Published 2 October 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
DNA3 is the third and final phase of Canderel’s DNA project, at 1030 King Street West, Toronto, M6K 0B4. Canderel lists two towers, A and B, of 14 floors each, designed by Graziani + Corazza Architects with interiors by Cecconi Simone, above a 20,000-square-foot retail podium, and says it was completed in 2015. I could not confirm a suite count from a primary source. TRREB does not publish building-level prices; district C01 condo apartments sold at a median of $585,000 in August 2026, at 96 percent of list after 41 days on average. A suite here is priced from its own tower, floor, layout and exposure.
DNA3 at a glance
| Fact | What the public record says |
|---|---|
| Address | 1030 King Street West, Toronto, ON M6K 0B4 |
| Towers and floors | Two towers, A and B, 14 floors each (Canderel) |
| Suites | Not quoted here; I could not confirm a total from a primary source |
| Developer | Canderel Residential |
| Architect | Graziani + Corazza Architects Inc. |
| Interior design | Cecconi Simone (Canderel, UrbanToronto) |
| Completed | 2015 (Canderel) |
| Retail | 20,000 sq. ft. retail podium (Canderel) |
| TRREB district | C01, the downtown core, which TRREB’s tables use for the Waterfront Communities and CityPlace, the Bay Street Corridor, King West, Liberty Village and Niagara, among others |
| Condominium corporation number | Not quoted here; I could not confirm it from a primary public source. It is printed on the status certificate and the title documents. |
Sources: Canderel Residential’s project page and UrbanToronto’s project database, linked below. Canderel describes DNA3 as “the third and final phase” of the DNA development.
Where it sits and what is nearby
DNA3 is on King Street West west of Bathurst Street, close to Liberty Village. King West is the street most buyers here are paying for: restaurants, offices and nightlife within a short walk, and the 504 King streetcar at the door.
That streetcar comes with a 2026 asterisk. The TTC has announced track renewal and watermain replacement on King Street West, including the section from Shaw to Bathurst. From Sunday 1 November 2026, the 504 and 304 King streetcars are to run as one branch between Dundas West and Broadview stations and divert via Queen Street West between Spadina and Roncesvalles, with phases continuing into late 2027. If you list in that window, plan showings around it.
Canderel lists the building’s amenities as an outdoor sundeck with a misting station, private lounges and dining areas, a fitness facility, a yoga studio, a theatre room, a games room and party rooms. Confirm what exists and what is open today on a tour and in the corporation’s records.
For parks and schools, see the top parks in King West and Liberty Village and the top schools in King West and Liberty Village. For a contrasting product a short walk away, see Toy Factory Lofts at 43 Hanna Avenue, a converted factory.
What TRREB’s August 2026 numbers say for C01 (not this building)
| Condo apartments, August 2026 | TRREB C01 (downtown core) | Toronto Central | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 204 | 598 | 885 |
| Median price | $585,000 | $576,900 | $550,000 |
| Average price | $695,533 | $698,321 | $651,648 |
| New listings | 542 | 1,554 | 2,303 |
| Active listings | 1,102 | 3,294 | 4,938 |
| Months of inventory (calculated) | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Sales to new listings (calculated) | 38% | 38% | 38% |
| Sale to list price | 96% | 96% | 96% |
| Avg. days on market | 41 | 39 | 39 |
Source: TRREB Market Watch, August 2026, condominium apartments, district and city level. The calculated rows are my arithmetic: active listings divided by sales, and sales divided by new listings. One month of data. None of this is data for this building. TRREB does not publish building-level figures, and I do not quote a price, fee or rent for any suite here.
How I read it: about 5.4 months of supply across C01 is a market where buyers have choice and time. Sellers are getting 96 percent of their list price on average, and a typical listing takes around six weeks. It rewards a suite that is priced against what is actually for sale today.
DNA3 is a mid-rise building in a district full of 40- and 50-storey towers. That changes the comparison. A 14-floor building has no “sky-high” view premium to sell, but it also has fewer suites competing at once and, often, a quieter feel. Do not assume the C01 median applies in either direction.
Two towers, one address: how I separate comparables
Canderel lists DNA3 as Tower A and Tower B at one address. Two towers of the same height are still not interchangeable. Which one faces King Street, which one looks south or west, and which suites look into the other tower all change what a buyer will pay. When I pull comparables, I separate them by tower first, then by layout and exposure, then by floor.
Whether the towers form one condominium corporation or two is something I confirm from title and the status certificate rather than assume. It decides which budget, reserve fund and rules apply to a suite.
The retail podium matters as well. Ground-floor shops and restaurants bring convenience, but lower suites over a busy commercial frontage can face noise, deliveries and venting. That is a discount for some buyers and irrelevant to others, so I price it suite by suite.
What moves a suite’s value in a building like this
- Exposure and outlook. In a 14-floor building, a clear south or west view over lower buildings is worth more than height alone, and a suite facing the other tower is worth less.
- Size and layout. A true two-bedroom, a corner suite or a split-bedroom plan is scarcer than a one-bedroom and attracts owner-occupiers, not only investors. See choosing a condo exposure.
- Penthouse and terrace suites. Upper-floor suites with outdoor space are a small group and need their own comparables.
- Parking and locker. On King West many buyers live without a car, but a space still widens the buyer pool and usually adds value.
- Tenancy and the rent rules. Ontario’s rent increase guideline does not apply to units first occupied for residential purposes after 15 November 2018. Canderel says DNA3 was completed in 2015, so most suites here would generally fall under the guideline. Check the specific unit’s history with your lawyer or paralegal. A tenanted suite also sells to a narrower pool; see how much less a tenanted condo is worth.
