Of the five buildings that make up Riverside Square, 665 Queen Street E stands apart in one clear way: it's the only one built around heritage character rather than a purpose-built modern tower. Here's a closer look at what that actually means for buyers.
What Makes 665 Queen Different
Located at the gateway to the Riverside Square community, 665 Queen St E is part of the Streetcar Developments vision for transforming Queen East into a live-work-play corridor — blending contemporary architecture and open layouts with the neighbourhood's existing character, rather than replacing it outright. Modern glass façades and integrated ground-floor retail sit alongside a streetscape that still reads as genuinely Riverside, not a transplanted downtown tower.
The Location Advantage
Sitting right where South Riverdale meets Leslieville, 665 Queen puts residents within easy reach of both neighbourhoods' retail and dining strips, plus fast access to the downtown core. It's a meaningfully different day-to-day feel than the Baseball Place towers set slightly further into the neighbourhood — more directly embedded in Queen Street East's retail energy.
Who 665 Queen Tends to Suit Best
Buyers who want neighbourhood character over a purpose-built amenity tower. If part of Riverside Square's appeal is the East End's identity rather than a generic amenity package, this building leans further into that character than the newer Baseball Place towers.
Renters and buyers prioritizing walkability to Queen East's retail strip. The building's position puts daily errands and dining options within an easy walk in a way that's slightly more immediate than the Baseball Place addresses.
Investors targeting tenants drawn specifically to Leslieville's identity. The building's positioning at the Leslieville gateway can be a genuine draw for tenants who specifically want that neighbourhood association.
How It Compares to the Baseball Place Towers
Where 15, 25, 30, and 45 Baseball Place each offer a variation on purpose-built modern tower living, 665 Queen's heritage-integrated design is a genuinely different product within the same broader community. Neither is objectively better — it comes down to whether you're drawn to Riverside Square for its modern amenity package or for its integration with the East End's existing character.
What to Check Before Buying or Renting Here
Confirm current unit mix and availability directly — heritage-integrated buildings sometimes have a different range of layouts than purpose-built towers, given the constraints of working with existing structure.
Ask about retail tenant mix at street level, since that's a bigger part of this building's identity than it is for the other four addresses in the community.
Review the Status Certificate carefully, as with any condo purchase — heritage-integrated buildings can carry different maintenance considerations than a fully new-build tower.
The Bottom Line
665 Queen Street E offers a genuinely distinct option within the Riverside Square community — heritage character and Queen East integration rather than a standard modern tower. For the right buyer, that distinction is exactly the draw.
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