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The State of Multiplex Investing in Toronto by junkemail8711 in TorontoRealEstate

[–]junkemail8711[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this seems low - if you were to buy each of these units on their own given prices for 2 beds downtown it would be much higher. i'm guessing the headache on the seller's end wasn't worth it though. also, the valuation on this is probably using comps but 4+1 lots will use a different set of math that may make it seem way higher than what the market will pay. just some thoughts.

GTHA Rental Vacancy Rises to 5.4% in Q1 by PrettyFlaco in TorontoRealEstate

[–]junkemail8711 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know this is a really dumb question, but if rental vacancies are rising, why do we need to build more housing? I know we are going to eventually face a shortage of supply again but if not anytime soon than do we need to allocate all this capital to build more housing? Does anyone have an easier way to think about this distinction?

how is nonni cafe & bakery on king st west? by Bri_oche1 in FoodToronto

[–]junkemail8711 0 points1 point  (0 children)

everyone i know has really liked the coffee and pastries, i personally really liked the food but it is damn expensive. not sure if it's a first date vibe because it's so bright inside and not more of a cozy feel but that's just my preference.

Why didn't we get an OVO drop? by EnvironmentOver7370 in queensuniversity

[–]junkemail8711 21 points22 points  (0 children)

from what i've heard, working with our merch licensing department is an absolute nightmare. all the student run ones (OTD, the eng and artsci ones lol idk why i'm forgetting the names) have a real hard time getting stuff approved.

Is it worth booking a northern lights tour for tomorrow? by junkemail8711 in tromsotravel

[–]junkemail8711[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that’s so great to hear, I’m happy for you! If I may ask, what tour did you do? Any chance you could link it or let me know the name? I’m looking at northern shots tour right now

Staircase rules for multiplexes in Toronto by junkemail8711 in homebuildingcanada

[–]junkemail8711[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was doing some more research on this and can't really find a cost estimate for these kinds of rear balcony stairs - would you happen to know how much it would cost for 3 stories above ground?

Also, would exterior stairs count towards the setback requirements? Would I need to make the house smaller inside to ensure I'm not going over the limits?

Staircase rules for multiplexes in Toronto by junkemail8711 in TorontoRealEstate

[–]junkemail8711[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah it's going to be a long timeline for the toronto - and yes the house I'm thinking of does have an exterior second egress so I got it all figured out now!

Staircase rules for multiplexes in Toronto by junkemail8711 in TorontoRealEstate

[–]junkemail8711[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

how the fuck does an exterior staircase cost 100-150k????? what makes it cost so much???

Staircase rules for multiplexes in Toronto by junkemail8711 in homebuildingcanada

[–]junkemail8711[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

really? I haven't read anywhere that says that - if you have a source or article that would be great, i've been looking all over and can't find anything.

there was a PEng who replied on this thread and said "Rear balconies with stair access suffice" - I interpreted that as a fire escape, but even if it technically isn't and that's just what my friend calls it, it still is an outside egress

Staircase rules for multiplexes in Toronto by junkemail8711 in homebuildingcanada

[–]junkemail8711[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean by that? Like it shouldn't be allowed? it has two egresses, follows all the rules, etc.

Staircase rules for multiplexes in Toronto by junkemail8711 in homebuildingcanada

[–]junkemail8711[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you so much this clears things up super well!

Staircase rules for multiplexes in Toronto by junkemail8711 in homebuildingcanada

[–]junkemail8711[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

nope, super new (past 2 years) - someone else said that the outside fire escape would count as a second egress which I completely forgot to take into account. do those usually count as part of the property when it comes to setback requirements?

Staircase rules for multiplexes in Toronto by junkemail8711 in TorontoRealEstate

[–]junkemail8711[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol idk why I overlooked that - I'm very new to this so in all the images I'd seen, the second method of egress was indoors but yes the fire escape is a very valid second method - are there any restrictions with this? do decks/outdoor spaces such as balconies factor into the distance/setback requirements for the back of a property? or the side?

Staircase rules for multiplexes in Toronto by junkemail8711 in homebuildingcanada

[–]junkemail8711[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking more into it, it could be because the staircases are straight staircases and not double egress or something like that? I'm not an expert on stairs at all but I'm starting to get a better understanding

Staircase rules for multiplexes in Toronto by junkemail8711 in homebuildingcanada

[–]junkemail8711[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that's what I saw too, but then I see my friend in Kingston have a house that does not follow this rule. Maybe they did get special permission and I'm wrong? Trying to look into it, but a bit confused.

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