The 165 Ontario Story
Renovation History
Last Update: 2023-11-11
This is a summary of the renovations done at The 165 by the various landlords who have owned this building. Links are provided to supporting documents when possible. At the bottom is a summary of the work done showing what has been done, when and how often it was repeated.Please note: Since not all renovation tasks require a landlord to notify tentants or are obvious to tenants there are a number of items that may not be listed here. This list will be updated as more information becomes available.
Renovations sorted by date
| Date | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| A&L Investments 1965 - 2007 | ||
| 1998-1999 |
Stairwells and hallways were re-plastered All common areas were painted Hallway carpets were replaced The lobby was redecorated The roof was repaired Underground parking repaired and resurfaced The boiler type furnace was replaced | Complete |
| 2000 |
Balcony refurbishment (Tenant Initiated) -The edges of all balcony slabs were cut back -The edges were reformed with new concrete -Some of the balcony guards were repaired -The balcony guards were primed and painted |
Complete |
| TransGlobe Property Management 2007 - 2012 | ||
| 2008-2009 |
The lobby was gutted and redone The hallways were painted All hallway carpets were replaced The stairwells were cleaned and painted The Elevators were lined with stainless steel Our toilets were replaced The roof was replaced Flow restrictors were installed on all taps The lobby intercom was replaced The building's sign was changed |
AGI
SOL-26605 |
2008-2012 |
Renovation of vacant units - Apartment floors were sanded and varnished - Kitchen counters were replaced - New appliances were installed - Bathroom cabinets and counters were replaced - Bath tubs and showers were upgraded - Walls were repaired and painted |
Few Units Completed |
| 2009 | Front sheer wall repairs - Rows of bricks removed - Steel wall retainers replaced - Rows of new bricks installed |
Complete |
| 2010-05-07 |
Balcony refurbishment - The edges of all balcony slabs were cut back - The edges were reformed with new concrete - Some balcony guards got minor repairs - The balcony guards were primed and painted |
Complete |
| Starlight Investments 2012 - 2016 | ||
| 2012 |
Our toilets were replaced Flow restrictors were installed on taps |
Complete |
| 2012 - 2013 |
The parking lot fire system was upgraded New anchors for swing stages were installed Building exterior and balcony repair - The balcony slabs were cut back and reformed - The balcony railings were replaced - The entire building exterior was painted Common area painting - The hallways were painted - The stairwells were painted - Hallway carpets were replaced - The lobby was painted and redecorated Repairs were done to the garage entrance Retaining walls were painted Parking lot drains were repaired The building's sign was changed |
AGI SOL-40297-13 |
| 2012 - 2015 |
Remodelling vacant apartments - Appliances were replaced - Apartment floors were redone - Counters and sinks were changed - Bathrooms were redecorated - Kitchens were redecorated |
Many Units Completed |
| 2014 |
New domestic furnaces installed New hot water boilers installed |
AGIBR> SOL-67472-16 |
| 2015 | Parking garage refurbishment | AGIBR> SOL-80883-17 |
| Northview Apartment REIT 2016-2020 | ||
| 2016-08-01 |
The building roof was replaced The lobby intercom was replaced |
AGIBR> SOL-80883-17 |
| 2016-2020 |
Remodelling vacant apartments - Entire walls were removed from kitchens - Kitchen islands were installed - Kitchen cabinets were replaced - Kitchen countertops were replaced - Refrigerators and stoves were replaced - Dishwashers were installed - Bathroom counter tops were replaced - Bathroom cabinets were replaced - Tubs and showers were refurbished - Kitchen and bathroom floors were tiled - Closet doors were replaced - Wood floors were replaced with vinyl planking - Roller blinds were installed on windows |
Most Units Complete |
| 2017-2020 |
Common area remodelling - The lobby was redecorated - The lobby doors were replaced - Wainscoting was added in the halls and lobby - The hallway carpets were replaced - The hallways and lobby were painted - Apartment doors were painted |
