Lofts For Rent in Roncesvalles Village

About Roncesvalles Village's Lofts For Rent

This is Roncesvalles Village, a neighbourhood in the city of Toronto with 7 Loft buildings with condos for rent.

If you're looking for more Loft condo buildings in this area, the neighbourhoods Brockton Village and Junction Triangle are nearby. This neighbourhood is Very Walkable with a walk score of 73. a Rider's Paradise is available in Roncesvalles Village. This neighbourhood is a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 100.

About Roncesvalles Village's Hard Lofts For Rent

An authentic hard Loft is a rare beast. Lofts in Toronto are in short supply due to the nature of their origin. In order to fit this category, a former industrial or commercial use space must be converted into a residential living space. Out of this formula, some common elements arise. Old, often exposed brick, visible mechanical elements of the building such as pipes and beams, large windows and vaulted ceilings. The latter is the element from which a Loft derives its name. A lofted ceiling that allows a living space to feel much larger than the square footage of the floor plan. Ceiling heights from 11 to16 ft are common. There are no rules regarding whether or not a Loft includes separate bedrooms. There may be no separation at all. Partition walls at less than ceiling height may be present or a second floor with partial walls or overlooks can be found. These are usually seen in units where the ceiling height is generous enough to allow room for a partial second floor. The conversion of these commercial buildings is one-offs. Often what makes them stand out are the singular elements associated with that particular building. Some will feature 100 yr old flooring, the wide beams and large nails that made up the factory floors of the day. Others may be touted for the uniqueness of the brick used to construct the building or the shape and style of the stonework. Window style will also be particular to each building, with original glass and frames, shape and size all contributing to the style of the Lofts in Toronto. Of special interest, will be the history of the building. The story that these conversions tell is almost as important as the design in conveying the style of the home. The original use, any subsequent commercial conversions and the date of the original construction, all contribute to setting the buildings apart. All of these factors naturally limit the height of the buildings, but not necessarily the amenities. There are hard Lofts that also include common areas, fitness rooms and shared rooftop spaces. Of particular interest are buildings that have been reclaimed from the public domain such as schools and churches. The other criteria that must be filled are the location. While this applies to every home and business, the trick with hard Lofts is there must be underutilized or vacant industrial space near to an urban centre. Simply converting a vacant factory in the middle of nowhere, doesn't have much appeal. Look for office, commercial and retail conversion as live workspaces to fill the gap in demand. It is also important to note the distinction between living spaces and those designated for mixed-use, as this adds volume to the available Hard Loft category. Those with dual zoning are sometimes listed as artists' spaces or live-work units. Both styles are more likely to be found in urban centres with high foot traffic. The price tag associated with these one-of-a-kind Lofts in Toronto is not often congruent with the artist's label they may receive. In some cities, this was born of the use of buildings that could house projects but were not necessarily converted to living spaces. In the past, inexpensive, unused industrial space was a great fit for artists. Necessities like plumbing and heat were ignored in favour of the affordability. City zoning and housing laws will play a large part in determining what's on offer for Hard Lofts today. Each city will determine what constitutes a space fit for living, and where inhabitants are allowed to offer commercial services from their residence.

About Roncesvalles Village's Soft Lofts For Rent

Soft Lofts are new builds designed to offer the space and style of a hard Loft. The demand for hard Lofts far exceeds availability and the costs associated with these one-of-a-kind spaces, place them out of reach for many buyers. Here is where the soft Loft comes to life. Builders, eager to fill the demand for open-concept spaces, adopted the term Loftand applied it to units which outside of the conversion elements, fit the design and style criteria of a Loft. More commonly found in low and mid-rise buildings, upper floors in high rise buildings may also have units that have been given a soft Loft treatment. The popularity of the soft Loft is growing along with the demand for higher ceilings, open floor plans and unique design elements. Luckily supply is high since the units are created with new builds, there is no limit on how many can hit a given market. However, due to the low supply hard Lofts are more likely to retain their value over time and suffer less vulnerability to market shifts. Expect to find a wide range of styles. Many units will mimic hard Loft design features, while the external building may be represented in a more modern style. Many of the architectural components in a Hard Loft may differ and so too do the elements of a soft Loft. The expanse of options can make choosing a soft Loft more difficult, the lower prices will surely ease that burden. You'll find completely open concept units, partially walled bedrooms and open concept overlooks sleeping quarters. Large windows will be easy to find feature as they lower the construction costs for the building. Soft Lofts may also still include features such as exposed brick, polished concrete floors, wood beams and other industrial elements. One of the biggest bonuses of soft Lofts is its inclusion in building projects that compete for the best amenities. New build condos have to offer a wide and exciting range of amenities to attract potential buyers. Finding a soft Loft in a building that also has the concierge, party rooms, pools, full-scale gym and rooftop BBQs is not uncommon. They are also not restricted by an existing structure. A soft Loft can be built into any design or building, offering more options for style and layout. Developers will sometimes use the mixing of these elements. They design multiple building complexes, combining condo units, soft Lofts and townhomes into a single project.

