Welland St | 04 Unit Conversion
Port Colborne
Property Type: Formerly Abandoned Building | Now a Legal 4-Plex
Unit Mix: 2x 1-Bedroom | 1x 2-Bedroom | 1x 3-Bedroom
Project Overview:
What was once a fully gutted, long-abandoned building has now been reimagined and revitalized by Rojas Empire into a fully renovated, vacant 4-plex—a rare investment-ready opportunity in a location surrounded by parks, schools, beaches, and local dining.
Leveraging the unusually tall ceiling heights of the existing structure, we designed and built two-storey residential units within the original shell—maximizing livable space without expanding the building’s footprint. The result is four modern, bright, and well-separated apartments ready for long-term tenancy or furnished rentals.
Scope & Strategy:
Complete structural overhaul and code-compliant rebuild of an abandoned shell.
Introduced an internal second storey to each unit due to exceptional ceiling height.
Created 4 fully self-contained units:
• 2 × 1-Bedroom
• 1 × 2-Bedroom
• 1 × 3-BedroomInstalled individual gas and hydro meters for all units to minimize landlord operating expenses.
Finished all interiors with durable materials, modern layouts, and functional vertical flow in each unit.
Challenges Solved:
Redeveloped a neglected, unsafe building into a modern income-generating property.
Engineered internal vertical layouts within existing envelope without external additions.
Designed a low-maintenance building model for easy management.
Investor Benefits:
Fully renovated, vacant 4-plex with all new construction inside the shell.
All major utilities individually metered—only taxes, water, and insurance left for the landlord.
Located across from the canal and minutes from parks, schools, and urban lifestyle amenities.
High-performing unit mix with vertical layouts ideal for families and professionals.
Current Status:
Construction complete. All four units are vacant and tenant-ready.