Noble Court Lofts
A five-storey brick and timber factory just off Queen West in Parkdale, built around 1910 by A.A. Barthelmes & Co., one of Canada's leading makers of piano actions. Turned into studios in the 1980s and converted by Greenwin in 1989 into about 75 lofts, early in Toronto's loft era.
History of Noble Court Lofts
A.A. Barthelmes came to Toronto from New York and started his company in 1887. It made piano actions, the levers that pass a finger's press on the key to the hammers and dampers, and his patented “reserve knuckle” action was so popular that customers insisted on it. His first factory was on Niagara Street, with 65 skilled workers and machines of his own invention; 24 Noble Street was built around 1910, at the height of a Canadian piano boom when production rose from a few hundred instruments a year to about 8,000.
In 1920 Barthelmes joined John E. Hoare of the Cecilian Piano Company to buy the Karn Morris piano and organ works in Woodstock, but the venture failed and was bought by Sherlock-Manning in 1924, about when this building probably changed hands. Radios and phonographs soon pushed the piano out of the parlour. Afterwards the building housed key makers, a tobacconist, mop and brush makers, Express Food Wholesale and Universal Toy and Novelty, and in 1984 an arts space called the Creativity Factory that held experimental concerts.
Turned into offices and studios in the late 1980s, it was converted by Greenwin Properties in 1989, early in Toronto's loft era, and it has long been popular with artists. The lofts, from about 460 to 1,300 square feet, have 11-foot ceilings, big windows, heavy timber posts and beams, sandblasted wood ceilings, hardwood floors and exposed brick. Brock Lofts, the old Eureka Refrigerator factory, is a few doors away.
Noble Court Lofts: building profile
| Year | Sales | Avg $/sq ft | Days to sell | At or over asking | Leases | Avg rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* | 3 | $1,693 | 30 | 0% | 4 | $2,450 |
| 2025 | 2 | $1,516 | 7 | 100% | 4 | $2,700 |
- Condo corporation
- MTCC 931
- Property management
- GPM Property Management Inc.
- Pets
- Allowed, with restrictions
- Maintenance includes
- Water, Building Insurance, Parking, Common Elements
- Typical maintenance
- $480 to $714 per month
- Unit mix
- 8 × studio, 3 × 1 bed (units seen on MLS)
Noble Court Lofts: quick facts
Where is Noble Court Lofts?
Noble Court Lofts is at 24 Noble Street, Toronto, near Noble & Dufferin, in Parkdale / Liberty Village.
When was Noble Court Lofts built, and what was it originally?
It was built in 1910. A five-storey brick and timber factory just off Queen West in Parkdale, built around 1910 by A.A.
What kind of loft is Noble Court Lofts?
Noble Court 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 Noble Court Lofts?
Noble Court Lofts has 75 units.
Are there units for sale at Noble Court Lofts right now?
As of November 8, 2026, 1 unit is for sale and 0 for lease.
What do units at Noble Court Lofts sell for?
Recent sales averaged about $1,693 per square foot, based on 3 sales in the past 8 months.
How many units have sold or leased at Noble Court Lofts recently?
In the past 2 years, 5 units have sold and 8 leased at Noble Court Lofts. Sold and leased prices are listed on this page.
What are the maintenance fees at Noble Court Lofts?
Maintenance fees at Noble Court Lofts are typically about $1.97 per square foot per month, or roughly $480 to $714 a month depending on the unit. Fees usually include water, building insurance, parking, common elements.
Are pets allowed at Noble Court Lofts?
Yes, with restrictions set by the condo corporation.
What amenities does Noble Court Lofts have?
Noble Court Lofts amenities include bike storage, visitor parking.
Who manages Noble Court Lofts?
Noble Court Lofts is condo corporation MTCC 931. It is managed by GPM Property Management Inc..
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