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Condo of the Week: 90 Sumach Street

Posted by Robyn Urback / February 27, 2013

sumach st condo torontoA loft penthouse in the former CBC prop warehouse building, this one-bed, one-bathroom condo comes with its own private rooftop terrace — one that just happens to be larger than the average downtown one-bed, one-bath apartment. Outfitted with a seven-person self-cleaning hot tub outside and a fancy spiral staircase leading indoors, this Corktown loft will surely impress guests, just as long as you can somehow slip in how much you paid.

sumach st condo torontoSPECS:

Address: 90 Sumach Street, #702
Price: $929,000
Square Footage: 1618
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
Private rooftop Terrace: 642 square feet
Monthly Maintenance: $665.23
Building Amenities: Visitor parking, party room

sumach st condo torontoNOTABLE FEATURES:

  • Spiral staircase
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Private rooftop terrace with 7-person Hydropools hot tub
  • Broadloom and concrete floors
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Walk-in closet
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Built-in bookcase
  • South view

sumach street condo torontoGOOD FOR:

Private midnight rooftop soaks, skyline-gazing, and those who own full-sized furniture. Good for those who appreciate natural light and raw floors, and hate interacting with fellow residents in common areas.

90 sumach street condo torontoMOVE ON IF:

You think nearly $1 million should, at the very least, buy you two toilets. You're afraid of Corktown.

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Discussion

33 Comments

Sean / February 27, 2013 at 08:41 am
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Fantastic loft. I'd buy the hell out of this place.
abe / February 27, 2013 at 08:59 am
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yea, finally a place that is reasonably priced for the size, layout, and features. not some $800,000 shoebox in the middle of nowhere.
JLL / February 27, 2013 at 09:22 am
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Finally, something on the east side of town- i love the space and the neighborhood- for close to a million, i'd prefer that second bathroom, but as a space goes, it's lovely.
iSkyscraper / February 27, 2013 at 09:43 am
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Good friend of mine lived here. It's truly a kick-ass building. They don't build them like this anymore.
Rachel / February 27, 2013 at 09:43 am
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No - A million dollars and then $700 for condo fees each month. Come on that's ridiculous no matter how nice the space looks and how much I want to relax in the hot tub. I wouldn't waste my money on it.
Skye / February 27, 2013 at 09:46 am
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Yes, please...although for a place that size, there should at least be a powder room! It's kind of hard to entertain properly when there's only one toilet.
jen / February 27, 2013 at 09:50 am
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Nice space for sure. My only beef is that if you have to do your business in the middle of the night you have to navigate crazy spiral stairs down, and then a step up into the bathroom. Not good for klutzy people.
Jools / February 27, 2013 at 10:07 am
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A bucket on the roof should solve the 2nd bathroom issue.
JimmyHats / February 27, 2013 at 10:46 am
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I like the couch in the waiting room on the way in.
Keith / February 27, 2013 at 11:24 am
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And people really think this is a "nice looking condo"? I thought condos are for living, they need to be comfortable, practical, low maintenance; their design should be dynamic, based on how people will use the space, not how the space will look first time you walk through the door. While this condo is only good if you don't live there: all this fashionable crap, like exposed pipes and metal stairway to the second floor; and gazillion of irrelevant things, dust collectors, and so on. Oh, well...
MJ / February 27, 2013 at 11:33 am
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nice... wish I could afford it!
Jason / February 27, 2013 at 11:34 am
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It's a really cool spot, especially with the balcony. I just can't imagine justifying almost seven figures if I'm just getting a box in the sky. You can buy full houses for less without the extra fees.
G replying to a comment from Rachel / February 27, 2013 at 12:18 pm
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$700 in maintenance fees on a unit of that size with outdoor space is actually reasonable, as is the price. It's not at all ridiculous for the market, especially for buyers who place a high priority on living in the core.
David / February 27, 2013 at 12:25 pm
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I live in this building. Keep in mind the condo fees of $665 cover all electricity, gas, water and maintenance fees. At 42 cents a square foot, it's the best deal in the city.
Qaf / February 27, 2013 at 12:30 pm
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I know exposed pipes and shit are supposed to be trendy but it really just looks to me like whoever designed it got tired. Like "hey we could finish this ceiling nicely OR just leave it, go for a beer and call it a modern trendy stylish ceiling". Wtf man. If I'm gonna buy a condo I would like to have it include a ceiling. Also that concrete pillar. Paint it and make it look proper. COME ON.
Moose / February 27, 2013 at 12:44 pm
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I like the rooftop pick with nothing but cranes :P
DA / February 27, 2013 at 12:44 pm
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This place looks dope for real.
Hey / February 27, 2013 at 03:02 pm
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It looks beautiful and the price per foot seems reasonable, especially with the huge terrace. And yet...

