Empire Quay House

Empire Quay House is a 21-storey condominium community by Empire Homes, located at 162 Queens Quay East, Toronto, with the supplied project information also identifying 15 Richardson St, Toronto. The community comprises 463 residential units with a suite mix of approximately 20% studios, 54% one-bedroom, 16% two-bedroom, and 10% three-bedroom homes. The project is identified as sold out in the supplied information.

For qualifying new homes in Ontario, the current Ontario Enhanced New Housing Rebate can provide up to $80,000 toward the provincial portion of HST, with the full $80,000 available for qualifying homes valued up to $1.5 million, subject to the applicable rules. The related Ontario New Home Affordability Payment can provide up to an additional $50,000 toward the federal portion, with the combined relief structured to provide up to $130,000 for qualifying homes valued at or below $1 million. Generally, the enhanced Ontario rebate applies to qualifying builder agreements entered into from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, with additional construction and eligibility requirements. First-time buyers may also qualify for the federal GST/HST rebate, subject to separate eligibility requirements. These rebates are not guaranteed and should be confirmed with the CRA, Ontario and the applicable builder before relying on them.

The community offers a range of residential and lifestyle amenities, including a rooftop deck/garden, gym, media room, recreation room, party and meeting room, concierge service, guest suites, visitor parking, BBQ areas, and bike storage. Its waterfront setting provides access to views of Lake Ontario, Toronto Harbour and the Toronto Islands, while nearby destinations include Sugar Beach, Cherry Beach, Toronto Harbour Pier, Toronto Harbourfront, St. Lawrence Market, the Distillery Historic District, Scotiabank Arena and Rogers Centre.

Residents benefit from access to streetcars and buses within walking distance, with connections to the TTC subway at Union Station described as being available in under 15 minutes. For motorists, the location is situated south of the Gardiner Expressway, with connections toward the Don Valley Parkway and Highway 401. The surrounding East Bayfront area is also described as an emerging employment district, while nearby restaurants, cafés, supermarkets, pharmacies, shopping and entertainment venues provide a broad range of everyday conveniences.

For students, George Brown’s waterfront campus is identified as approximately a four-minute walk from the community, with other downtown post-secondary campuses accessible by transit or vehicle. The supplied builder information states that Empire Communities has more than 25 years of experience and has built over 15,000 homes and condominiums across the GTA and Southwestern Ontario, establishing the developer as a significant presence in the regional housing market.