Brownstones on the Park (Lansdowne/Davenport)
February 24, 2010 - 8:39am — vic
Although slightly outside of the neighbourhood normally covered on this website, you can use this forum for discussing the Brownstones on the Park townhouse development in the Lansdowne and Davenport area.
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New BOTP Resident
Thanks Vic for setting this up!
I'm potentially a new resident at Brownstones on the Park and have gone through the nightmare forum of Brownstones on Bloor. Just wondering if anyone's got any feedback about their experiences at BOTP so far as I have exactly one week Friday to decide if this truly will be a good investment. Apparently the builder's learned through some trial and error about what does and doesn't work and will be making the improvements on this phase. Any feedback would be appreciated =)
Good luck to all the other residents! I hope you get your houses soon!!!
Very glad for this forum
Very glad for this forum indeed !!! I bought from Phase 3 of the Brownstones at Lansdowne and Davenport last year and only came across the BOB and BOW forum here shortly after the purchase. I had a bit of a panic and sometimes intensely that I might have made the wrong decision but with the price being just right, I am prepared for the possibility of delays ... hopefully not as long as with BOB and BOW though. I look forward to reading up more from the owners of these townes once they move in to find out about the quality of work.
When is your forecasted
When is your forecasted closing? I see they've done quite a bit but cannot gauge how much time is left to deliver your unit. We haven't even broken ground but apparently will be in September 2010. However, something tells me it'll be pushed back a little bit.
How much did you pay for your unit?
Did you end up buying BrownstonesOTPark?
So just read your comment; I am considering buying an unit at Brownstones on the Park. I was wondering if you have went for it; also do you have an idea how much the properties taxes may end up been, and an estimate of maintance fees monthly?? I so much appreciate any info you may have; thank you in advance!!!!
B.O.D happy owner
Thanks for putting this page up! I found this website before purchasing at B.O.D last spring so i was fully prepared for the expected delays. I will also note that the sales guys warned me as well and were completely upfront about delays. I just hope that when we do move in, whether it is December 2010 or later...., that only a short period of time goes by before closing, hopefully not more than 2 months. I can't wait to move in and to see how this neighborhood grows and improves.
I have a friend who takes the
I have a friend who takes the GO from Richmond Hill and her train passes our site everyday. She told me she will keep me posted whatever progress or non of, view from the train. When I purchased in summer 2009, we were given a tentative occupancy date of October 2010 and then received the new date of December 2010. As for closing date, I guess we should be referring to the BOB and BOW forum how it will go for them. I believe they are scheduled to occupy August 2010.
welcome!
Wow. So many posts from people who have recently moved to, or have purchased in our "Triangle" here.
Welcome to ALL of you! Ten years ago this area was largely forgotten. We have in the last little while become a very desirable, central, well serviced community that is growing quickly.
It will be up to all of us that our needs and concerns are heard at all levels. This forum has been a godsend for info and happenings in the yet to be named ward. Thanks for the upkeep.
Michael & Shelley
Boo Radley's
I have some pics of the B.O.D
I have some pics of the B.O.D construction site that I want to post, does anyone know how/if i can post them to this blog?
Thanks,
Posting photos
Sure. If you have y our photos posted somewhere on the 'net (e.g. flickr.com) you can link to them from here, or embed them within your posts (not too many at once, please).
Also, feel free to email them to info@junctiontriangle.ca and they can get posted into a gallery on this site.
Are the photos showing good
Are the photos showing good enough progress? Thanks in advance for the photos. For folks like me who has temporarily moved out of TO, such updates of progress would spare me going out of my way to drive to the site.
Hi, i sent an email to have 2
Hi, i sent an email to have 2 pics posted in the gallery, you can't see too much because of they have a wall up but you can see third level going up in the North row.
I think the progress in Phase III (Brownstones on Davonport) is going really well :) , I'll follow up in 4-6 weeks with some more photos.
BotP Photos posted
I added these photos to the gallery. Click here.
Re: Power Station Near New Condo's
Hello,
I am thinking about buying a unit at the Davenport/Lansdowne(phase IV) location but I have some concerns about the power station that is located beside the train tracks. Is this something I should be concerned about? I know if you walk near the first row of house you can hear them humming but the units I will be at should be on the other side of the park and I am not sure if it will not be noticeable on that side. Does anyone know if the Qualify of the units is good?
Thanks,
Chad
Chad, As a purchaser of
Chad,
As a purchaser of Brownstones on Davenport, Phase 3, I have been going over BOW and BOB for info on quality and service and everything else regarding the builder. Each of the two projects have their own discussion forum here.
It's good to know that they are now onto Phase IV ... well ... and hopefully with their fast-paced selling so will their progress of building as well, which unfortunately they have a really bad reputation for being best at delivering a series of delays .... for myself, any delays will not cause me any much of a set back but for others, not so lucky ....
Chad, I visited the site over
Chad,
I visited the site over the weekend since I purchased a unit already. Yes, I hear the humming sound but when my husband and I were insider our car with all the windows close, it was nice and quiet. I had lived in a complex in Mississauga many years ago beside a GO station which was about a 2 minute run (I was always running to catch the GO) and the distance of our unit was comparable to the unit we purchased and it was not an issue for me. It is good that you are taking all these things into consideration before buying. Good luck.
