Condo in CityPlace, Toronto
9 Spadina Ave
Harbour View Estates Lofts
Also known as: Harbour View Estates Loft, Vela Lofts
10 resident reviews
70% would live here again
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Building facts
- Builder
- Concord Adex
- Property manager
- Del Property Management
- Neighbourhood
- CityPlace
- Year built
- 2005
- Concierge
- 24 hours
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About
About this building
9 Spadina Ave is the Harbour View Estates Lofts, a smaller loft-style building at the foot of Spadina Avenue near Bremner Boulevard.
- Smaller loft-style buildingLoft building
- Full Super Club accessSuper Club
- Spadina streetcar at doorStreetcar here
- Hydro, heat and water incl.Hydro included
Concord Adex finished it in 2005, and it is run together with the tower at 10 Navy Wharf Crt. Residents still get full access to the Harbour View Estates Super Club, one of the largest recreation centres in the area. Heat, hydro, water and air conditioning are all in the fees, as are building insurance and shared-space upkeep. The Spadina streetcar stops at the door for trips to Union Station or north to Chinatown, and the lake, the CN Tower and the Rogers Centre are a short walk away.
Getting around
Getting around
Nearby streetcars and buses
- 510Spadina2 min
- 509Harbourfront5 min
- 504King9 min
- 511Bathurst10 min
- 501Queen14 min
Subway
- 1UnionLine 1 Yonge-University18 min1.3 km
Walk times are approximate. TTC schedule data, Sep 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.
Residents
What residents say
What 10 residents say about living here: a summary, their ratings and their tips.
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Tips from residents
In their own words · 10 tips
“Fees cover more than people expect, including the whole Super Club. Compare the full monthly cost, not just the condo fee, with newer towers.”
“Telus works well inside the lofts. Friends on other carriers say their signal is weaker near the middle of the building, so test it before you sign.”
“Ask concierge how late-night deliveries are handled. A couple of my parcels were left at the wrong desk before I sorted it out.”
“The den works as an office for working from home, and the Super Club business centre is a good backup on days when the internet is down.”
“Weekday mornings are the quietest time at the Super Club. Weekend afternoons in summer get busy, especially at the pool.”
“Ask about recent leaks. A pipe problem above us damaged the ceiling and it took weeks of back and forth before the repair was finished.”
“Short-term rentals are not welcome here.”
“Loft windows are beautiful but the sun is strong. Budget for blackout blinds and a portable fan, as the suite heats up fast on summer afternoons.”
“Elevator bookings for moves are shared with only a few suites, so you can usually get the slot you want, unlike in the towers next door.”
“The lofts are small, so you see the same neighbours every day. It feels more like a community than the towers, and people do notice who comes and goes.”
Costs & signal
Costs and phone signal
What the condo fee covers, what residents pay on top, and whose signal works inside.
Monthly costs
Included in the condo fee
- Heat
- Water
- Shared areas
- Air conditioning
- Building insurance
You pay yourself
- Hydro
Electricity, billed to your suite
Residents say they pay this, though listings say it's included.
About $65 / month
Average from 8 residents
Based on several listings for this building. Confirm for the exact suite before you sign.
Parking & lockers
What residents paid to rent one here
About $195 / month
from 3 residents
About $35 / month
from 3 residents
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Reviews
Resident reviews
10 reviews, 3.8 out of 5 on average. Each one is from someone who lived here or knows the building.
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Would live here again: Yes
- Good value once you count everything the fees cover
- Small, quiet building
- Big windows and tall ceilings
- Traffic noise on the Spadina side
- Older bathrooms in some suites
Wish I'd known: Fees cover more than people expect, including the whole Super Club. Compare the full monthly cost, not just the condo fee, with newer towers.
We bought last year after renting in a newer tower nearby. The fee looked high at first, but it includes access to one of the best amenity centres in the city, so overall we pay less each month than before. The lofts are calm and well kept, and we love the light from the big windows.
