Completed: 2019 - Sold Out
The Residences of 488 University Avenue takes the quality of downtown living to new heights, offering a level of service and lifestyle amenities found only in the world's fines hotels and residences. From the dramatic SkyLobby, to the lifestyle amenities of SkyClub, to valet parking, concierge, and room service, hotel style services will be available to the residents 24 hours a day.
Storeys
Architecture and Interiors
• Soaring 55-storey world-class tower designed by renowned architect Deni Poletti of CORE Architects Inc.
• Striking 50-foot-high glass podium incorporating lifestyle retail, signature restaurant and a direct connection to the St. Patrick TTC subway station
• Oversized outdoor terraces
• Interior designed by internationally acclaimed II BY IV Design
• Flow-through floor plans designed to capture the maximum effect of naturally lit spaces and beautiful views
• Floor-to-ceiling window walls
Unlimited Five-star services
• The services are unlimited, day or night, including concierge, doorman, valet parking, optional housekeeping, room service, catering and more.
sophisticated residences
• tall nine-foot high smooth-finish ceilings in principal rooms, (exclusive of bulkheads required for mechanical purposes)
• Large windows with dramatic city and lake views
• Oversized balconies with weatherproof electrical outlets
• Sliding glass doors to balcony as per plans
• High-Efficiency individually controlled air conditioning and heating system
• Fashionable range of designer pre-engineered hardwood flooring throughout (except bathrooms and laundry) or designer plush carpeting in bedroom areas
• Individual metering of electricty and water
• Custom-designed solid-core suite entry doors
• Generous stone threshold at suite entrance
• Architecturally designed baseboards, door frames and casings
• Glass or frosted glass sliding doors
• Designer contemporary door hardware
• Premium latex paints on walls and drop ceilings
• Fully built-out wood veneer-panelled master bedroom walk-in closet or in master bedroom closet. Wire shelving in all other closets
• AEG washer and dryer in laundry area with porcelain tile flooring
Designer Kitchens
• Sleek European-inspired custom cabinetry designed by II BY IV
• Design with a selection of contemporary or classic finishes
• Veneer or lacquer cabinet finishes with soft-closing prevision cabinet drawers and doors
• Kitchens incorporate a convenient breakfast bar, as per plan where applicable
• Fully-integrated Liebherr refrigerator-freezer with cabinetry matching front panels
• Built-in electric Ceran cooktop
• Integrated dishwasher with cabinetry matching front panels
• Concealed range hood
• Stainless steel under-mount sink with single-lever Kohler faucet and vegetable spray
• Built-in stainless steel oven
• Built-in stainless steel microwave oven
• Granite, marble or quartz-surface slab countertops
• Granite, marble or glass mosaic tile backsplash
• Contemporary built-in under-cabinet integrated lighting Energy Star appliances throughout
Lighting Designs
• Recessed LED lights within bulkheads
• Ceiling-mounted fixture outlets, as per plans, where applicable
• Dimmer controls installed in all rooms
• Contemporary energy-saving lights
Spa-inspired bathrooms
• Custom-designed vanities by II BY IV Design in classic or contemporary styling
• Veneer or lacquer finishes with soft-closing precision cabinet drawers and doors
• Stylish designer-selected vanity mirrors
• Marble or natural stone flooring including base and walls in wet areas, as per plan in master bathrooms (porcelain or ceramic in second bathrooms)
• Kohler designer undermount sink and faucet
• Designer accessory package
• Kohler bathroom toilets in contemporary styling
• Granite, quartz-surface, limestone or marble slab countertop
• Freestanding tub or deck-mounted soaking built-in tub as per plans and bath filler with hand-held spray
• Frameless glass-enclosed shower with marble or stone tile interior where applicable as per plan in master bathrooms (porcelain or ceramic in second bathrooms)
• Contemporary rain shower and hand-held body spray
• Three body sprays in master bathrooms
• Digital shower control in master bathrooms
• Safety pressure-balancing valve in tub or shower
• Waterproof recessed LED lighting
in-suite technology
• Cutting-edge automation systems enabling residents to control temperature, lighting, music, television, multimedia or other items in their home, from either the built-in touch screen panel, or from any mobile device
• Lighting control system to control lighting levels
• Automated temperature control system
• Extreme-speed Internet connection
• System architecture provides connectivity for wireless networking
• Carefully designed and fully integrated telecommunications cabling package
• State-of-the-art design allowing easy and reliable connection to the latest entertainment and information services
• Attractive, integrated multimedia outlets provide convenient connections for multiple phone/fax lines, extreme-speed Internet access, digital television services, premium phone services and in-home Local Area Networking
• Individual service panel with circuit breaker
Peace of Mind
• 24-hour concierge monitoring system includes strategically placed surveillance cameras and two-way voice communication stations with call buttons in common areas and garage
• Life safety system includes sprinklers, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and fire alarm speakers
• Private security passcard for common areas, doors, and elevators
• Personally coded suite-intrusion alarm system with suite-door contact and keypad connected to concierge desk