Published 19 October 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
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28 Empress Ave, Toronto
Built
2000
Storeys
22
Suites
269
Developer
Grape Arbour Construction
Corporation
MTCC-1319
Walk Score
98
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How you get around
Scores from Walk Score®
Walk Score
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
Excellent Transit
Bike Score
Bikeable
Transit, nearest first
- 97YongeTTC busSteps away
- 1North York Centre stationLine 1 Yonge–University0.2 km
- 98Willowdale-SenlacTTC bus0.7 km
- 185Sheppard CentralTTC bus0.9 km
- GOOriole GORichmond Hill line3.8 km
Distances are straight-line from the building.
How far is everything?
From the front door, in kilometres.
Schools for this address
Public schools from the TDSB school locator, checked 18 October 2026. Boundaries change: confirm with the board before you buy.
ElementaryJK–5
McKee Public School
35 Church Ave, North York
0.5 km · ~8 min walk
Zoned for this address
MiddleGr 6–8
Bayview Middle School
25 Bunty Lane, North York
2.2 km
Zoned for this address
High schoolGr 9–12
Earl Haig Secondary School
100 Princess Ave, North York
0.5 km · ~8 min walk
Zoned for this address
Catholic elementary
St Cyril Catholic Elementary School
0.9 km · ~14 min walk
Nearest, confirm zoning
Catholic elementary
St Gabriel Catholic Elementary School
1.7 km
Nearest, confirm zoning
Catholic secondary
Cardinal Carter Academy For The Arts
0.7 km · ~11 min walk
Nearest, confirm zoning
French-language · MonAvenir (Catholic)
Monseigneur De Charbonnel Catholic Secondary School
2.1 km
Nearest, confirm zoning
Catholic (TCDSB) and French-language schools shown are the nearest to the building, not confirmed zoning. Check the TCDSB school locator, Viamonde or MonAvenir.
By the numbers
What units at The Majestic actually trade for
| Unit type | Sold | Median price | Leased | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | 1 | too few | 10 | $2,375/mo |
| 2 bed | 6 | $637,500 | 14 | $2,975/mo |
Table covers the last 24 months. TRREB MLS® System aggregates; a median is shown only with 3 or more deals, and sizes come from listing ranges. Not an appraisal: get an estimate for your unit.
Living here
Renters, Airbnb and elevators at The Majestic
Do mostly owners or renters live here?
Renter-heavy building. Of 63 deals here in the last 24 months, 49 were leases and 14 were sales. A high lease share usually means more investor owners, more move-ins and a deeper pool of rental comparables.
Can you Airbnb a unit at The Majestic?
No active City registrations here right now. In Toronto you can only host in your principal residence, a whole unit for at most 180 nights a year, with a $390 yearly registration and 6% accommodation tax. You cannot buy here to run it as a full-time Airbnb. Check the condo’s rules in the status certificate before you count on it.
How reliable are the elevators?
Ontario requires residential buildings to report any elevator outage lasting 48 hours or more, and this address has none on record. Elevators still need modernizing every 25 to 30 years, so check the reserve fund study for the date.
Sources: TRREB MLS® System lease and sale counts; City of Toronto short-term rental registrations (Open Data, 18 Oct 2026); TSSA Residential Elevator Availability portal.
Before you buy here
Five things the listing will not tell you about The Majestic
- Reserve fund health. Ask for the latest reserve fund study and its date. A thin fund in an older building usually means fee jumps or a special assessment.
- Special assessments and big repairs. Check the status certificate for planned levies and for balcony, garage, window or elevator work.
- Insurance deductible. Find the corporation’s deductible for water damage. If it is higher than your own policy covers, raise your coverage before closing.
- Fee trend. Compare this year’s budget with last year’s. Rises of 2–5% a year are typical; bigger jumps need an explanation.
- Lawsuits and rules. Look for legal claims against the corporation, and for rules on pets, short-term rentals and leasing.
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Eat, drink and shop nearby
Within about a 10-minute walk.