Complete |
| Starlight Investments 2020 - 2021 | ||
| 2020 | Building resold immediately | |
| CLV Group, Interrent REIT 2021 - Present | ||
| Unknown | Replaced fire alarm controller | Complete |
| Numerous | Remodelling of vacant apartments | Ongoing |
| 2021-06-16 | Upgrading lighting in underground parking | Complete |
| 2021-07-23 |
Balcony reconstruction Replacing brickwork on exterior walls Removing air conditioner housings Power Washing Exterior painting |
Complete |
| 2021-08-05 |
Lobby Construction (8th floor) Replace floor, wall tiles and trim Upgrade light fixtures Upgrade 3 common area doors |
Complete |
| 2021-08-10 | Stairwell painting | Complete |
| 2021-09-08 | Sanding and staining door thresholds | Complete |
| 2021-09-22 | Replacing smoke alarms | Complete |
| 2021-09-30 | New apartment key distribution | Complete |
| 2021-10-15 |
Replacing apt. door knobs Replacing apt. door locks Replacing mail slot covers Replacing peek holes |
Complete |
| 2021-11-04 | Renovated community room opened | Complete | 2021-11-05 | Elevator Modernization Notice | Complete |
| 2021-11-16 |
Demolish and rebuild elevator landings - Replace floor tile - Replace wall panels - Paint Elevator doors - Install decorative trim |
Complete |
| 2021-11-17 | Replace entrance canopy roof | Complete |
| 2021-11-23 | Replace booster pump on parking sprinkler system | Complete |
| 2021-11-26 | Removing garbage elevator and replacing cover | Complete |
| 2021-11-26 | Renovating elevator landing at basement parking level | Complete |
| 2021-12-16 | Painting the floor in the basement hallway | Complete |
| 2022-01-21 | Entrance canopy reconstruction | Complete |
| 2022-02-07 |
Lobby demolition and reconstruction - Replacing ceramic tiles - Painting trim and walls - New lighting |
Complete |
| 2022-03-01 |
Painting apartment doors - door frames - threshold plates - door trim |
Complete |
| 2022-03-16 | Painting doors in underground parking (No Notice) | Complete |
| 2022-03-16 |
Replacing garage door (Underground parking) |
Complete |
| 2022-03-18 | Update on elevator modernization | Ongoing |
| 2022-03-28 | Office glass door installation (in lobby) | Complete |
| 2022-04-05 | Replace rear building door and frame | Complete |
| 2022-04-13 | Replace selected toilets (30 units) | Complete |
| 2022-04-14 | Install Air Conditioning in lobby (No notice) | Complete |
| 2022-04-18 |
Disabled access controls at back lobby door (No Notice) |
Complete |
| 2022-04-21 |
Replacing hallway lights, 9th floor (No Notice) |
Complete |
| 2022-04-27 | Replacing basement exit doors | Complete |
| 2022-05-18 | Demolition and renovation in apt 711 | Complete |
| 2022-06-10 | Elevator modernization | Complete |
| 2022-06-21 | Painting parking lines in garage and side lot | Complete |
| 2022-09-12 | New canopy for rear lobby entrance | Complete |
| 2022-09-15 | Ceilings and Plumbing near laundry room | Complete |
| 2022-09-28 | Replace ceiling in the laundry room | Complete |
| 2022-10-23 | Update on Elevator Modernization | Complete |
| 2022-12-20 | New heaters in lobby (no notice) | Complete |
| 2023-02-20 | Lobby wall renovation | Complete |
| 2023-03-16 | Replace lobby intercom system | Complete |
| 2023-04-20 | Unit entry door replacement | Complete |
| 2023-04-20 | Unit entry door replacement | Complete |
| 2023-04-27 | Rebuilding underground parking entrance | Pending |
Renovations sorted by task
| Task | Dates |
|---|---|
| Balcony Refurbishment | 2000, 2010, 2012, 2021 |
| Elevator Modernization | 2008, 2021 |
| Elevator Landings | 2008, 2017, 2021 | Exterior walls | 2009, 2012, 2021 |
| Furnace Replacement | 1998, 2014 |
| Hallway Carpets | 1999, 2008, 2017 |
| Hallway Painting | 1999, 2008, 2012, 2017, 2021 |
| Lobby Intercom | 1999, 2008, 2016, 2023 |
| Lobby Redecoration | 1999, 2008,2012, 2017, 2022, 2023 |
| Roof Repairs | 1998, 2008, 2016, 2021 |
| Starwell Repainting | 1998, 2008, 2012, 2017, 2021 |
| Toilet Replacement | 2008, 2012, 2021 | Underground Parking | 1999, 2012, 2015, 2021, 2022 |
| Vacant Apartments | Continuous |