$1M for a one bedroom? With one bathroom? You're having a laugh, right?

Then there's the minor issue of the neighbourhood. Which is remarkably unsafe, has some of the worst schools in the city, and is, REGENT PARK. The Dollar Store at Queen & Sherbourne has security guards - nearly everything costs a dollar and they still need security!!!

At this price (ish), you can get a 1400 sqft condo in Scrivener's Square (beside the Summerhill LCBO in Rosedale), a 1600 sqft penthouse at Glas with 3bd and 3 baths (King & Spadina), or a 4bd house on Wolseley (Queen & Bathurst).

While beautiful, this is completely non-functional and ridiculously overpriced.
J replying to a comment from Hey / February 27, 2013 at 05:33 pm
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While I agree with "hey" on the one bedroom, one bathroom thing your wrong about the neighbourhood. What makes Regent Park unsafe? There are incidents of violence and drugs all over this city in all neighbourhoods...including King and Spadina. Not everyone wants to live in the overcrowded west side of this city and until you have lived in Regent Park don't pretend to know what that hood is like.
john / February 27, 2013 at 05:56 pm
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The actual indoor space is less than 1000sq ft. For 900 grand that is ridiculous! ... well, at least you got a parking space. :)
C / February 27, 2013 at 07:18 pm
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I live in this building and I can tell you that its second to none! The area is safe , the people are like family to each other and each loft has its own style just like the people. Who ever purchase this place will love it!
dab / February 28, 2013 at 01:05 am
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Sorry John but you should check your facts. I live in this building and the interior space of all those south facing units is over 1600 sqft. "C" is right and this is a fantastic building with interior spaces that are second to none and the best neighbors ever.

I don't know why we have to defend our homes and why people are so bitter. If you don't like lofts or condos then shut the hell up and buy a freaking house. You don't have to pay condo fees but you will have to pay for landscaping, snow removal, heat, lights, AC, roof repairs, etc.
L / February 28, 2013 at 10:14 am
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I agree with David, C & dab, I own a unit in that building and can vouch for the size. The building used to be the CBC props warehouse and it was converted into lofts about 15-17 years ago. If you don't like it, move on. Please don't buy the place, this way I can buy it and sell my other unit that is north facing.
J / February 28, 2013 at 12:30 pm
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We love our CBC props/design building! I have lived here 7 years and am on the board. We just launched our new building website that gives guests some insight into our community via photos and history. Its a wonderful place to live, we are a tightly knit community. Its one of the true original hard lofts in Toronto. I have been in many converted lofts in TO and I can say that there are very few that come close to what we have here in terms of the spaces and character. The neighbourhood is changing all around us, good things are happening. Like the new $15 million Regent Park Aquatic Centre around the corner. If you are into truly inspiring hard loft spaces and social neighbours, then you will love living here. 90sumach.ca is our new site.
jy replying to a comment from Keith / February 28, 2013 at 10:15 pm
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@keith, dont be silly now. the loft is professional staged for listing.
Rick / March 1, 2013 at 04:10 pm
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Are those pipes in the ceiling gas lines or sewage lines? What if one gets clogged or ruptures? Feces all over your focaccia bread?
KC replying to a comment from jen / March 6, 2013 at 01:12 pm
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I just purchased this space and also own another one in the building. You don't have to go up or down the spiral staircase to "your business" in the middle of the night. The bedroom is right beside the bathroom. Perfect for entertaining even if there is only one bathroom.

K
KC replying to a comment from john / March 6, 2013 at 01:15 pm
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I just bought that space John and it is not 1000 square feet It is an incredibly spacious loft space and you would be surprised. It is actually the full 1600 + and +

Love this building....I know because I already live in it....
KC replying to a comment from Keith / March 6, 2013 at 01:17 pm
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Keith you would be shocked how at home you instantly are in this space. I will have it warm and fuzzy in no time flat. Love it.
KC replying to a comment from Jason / March 6, 2013 at 01:18 pm
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Jason you obviously haven't calculated what it costs to own and run a home. I know both and trust me. This kind of carefree living is priceless....

KC replying to a comment from Hey / March 6, 2013 at 01:20 pm
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It's not a million and it's worth every single penny to have this kind of lock and walk freedom.

Jeff / March 17, 2013 at 04:21 pm
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KC, congrats on buying the loft on the top floor. You will also notice we have our own elevator button that sits seperate from the rest, lol. This is truly the best loft building in the city in my opinion. I'm going into my 8th year here.. Jeff
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