Brownstones on Wallace (7 x 4s) COMPLETE

[drum118]

I have been following this project from day one and could never find the name for it until Wed. Every time I asked someone on site what project this was, I was told to get lost. On Wed, someone provide some info.

The address is 371 Wallace Ave.

Single car parking

 

[catcher_of_cats]

I always wondered what these were called.

 

[vic]

I think "Wallace Station Lofts" is the building that's right up against the rail tracks. Converted factory...

The one under construction in your photos is Brownstones on Wallace. Lots of discussion here:
http://www.southjunctiontriangle.ca/node/173

Related to the Brownstones on Bloor, also discussed here:
http://www.southjunctiontriangle.ca/node/174

Corporate website: http://www.brownstonestoronto.com/

 

[drum118]

Aug 30

 

[condovo]

Concrete construction! Take note, Streetcar.

 

[catcher_of_cats]

A few of those units have a great view of the scrap yard, which coincidentally will become there alarm clocks from Monday to Saturday.

 

[cmcint01]

Davenport Village

I was looking at Units (same builder) on the weekend. Is there a thread for Davenport Village or anyone on here purchase one in the first or second phase?

 

[drum118]

Oct 17

The project manger was pointing out to the brickie that the top row of bricks was not level to the other rows below it. From what I could see, about an inch.

 

[isaidso]

So, these aren't real Brownstones, but plain old brick?

 

[cdr108]

So, these aren't real Brownstones, but plain old brick?

did you really expect more ???

someone noted that they used concrete construction for dividing walls between units which is nice; however, from what i could tell, the end units' exterior wall was just metal framing and insulation

 

[Team Me]

Personally, I'd rather have my exterior wall built with metal frames than my dividing wall. At least a layer of brick is added on that side to provide more insulation.

I would consider buying a townhome if I knew my dividing wall would be concrete. But any I've ever seen seem like mostly wood construction.

 

[urbandreamer]

I'm rather impressed by this project, considering it's in the westend. (Normally townies are crappier the further west you go from downtown.) I'd love to see another 100,000 of these townhouse rows built in the GTA.

 

[junctionist]

It's questionable whether someone who builds a "brownstone" without any stone belongs in the construction industry .

 

[isaidso]

did you really expect more ???

someone noted that they used concrete construction for dividing walls between units which is nice; however, from what i could tell, the end units' exterior wall was just metal framing and insulation

In this case, yes. A Brownstone is an actual thing, not like some non sensical place name like London on the Esplanade. If someone says Chesterfield, I expect a Chesterfield, not just a couch. When someone says Brownstone, I expect a Brownstone.

Doesn't this sort of deceit in marketing lead one to suspect all other claims from the builder? Right off the bat, I'd have trust issues with this company. There's only a certain amount of manipulation I'll except in marketing. Move beyond that boundary, and it borders on lying. They've almost taken themselves out of consideration. To each their own, but I wouldn't do business with a company like this.

I'm sure they lose quite a few other potential sales due to the lack of transparency and integrity they display. Other people I suppose, don't care.

 

[cdr108]

In this case, yes. A Brownstone is an actual thing, not like some non sensical place name like London on the Esplanade. If someone says Chesterfield, I expect a Chesterfield, not just a couch. When someone says Brownstone, I expect a Brownstone.

Doesn't this sort of deceit in marketing lead one to suspect all other claims from the builder? Right off the bat, I'd have trust issues with this company. There's only a certain amount of manipulation I'll except in marketing. Move beyond that boundary, and it borders on lying. They've almost taken themselves out of consideration. To each their own, but I wouldn't do business with a company like this.

I'm sure they lose quite a few other potential sales due to the lack of transparency and integrity they display. Other people I suppose, don't care.

i agree with you ...

our buyers expectations for full disclosure and accuracy of materials and finishes depicted by developers have fallen short for many.