138 Downes
Truly right on the waterfront, with an indoor basketball court and a flagship Loblaws downstairs; the gym is run by a third party and not open to everyone, parking is expensive, and the lake wind is strong.
Good points
- Front-row lake views
- Indoor full-size basketball court and heated pool
- Loblaws, Farm Boy and an LCBO downstairs
- Cinema, VR room and children's play area
- Few fire alarms, decent management, fast elevators that rarely break down.
Problems
- Many fire alarm tests and false alarms early after handover; better now
- Noticeable wind noise on upper floors in windy seasons
- The gym is managed by a third party; a one-bedroom usually gets only one pass
- Parking costs about $400 a month
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Official records
Fire inspections: 2 in the last 2 years, 2 with findings; 7 since 2023, 2 with findings, 13 items in all; latest closed 2026-07-28 with 10 items; none went to enforcement. Common findings: Fire alarm system test records ×2, Fire alarm upkeep ×2, Emergency procedure training ×1. Findings must be fixed before a case closes, so they may not exist today.
Records are matched by address and may be off.
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