Boo's for lunch!
Off topic for a second. We at Boo's want to let everyone in the "Triangle" know that Boo's will again be open for lunch 7 days a week starting Monday April 12 with brunch items on Sat. & Sun. afternoons! Come and enjoy our always fresh food items now from noon daily. The new look patio will be open as soon as the weather permits. Looking forward to seeing you all this spring summer!!
Where exactly is Boo's
Where exactly is Boo's located?
Boo's Local
Boo's is right on Dupont just east of Symington almost directly at the top of Campbell.
Great Place
I love Boo's - great neighbourhood local. Took my parents when they were in town. Thanks for being there!
Boo's was packed on Tuesday
Boo's was packed on Tuesday night.
Brownstones on Davonport
I was at the site yesterday and it is really coming along, the North Row already has some frames going up and the garden patio/planter boxes have the cement laid out already (in the north row only facing the park). I will wait another 2 weeks and take some more pics.
That's amazing progress. I
That's amazing progress. I was there last Friday and there's that much more added work? Looks like my anticipated delays won't be that too far off from the tentative occupancy for December 2010.
Looking forward to your postings of photos. Thank you future neighbour-to-be !!!
Smokestack going away?
Looks like this development might be losing the awesome chimney:
http://www.nowtoronto.com/daily/story.cfm?content=174817
That would be very unfortunate. Such a beautiful structure.
updates?
Any updates?
Brownstones on Davonport
stopped by the site yesterday, the north row has most of the front doors and windows installed already. The south row is far behind, they are still not finished with the walls on the top floor. They have also started working on the ramp for the underground parking (digging it out).
FYI - the old smoke stack is still there....
I'd say, our phase is going
I'd say, our phase is going fast enough for me compared to BOB and BOW so for that, I will not complain. My unit is part of the south row. Good of you for the update. I intend to check out the site this weekend and will provide my update as well.
Brownstones on Davonport
Yeah we got our letters today for color selections :)
:)
We got ours too!
Gosh, this is exciting! :D
I can't wait to go and take a look at everything again.
Looks like we may be in by December!
My unit is at the south row
My unit is at the south row and I have not received my letter for colour selection. For those who received the letters, are you by any chance at the north row units?
Yes, i'm in the south row and
Yes, i'm in the south row and i received my letter.
How many buildings are part of this project?
Hello,
I believe I read there are 85 units with this project. Is this correct?
How many buildings (Blocks) is it made up of?
Phase III in Davenport
Phase III in Davenport Village will have a total of 84 townes with 2 buildings.
just two blocks (or rows)
just two blocks (or rows)
Mine has not arrived yet.
Mine has not arrived yet. What dates are being given out for colour selection appointments?
color selection Brownstones on Davonport
Letter states that appointments will start June 15th onwards.
B.O.D
Hi Everyone, just a quick update on Brownstones on Davonport as i stopped by today for my color selections:
- the smokestock is gone! i saw it get crumpled to pieces today
- the North Row already has the brick going up! just to the second floor door level. But this row still doesn't have all of the framing up so i'm surprised they have started brickwork already. The color of the bricks are not red, they are more light beige in color.
- the south row still doesn't have the top floor entirely done but they did start putting up the framing.
- they have made more progress with the ramp to the underground parking, the cement is not laid yet but they are on their way!
Thanks for the update. I am
Thanks for the update. I am planning to go there this weekend and will take photos.
I still have not received my letter for colour selection. Wonder if it has to do with being one of the last purchasers.
Light beige in colour instead of red sounds good to me. I saw the red bricks on BOB and quite frankly, I wasn't a fan.
i stopped by again on June 20th to B.O.D
me again, i stopped by the site again on the weekend and it looks like they are using RED bricks starting from the second floor up! so bottom is beige and i guess the rest will be red! this might just be for the north row, they might make the south row (facing the new park) different colors..... i think it looks nice, much better than the other building beside us that don't even have brickwork. They are moving fast on the brick work, i saw a big difference in 4 days
Went there, too, this weekend
Went there, too, this weekend and yes, I agree, I am happy with the exterior look but quite frankly, I reserve my opinion on the red bricks as I l prefer the bottom look at this point. Unfortunately for me who purchased on the south row, with our building behind in the construction phase. I just hope that the December 10th occupancy date will push through. I will figure out how to post photos I took.
Has anybody contacted re mortgage? I picked up the RBC sheet on site. Any comments on that?
Ron Gallo
I would give Ron Gallo a call (from RBC), he will make time and stop by your workplace even to meet with you. He is frequently visiting the sales site as well.
