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Published on May 10, 2012

Gerald (Gerry) Weiman

 It is with deep sadness that we share the news that our beloved uncle Gerry (Gerald Weiman) has passed away. Gerry dedicated more than 60 years to Greenwin and remained a fixture of wisdom and kindness in our offices and the real estate community. Our thoughts are with the Weiman family, and all of those whose lives were touched by Gerry. The funeral will take place on Friday, May 11th at 2:30pm at Temple Sinai, located at 210 Wilson Avenue, Toronto, ON (just west of Avenue Rd... Read More

Published on March 7, 2012

District Meeting

On February 21, our Building Managers attended a meeting conducted by our Senior Property Manager, Lorelei Holden.  The meeting was attended by all of the District Staff and covered several areas of interest for the continuing education of the Building Managers. Read More

Published on October 31, 2011

Building communities via social media

If residents of 88 Erskine Ave. want to know what’s happening in their building or in the surrounding community, they may be logging on to Facebook to check out what’s new. The Greenwin Property Management building, located in the Yonge and Eglinton Ave. area, runs promotions and contests on its Facebook page to help build community. Read More

Published on September 20, 2011

A day in the life of the concierge

"A day in the life of the concierge" as found in Luxury Renters Guide Read More

Published on August 10, 2011

Star-Studded line-up set for Tuesday

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Published on July 14, 2011

Are you Greenwin's Next East-Coast Property Manager?

Greenwin is currently seeking an experienced Property Manager to oversee our beautiful Halifax and Dartmouth properties. This position is integral to the overall success of the portfolio. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and keen understanding of asset operations, finance, marketing and customer service, please contact us to apply for this position. Read More

Published on July 7, 2011

Greenwin's Mark Kessler speaks at CFAA 2011 Canadian Rental Housing Conference

Greenwin's Director of Construction & Physical Operations, Mark Kessler spoke at the CFAA 2011 Canadian Rental Housing Conference on the value in mechanical retrofits - what pays and what doesn't. It was very well received and delegate comments included: “Mark was the best because he gave concrete examples that we can implement.”           Read More

Published on June 23, 2011

Spider Jones reaches out to Chalkfarm community youth

Playing basketball is one way to overcome adversity. At least that’s what Spider Jones believes — and so he, under his Youth Empowerment Initiative, opened a new basketball court for youth in the Chalkfarm neighbourhood on Thursday. Read More

Published on June 23, 2011

Ex-Gang Member, Motivational Speaker, Spider Jones Captures The Heart Of Chalkfarm Community With Spider's Web

TORONTO, June 23, 2011 /CNW/ - On Thursday June 23 at 12:00PM, Spider Jones and his Believe to Achieve Organization join TD, Greenwin Inc., Doorsteps Neighbourhood Services and Literature for Life to launch Spider's Web Youth Empowerment Initiative; and a community basketball court sponsored by TD. Read More

Published on May 24, 2011

Dog-friendly policy fetches tenants

Dog-friendly policy fetches tenants Property management company says it rarely has problems with pets Saturday May 21, 2011 Bill Power  Dogs will be howling to get into this place. A Toronto-based apartment building management company has Halifax hounds wagging their tails about a new dogs-allowed policy at one of the city’s larger downtown rental complexes. "We were surprised when we came to Halifax last year to learn there were just about no apartments... Read More

Published on April 2, 2011

Prita Chhabra, Lisa Ray and TSN's Michael Landsberg on CP24 & CBC for Greenwin-Sponsored Revitalization Initiative

Recording artist Prita Chhabra featured alongside Diyas Arts on CP24 and CBC News coverage of "Crazy For Cricket" sleepover at Valley Park Middle School in Toronto's Flemingdon Park, at which actress Lisa Ray and TSN's Michael Landsberg also participated. Read More

Published on March 14, 2011

Greenwin's Japan Relief Initiative Covered in Renters Guide

Visitors to Greenwin’s website can donate directly to the Canadian Red Cross by clicking the “Please Donate” button that has been added to the homepage at greenwin.ca Read More

