Jefferson Lofts — 65 Jefferson Ave, Toronto, ON Liberty Village Condos
Quick Answer
Jefferson Lofts at 65 Jefferson Ave is a 110-unit, 4-storey hard loft conversion completed in 2005, on one of Liberty Village's quietest residential streets. One-bedroom lofts rent from $2,240/month. The building retains original industrial skylights on upper-floor units and offers the most secluded, neighbourhood-feel address of any loft building in Liberty Village.
Key Takeaways
- ✓Boutique 110-unit scale — Liberty Village's most intimate loft building
- ✓Original industrial skylights preserved on upper-floor units — exceptional natural light
- ✓Jefferson Ave is the quietest residential street in Liberty Village — minimal through-traffic
- ✓2005 hard loft conversion with genuine brick and exposed ductwork character
- ✓Close to Left Field Brewery and Brazen Head — Liberty Village's craft beer corner
Quick Facts
Year Built
2005
Total Units
110
Floors
4
Type
Loft
1BR Avg Rent
$2,240/mo
2BR Avg Rent
$2,980/mo
Walk Score
85/100
Transit Score
91/100
Developer: Angus Glen
Maintenance Fee: ~$0.75/sqft/month
Amenities
Industrial Heritage
Jefferson Lofts was converted from an original industrial building, retaining the authentic character — exposed brick walls, heavy timber structural beams, and factory-original windows — that makes Liberty Village lofts unique in the Toronto market. Unlike "soft lofts" which mimic the aesthetic in new construction, hard loft conversions like this one preserve genuine manufacturing heritage.
The original building date of 2005 reflects the timeline of Liberty Village's transformation from a post-industrial district into Toronto's most creative residential neighbourhood. Maintenance fees at loft buildings are typically slightly higher than comparable new towers, reflecting the cost of maintaining heritage building envelopes.
Residents of Jefferson Lofts should note that heritage loft construction typically means concrete slab between floors (excellent sound isolation), but original HVAC systems may be older than in recently built towers. Request the most recent building envelope and HVAC inspection reports before purchasing.
Nearest Local Businesses
Services and amenities within walking distance of Jefferson Lofts.
Transit
504 King streetcar at Dufferin (6 min walk)
Walk Score: 85 · Transit Score: 91 · Bike Score: 78
Pro Tips
- 1. Upper-floor units with skylight preservation are extremely rare in Liberty Village — if a top-floor unit with original industrial skylights is available, the natural light premium is significant.
- 2. Jefferson Ave sees almost no through-traffic, creating an unusually quiet residential environment by Toronto standards.
- 3. The boutique 110-unit scale means the building's condo meetings are more manageable and neighbour relationships are significantly closer than in larger towers.
- 4. Maintenance fees at $0.75/sqft warrant a reserve fund review given the 2005 conversion age — request a copy of the most recent engineering report.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Original industrial skylights on upper units — unique in Liberty Village
- ✓Jefferson Ave offers the quietest residential environment in the neighbourhood
- ✓Boutique 110-unit community with strong neighbour relationships
- ✓Pet-friendly building on a quiet, traffic-free street
- ✓Close to Left Field Brewery and the craft beer scene
Cons
- ✗Highest loft maintenance fees aside from Mowat Lofts at $0.75/sqft
- ✗Slightly further from the 504 King streetcar than other loft buildings
- ✗Smaller amenity package suitable for the building's intimate scale
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