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- Carrier: Rogers · Reception 3/5
- Typical elevator wait at busy times: Under 1 min
- How often is an elevator out of service?: Rarely
- Main noise sources: Street / traffic
- Issues you experienced: None
- Utilities: $80 / month
- Which utilities do you pay yourself?: Hydro / electricity
- Do you rent a parking spot?: Yes
- Parking rent: $230 / month
- Do you rent a storage locker?: No, I own one or it came with my place
Would live here again: Yes
- Clean, quiet hallways
- Super Club gym and pool included
- Easy walk to the Financial District
- Studio storage is limited
- Visitor parking is shared and busy
Wish I'd known: Telus works well inside the lofts. Friends on other carriers say their signal is weaker near the middle of the building, so test it before you sign.
I've only been here since the summer, but I'm happy so far. The hallways are clean and quiet, the staff are friendly, and having a full gym and pool in the complex means I cancelled my gym membership. I walk to work on Bay Street in about twenty minutes.
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- Carrier: Telus · Reception 4/5
- Typical elevator wait at busy times: Under 1 min
- How often is an elevator out of service?: Rarely
- Main noise sources: Street / traffic
- Issues you experienced: None
- Utilities: $30 / month
- Which utilities do you pay yourself?: Hydro / electricity
- Do you rent a parking spot?: No, didn't need one
- Do you rent a storage locker?: Yes
- Locker rent: $40 / month
Would live here again: Maybe
- Close to everything downtown
- Amenities are excellent
- A couple of parcels went astray
- Spadina noise at night
Wish I'd known: Ask concierge how late-night deliveries are handled. A couple of my parcels were left at the wrong desk before I sorted it out.
I'm staying in a family member's suite while I finish school. The building is nice and quiet inside, but a couple of parcels have gone astray, and the Spadina side is noisy late at night. The pool and gym make up for a lot.
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- Carrier: Bell · Reception 3/5
- Typical elevator wait at busy times: 1–3 min
- How often is an elevator out of service?: Rarely
- Main noise sources: Street / traffic, Nightlife
- Issues you experienced: None
- Utilities: All included
Would live here again: Yes
- Good place for working from home
- Dog-friendly with the waterfront nearby
- Responsive management
- Some traffic noise
- Parcels pile up at the desk around the holidays
Wish I'd known: The den works as an office for working from home, and the Super Club business centre is a good backup on days when the internet is down.
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- Carrier: Rogers · Reception 3/5
- Typical elevator wait at busy times: Under 1 min
- How often is an elevator out of service?: Rarely
- Main noise sources: Street / traffic
- Issues you experienced: None
- Utilities: $80 / month
- Which utilities do you pay yourself?: Hydro / electricity
- Do you rent a parking spot?: Yes
- Parking rent: $180 / month
- Do you rent a storage locker?: Yes
- Locker rent: $40 / month
Would live here again: Yes
- Feels like a boutique building
- Quiet halls and friendly neighbours
- Long-time residents and a steady board
- Elevator repairs caused some disruption
Wish I'd known: Weekday mornings are the quietest time at the Super Club. Weekend afternoons in summer get busy, especially at the pool.
Eleven years in and we still love it. The lofts feel like a boutique building that happens to share a huge amenity centre. Many of our neighbours have been here as long as we have, and the board is steady and careful with money. Elevator repairs were a bit of a hassle for a few weeks, but they were well communicated.
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- Carrier: Telus · Reception 5/5
- Typical elevator wait at busy times: Under 1 min
- How often is an elevator out of service?: Rarely
- Main noise sources: Barely any
- Issues you experienced: None
- Utilities: $80 / month
- Which utilities do you pay yourself?: Hydro / electricity
- Do you rent a parking spot?: No, I own one or it came with my place
- Do you rent a storage locker?: No, I own one or it came with my place
Would live here again: No
- Location by the lake
- Pool was nice
- Leak repair took weeks
- Poor cell reception inside
- Noisy at night on the Spadina side
Wish I'd known: Ask about recent leaks. A pipe problem above us damaged the ceiling and it took weeks of back and forth before the repair was finished.
I wanted to love it here, but a leak from upstairs damaged our ceiling, and between the landlord and the building it took weeks to sort out. My Rogers signal barely worked inside, so I took calls on the balcony. The Spadina side was noisy at night, especially after Jays games. The amenities are great, but I moved out when the lease ended.
