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This week on Pick 5, David explores five old-school Toronto condos—all built in the early 1980s. While today’s market is dominated by sleek glass towers and micro-condos, these properties prove that older builds offer something you rarely find anymore: massive square footage, unique layouts, vibrant resident communities, and surprising value per square foot.

This week’s Pick 5:

• 3:11 – 256 Jarvis Street – Spacious retro condo with over 1,700 sq. ft. and old-school features you won’t see in new builds
• 7:15 – 45 Carlton Street – Renovated unit in a classic downtown community, packed with vintage charm and amenities
• 12:41 – 77 Carlton Street – Bright, modernized condo in a proud, owner-occupied building with a strong sense of community
• 17:07 – 160 Frederick Street – A massive 2,000+ sq. ft. with quirky 1980s character and serious value
• 21:55 – 80 Front Street – Unique two-storey condo with a 1,000 sq. ft. private terrace right across from St. Lawrence Market
• 25:12 – Wrap-Up: Why older condos still offer more space, value, and community than today’s glass towers

From squash courts and libraries to laundry rooms the size of kitchens, these buildings showcase what condo living used to be—and why some buyers are still choosing space and community over brand-new glass boxes.

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