Barney River Investments Ltd - Toronto, Ontario

Md S. K.

Location
The connectivity here is excellent; being just five minutes from the 401 provides quick access to the entire GTA, often placing key destinations within a convenient 20-25 minute drive—a huge advantage for commuters. Furthermore, accessibility is strong even without a car. Essential amenities like Walmart, Metro, Dollarama, and various restaurants are all within a short 5-8 minute walk, which is a significant practical benefit, particularly in winter.

Units and Common Areas
While the structure is definitely old, the quality of the newly renovated units helps mitigate this age. These apartments are notably spacious and benefit from ample natural light that flows in throughout the day, creating an open and inviting atmosphere. The common area corridors are also decently wide, which aids in the overall comfortable feel of the property. However, two suggestions stand out for further improvement: the value for money at current prices is not quite up to the mark, and would strongly suggest that management include essential modern amenities like dishwashers and microwaves in the new units.

Management and Improvement
Historically, residents faced genuine concerns regarding issues like pests or odors. However, the atmosphere has changed drastically in recent months, largely due to the arrival and proactive approach of property manager Zubair Momen. His dedicated contribution and excellent, helpful attitude have fostered a management environment that is now committed to resolving resident issues promptly and effectively. This significant improvement in responsiveness and willingness to help is highly appreciated, and there is a clear hope that this positive trajectory will continue to define the community experience.

Gassy S.

Our property manager Zubair treat us for Dennies Birth day today our team in 1440&1442 Lawrence Ave West under Barney River Investment Limited are fantastic great and excellent team work specially to our property manager hes very helpful understanding compassionate smart and doing excellent leader for us
Thank you so much to all staffs specially, and tenants Amid and CEO to the operational structure of the company both buildings are nice clean and fabalous I am so proud and happy that I' m be a part of this company
May the Lord God blessed you all

Amaan B.

The new management at 1440 Lawrence Avenue West has been amazing! The difference compared to the old management is night and day. My unit needed some repairs, and maintenance came right away—fast, professional, and done properly the first time. It’s such a huge improvement from before, when things would take forever to get fixed. The building already feels more organized, better cared for, and you can tell the management actually values the tenants now. Very impressed with the changes!

Priyanka P.

Gasper did a great job with all the repairs and services required. He is a good human and a hard worker! He helped with replacing my exhaust for washroom, checked and repaired all the electric sockets, assisted with replacing knobs for kitchen drawers and all other work as well! Thank you.

muneeb A.

Zubair was nothing short of an amazing property manager. He’s definetly been someone that’s reliable and helps me out with any issues I have with my unit. From leaks or squeaks. He’s very friendly and definetly recommend

Curtis H.

Been living here for a very long time now, and I must say the management is absolutely awful. I won an eviction against them and the tribunal made the lawful rent very clear, and also put us on a payment plan for any legal rent owing, we have been making all payments since (after the tribunal hearing was complete) and what do they send us a few monthes later ? Charge us a bigger amount than tribunal agreed upon, and another N1 notice the management is a complete joke, I have nothing but evidence and a tribunal agreement to beat them in everyday possible, stay clear of renting from here because the management is SO disorganized and simply unprofessional in almost every way they do things. After the constant annoyance of there disorganization. I'll be filing a many things against them for the improper management and many illegal approaches of doing things.

Trevor J.

Based on the cock roach infested apt bldgs they own , this is not a company you want to work for or be associated with. They should be shamed to cleanup the buildings where tenants are withholding rent due to " slum landlord" conditions. Sad that Toronto has landlords like this & Mayor Chow does nothing to fix problem.

Garrie

100 Rowena is run by a bunch of clowns who are going to catch a discrimination case just because I have all the time in the world and free legal counsel due to odsp. Those management thinks they can operate above the law. I've already made them face fines twice trying to get a countertop replaced for 3 years.