Old, worn out, frequent elevator...
Nicest rental building in the neighborhood... sadly not much competition around here. The other buildings down the street are disgusting. Rent is reasonable relative to some more modern buildings in Toronto and large units are about the only positives... It is of course rent-controlled.
This building is getting old (40 years). The elevators seem to be original and very frequently out of service. This year four out of six elevators are frequently out of service. That means only one elevator for the low-rise and one for the high-rise sections of the building. Management suggest they will be refurbished next year but that is what they said last year. 2-stars if they ever get the elevators replaced.
Frequent water outages due to broken pipes or urgent repairs. Frequent power issues as well.
New tenants will be required to pay for hydro/electricity - no longer all-inclusive.
The HVAC (heat, ventilation, air conditioning) units are moldy, musty, never...
Nicest rental building in the neighborhood... sadly not much competition around here. The other buildings down the street are disgusting. Rent is reasonable relative to some more modern buildings in Toronto and large units are about the only positives... It is of course rent-controlled.
This building is getting old (40 years). The elevators seem to be original and very frequently out of service. This year four out of six elevators are frequently out of service. That means only one elevator for the low-rise and one for the high-rise sections of the building. Management suggest they will be refurbished next year but that is what they said last year. 2-stars if they ever get the elevators replaced.
Frequent water outages due to broken pipes or urgent repairs. Frequent power issues as well.
New tenants will be required to pay for hydro/electricity - no longer all-inclusive.
The HVAC (heat, ventilation, air conditioning) units are moldy, musty, never serviced (except for cheap low quality filter changes). Windows leak cold air terribly in the winter.
This layers of 40-years old paint peeling (more like cracking) off the walls but management will not re-paint for an existing tenant. Do not want to touch it - probably lead paint under there.
Chronic issues with small red ants throughout the building. Staff attempt to resolve several times but the ants always return.
Some staff professional and friendly - they try to keep the place maintained. But upper management and a number of the maintenance staff are both nasty to deal with and incompetent.
Neighborhood appears to be in a state of decline at the moment.
This was a decent place to live 10+ years ago. Now - Not recommended.
Edit: Wow this place has declined even further over the last six months. Many new large multi-generational families moving into single apartment units causing even more over-crowding of elevators and grounds. Very common problem with apartments just down the street. The water outages never end. Frequently only one elevator working. The so-called elevator repairs appear to be simply refurbishing again - they are 45 years old - replace them! Low rise elevators will not be completed until 2018 if lucky. Front lobby entrance doors broken, more than half of the electric assist doors are stuck or broken. Hand sanitizers in the B1 level are all non-functional. Moving out ASAP.
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This review is for Leaside Towers 85/95 Thorncliffe Park Dr... not the Revera Living building across the street.