5 St Joseph
A striking 48-storey glass tower built on a 1905 red-brick warehouse, with a reliable front desk; the elevators are the biggest weakness, and the wavy facade makes layouts irregular.
Good points
- Three minutes' walk to Wellesley station
- 16,000 sq ft of amenities, including a party room and piano room
- The front desk sorts parcels and locks them up
- Strict control of late-night visitors
Problems
- Elevators often under maintenance or booked for moves; 10-minute queues at peak times
- Slow repairs when an elevator has a major breakdown
- The wavy facade makes some layouts awkward
- Lower floors face exhaust vents and AC units; noise and cooking smells at mealtimes
Some items are compiled from public notes and posts and translated from Chinese. Older experiences may not reflect the building today; check recent repairs and management when you view. These items are awaiting residents’ votes.
Official records
Fire inspections: 4 in the last 2 years, 3 with findings; 18 since 2018, 9 with findings, 33 items in all; latest closed 2026-07-08 with 2 items; none went to enforcement. Common findings: Fire alarm upkeep ×4, Fire door upkeep ×3, Combustible storage ×2. Findings must be fixed before a case closes, so they may not exist today.
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