170 Sudbury Street

The Curve can be found sitting pretty near the busy intersection of Dufferin Street and Queen Street West. This unique mid-rise condo at 170 Sudbury Street caters to residents who want to live close to the action of Toronto's west end, without having to sacrifice privacy or peace of mind.

Built in 2014, The Curve has a bright façade of red brick, glass and steel. Its eastern and western facing sides are where the building gets its namesake, as both enter into a steep curve, allowing ample sunlight to hit the property. Notably, 170 Sudbury Street is separated from its sister property 190 Sudbury by a landscaped walkway and garden.

Residents will also enjoy plenty of luxurious amenities, including an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, gym and yoga studio, a 24 hour concierge and security service, as well as a party room, media room, conference room and games room. Plus, those who call this property home also have access to a parking garage for themselves and their visitors, guest suites and communal barbecues.

A total of 134 homes are to be found within the 8 storeys of The Curve, and these range in size from around 400 square feet to just under 900. The suites at 170 Sudbury come in several varieties — each of which are well suited to be customized by their owners. These vary from studios to two bedroom suites with an open-concept layout.

Suites at The Curve emulate the sought-after soft loft style, characterized by the inclusion of high ceilings and exposed concrete and ductwork, while non-concrete walls are finished with painted drywall. Plenty of floor-to-ceiling windows allow lots of natural light spill into suites, especially along the building’s curved eastern and western sides.

Residents who enjoy cooking and entertaining will fall in love with kitchens, as they are finished with modern wooden cabinetry, tiled backsplashes and all the stainless-steel appliances a foodie could ask for. Best of all, suites at 170 Sudbury have private, spacious balconies, ideal for relaxing on during the warmer months of the year.

Units in this building tend to be reasonably priced, and even first-time buyers have a chance of landing Toronto condos for sale here when they hit the market.

The Curve offers residents access to all the conveniences of downtown living. With a neighbourhood like Little Portugal, and nearby areas such as Liberty Village, South Parkdale and Queen West, there’s no shortage of of places to shop, dine, drink or explore. Whether one prefers to relax by hitting up the local crossfit gym, or by lying in a sensory deprivation tank, the area has it all — especially when it comes to the cutting-edge.

Several small, medium and large grocery stores can be found nearby, in addition to plenty of innovative restaurants, bakeries and sweet shops. Caffeine addicts will be happy with the mix of independent cafes found in the area. Alternatively, those looking to relax at the end of a hard day can grab a happy hour drink at any of the numerous neighborhood bars.

Residents looking for entertainment might opt to visit The Drake Hotel, a popular hangout that features live music and weekly parties, or The Theatre Center, known for its out-of-the-box live multimedia performances. Additionally, the building is quite close to the Exhibition Place, Ricoh Coliseum and BMO Field, great for sports-fans or fair-goers during the summers.

Several parks can also be found close-by, including Lisgar Park, Trinity Bellwoods Park, Dufferin-King Parkette, and Melbourne Avenue Parkette. Schools near 170 Sudbury Street include Alexander Muir/Gladstone Avenue Junior and Senior Public School, and Senhor Santo Cristo Catholic School.

The rest of downtown Toronto is at the fingertips of The Curve’s residents. TTC bus routes run along Ossington, Dufferin, and Dundas Street. These are easy to access from 170 Sudbury, as are streetcar routes along Queen Street, King, Dundas and College. As for subway travel, the closest station is Dufferin, on the Bloor-Danforth line.

Motorists can hop on the nearest highway, the Gardiner Expressway, by taking Dufferin Street south to Jameson Avenue. From here, drivers can ride east or lest along the lakeshore in order to navigate the city in no time.