[KingJames]

According to my friends at ChatGPT... (for those with time or access, and of course really want to know)

To find out who owns a specific plot of land in Hamilton, Ontario, you can use the following methods:

1. Land Registry Office

Visit the Land Registry Office (LRO) for Hamilton. In Ontario, LROs maintain property ownership records.

The Hamilton Land Registry Office is located at:

Address: ServiceOntario, 119 King Street West, Hamilton, ON

Phone: Call ahead to confirm hours of operation.


You will need the address or legal description of the property.


2. GeoWarehouse

GeoWarehouse is an online service provided by Teranet that allows individuals to access detailed property ownership information for a fee.

Visit the website: GeoWarehouse

You’ll need to create an account and pay for a report (prices vary depending on the level of detail).


3. ServiceOntario Online Property Search

Ontario’s land records are digitized and can be accessed through ServiceOntario's OnLand platform:

Website: OnLand


Search by property address or PIN (Property Identification Number). There may be a fee for obtaining ownership records.


4. City of Hamilton

The City of Hamilton’s tax or planning department may provide information about property ownership for municipal purposes.

Contact the city’s Planning or Taxation division to inquire if ownership details are accessible. Note that privacy laws may limit the information they can disclose.


5. Hire a Real Estate Professional or Lawyer

Real estate lawyers or licensed realtors have access to title searches through professional systems like GeoWarehouse or Teraview.

This option is helpful if you’re planning to purchase the property or require more comprehensive insights.


Tips for Success:

Prepare Information: Know the exact address, legal description, or location of the land for an efficient search.

Fees: Be prepared to pay fees for title searches, as ownership information is not typically free.

Privacy Limitations: In some cases, detailed ownership information may be restricted due to privacy laws.

 

[innsertnamehere]

OnLand or Geowarehouse are the easiest but cost money.

I believe you can physically visit city hall and look up ownership information for free as well.

 

[Chronamut]

City-owned properties map indicates they do not own it… assuming we’re talking about *the* lot, of course.

What’s interesting is that said lot is technically two parcels, not one. Maybe more. Shouldn’t make a difference for any proposal at this point, but I’ll have to double check for ya!

Nonetheless, the city does own a variety of ‘green p’ parking lots- im surprised these haven’t all been sold for development, but I’d rather the city hold onto their revenues if there isn’t anyone shopping.

Well eatons went bankrupt so I would have to assume that was liquidated after it was demolished.. doesn't the city get involved in that case?

 

[Sunnyside]

Well eatons went bankrupt so I would have to assume that was liquidated after it was demolished.. doesn't the city get involved in that case?

Depends, I suppose- but I’m not too familiar with the process, or the goings-on of the time. Perhaps the city does own it, but I haven’t seen anything to suggest it. If they do, they better have big plans.

 

[Chronamut]

Depends, I suppose- but I’m not too familiar with the process, or the goings-on of the time. Perhaps the city does own it, but I haven’t seen anything to suggest it. If they do, they better have big plans.

Yeah I was a bit too young to remember it at the time so I don't know if eatons sold it before they declared bankruptcy or if it was repossessed by the city.

 

[LocalCPT]

If and when the parking lots in this area get developed, it will truly feel like a new downtown district. Hopefully the City continues to use this area as an opportunity to showcase more impressive architectural designs.

 

[IrishCanadian98]

View today from John Street and Wilson

And from James Street

 

[catcher_of_cats]

A neighbourhood altering view is growing on the eastern side of this project. The view driving along Cannon near Mary St shows just how transformative this project is for our city and should give naysayers a pause.

 

[Collingwoodbuildinglover]

Doesn't look like the third Tower is going past the podium yet

 

[KingJames]

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Would love to see the top two perspectives updated to really see progress on that third / laggard tower.

 

[vistaway]

A few shots from the west side taken today.

 

[Sunnyside]

A few shots from the west side taken today.
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This completely changed how Wilson and even Cannon felt to me driving down. I never saw that area of the city like that- really contextualizing. They felt more urban than ever before.

 

[KingJames]

A few shots from the west side taken today.
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so the north west tower, maybe stalled out at base? Just looking at the render and the photo, are they three levels above the bricked podium?

 

[BCTed]

I think they are planning on only working on two towers for now. Not sure what that means for the third one. Can they just stop construction on that one and leave it be for now, finish and occupy the other two, and then pick the third one back up?

 

[ZEBuilder]

I think they are planning on only working on two towers for now. Not sure what that means for the third one. Can they just stop construction on that one and leave it be for now, finish and occupy the other two, and then pick the third one back up?

In the summer when I was involved there was talk about not building the third tower at all just finishing its podium, or focusing on the first two towers and then switching to the third once market conditions improve right about the time the first two are topping out.

I haven't been involved in months so I don't know what the actual outcome is but the third tower was very much up in the air then.