North York City Centre Tour - Yonge Street North of Sheppard Civic Centre Buildings and Towers

4950 Yonge Street (North York and Sheppard)

4950 Yonge Street - The Madison Centre

4950 Yonge Street - North York Centre (aka The Madison Centre)

Going north from Emerald Park Condos and Sheppard Centre you run into this tower. 4950 Yonge Street, with the Moxie's Diner, Extreme Fitness at the ground level. The building also goes by the name "The Madison Centre" The building was built in 1986, and has been a fixture on the North York Skyline ever since.

The Building is 24 Floors, and is Class A Level, containing floors space of 354,000 Square feet. It is located on the West Side of Yonge Street Just north of Sheppard and Highway 401. The building is located over the Yonge Subway line, and is connected via underground through the Government of Canada building at 4900 Yonge Street, to the Sheppard Centre Mall.

 

Ultima Condos - Yonge and Sheppard (North York Centre)

Ultima Condos - North York Centre


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On Yonge Street next to the 4950 Office Tower the Madison sits the Ultima Condo developed by Menkes early on the the aughts' (00's) construction boom The towers are really two seperate towers joined at the hip made to look as one. The retail base comprises all shops required for a bustiling core, like Tim Hortons, Shoppers Drug Mart. The sidewalks here are extra wide so there are plenty of spots to sit down and take a break, as well as ample Patio Space. These towers help provide a solid streetwall for Yonge Street in these suburban environs.