25 BASEBALL PLACE CONDO | RIVERSIDE SQUARE CONDOS

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.

Want current availability and pricing at 665 Queen Street E? Reach out to our team for building-specific details.

Every Riverside Square buyer eventually asks the same question: is the maintenance fee actually worth it, or is it just a monthly cost eating into affordability? Here's a straightforward breakdown of what those fees are paying for.

What Riverside Square's Fees Typically Cover

Across the Riverside Square buildings, condo maintenance fees generally fund:

• Building amenities — the rooftop infinity pool, fitness centre, party room, and guest suites that define the complex's "resort-style" positioning in South Riverdale.

• 24-hour concierge service — parcel collection and round-the-clock security, which directly affects both day-to-day convenience and how comfortable the building feels to live in.

• Common area maintenance — cleaning, repairs, and upkeep of hallways, lobbies, and shared spaces.

• Building insurance — coverage for the structure and common elements (separate from your own unit contents insurance, which you still need).

• Reserve fund contributions — money set aside for major future repairs (roof, elevators, mechanical systems) so the building doesn't need to levy a surprise special assessment.

• Utilities for common areas, and in some buildings, a portion of in-suite utilities depending on the specific building's fee structure.

Why Fees Can Differ Across the Five Buildings

Even within the same Riverside Square identity, maintenance fees vary building to building based on:

• Age of the building — 45 Baseball Place, as the newest phase, may carry different fee dynamics than 15 Baseball Place, the original building in the complex.

• Amenity load — buildings with more extensive shared amenities generally carry proportionally higher fees to fund and maintain them.

• Reserve fund health — a well-funded reserve keeps monthly fees more stable over time; an underfunded one risks a special assessment down the road, which costs owners far more than a slightly higher monthly fee would have.

How to Actually Evaluate Whether a Fee Is "Worth It"

The right question isn't "is this fee high or low" in isolation — it's whether the fee is proportionate to what you're getting and whether the reserve fund is healthy enough to avoid surprises.

1. Review the Status Certificate before you buy. This document reveals the building's reserve fund balance, any pending special assessments, and the corporation's financial health — non-negotiable due diligence on any condo purchase, Riverside Square included.

2. Compare fee-per-square-foot, not just the raw monthly number. A larger unit with a higher raw fee may actually cost less per square foot than a smaller unit in a fee-heavy building.

3. Factor amenity usage into your personal math. If you'll genuinely use the pool, gym, and party room regularly, the fee is effectively replacing a gym membership and social hosting costs you'd otherwise pay separately.

4. Ask about recent fee increases and why. A steady, modest annual increase tied to inflation is normal and healthy. A sudden large jump can signal the reserve fund was underfunded and is now catching up.

What This Means When Comparing to Renting

If you're weighing ownership against renting at Riverside Square, remember that a landlord's rent already has to cover their own maintenance fee plus their mortgage and profit margin — so the fee itself isn't "extra" cost unique to ownership, it's baked into every housing option in the building one way or another.

The Bottom Line

Riverside Square's maintenance fees fund a genuinely amenity-rich living experience — but "worth it" depends on your actual usage patterns and the specific building's reserve fund health, not the fee number in isolation. Always request and review the Status Certificate before finalizing any purchase.

Want the current maintenance fee and Status Certificate details for a specific Riverside Square unit you're considering? Contact our team for a building-specific breakdown.

"Riverside Square" isn't one building — it's four separate towers along Baseball Place, plus 665 Queen Street East, each with a slightly different character. If you're comparing them, here's what actually distinguishes one from the next.

15 Baseball Place

The original boutique building in the complex, known for open-concept industrial-style suites with floor-to-ceiling windows. It tends to appeal most to professionals and creatives drawn to the exposed-concrete aesthetic. Given its position as the first phase, resale and lease inventory here has the longest track record of the four buildings, which can make comparable-sales research easier for buyers doing due diligence.

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25 Baseball Place

A stylish mid-rise positioned similarly close to Queen Street East and transit. Unit mix here tends to run efficient and rental-friendly, making it a common choice for investors targeting the South Riverdale tenant pool specifically — young professionals who want walkability to Queen East without downtown-core rent.

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30 Baseball Place

Located deeper into South Riverdale's East End character, 30 Baseball Place leans into the "industrial cool meets modern luxury" identity the whole complex is known for, with exposed concrete finishes throughout. Of the four buildings, it currently shows the most active resale inventory, which gives buyers more direct pricing comparables to work with right now.

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45 Baseball Place

The newest phase of Riverside Square, offering bright suites and curated amenities with city-skyline views. As the most recently completed building, it tends to command a modest premium over the earlier towers for buyers prioritizing newer finishes and systems over the older buildings' established track record.

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665 Queen Street East

Technically a separate building from the four Baseball Place towers, but part of the same Riverside Square identity — 665 Queen blends heritage character with contemporary design, sitting right at the gateway to South Riverdale and Leslieville. It's the pick for buyers who want the neighbourhood's character-building feel over a purpose-built modern tower.

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So Which One Should You Buy?

• Want the most resale/lease comparables to research before buying? Start with 15 or 30 Baseball Place.

• Buying purely as a rental investment? 25 Baseball Place's efficient unit mix tends to suit that strategy best.

• Want the newest building with the fewest years of wear? 45 Baseball Place.

• Want heritage character over a modern tower? 665 Queen Street East.

All five buildings share access to the same neighbourhood advantages — proximity to the Ontario Line's future Riverside-Leslieville station, the Port Lands revitalization we covered recently, and Queen Street East's retail and dining strip — so the "right" building comes down to unit-level fit more than location.

The Bottom Line

Riverside Square's four Baseball Place towers plus 665 Queen Street East all benefit from the same neighbourhood momentum, but they're genuinely different buildings with different buyer profiles. Knowing which one fits your goals before you start touring saves a lot of wasted showings.

Not sure which Riverside Square building fits your budget and goals? Reach out to our team and we'll walk through current availability across all five buildings.