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- Carrier: Rogers · Reception 2/5
- Typical elevator wait at busy times: 3–5 min
- How often is an elevator out of service?: About monthly
- Main noise sources: Street / traffic, Pipes / HVAC, Nightlife
- Issues you experienced: Leaks / flooding
- Utilities: $130 / month
- Which utilities do you pay yourself?: Hydro / electricity
- Do you rent a parking spot?: No, didn't need one
- Do you rent a storage locker?: No, didn't need one
Would live here again: Yes
- Very little short-term renting
- Small building, good neighbours
- Great amenities for the fees
- Street noise
- Not many visitor spots
Wish I'd known: If you're buying to rent out, read the declaration and rules on leasing first. Short-term rentals are not welcome here.
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- Carrier: Bell · Reception 3/5
- Typical elevator wait at busy times: Under 1 min
- How often is an elevator out of service?: Rarely
- Main noise sources: Street / traffic
- Issues you experienced: None
- Utilities: $30 / month
- Which utilities do you pay yourself?: Hydro / electricity
- Do you rent a parking spot?: No, I own one or it came with my place
- Do you rent a storage locker?: Yes
- Locker rent: $20
Would live here again: Maybe
- Super Club pool and gym
- Streetcar stop right outside
- Suite gets very hot on summer afternoons
- Traffic and streetcar noise
- Rent is on the high side
Wish I'd known: Loft windows are beautiful but the sun is strong. Budget for blackout blinds and a portable fan, as the suite heats up fast on summer afternoons.
I like the building but have mixed feelings about the suite. The windows look great, but the afternoon sun makes it very warm in summer and the cooling struggles to keep up. Being right on Spadina, the streetcar and car traffic are constant. On the plus side, the Super Club is excellent and I'm a short walk from the waterfront trail.
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- Carrier: Telus · Reception 4/5
- Typical elevator wait at busy times: 1–3 min
- How often is an elevator out of service?: About monthly
- Main noise sources: Street / traffic
- Issues you experienced: Heating / cooling
- Utilities: $80 / month
- Which utilities do you pay yourself?: Hydro / electricity
- Do you rent a parking spot?: Yes
- Parking rent: $180 / month
- Do you rent a storage locker?: No, didn't need one
Would live here again: Yes
- Low-rise feel right downtown
- Very well managed, quick replies
- Easy moves and deliveries
- Visitor parking is shared with the towers
Wish I'd known: Elevator bookings for moves are shared with only a few suites, so you can usually get the slot you want, unlike in the towers next door.
We moved here from a 50-storey tower and the difference is night and day. There are no long elevator waits, the halls are quiet, and moving in was easy. Management answers emails the same day and the building is kept spotless. We get all the Harbour View amenities without the crowds. It's one of the best-kept secrets in CityPlace.
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- Carrier: Telus · Reception 4/5
- Typical elevator wait at busy times: Under 1 min
- How often is an elevator out of service?: Rarely
- Main noise sources: Barely any
- Issues you experienced: None
- Utilities: $80 / month
- Which utilities do you pay yourself?: Hydro / electricity
- Do you rent a parking spot?: No, I own one or it came with my place
- Do you rent a storage locker?: No, I own one or it came with my place
Would live here again: Yes
- Quieter, more private than the big towers
- Full access to the Super Club
- Tall ceilings and big windows
- Spadina and Lake Shore traffic noise
- Fewer elevators, so an outage is felt
Wish I'd known: The lofts are small, so you see the same neighbours every day. It feels more like a community than the towers, and people do notice who comes and goes.
We chose the lofts over the towers next door because we wanted something smaller and quieter, and that's what it's been. There are only about a hundred suites, so you get to know your neighbours, and the lobby never feels busy. We still have full use of the Super Club, which we use most days. The big windows and high ceilings are lovely, but they also let in the sound of Spadina and Lake Shore traffic, especially in summer.
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- Carrier: Bell · Reception 4/5
- Typical elevator wait at busy times: Under 1 min
- How often is an elevator out of service?: Rarely
- Main noise sources: Street / traffic
- Issues you experienced: None
- Utilities: $80 / month
- Which utilities do you pay yourself?: Hydro / electricity
- Do you rent a parking spot?: No, I own one or it came with my place
- Do you rent a storage locker?: No, I own one or it came with my place
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