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Location DB > Canada > Ontario > Toronto > Glen Briar Apartments
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Glen Briar Apartments
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 Database Info
created by Fleeting on 2/13/2018 4:18 AM
last modified by Emperor Wang on 6/8/2021 6:43 PM
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This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
 Overview
 Description
A 5-storey apartment building containing 44 apartment units - it was acquired along with two houses behind it to make a large condo building, however that development has not panned out and the building sits in limbo. While all the units are empty, the building is in pristine condition and still has power and heat running in most sections.

Demolished in 2019. A 16ish storey apartment tower is being built in its place.
 Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Easy - it's gone
Recommendation: forget it - It's gone!
 Physical Information
Address
620 Avenue Rd
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Owner: DBS Development
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  •  Hazards
     Interesting Features
    Each apartment is slightly different, with some having modern kitchens and recent renovations and others falling far behind. The hallways and stairwells are very indicative of the period the complex was built in. But most importantly, the roof view is great!
     Security Measures
     Historical Dates
    Built: 1954
    Closed: 2008
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     History
    Glen Briar apartments were built in 1954. The apartment complex includes 44 units ranging in size of one and two bedrooms. In the basement there was a laundrette and storage lockers for tennants. The property was acquired along with two houses to the west to be part of a large condo building development. The developers encouraged eviction as early as 2008, but it is not clear when the building became completely vacant. In 2009, the City declined the condo development proposal, wanting to see a better "transition" from the high rise dense developments on Avenue Rd. to the large but low-density residences of Forest Hill. In addition, one of the houses part of the development property had a heritage designation, and the proposals did not contain any plans that were in accordance to heritage property regulation. A third blow against the development was poor sales.

    The three buildings have sat in limbo ever since.

    Demolished in 2019. A 16ish storey apartment tower is being built in its place.
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    Winter Warmth
    Sat, Feb 10th, 2018
    posted by Fleeting
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    March Meet Pics
    Sat, Mar 17th, 2018
    posted by Fleeting
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    Tue, Dec 5th, 2023
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     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 12/6/2023 1:02 AM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Dec 6 23 at 1:02, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Dec 5 23 at 16:05, fr00tCake added some pictures to a gallery
  • on Dec 5 23 at 16:05, fr00tCake created a new gallery
  • on Jun 8 21 at 18:44, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Jun 8 21 at 18:43, Emperor Wang changed the following: Web Links
  • on Jun 8 21 at 18:43, Emperor Wang changed the following: History, Description
  • on Jun 8 21 at 15:23, fr00tCake changed the following: Owner, History, Status, Accessibility, Hazards, Recommendation, Security Measures, Required Equipment, Description, Web Links
  • on May 8 18 at 4:02, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on May 7 18 at 6:51, Fleeting updated gallery picture DSC_0111.jpg
  • on May 7 18 at 6:51, Fleeting updated gallery picture DSC_0059
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