Ramen
Kinton Ramen
Steps away
Restaurant
Tokyo Grill 2
Steps away
Shawarma
Shawarma Max
Steps away
Restaurant
A Corner Cafe and Restaurant
Steps away
Vietnamese
Pho 88 Restaurant
Steps away
Coffee
Second Cup
0.2 km · ~3 min walk
Places from OpenStreetMap. Check hours before you go.
Parks nearby
- Willowdale Park
- Ring Road Linear Park
- North York Rose Garden
Nearest grocery
T&T Supermarket
0.2 km · ~3 min walk
Prices: TRREB MLS® System aggregate medians for 28 Empress Ave, last 12 months (updated 18 October 2026), compiled by Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage; deemed reliable, not guaranteed. Schools: TDSB school locator; Catholic and French schools: nearest by distance. Transit and scores: Walk Score® and TTC/GO station locations. Nearby places: OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line estimates.
The Majestic at 28 Empress Avenue is a 22-storey tower from 2000 a few steps east of Yonge, in the civic centre of North York. It has some of the smallest suites on the street and a fee that covers hydro, which makes it a natural fit for students, first-time buyers and investors. Parking is the one thing the fee does not cover, and that changes the comparison with its neighbours. I’m Jatin Dua, RE/MAX Quantum Realty.
Quick answer
The Majestic is a 22-storey condominium with 269 suites at 28 Empress Avenue, Toronto, in the Yonge-Doris area of Willowdale East, North York, on the east side of Yonge between Sheppard and Finch. Condos.ca lists Grape Arbour Construction as developer and 2000 as the build year; a REW listing says 1999. The condominium corporation is MTCC-1319, registered on 31 May 2000, and condos.ca lists Del Property Management as manager. Suites range from about 303 to 1,279 square feet. Maintenance fees include air conditioning, common elements, heat, hydro, building insurance and water.
The Majestic at a glance
The first of two Majestic towers
The Majestic was built in two phases. This tower at 28 Empress Avenue came first, with its corporation registered in May 2000, and The Majestic II followed at 18 Parkview Avenue, registered in 2004. Each has its own corporation, fees and reserve fund.
Condos.ca lists Grape Arbour Construction as the developer of this tower. A Century 21 listing for the second tower credits Conservatory Group, and I could not confirm from public sources how the two names relate. It does not change the building, but use the corporation number, MTCC-1319, on any offer and when you order the status certificate.
Sources differ by a year on the build date, as they often do for buildings of this age: condos.ca says 2000 and a REW listing says 1999. The registration date in May 2000 is the firm one.
Having two related towers close together helps a buyer. You can compare similar layouts, fees and recent sales across both, and if the suite you want is not available in one, the other may have it. Just remember that their fee inclusions differ: the second tower lists parking in its fee, and this one does not.
Across from Mel Lastman Square
Location is the main reason to buy here. A REW listing places Mel Lastman Square and the North York Central Library across the street, with the subway, Loblaws and a Cineplex a short walk away. This is the civic centre of North York, with the city offices, the library and the square all on your block.
Being on Empress rather than on Yonge itself keeps the street out front a little quieter. Royal Pinnacle sits across Empress at number 33, and the towers around you are close together, so views depend a great deal on which side of the building and which floor the suite is on.
The data panel on this page has the transit, school and walkability details. For most residents here, a car is optional, which matters because parking is not in the fee.
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Studios to two-bedrooms, and hydro in the fee
Condos.ca puts suite sizes at about 303 to 1,279 square feet. The bottom of that range is a very small studio, which is unusual in a building of this age and appeals to students and investors who want the lowest entry price near the subway. The top end is a comfortable two-bedroom.
Condos.ca lists the fee inclusions as air conditioning, common elements, heat, hydro, building insurance and water. Including hydro, heat and cooling means one predictable monthly bill, which is useful for a first-time buyer and simple for a landlord.
Parking is not on the inclusion list. If the suite comes with a space, ask whether it is owned or rented and whether it carries its own monthly charge, and confirm any locker. If you do not need a car, a suite without parking can be the cheaper way into the building.
