Candy Factory Lofts
993 Queen St W · Queen West
A true hard-loft conversion — exposed brick, oversized factory windows, and gallery-district energy right outside the door.
Prefer to text? 437.524.0339
Toronto lofts for people who notice things.
I help young Torontonians buy and rent hard lofts, soft lofts and character homes across the West End and the downtown core. Minus the realtor routine.
(01)Buildings
Buildings I know inside and out.
A shortlist of the hard-loft buildings I spend the most time in — not every unit shown is currently available, but I know the boards, the quirks and the light in each one. Current listings live on my Realtor.ca profile.
Toy Factory Lofts
43 Hanna Ave · Liberty Village
My personal favourite — soaring ceilings, timber posts, and some of the most character-filled units in Liberty Village.
Robert Watson Lofts
363 Sorauren Ave · Roncesvalles
A quieter hard loft tucked into Roncesvalles, steps from the park and some of the neighbourhood's best cafes.
(02)How I help
Buying, selling, renting.
If it's a home in the GTA, ask me.
01 — Buying
Find one worth the money
First place or fifth. We walk buildings before you fall for photos, and I pull the paperwork on anything you're serious about.
02 — Selling
Price it properly
Getting the comparables right is most of the job. The rest is staging and photography that show the place at its best.
03 — Renting
Yes, I do rentals
Plenty of agents won't. I do, and they get the same attention as a sale — whether you're leasing your place out or looking for one.
(03)Neighbourhoods
The city, block by block.
Where I spend my time — the loft pockets, the character-home streets, and the corners worth knowing before you sign anything.
01
Soft lofts & condos
Liberty Village
West EndOld factory blocks turned glassy and walkable — where a lot of first Toronto addresses begin.
02
Hard lofts
King West
Downtown WestToy Factory, Candy Factory, exposed everything — the city's most recognised loft strip.
03
Hard & soft lofts
Queen West
Downtown WestGallery-district energy — art, vintage, and lofts tucked above the best storefronts downtown.
04
Character homes
Leslieville
East SideVictorian semis, a proper main street, and the east end's closest thing to a loft scene.
(04)Process
How this actually goes.
Buying or renting your first Toronto place shouldn't feel like a test you didn't study for. Here's the whole thing, start to keys.
Step 01
We talk
A proper conversation — what you want, what you can spend, your timeline. An honest read on what's realistic. Zero pressure to sign anything.
Step 02
I curate
Listings that actually fit, off-market leads, and first looks before places go public. You see the right homes, not every home.
Step 03
We land it
Offer strategy, negotiation, inspections, paperwork, keys. I carry the heavy parts so the move gets to be the fun part.
That's the whole thing — no mystery. Start with a conversation →
(05)Proof
In their own words.
She did an amazing job working with us and was able to help navigate multiple applications for places. Was always punctual and professional.
Mohammed K.Rental — Downtown Toronto
Moving from such a small province, I worried about finding the right neighborhood. Sarah helped me navigate the best locations, building amenities, and prices.
Sarah was a pleasure to work with. Not only does she have a calm demeanor, but she's highly responsive, efficient, and timely.
Sarah is AMAZING! So responsive and helpful. I was brand new to renting in a new city and she made the renting process so stress free and enjoyable!
If I could give 100 stars, I absolutely would! What sets Sarah apart is that she's not only knowledgeable and efficient, but also genuinely kind and funny.
(06)About
Straight answers, good company.
Five years in Toronto real estate with TorontoLOFTS.ca. I know which stack gets morning light, which board just funded a roof, and which listing is using the word "loft" as marketing.
- Loft I'd move into tomorrow — the Toy Factory, Liberty Village.
- Best time to buy — a cold, quiet February.
- Won't ever tell you — that 400 square feet is cozy.
(07)Journal
Notes worth reading first.
Written for people deciding, not for search engines.
(08)Contact
Let's go have a look.
Tell me roughly what you're after and I'll send back a few places worth your Saturday — plus the ones I'd skip, and why.