Overview
Found near the corner of Shaw Street and Douro just south of King Street West, DNA is the first in a three-phase development of hip downtown Toronto condos. Standing at 16-storeys of red-brick, concrete and glass with a charming and modern stonework atrium, DNA offers over 300 King West condos for sale and for rent. Suites range in size from bachelor to three-bedrooms with some loft style layouts, nine-foot exposed concrete ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, private balconies, plus a nice list of building amenities. An ideal spot for the live-work lifestyle, DNA is right within Toronto’s Entertainment District, close to Liberty Village and only a short trip to the Rogers Centre, the CN Tower, and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, as well as all the shops, restaurants, bars and clubs of King West.
Most Notable Features
Liberty Village: The DNA buildings are located on the frontier of Toronto’s Liberty Village, a growing neighbourhood of creative entrepreneurial companies in media, film, web and design. It’s a lively and energetic area for young professionals, with outdoor sports fields, rock-climbing centers, and an expanding menu of restaurants, shops and bars.
Rooftop garden and BBQ: Residents at DNA get to enjoy a full list of building amenities from 24-hour concierge service to fitness facilities and saunas, but most notably there is a rooftop terrace and garden with community BBQ stations. A great place to relax and soak up the evening, meet your neighbours, and grill a delicious meal.
Many suite choices: As part of a three-phase Canderel Stoneridge residence development, the DNA buildings have over 1,000 suites available. So if the hip, trendy King West and Liberty Village vibe speaks to you, then DNA is bound to give you a condo to match.
Building Details
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Highest price per sqft out of 458 condos in Downtown
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About 1 Shaw St, Toronto
Living at 1 Shaw Street you will always have something to do on any given night. The building is a nice walk or TTC hop from the Rogers Centre, where you can enjoy watching your favourite baseball player hit a home run, or you could explore the deep-sea thrills of Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. Not to mention boutique shopping and restaurants along King West’s Fashion and Entertainment Districts, Queen Street music and shows, outdoor activities along Toronto’s waterfront, and the up-and-coming boutique design hubs of Liberty Village. Some local hot spots to check out include Williams Landing on Lynn Williams Street for wine and steak on a spacious patio, Injapan on Atlantic Avenue, and Mildred’s Temple Kitchen on Hanna Avenue for weekend brunch.
For local grocery stores you can find Kings Market at the corner of Shaw and King, as well as Nutrition House and Metro 24-hours both inside Liberty Village off Lynn Williams Street.
For a slice of greener scenery, DNA is very close to the charmingly landscaped Massey Harris Park, as well as very close to both Trinity Bellwoods Park and the trails of Garrison Common.
The King West neighbourhood has a 90+ Walk Score, with nearby bicycle-friendly streets like Adelaide and Wellington. If you want to zip around the city, the King streetcar can connect you with north-south lines like Bathurst and Spadina, the Yonge-University subway and Union Station. For car-owners, King West is a drive-easy area with access to the Gardiner Expressway via Spadina Avenue onramp and the 401 via Bathurst and Allen Road.