West Harbour City II Condos

Being the second phase of a two-part condo complex has its perks: you know the building was constructed because the first was a success, plus any kinks with the first building had time to be worked out before building the second.

West Harbour City 2 Condos was constructed in 2011, just a year after West Harbour City I Condos. While the first filled its 500 units quickly, the second was named Condo of the Year by the Canadian Condominium Institute’s Toronto chapter in 2014 — not that it’s a competition or anything.

Built by Quadrangle Architects, West Harbour City II’s Art Deco design evokes feelings of 1920s and 1930s. The complex is the perfect complement to the neighbouring Tip Top Lofts, which was actually built in 1929. Similar to phase one, the façade of 21 Grand Magazine Street features a terraced arrangement, tinted glass, and neutral stone.

The second time around, however, Plazacorp chose to stick to a smaller building plan, and as a result only 327 units can be found at 21 Grand Magazine. Still a sizeable building by Toronto’s standards, Harbour City 2 Condos boasts an expansive lineup of amenities for its residents to use. The building features 24-hour concierge and security services, a party room with fireplace lounge, a terrace on the second floor, a swimming pool and gym, two guest suites, bicycle parking and lockers, visitor parking, and even a dry cleaning pick up and drop off station.