Small suites need careful layout checks. In a studio of around 300 square feet, a few feet of wasted hallway or an awkward closet makes a real difference, so measure where your bed, desk and sofa will go before you make an offer. For investors, the smallest suites usually rent quickly near the subway, but they also have the most competition from other small units nearby.
A practical amenity list
REW describes a full exercise room, a whirlpool, a sauna and quiet study rooms, and condos.ca adds a concierge, a security guard and visitor parking. Study rooms are a sensible touch in a building with this many small suites, where a desk in the living room is often the only office space.
There is no pool listed. That keeps operating costs down compared with neighbours that have one, and the gym and sauna cover the basics.
Pets are listed with restrictions on condos.ca, and a rental listing tells tenants to contact the manager about them. If you have a pet, read the declaration and rules before you commit.
What The Majestic costs
Condos.ca puts the building average at about $708 per square foot. That is at the low end of the towers of this age on Empress Avenue and well below the newer towers along Yonge.
When I checked, only one suite was listed for sale and none for rent, so there is no meaningful asking range to quote. For closed results, use the sold data on this page or ask me for a building sold report.
The building average mixes very different suites. Small studios tend to sell for more per square foot than two-bedrooms, so a studio here will likely sit above that average and a larger suite below it. Ask for recent sales of the same suite type before you judge any price.
When you compare fees with Royal Pinnacle across the street, compare what each covers. The Majestic includes hydro but not parking; Royal Pinnacle includes parking but not hydro. Work out your total monthly cost, including any parking charge here or your own hydro bill there, before you decide which one is cheaper.
Building specifications
| Building name | The Majestic |
| Address | 28 Empress Avenue, North York, Toronto |
| Developer | Grape Arbour Construction (per condos.ca) |
| Storeys | 22 |
| Total suites | 269 |
| Condo corporation | MTCC-1319 |
| Registered | 31 May 2000 |
| Property management | Del Property Management (per condos.ca) |
| Suite sizes | About 303 to 1,279 sq ft |
| Fees include | Air conditioning, common elements, heat, hydro, building insurance and water |
| Not included | Parking is not listed in the fee |
Amenities at The Majestic
The amenities cover the basics: an exercise room, a whirlpool and sauna, study rooms, and a concierge with security. With no pool to run, the package is cheaper to maintain, and the library and square across the street add to it.
Jatin’s honest take on The Majestic
Who this building suits
Students, first-time buyers and investors who want a small suite in the civic centre of North York with hydro and heat in the fee. It also suits buyers without a car who do not want to pay for parking they will not use.
What I’d want you to check
This tower is about 25 years old, which is when windows, balcony doors, elevators, the garage membrane and the heating and cooling plant come due. Read the reserve fund study and board minutes and ask about any planned project. Confirm how parking and lockers are held and charged for the suite you are buying, check the pet rules, and confirm the current manager in the status certificate. In a very small suite, check the layout and storage in person, not just on the floor plan.
The value question
At about $708 per square foot with hydro, heat and cooling included, The Majestic is one of the lower-cost ways to own on Empress Avenue. You give up new finishes and a pool, and you gain a predictable bill and an address across from Mel Lastman Square. If the reserve fund checks out, it is good value for a small-suite buyer, though not the best choice if you need a large layout.
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The Majestic — frequently asked questions
Who developed The Majestic at 28 Empress Avenue?
Condos.ca lists Grape Arbour Construction. A listing for the second tower at 18 Parkview credits Conservatory Group.
When was The Majestic built?
Its corporation, MTCC-1319, was registered on 31 May 2000. Condos.ca gives 2000 as the build year and a REW listing says 1999.
How many storeys and suites does it have?
It is 22 storeys with 269 suites.
What do the maintenance fees include?
Air conditioning, common elements, heat, hydro, building insurance and water.
Is parking included in the fee?
Parking is not on the fee inclusion list. Ask how the space is held and charged for the suite you are buying.
How small are the smallest suites?
Condos.ca lists suites from about 303 square feet, up to about 1,279 square feet.
What amenities does The Majestic have?