Mortgages
Hi, my name is Richard and I am a future neighbour having bought a unit in phase IV and am also a Mortgage Agent for Dominion lending. Typically the bank that has negitioated a deal with the developer is able to hold/cap rates for a term of 3 years. It is a good idea to go and hold a rate with the bank if you can because rates are good right now and it will guarantee you a rate just in case of market fluctuation. However, I can hold rates for 120 days and would be happy to help you secure a better rate closer to closing if you wish. In the meantime I am always available to answer any questions or offer advice if you need it. You can find me by going to my website www.richardburgos.ca
I am available 24/7 and work remotely so can meet you anywhere if required.
Best of luck with your unit.
Train Tracks Activity
For those wondering regarding the schedule of train activities passing through, I spoke with a resident of 4 years there and he told me that he only hears 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. trains. I was at the site mid-day yesterday and it looked to me that the gentleman was retired. He told me that he is happy with the area and that inspite of the tracks, he finds the place to be quiet.
The work pace is promising to meet the current occupancy date and when I spoke with one of the trades people, he told me that he sees no reason why a mid-December 2010 move in would not be met.
Train noise
Check the GO Transit schedule for the Barrie line and you should get a decent idea of how often those trains come (weekday mornings inbound and evenings outbound). That location is about half-way between the York U. and Union Stations stops. I would estimate the trains go by at around 7:05, 7:35, 8:10, 8:40, 16:20, 16:50, 17:30, 18:15.
Also...this is just a guess...but I wonder if northbound trains are louder, as they are moving slightly uphill.
The east-west freight trains on the CP line might be alot louder though. Both the engine noise, and the loud "ka-chunk!" as they cross the Davenport Diamond.
Thank you for pointing me to
Thank you for pointing me to the GO line that passes through. I checked the GO schedule and it indicates that the train only runs during the week for the morning commute and the after business hours are all buses. Weekends and holidays also only have bus schedules.
i visit the site twice a week
i visit the site twice a week and have been there when both the train and GO have passed by, yes you can hear it but it's just background noise, if you have the windows closed i don't think you would hear it.
Do you have the specific
Do you have the specific times of the trains? I'm assuming you are referring to the freight trains and the GO trains.
My husband and I did the test of noise level of the humming sound from the generators and when we went back inside our car with all windows closed, the silence was deafening so based on that and your experience, I really think we have nothing to worry about. Of course, increase of more trains passing is always something that could happen through time. But the city will hopefully give reasonable approvals for any future additional train schedules based on the residents' enjoyment of their neighbourhood.
There will be increases in GO
There will be increases in GO traffic on all lines over the next few years. This has been published as GO/Metrolinx's "The Big Move". Increased public transit is a good thing in the long run and the community, indeed the entire west end is pressing for electric trains which are greener, cheaper, and quieter.
The City of Toronto has no jurisdiction over Provincial bodies like GO/Metrolinx or over rail right of ways as governed by Transport Canada. The provincial MP has been absent in looking out for Davenport riding issues relating to rail.
You should read the other areas of this site to get the background on all issues affecting the community.
Thank you for the info. I
Thank you for the info. I will read up to be better informed.
update as of August 1
I stopped by B.O.D yesterday and the brickwork is advancing, they are now working on the south row and are almost complete the side facing the "soon to be there" park, meaning there is only one side left to brick up.
That's wonderful progress.
That's wonderful progress. My unit is on the south row but not facing the future park.
Brownstones on the park
Hi there,
I bought a unit facing the park in phase 4. I was told occupancy would be sept 2011. Has anybody heard anything else? should I be worried? or are these suckers going up pretty quick.
To the purchaser of phase 4
To the purchaser of phase 4 unit, based on the progress of phase 3, I would not be all too worried. It wasn't after I bought a unit in September 2009 that I came across the discussion forum in this site that made me nervous since BOB and BOW had horrifying delay issues. My tentative occupancy date was in October 2010 which was moved to December 2010. I have asked some of the tradespeople working on the site late last month and they see no reason why the townes would not be ready by December.
If my recollection is correct, I didn't see any major work on the site until Spring 2010 and so far so good.
I will post any activities on your phase the next time I visit the site.
Lots of comments about Brownstones...
Hi everyone,
I hope you don't take offense to this, but we're getting a little overwhelmed with comments about Brownstones on Wallace, Brownstones on Bloor, and to a lesser extent the Brownstones on the Park. The conversations and info sharing are good to have, but it's drowning out the other topics.
But...don't go away yet. :) I don't mind if you keep posting, but I'm just going to filter which comments appear in the "Recent Comments" sidebar on this website. You can still keep up-to-date with the comments on these threads in the following ways:
Anyway, I hope this isn't too much of an inconvenience to anyone, but I think it will help keep some of the other local topics from falling off the page every day.
If there's ever any major news about any of these developments, I will post it to the main page.
Comments and feedback about this are welcome.
Cheers,
Vic
Brownstones on Davenport
For those who bought Phase 3 / Brownstones on Davenport / the drywall is done and kitchen tiles are in for some units already (ie. unit 138, 140, etc), the side facing davenport is ahead of the rest of the units. Excellent progress!!
Does anyone know how they are going to separate the garden patios to provide for privacy? i checked out the Wallace units and saw that they put up a wooden wall for the ground units who have garden patios, looks like they provide great privacy from the sides and look nice.
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