The Bowery Condos [255 Bay St] | ?m | 17f | Completed - Page 24

acottawa · #**461** Posted **Mar 12, 2015, 2:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by phil235

I'm not sure that the distance to the grocery store is a big deal. It's only about 5 blocks away, which is really very good.

I don't think it is a big deal, but it's a comparison to other condo projects that have amenities like grocery stores, lcbos, starbucks, drug stores, etc. in the building or a very short walk away. From there it is an 8-12 minute walk to most of those services (a little shorter when downtown office buildings are open).

TheFelixCat · #**462** Posted **Mar 24, 2015, 2:54 AM**

A fire broke out tonight (March 23rd) in the hole near the tower crane. Overheard firefighters saying it was an unoccupied building (maybe a shed or storage building of some sort). Will be interesting to see if there is any major damage done.
Ottawa Citizen article > http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-...ion-site-blaze

Arcologist · #**463** Posted **Mar 24, 2015, 12:30 PM**

It's disappointing that this development isn't taller. Some height in this location would really help breakup the wall of apartment buildings north of Gloucester when viewing the skyline from the south...

Another missed opportunity...

J.OT13 · #**464** Posted **Mar 24, 2015, 10:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by Arcologist

It's disappointing that this development isn't taller. Some height in this location would really help breakup the wall of apartment buildings north of Gloucester when viewing the skyline from the south...

Another missed opportunity...

Started out as 12 floors and went up to 20 so...

I agree a few more floors, maybe to a total of 25, would have been good for that area.

ServiceGuy · #**465** Posted **Apr 17, 2015, 1:35 AM**

If I am not mistaken Richcaft is doing their own build on this project which means their construction crew are likely accountable for service issues. That is the way they worked in the past which is good for purchasers. No excuses or corners cut.

ServiceGuy · #**466** Posted **Jul 14, 2015, 11:52 PM**

Anyone in this area lately? Curious as to site build conditions.

phil235 · #**467** Posted **Jul 15, 2015, 12:01 AM**

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Originally Posted by ServiceGuy

Anyone in this area lately? Curious as to site build conditions.

Still below ground, but it looks like it's within a floor or two of the surface.

canabiz · #**468** Posted **Aug 14, 2015, 8:25 PM**

The Bowery is offering 1 of the following to new buyers: no condo feed for 1 year, free storage locker, upgraded designer packages, or hardwood in bedrooms.

Not sure about you guys but as an investor, I'd prolly go with the no condo fee for 1 year. More cash flow is always better.

saisoj · #**469** Posted **Sep 25, 2015, 2:41 AM**

Just talked with an agent, he said that completion date should be Winter 2016. I just passed by construction today and it looks like there's still a lot to go. But I'm not an expert, so does anyone have a better idea if Winter 2016 seems a good guess?

Also, compared to Central (Phase 2-3), what's your opinion to which building is better (both having similar prices, with the advantage for Central being ready to move-in)?

McC · #**470** Posted **Oct 2, 2015, 4:59 PM**

Was surprised to see this up about 2 floors above ground now.

JHikka · #**471** Posted **Oct 30, 2015, 7:40 PM**

Roughly 5/6 floors above ground at this point. Will get some photos for you folks in due time.

JHikka · #**472** Posted **Nov 3, 2015, 11:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by JHikka

Roughly 5/6 floors above ground at this point. Will get some photos for you folks in due time.

The Bowery construction (11/01/15) by J Hikka, on Flickr

cr872190 · #**473** Posted **Nov 4, 2015, 12:16 AM**

This really sucks for the owners of that building stuck between this and the Gotham.

Richcraft Group · #**474** Posted **Dec 19, 2015, 5:11 PM**

Construction Progress at The BOWERY Condos + Lofts

The BOWERY is now finishing construction of the 10th floor of the building.

Dates: December 7-11 2015

Monday December 7: Right Forming are forming and pouring vertical elements to support the 12th floor structural slab, North section.

Tuesday December 8: Vertical elements North section supporting 12th floor structural slab being stripped and moved to the South section.

Tuesday December 8: Right Forming are flying deck forms for the 12th floor structural slab.
Construction garbage chute now installed.

Tuesday December 8: Deck forms for 12th floor structural slab being placed.

Wednesday December 9: Deck forms for 12th floor structural slab about 98% complete.

Wednesday December 9: Bottom steel, plumbing/mechanical sleeves, electrical core line and in slab water piping install for about 50% of the 12th floor structural slab.

Wednesday December 9: 12th floor slab now level with building next door.

Wednesday December 9: Service entrance switchboard installed in Hydro vault.

Wednesday December 9: Panels for main electrical room installed.

Friday December 11: Right Forming are pouring and finishing 10th floor structural slab.

We will continue to update throughout the construction process. Thank you for your patience with us, and we look forward to hearing/reading your comments and answering any questions you may have.

Sincerely,

Richcraft Group (Construction Team)

rocketphish · #**475** Posted **Dec 20, 2015, 2:05 AM**

Thanks for joining the forum and posting these photos, Richcraft! We appreciate it

Richard Eade · #**476** Posted **Dec 20, 2015, 3:49 PM**

WOW! For a first post, Richcraft, that was a doozy. Thanks for the great update.

Harley613 · #**477** Posted **Dec 20, 2015, 11:22 PM**

I have to say, I like the idea of builders giving updates like this! Thanks for the update. It'll be great to see this one finished at long last.

Richcraft Group · #**478** Posted **Dec 22, 2015, 6:36 PM**

The BOWERY is now finishing construction of the 12th floor.

Dates: December 14-18 2015

Monday December 14: Right Forming are pouring slab on grade with concrete pump.

Monday December 14: Underground parking interior painting has commenced.

Wednesday December 16: Bottom steel, plumbing/mechanical sleeves, electrical core line and in slab water piping installed for about 50% of the North section of the 13th floor structural slab.

Wednesday December 16: Deck forms for the 13th floor structural slab 100% complete. View from the South section.

Wednesday December 16: We are now above our neighbour’s roof. Deck forms for the 13th floor slab and neighbour’s roof pictured.

Friday December 18: Pour complete for the 13 floor structural slab.
Finishers are now completing slab.

Thank you for all of your comments! We are so glad to be able to provide a glimpse into our construction process for everyone.

As the holidays are quickly approaching- this will probably be our last post until after the New Year.

On that note - HAPPY HOLIDAYS from all of us here at Richcraft!

Sincerely,

Richcraft Group (Construction Team)

cr872190 · #**479** Posted **Dec 23, 2015, 3:01 AM**

That is some really impressive updating from Richcraft. Having bought a Tamarack condo and getting one update every month with usually a few sentences and one grainy photo I applaud your communication and transparency. Bravo & Happy Holidays!

Harley613 · #**480** Posted **Dec 24, 2015, 6:00 AM**

It will be REALLY cool if Richcraft does this for The Sky if/when it is built!