An exercise room, a whirlpool, a sauna, study rooms, a concierge, a security guard and visitor parking. No pool is listed.
How is The Majestic related to The Majestic II?
The Majestic II at 18 Parkview Avenue is the second phase, registered in 2004. Each tower has its own corporation.
What is across the street from The Majestic?
A REW listing places Mel Lastman Square and the North York Central Library across the street, with Royal Pinnacle across Empress Avenue.
Who does The Majestic suit?
Students, first-time buyers and investors who want a small suite with hydro in the fee in North York Centre.
How much do condos at The Majestic sell for?
Over the last 12 months the median resale at The Majestic was $630,000, across 7 sales. The typical unit sold in 23 days at about 97% of the asking price. That works out to roughly $679 per square foot.
How much is rent at The Majestic?
The median lease at The Majestic over the last 12 months was $2,700/mo, from 24 leases. Units typically leased in 19 days.
What does each unit type cost at The Majestic?
Over the last 24 months: One-bedrooms rented for $2,375/mo; Two-bedrooms sold for a median $637,500 and rented for $2,975/mo. Each median uses three or more deals.
Are prices at The Majestic up or down since 2022?
Down about 28%. The median sold price per square foot was $947 in 2022 and $679 over the last 12 months. Pricing off 2022 comparables is the most common mistake sellers make here.
What rental yield does The Majestic offer an investor?
At a median price of $630,000 and a median rent of $2,700 a month, the gross yield is about 5.1%, before maintenance fees, property tax, insurance and mortgage interest. Net cash flow depends on the fee and your down payment, so run the numbers for the exact unit.
Do mostly owners or renters live at The Majestic?
Mostly renters. Of the deals here in the last 24 months, 78% were leases and 22% were sales.
Can you Airbnb a unit at The Majestic?
Only in limited cases. Toronto allows short-term rentals only in your principal residence, a whole unit for at most 180 nights a year, with a $390 yearly City registration and 6% accommodation tax. The City’s register shows no active short-term rental registrations at this address. The condo’s declaration and rules can ban short stays outright, so check them in the status certificate.
Has The Majestic had elevator outages?
None on record. Ontario requires residential buildings to report elevator outages of 48 hours or more to TSSA, and this address has no reported outage since July 2022.
What schools is The Majestic zoned for?
For TDSB public schools, the address is zoned for McKee Public School (Elementary, JK–5), Bayview Middle School (Middle, Gr 6–8), Earl Haig Secondary School (High school, Gr 9–12). Catholic and French-language schools are listed on this page by distance. Boundaries change, so confirm with the board before you buy.
What is the closest subway or GO station to The Majestic?
The nearest subway is North York Centre station (Line 1 Yonge–University), 0.2 km away; the nearest GO station is Oriole GO on the Richmond Hill line, 3.8 km; the closest bus is the Yonge (TTC bus). Distances are straight-line from the building.
What is the Walk Score of The Majestic?
Walk Score 98, Transit Score 88 and Bike Score 52. Most daily errands can be done on foot.
What restaurants and shops are near The Majestic?
Within about a 10-minute walk: Kinton Ramen (Ramen), Tokyo Grill 2 (Restaurant), Shawarma Max (Shawarma), A Corner Cafe and Restaurant (Restaurant), Pho 88 Restaurant (Vietnamese). The closest grocery store is T&T Supermarket, 0.2 km away.
Which parks are near The Majestic?
Willowdale Park, Ring Road Linear Park, North York Rose Garden are the closest green spaces.
What is my unit at The Majestic worth?
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About the author — Jatin Dua, Toronto condo broker
I’m Jatin Dua, Broker of Record at RE/MAX Quantum Realty. I work condo buildings across Toronto and the GTA every week, including Yonge & Eglinton, Davisville and North Toronto. What buyers and sellers usually need is someone who knows the individual buildings: which exposures get the light, which corporations keep healthy reserve funds, and which units are priced past what they will appraise for.
If you’re buying or selling at The Majestic, I’ll give you the honest version — including when I think you should walk away. Reach me at [email protected] or 833-330-1925, or book a free consultation.
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