Miscellaneous

[Out of Towner]

I toured one within the last few weeks that was going for $300K. The interior of that unit also definitely needed an update, and I didn't love the layout, but I love the look of the complex.

Yes you're right. Just checked the Re-Max website and it looks like there are 5 units for sale in the complex. $280K to $334K. Splits are nice because they offer privacy but they can also have an awkward interaction between the kitchen and living room when the floor stagger between the two is too great. The visual from the kitchen with that floor plan is one which is a good 2/3 up the wall in the living room. If a person is standing in the kitchen, then the vantage point into the living room is closer to the ceiling (in the absence of an open to above). Some of these units fall into that category.

 

[constance_chlore]

Yes you're right. Just checked the Re-Max website and it looks like there are 5 units for sale in the complex. $280K to $334K. Splits are nice because they offer privacy but they can also have an awkward interaction between the kitchen and living room when the floor stagger between the two is too great. The visual from the kitchen with that floor plan is one which is a good 2/3 up the wall in the living room. If a person is standing in the kitchen, then the vantage point into the living room is closer to the ceiling (in the absence of an open to above). Some of these units fall into that category.

Yep, the one I toured was in that category. (Five units for sale at the same time seems a little worrying, eh?)

 

[bodsbods9090]

Yep, the one I toured was in that category. (Five units for sale at the same time seems a little worrying, eh?)

It's like a major assessment is coming or something...

 

[policyenthusiast]

Is there a thread/anything going for the homes going up at 8910 159 St NW in Meadowlark? I'm curious if it's an extension of the seniors' housing, affordable housing, etc. Not a lot I'm finding online about it.

EDIT: Had the wrong address. It's this. 216 DUs, likely all rentals. SRC thread

 

[Gronk!]

Coast Plaza Hotel renovations

 

[Canadian 001]

Whole thing is getting covered up

Wonder what the finished product will look like

 

[MacLac]

Coast Plaza by "APA?" Never heard of APA - I know back in the day - Coast was an independent when my wife worked there and we'd get cheap accommodations at their sister properties, like their one in Anaheim...but that was 25 years ago....

 

[constance_chlore]

I keep wondering about what's going on here (99 Ave and 113 St, south of Central Park) every time I walk past. Anyone got the scoop?

 

[kcantor]

^
Parkade lid repairs and waterproofing would be my guess...

 

[johnnyboy]

^That must be quite the assessment; they had to take out the park that was there to get at the parkade.

 

[TAS]

^That must be quite the assessment; they had to take out the park that was there to get at the parkade.

My condo that I used to live in is doing the same thing next spring - replacing the parkade membrane. It's $1million job or more depending on any other work that may need to be done. Some landscaping options to minimize some costs on the exterior such as rocks etc as opposed to concrete everywhere can reduce a bit of the cost.

But a healthy reserve fund can cover a decent portion of it (and still leave a decent amount in reserve left over). A 50% assessment could mean $500,000 ÷ 80 units (of similar unit factor size) means $6,250 each.

Less than a roof replacement on a house perhaps.

 

[constance_chlore]

These houses in Westmount-ish (west of 124, south of Stony Plain) look like proper Chicago two-flats.

 

[archited]

Beautiful! It would still be nice if Edmonton could culture its own style.

 

[riker]

These houses in Westmount-ish (west of 124, south of Stony Plain) look like proper Chicago two-flats.

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I wish side setbacks were abolished (in some areas) to allow proper wall-to-wall rowhomes. These sideyards are pretty much wasted space.

 

[constance_chlore]

I wish side setbacks were abolished (in some areas) to allow proper wall-to-wall rowhomes. These sideyards are pretty much wasted space.

Yeah, the houses are close enough that you wonder why they don't just build rowhomes, aside from the inexplicable ick factor that exists in the Anglosphere about your house touching your neighbor's. Also, the sides are way less attractive than the façades.