One St Thomas Residences

Since we aren’t the type to beat around the bush, we’ll just cut to the chase: Drake once lived in 1 St. Thomas Street. And he rapped about it. For those whose attention we’ve now got, we’ll let you in on another little secret. The Degrassi-star-turned-rapper lived on the 22nd floor.

It should come as no surprise, then, to hear that the One St. Thomas Residences are nothing but regal. Huge smooth concrete stones give way to a curved entryway at the base, with a canopy reminiscent of those on the upper west side of New York City.

Built in 2008, this contemporary luxury building reaches to 29 storeys and houses just 77 Yorkville condos.

Lee Development Group was in charge of the construction, while the Art-deco, New York-inspired aesthetic is credited to none other than the dean of architecture at Yale University, Robert Stern.

While the building is on the southern border of Yorkville, it’s still just as ritzy as its neighbours to the north. Living at 1 St. Thomas Street provides one access to concierge and valet services, a doorman, and even a car wash. Residents can also make use of the building’s indoor swimming pool, gym, hot tub, massage rooms, guest suites, visitor parking, and dining area.