137-149 Main St West | ? | 7 fl | Complete

[davidcappi]

I'm happy with the density it'll provide, as well as affordability. Design wise, I'd imagine people will be too busy looking at 150 Main and McMaster's Health Campus to even notice it.

One less empty lot guys.

[HillStreetBlues]

One less empty lot on which to one day build something inspiring!

I’m generally with you, though, a few more people downtown now is good, worth a bit of bleh architecture.

I find it really funny that the community here was criticized by the developer on Raise the Hammer and elsewhere for being negative. It was negative about the cartoonish, preliminary-looking rendering, but for good reason. As predicted here (not by me, by others), the building is less than awe-inspiring in the real world as well.

[HamiltonBoyInToronto]

I just don't understand why he would put those tacky air condition unit cut outs under each window?!?!? I would imagine at some point in the "design process" someone would have told him that we are no longer in the 80's ... I guess not

[CaptainKirk]

Originally Posted by ihateittoo

I appreciate the infill and another new rental option downtown but overall this is looking pretty meh.

I think some are being a little harsh. I'm ok wit the look so far.

[matt602]

Originally Posted by HamiltonBoyInToronto

I just don't understand why he would put those tacky air condition unit cut outs under each window?!?!? I would imagine at some point in the "design process" someone would have told him that we are no longer in the 80's ... I guess not

I noticed this right away as well. I figured most new buildings had central air. The rental prices in this building better reflect the cheap build quality at least.

[flar]

At least the form is good, decent height, parking inside, and built right up to the sidewalk.

This would have been a huge disaster at three storeys or if it didn't take up the whole lot.

[davidcappi]

It'll be interesting to see how it comes together. Right now, I feel like it's still at it's bare bones. Once the whole building is framed to 7 floors, and windows/exterior fixtures start to go in, we'll really get a good sense of what it'll look like.

I think the scale is excellent, and I'd love to see more new rental buildings similar in scale popping up in the city. It's crucial to have a mix of both new condo and rental units in the city.

[Skully2001]

Originally Posted by matt602

I noticed this right away as well. I figured most new buildings had central air. The rental prices in this building better reflect the cheap build quality at least.

Aren't those spaces for the venting for the HVAC? I looked at the thread for Dennis Vranich's rentals on King West (here: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/show...=140915&page=4 (scroll down the page to the third pic which shows the building largely completed) and his building has the same shape grills/vents under each window...I don't think they look bad at all...

Just a thought...

[hammerton]

Originally Posted by matt602

I noticed this right away as well. I figured most new buildings had central air. The rental prices in this building better reflect the cheap build quality at least.

probably electric heating also, will cost $$$$ to heat the place in the winter.

[Jon Dalton]

I doubt this building is being built without modern HVAC. No A/C is one thing, but it would be insane to plan a new building for electric resistance heating. It is the most expensive form of heat and only made sense in a cheap electricity market. Today, it would be unrentable if tenants paid the hydro or unprofitable if management did. Any alternative would pay for itself if installed during construction.

[palace1]

I saw the sign is up today with the website address:
www.onefortynine.ca

They have floorplans on the site but no monthly rental prices.

It includes a better image of the building:

Source: http://onefortynine.ca/#floorplan

Other info. on the website includes the following:
"One Forty Nine Luxury Residences

This is the ideal location for those seeking a high quality, stylish yet affordable apartment community. Centrally located near a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options ... "Live, Work, Play and Learn all in one!"

OneFortyNine is a 7 storey, 73 unit building which consists of both 1 & 2 bedroom apartments ranging in size from approximately 530 to 800 sq ft.

Occupancy in 2014

Apartment Features:
Open concept with living/dining/kitchen areas
Contemporary kitchen cabinets, doors and counter tops
Stainless Steel (energy saver) appliances
High-end kitchen & bathroom finishes and hardware
Porcelain tiles on bathroom floor
Laminate throughout rest of apartment
Large bedrooms and closets (some units with walk-in closets)
Individual heating and air condition units
Individual insulated hot water tanks
Individual hydro meters
Laundry facility on each floor
Furnished apartments available

Building Amenities:
Energy efficient and well insulated construction
Parking (covered & uncovered) available for rent
Security cameras and well lit parking lot
Lockers available for rent
Bicycle stands available
Fully equipped wellness/fitness center with cardio machines, free weights & yoga area
Stylish Lounge/Party Room"

[davidcappi]

Layouts look good. Nice to see units having in suite laundry.

[davidcappi]

Sorry it's a little dark

[Beedok]

That's a good angle for it.

[Gurnett71]

I like your other photo from the McMaster Primary Health Care Campus thread that gives a real sense of the changes in this area:

Originally Posted by davidcappi

[King&James]

Too bad they either didn't reach out or could come to an agreement with the western adjacent property on a unified development. Virtually useless now for anything with decent density (to come close to north or South developments)

[thomax]

Source

[davidcappi]

[Dr Awesomesauce]

I wish it were real.

Thanks for all the updates, davidcappi > you and a couple others are keeping this forum alive.

[coalminecanary]

Anything that brings more residents to the core is a good thing. The next year or two are going to be really interesting