- Fees. Lenders count half the condo fee when they calculate debt-service ratios, according to CMHC, so a high fee reduces what a buyer can borrow.
What to check in the status certificate and reserve fund study
The status certificate is the corporation’s own snapshot of its money and its legal position. Under section 76 of the Condominium Act, the corporation must deliver it within 10 days of a request and can charge up to $100, according to the Condominium Authority of Ontario. On a resale, the buyer’s lawyer should review it before the offer goes firm. When I list a suite, I order it before we go live.
Read these parts first:
- Reserve fund balance and the latest reserve fund study. The CAO notes that corporations must have their reserve fund studied at least every three years. Compare the balance with what the study says should be there, and read the planned contributions for the next few years.
- Common expense increases. Any known increase must be disclosed. See do high maintenance fees lower my condo value.
- Special assessments. Any assessment levied or planned is disclosed. If one is outstanding at closing, who pays it is a negotiation point; see does a special assessment lower my condo value.
- Legal actions and insurance. Litigation involving the corporation and the insurance deductible both belong on the checklist.
- Leasing and short-stay rules. Read the declaration and rules before you promise a tenant anything.
Specific to DNA3: at around ten years old, a building starts to meet its first round of larger reserve fund items, such as amenity refurbishments and some mechanical equipment. Read what the latest study plans for the next five years and whether contributions are rising to meet it. Ask how costs are shared between the residential suites and the retail podium.
Selling or buying there: how to price a suite
Price a suite in DNA3 from its own stack first: the most recent sales of the same layout and exposure, a few floors up or down, adjusted for parking, locker, condition and date. TRREB’s district median is a check on the market’s mood, not a price.
Two things make this harder downtown. Large buildings often have several similar suites for sale at once, so your real competition is the active listings with your layout, often in your own building. And sometimes your layout simply has not sold in months. For that case I follow the method in how to price a condo when nothing in your building has sold: widen to the nearest comparable buildings, match age and size, and adjust.
If you are deciding whether to sell now or hold and rent, the top condos to rent in King West shows what tenants compare a DNA3 suite against, and should I sell or rent out my condo walks through the trade-off.
Two tools help here: the AI condo value estimator below gives you a range in about a minute, and the net proceeds calculator turns any price into what actually lands in your account.
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Frequently asked questions
How many floors does DNA3 have?
Canderel Residential, the developer, lists DNA3 as two towers, A and B, of 14 floors each at 1030 King Street West, above a 20,000-square-foot retail podium. The architect was Graziani + Corazza Architects and the interiors were by Cecconi Simone.
When was DNA3 at 1030 King Street West built?
Canderel says DNA3 was completed in 2015. It is described as the third and final phase of the DNA development on King Street West. Your lawyer can confirm the condominium corporation’s registration date from title records.
Will the King Street construction affect DNA3 in 2026?
The TTC has announced track renewal and watermain work on King Street West, including the stretch from Shaw to Bathurst. From 1 November 2026 the 504 King streetcars are to divert via Queen Street West between Spadina and Roncesvalles, with phases running into late 2027. Check current notices before you move or list.
Are DNA3 suites rent controlled?
Units first occupied after 15 November 2018 are exempt from Ontario’s rent increase guideline. DNA3 was completed in 2015, so most suites would generally be covered by the guideline. The answer depends on each unit’s history, so confirm with your lawyer or paralegal.
What is a condo at DNA3 worth in 2026?
TRREB does not publish building prices, and I do not quote one. District C01 recorded a median condo apartment price of $585,000 in August 2026. A DNA3 suite depends on its tower, exposure, size, floor, parking and condition; recent sales of the same layout in the same tower are the best evidence.
Sources
- Canderel Residential — DNA3 — 1030 King Street West, two 14-floor towers, Graziani + Corazza, completed 2015
- UrbanToronto — DNA3 project database — Cecconi Simone interiors
- TTC — King Street West track renewal — 504 King diverted via Queen Street West from 1 November 2026
- Wikipedia — Liberty Village — 504 King, 29 Dufferin, Exhibition GO, King–Liberty bridge
- TRREB — Market Watch, August 2026 — condominium apartment tables by region and municipality
- Condominium Authority of Ontario — Status certificates — 10 days, up to $100, Condominium Act s. 76
- Condominium Authority of Ontario — Reserve funds and reserve fund studies — studies at least every three years
- Government of Ontario — Rent increase guideline — units first occupied after 15 November 2018 are exempt
- CMHC — Calculating GDS / TDS — 50% of condominium fees counted; 39% / 44% limits
Related reading
- Toy Factory Lofts, 43 Hanna Avenue
- Top 5 condos to rent in King West
- Top 5 schools in King West and Liberty Village
- Should I sell or rent out my condo?
- How much is my condo worth in Liberty Village and King West?
- How floor, view and parking change a condo's value
- How to price a condo when nothing in your building has sold
About the author — Jatin Dua, Toronto and GTA real estate broker
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record and co-founder of RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage, Unit 101, 799 The Queensway, Toronto. I work with buyers and sellers across Toronto and the GTA and have helped more than 100 families sell. Four-plus years of active GTA transactions and over $100 million in sales volume. Every figure here comes from a published table, regulator or statute linked in the sources, so you can check all of it without asking me.
Reach me at connect@jatindua.com or 833-330-1925, or book a call.