Roncesvalles Village Condos For Rent

The lively condo neighbourhood of Roncesvalles Village in Toronto has many great buildings to choose from with a total of 10 condo buildings. Condo development in this neighbourhood has been thriving with 5 Mid-Rise, 1 Pre-Construction, 7 Loft, 5 Low-Rise, and 1 Luxury. The condos for sale in Roncesvalles Village include outstanding amenities. Condos for sale in Roncesvalles Village spend an average of 12 days on market. There were 88 condos sold in Roncesvalles Village in 2020. Roncesvalles Village saw an increase in the number of condos sold by 193% compared to the year before. Condos for sale in Roncesvalles Village had an average sale price of $$795,801 last year, an increase of 0% from the prior year. This neighbourhood is Very Walkable with a walk score of 73. a Rider's Paradise is available in Roncesvalles Village. This neighbourhood is a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 100. Brockton Village and Dundas West are nearby neighbourhoods.

Roncesvalles Village has many popular bakeries including Mabel's Bakery & Specialty Foods, Benna's Bakery & Deli, and Hot Oven Bakery. A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with Sunny Joe's Cafe and Reunion Coffee Roasters in the hood. There is cuisine from all over the world available at The Mercantile. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Cafe Polonez and The Ace. Do you love to be outside? There are great parks in Roncesvalles Village such as Peace GARDEN, Charles G. Williams Park, and Sorauren Avenue Park. Roncesvalles Village Datu's Pharmacy and Loblaws are a short walk away as well. Little Free Library is a shopping center in Roncesvalles Village that has something for everyone. Roncesvalles Village has many local events taking place with kikospace, Christopher Cutts Gallery and Olga Korper Gallery catering to the arts scene. If you're a health and fitness fanatic, hopefully you are living in a condo building with a great gym. If not ALIGN physical rehab is a super popular fitness center with locals. Animal enthusiasts, good news Wholesome Canine is in Roncesvalles Village. The local schools in Roncesvalles Village is St Vincent de Paul Catholic School.

What to Expect

The strollers are out in Roncesvalles. If Canada is having a baby boom, the evidence will be here. This residential community of single detached homes is flanked by a packed pedestrian commercial strip on Roncesvalles ave. There is strollertraffic on the sidewalks but clever businesses are tuned in. There are ramps into every store and retailers are focused on pleasing both the kids and their parents. There are good public schools in the catchment and a wonderful park on Sorauren, where there is a year round Farmer's Market. The amenities and daily services are abundant on the strip. On the residential side there are beautiful, older single and semi detached houses with lawns and backyards. TTC access is easy and frequent. 

Demographics

The number of strollers visible on the street should be evidence, but the numbers are there to prove it as well. There are nearly 7% more young children under the age of 14 in this area than the city average. The area is growing in population density as well, nearly 4% from 2006 to 2011. There are more working age individuals here and far fewer seniors, a full 25% fewer. Although, just one neighborhood over, on the west side of Roncesvalles, there are many more than average. The seniors that do live in the area favor living with family members. The single detached houses are beautiful, and highly sought after, but the density of the neighborhood is made up by the single residents in the low rise buildings that line Roncesvalles and Queen st. There are new builds in the area increasing the number of high rise building units and upping the density. Most people are speaking English, even at home but there are many Polish and Hungarian speakers in the neighborhood. The average income falls just below the city average at around $64,000 and the number of low income families is on par with the average for Toronto.

Lifestyle

There is incentive to get an early start if you live in Roncesvalles. They take coffee very seriously around there. You can find indie coffee shops and the big chains  These are also a great place to take in the emerging local art scene on the west side. Most often they are dishing up homemade baked goods as well. It won’t be the only meal of the day you can grab on the go. There are tons of restaurants to choose from. Polish, family style restaurants still have their place among the new generation of BBQ joints and gourmet pizza outlets. This is also a strip that cherishes a good pub and there are many to choose from. With a few more antiques shops thrown in, the same can be said for the Queen st side of the neighborhood. There are a nice mix of retailers and service outlets with banks, cleaners and bicycle repair shops. Fitness in the area tends towards yoga classes and Mommy and Me, but there is a twenty four hour gym too. Outdoor recreation is  easy to find on the Lakeshore waterfront trail and at Sorauren Park. It has a soccer league for the little ones and a pitch for older players. There is a dog park and an event square where the weekly farmers market is held. It is a huge draw for the neighborhood and there are vendors year round, with double the amount in summer.

What you'll love

Love it if you're big or little. The evolving retailers really are tuned in to offering something for all of the members of this community. it’s also a great public school catchment so parents and kids will be happy. TTC. It can’t be said enough, there is a stop for the subway at Dundas W. There is the Dundas car, the College car, the Queen car and the Roncesvalles car is actually the King St. car. You’re covered for transportation.