St. Lawrence Market Lofts
Three heritage-designated grocery warehouses beside St. Lawrence Market at 77, 81 and 85 Front Street East, built from 1857 to 1860, when the lake came almost to their back doors. Converted by the Georgian Group in 2001 into 54 lofts over shops, probably the only pre-Confederation loft conversion in Toronto.
History of St. Lawrence Market Lofts
Front Street East got its first full-scale warehouses near the market in the late 1850s. Thomas Helliwell Jr., a brewer, and his son-in-law Thomas Clarkson, a founder of the business that became the accounting firm Clarkson Gordon, owned 81 and 85, built in 1857 and 1858 for a wholesale grocery trading in produce, wheat, hides and leather; their plain fronts with big pilasters follow Georgian Classical rules. Next door, 77 was built around 1858 to 1860 for Alexander Mortimer Smith, a Scottish wholesale grocer and city councillor from 1855 to 1859, in an Italianate style with tall arches. An 1858 atlas shows the lake shore just behind them, before the land was filled in.
The City designated the buildings in 1985. A first conversion plan in 1996 for 40 live/work units ran into trouble, and the City had the owner bring in ERA Architects to supervise repairs and stabilize the buildings. In 2000 Georgian took over, separated the shops from the homes and raised the count to 54.
The lofts, finished in 2001, are on the top three floors above street-level shops, from about 480 to 1,340 square feet, with 10-foot ceilings, 160-year-old brick walls, wood columns and floors, and dormer windows on the top floor. Nothing is quite square: the floors slope and the walls lean. The floor plans are named after the men who built the warehouses, like Helliwell and Clarkson, and there is no parking.
Stories you'll hear
“Built in 1837.” The warehouses date from 1857 to 1860, still old enough to predate Confederation.
St. Lawrence Market Lofts: building profile
| Year | Sales | Avg $/sq ft | Days to sell | At or over asking | Leases | Avg rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* | 0 | — | — | — | 9 | $2,800 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | $2,806 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
- Condo corporation
- TSCC 1487
- Property management
- Goldview Property Management
- Pets
- Allowed, with restrictions
- Maintenance includes
- Heat, Water, Common Elements, Building Insurance, CAC, Hydro
- Typical maintenance
- $695 to $750 per month
- Unit mix
- 18 × 1 bed, 1 × 2 bed (units seen on MLS)
St. Lawrence Market Lofts: quick facts
Where is St. Lawrence Market Lofts?
St. Lawrence Market Lofts is at 81A Front Street East, Toronto, near Front E & Jarvis, in St. Lawrence.
When was St. Lawrence Market Lofts built, and what was it originally?
It was built in 1857. Three heritage-designated grocery warehouses beside St.
What kind of loft is St. Lawrence Market Lofts?
St. Lawrence Market 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 St. Lawrence Market Lofts?
St. Lawrence Market Lofts has 54 units.
Are there units for sale at St. Lawrence Market Lofts right now?
Not as of November 6, 2026. Units here come up from time to time; you can sign up below to hear about the next one.
How many units have sold or leased at St. Lawrence Market Lofts recently?
In the past 2 years, 2 units have sold and 18 leased at St. Lawrence Market Lofts. Sold and leased prices are listed on this page.
What are the maintenance fees at St. Lawrence Market Lofts?
Maintenance fees at St. Lawrence Market Lofts are typically about $1.15 per square foot per month, or roughly $695 to $750 a month depending on the unit. Fees usually include heat, water, common elements, building insurance, central air, hydro.
Are pets allowed at St. Lawrence Market Lofts?
Yes, with restrictions set by the condo corporation.
What amenities does St. Lawrence Market Lofts have?
St. Lawrence Market Lofts amenities include bike storage, elevator.
Who manages St. Lawrence Market Lofts?
St. Lawrence Market Lofts is condo corporation TSCC 1487. It is managed by Goldview Property Management.
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