King St | 13 Unit Conversion

Hamilton

Property Type: Existing 3-Storey Mixed-Use Building (2 Commercial + 7 Residential Units)
Scope of Work: Conversion of Ground Floor Commercial Units into 6 Residential Units & Interior Upgrades to Existing Upper Units

Project Overview:

Located in the heart of Hamilton, this project focused on unlocking the full residential potential of a previously mixed-use property. The existing structure housed 2 commercial units on the ground floor and 7 residential units across the upper two floors. Our scope was to convert the ground floor into 6 brand-new residential units, bringing the total residential unit count to 13 fully self-contained apartments.

With Hamilton’s strong rental demand and favourable zoning allowances in urban corridors like King Street, this transformation was both feasible and strategic.

Scope & Strategy:

• Converted 2 existing ground floor commercial units into 6      modern residential units, optimized for efficiency and livability

• Upgraded the 7 existing upper-floor units with:

  • New in-suite laundry for tenant       convenience

  • Cosmetic upgrades to kitchens, bathrooms, and finishes to       command premium rents

• Maintained and re-used existing building structure and      servicing to minimize construction costs and disruption

• Ensured all new units complied with OBC and municipal standards      for:

  • Fire separation

  • Egress and window sizes

  • Natural lighting and ventilation

Challenges Solved:

• Navigated zoning and code challenges associated with converting      commercial space to residential use

• Need a minor variance to address a      common Hamilton zoning bylaw requiring a minimum 0.9m elevation from      grade to ground-floor residential units—a restriction often triggered      along this corridor

• Maximized layout efficiency to fit 6 new ground-floor units     without additions

• Carefully planned utility and mechanical upgrades to support      the increased residential load

• Designed for long-term flexibility and rental value in a densely      populated, high-demand area

Investor Benefits:

• Increased income-generating units from 7 to 13 fully      residential units

• Full transition away from commercial tenancy risk in favour of      more stable, residential cash flow

• Cosmetic upgrades and in-suite amenities support higher      rental rates and lower tenant turnover

• Hamilton’s ongoing residential growth and pro-development      climate enhance long-term ROI

Current Status:

Architectural Designs are complete. Project is currently on hold at the discretion of the property owners.