more time to downsize and determine how you wish to furnish your new unit while it is under construction. If you are under a lease or other type of contract for another property, the construction period would also give you more time to complete that contract. Cons of Buying a Presale Condo While there are obviously many advantages to buying a presale condo, there are also a few drawbacks to consider. For instance, when buying a presale condo, your money will be tied up during the construction period with no return on that investment until the condo is completed. Developers strive to ensure projects are completed on time, but the reality is that there can be potential delays in completion due to labor shortages, weather, inspection problems, supplier issues, etc. Keep in mind that layout plans are subject to change, as the developer has the right to make such changes. During the construction period, a number of factors could come into play that could result in the developer needing to make changes. It should also be kept in mind that market values can potentially change during the course of the construction period. Prior to buying a unit, make sure you have considered all of the pros and cons of purchasing a presale condo. Doing so can… Read More >>