Chocolate Company Lofts
The Patterson Candy Company's factory on Queen West across from Trinity Bellwoods, built in 1912 and expanded in 1928. Converted by Plazacorp in 2004 and 2005 into 144 lofts that join the two old factory buildings with a new one along Queen Street.
History of Chocolate Company Lofts
John Patterson and Robert Wilson opened the Boston Candy Company as a shop on Yonge Street in 1888. After Wilson retired in 1891, Patterson put his own name on the business and moved into manufacturing, with a string of plants along Queen Street West; in 1911 he opened what he claimed was Canada's largest soda fountain, on Yonge. This plant at Queen and Massey went up in 1912.
Patterson made fine chocolates and candy, and its best seller was the Patterkrisp, a crunchy triangle coated in dark chocolate. Other lines included the Wildfire, Full O' Cream and Patricia bars and Moonlight Mellos marshmallows. After a 1928 expansion the five-storey plant had its own printing and paper-box equipment and 60,000 square feet of air-conditioned workspace, and by 1947 it had 220 employees. That year Patterson's sons sold the company to Ernest Robinson of the Jenny Lind Candy Shops, who kept the Patterson name going for at least another decade.
The company was famous for its sports teams, and its biggest signing was Bobbie Rosenfeld. Patterson gave her a job at the factory soon after her family moved to Toronto in 1922, so she could play for its athletic club; she captained the Patterson hockey team that ruled women's hockey in Ontario, won Olympic gold and silver in 1928, and was later named Canada's outstanding female athlete of the half-century. The Canadian Press still names its female athlete of the year award after her.
Plazacorp converted the factory in 2004 and 2005, linking the original building and the later addition, built years apart with floors at different heights, through a new building on Queen. That's why the lofts vary so much: some have wood ceilings, exposed brick and timber, others concrete and Juliet balconies, and some are two-storey penthouses with terraces.
Stories you'll hear
“It was a chocolate factory.” Close: Patterson was a candy company best known for its chocolates. The developer went with Chocolate Company because the Candy Factory name, down the street, was already taken.
Chocolate Company Lofts: building profile
| Year | Sales | Avg $/sq ft | Days to sell | At or over asking | Leases | Avg rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* | 4 | $1,339 | 9 | 50% | 15 | $3,377 |
| 2025 | 7 | $1,197 | 12 | 29% | 7 | $3,364 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | — | — | 0 | — |
- Condo corporation
- TSCC 1651
- Property management
- Goldview Property Management
- Pets
- Allowed, with restrictions
- Maintenance includes
- Heat, Common Elements, Water, Building Insurance, CAC
- Typical maintenance
- $441 to $1,285 per month
- Unit mix
- 3 × studio, 17 × 1 bed, 12 × 2 bed (units seen on MLS)
Chocolate Company Lofts: quick facts
Where is Chocolate Company Lofts?
Chocolate Company Lofts is at 955 Queen Street West, Toronto, near Queen W & Ossington, in Parkdale / Queen West.
When was Chocolate Company Lofts built, and what was it originally?
It was built in 1912. The Patterson Candy Company's factory on Queen West across from Trinity Bellwoods, built in 1912 and expanded in 1928.
What kind of loft is Chocolate Company Lofts?
Chocolate Company Lofts is a hard loft: an older industrial or commercial building converted into homes, keeping features like brick, beams and big windows.
How many units are in Chocolate Company Lofts?
Chocolate Company Lofts has 144 units.
Are there units for sale at Chocolate Company Lofts right now?
As of November 8, 2026, 4 units are for sale and 1 for lease.
What do units at Chocolate Company Lofts sell for?
Recent sales averaged about $1,431 per square foot, based on 3 sales in the past 8 months.
How many units have sold or leased at Chocolate Company Lofts recently?
In the past 2 years, 12 units have sold and 22 leased at Chocolate Company Lofts. Sold and leased prices are listed on this page.
What are the maintenance fees at Chocolate Company Lofts?
Maintenance fees at Chocolate Company Lofts are typically about $1.00 per square foot per month, or roughly $441 to $1,285 a month depending on the unit. Fees usually include heat, common elements, water, building insurance, central air.
Are pets allowed at Chocolate Company Lofts?
Yes, with restrictions set by the condo corporation.
What amenities does Chocolate Company Lofts have?
Chocolate Company Lofts amenities include concierge, party room/meeting room, gym, exercise room, bbqs allowed.
Who manages Chocolate Company Lofts?
Chocolate Company Lofts is condo corporation TSCC 1651. It is managed by Goldview Property Management.
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