Empire Quay House

About Empire Quay House

• Location: 162 Queens Quay E & 15 Richardson St, Toronto, ON M5E 0M6
• Height: 21 Storeys
• Units: 463
• Built: 2025
• Developer: Empire Communities
• Building Type: High-Rise Condo
• Suite Sizes: 339 sqft – 1,127 sqft
• Average Price: $1,424 / sq. ft.
• Design: Designed by Kirkor Architect + Planners with clean lines and functional geometry
• Interior Design Oversight: U31
• Neighbourhood: Waterfront Communities C8, Downtown Toronto

Overview of Empire Quay House

Empire Quay House is a 21-storey high-rise in Toronto's East Bayfront district. The 68.5-metre structure is a new construction project. Kirkor Architect + Planners designed the building with a focus on clean lines and functional geometry.

U31 managed the interior design. The building contains 463 units at the intersection of Queens Quay East and Richardson Street.

The project is located within the Waterfront Communities C8 sector. It is part of the high-density, mixed-use development in Toronto's eastern port lands.

Suite Sizes & Value

Suites range from 339-square-foot studios to three-bedroom plus den configurations of 1,127 square feet. Interiors include laminate flooring, smooth painted ceilings, and three finish packages.

Standard units feature 9-foot ceilings. Floors 2, 12, 20, and 21 have 10-foot ceilings. The building has an average valuation of $1,424 / sq. ft.

Building Amenities & Features

• Co-working Lounge: Wi-Fi enabled space with booth seating, group seating, a custom bar, and a breakout room.
• Study Room: Wi-Fi enabled space with a communal table, booth seating, and quiet rooms.
• Social Lounge: Open-concept space with a feature bar, booth seating, and a catering kitchen.
• Outdoor Terrace: Gated pet area, BBQ and dining facilities, group seating, and a pergola.
• 12th-Floor Terrace Lounge: Space with a custom bar and outdoor lounge seating.
• Fitness Centre: Facility equipped with exercise equipment.

Location Highlights

• Parks and Trails: Sugar Beach, Cherry Beach, Lake Ontario shores, and the Martin Goodman Trail.
• Transit Connectivity: 100/100 transit score and 90/100 walk score. Direct access to the PATH system via a pedestrian bridge and the upcoming Waterfront Transit Network Plan.
• Institutions and Venues: George Brown College Centre for Health Sciences and Scotiabank Arena.
• Nearest Intersection: Queens Quay East and Lower Jarvis Street / Richardson Street.

Lifestyle Near Empire Quay House

The East Bayfront neighbourhood integrates waterfront access with downtown density. The area is undergoing revitalisation, including pedestrian-friendly corridors and flood protection infrastructure.

The location serves as a recreational destination and employment hub. It provides access to the city core and outdoor amenities.

About the Developer

Established in 1993, Empire Communities is a private homebuilder in North America. The firm has delivered more than 20,000 residences across 81 communities in Canada and the United States. The developer focuses on master-planned communities and urban growth.