Garment Factory Lofts
A four-storey concrete garment factory on Carlaw, built between 1949 and 1952 on an empty lot between the Wrigley and Rolph Clark Stone buildings. Empty from 2001, it was converted by Atria in 2008, with four new floors on top, into about 150 lofts with mushroom columns and recessed balconies.
History of Garment Factory Lofts
A 1948 photo of Carlaw Avenue, taken after the street was widened, shows an empty lot here between the Wrigley factory and the Rolph Clark Stone printing plant, and the building is there in a 1953 aerial photo, so it went up between 1949 and 1952. It was built for the clothing trade, with fluted concrete mushroom columns and big factory windows.
The factory was abandoned in 2001. Atria Development, the Jain family company that also made the i-Zone Lofts across the road, converted it, adding four floors of glass, steel and brick on top of the four original concrete floors and digging three levels of parking underneath. The first owners moved in in 2008.
The cleverest move was on the Carlaw front: on the upper storeys the old window openings became the openings of rows of recessed balconies, so the factory face survives while every loft gets outdoor space. The roughly 150 lofts run from studios to two-bedrooms, with polished concrete floors, exposed concrete ceilings over 11 feet and big terraces on the east and west sides. Four lofts on one block of Carlaw, Wrigley, Printing Factory, i-Zone and this one, make it the densest loft street in Toronto.
Stories you'll hear
The building is often linked to the Posluns family, whose clothing business became part of Dylex, the company behind Fairweather and Tip Top. It's a plausible story, but no record ties the family to this building.
Garment Factory Lofts: building profile
| Year | Sales | Avg $/sq ft | Days to sell | At or over asking | Leases | Avg rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* | 4 | $859 | 30 | 0% | 10 | $2,970 |
| 2025 | 4 | $982 | 22 | 25% | 9 | $2,827 |
- Condo corporation
- TSCC 1956
- Property management
- ICC Property Management
- Pets
- Allowed, with restrictions
- Maintenance includes
- Common Elements, Building Insurance, Water, Parking
- Typical maintenance
- $494 to $1,259 per month
- Unit mix
- 20 × 1 bed, 6 × 2 bed (units seen on MLS)
Garment Factory Lofts: quick facts
Where is Garment Factory Lofts?
Garment Factory Lofts is at 233 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto, near Carlaw & Queen E, in Leslieville.
When was Garment Factory Lofts built, and what was it originally?
It dates from the 1950s. A four-storey concrete garment factory on Carlaw, built between 1949 and 1952 on an empty lot between the Wrigley and Rolph Clark Stone buildings.
What kind of loft is Garment Factory Lofts?
Garment Factory 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 Garment Factory Lofts?
Garment Factory Lofts has 150 units.
Are there units for sale at Garment Factory Lofts right now?
As of November 7, 2026, 1 unit is for sale and 1 for lease.
What do units at Garment Factory Lofts sell for?
Recent sales averaged about $859 per square foot, based on 4 sales in the past 8 months.
How many units have sold or leased at Garment Factory Lofts recently?
In the past 2 years, 8 units have sold and 19 leased at Garment Factory Lofts. Sold and leased prices are listed on this page.
What are the maintenance fees at Garment Factory Lofts?
Maintenance fees at Garment Factory Lofts are typically about $1.03 per square foot per month, or roughly $494 to $1,259 a month depending on the unit. Fees usually include common elements, building insurance, water, parking.
Are pets allowed at Garment Factory Lofts?
Yes, with restrictions set by the condo corporation.
What amenities does Garment Factory Lofts have?
Garment Factory Lofts amenities include concierge, visitor parking, bbqs allowed, gym, exercise room, party room/meeting room.
Who manages Garment Factory Lofts?
Garment Factory Lofts is condo corporation TSCC 1956. It is managed by ICC Property Management.
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