Published on March 4, 2011

Toronto Mayor's Tower Renewal Project: Explained by Canadian Apartment Magazine

Toronto apartments for rent to be impacted by Toronto Mayor's Tower Renewal Project. Read More

Published on February 22, 2011

Social Supports Revitalize Neighbourhood

In an area with a bad reputation, one set of properties is slowly starting to change attitudes around. The San Romanoway revitalization program is an initiative that looks to increase safety as well as provide cultural and social enrichment programs for adults and children, has made a difference in one community. Read More

Published on January 20, 2011

Social Programming Provides Payback for Greenwin

A few years ago, managing their property in the Jane and Finch neighbourhood was a real challenge. Crime, vandalism, thefts and break-ins kept management treading water with repairs and maintenance on a building that was never up to par. That's when the people at Greenwin decided something had to be done... Read More

Published on January 12, 2011

Turning a Rundown Highrise into a Community Hub

  Turning a rundown highrise into a community hub January 12, 2011 Isabel Teotonio Children from the San Romanoway Revitalization Association After School Program play jacks following their after school meal. The program has 40 children enrolled, aged between 5 to 12 years. TARA WALTON/TORONTO STAR William Ashley recalls the shootings, gang activity and violent crime that plagued residents of three privately owned highrises on San Romanoway, overlooking one of the... Read More

Published on December 6, 2010

Toronto Community Comes Together in Support of Greenwin's Registered Charities

Spin Master, Toronto Professional Fire Fighters' Association and TransGlobe Property Management support Greenwin's Registered Charities by providing thousands of toys and electronic equipment for parents and children in need this holiday season. Read More

Published on December 5, 2010

London Property Offers Residents Value that Can't be Beat

River Park Towers offers its residents a rental experience that surpasses expectation at a value that can't be beat. Read More

Published on December 2, 2010

60 Years in the Business and Still Going Strong! Greenwin Wins Two 2010 FRPO Awards

Greenwin Wins the Federation of Rental-Housing Providers of Ontario's (FRPO) 2010 Awards for Property Management Website Award of Excellence for a Specific Property and Leasing Professional of the Year. Read More

Published on November 26, 2010

How one building got it just right

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. recognizes a Greenwin's rental building in north Toronto as an example of best practices in affordable housing. Read More

Published on November 18, 2010

CMHC Housing Awards: Best Practices in Affordable Housing

The Harold Green Building, a 232-unit affordable rental housing project in Toronto, was developed by Verdiroc Development Corporation. It not only offers affordable housing, but also mixes family and non-family units, supportive housing and regular housing units, and units for people on social assistance and those who are not. Affordability is ensured through a 20-year term mortgage and lower utility costs made possible by energy upgrades. Read More

Published on November 3, 2010

Revitalizing a Toronto Rental Property: Greenwin Changes the Face of Jane and Wilson

The Oaks neighborhood in Toronto is enclosed by Black Creek to the south and west, Jane St. on the east, and Chalkfarm Dr., which winds its way through the neighborhood of adjacent bungalows to the north. The area, a Toronto rental property that Greenwin has re-branded as The Oaks, is made up of four high-rise towers, constructed back in the early 1970s. It’s currently home to approximately 4,000 people, living in 1,215 suites. Due to an abundance of debilitating socio-economic factors,... Read More

Published on November 2, 2010

Toronto Landlord Kevin Green Goes Beyond Demographics: It Pays to Know Renters' Wants and Needs

Toronto Landlord Kevin Green Goes Beyond Demographics: It Pays to Know Renters' Wants and Needs Read More

Published on October 26, 2010

88 Erskine Leads the Way in Environmental Responsibility

88 Erskine, the 500 suite building has reduced its brown bin garbage collection by more than 50 percent. Read More

Published on January 15, 2010

FRPO Awards Kelly Brazeau with Leasing Professional of the Year!

Everyone at Greenwin proudly congratulates Kelly Brazeau on being named Leasing Professional of the Year, by the Federation of Rental Housing Providers of Ontario. Read More

Published on June 12, 2009

FRPO Awards Certification to Greenwin in Mid-Town

The Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) continues to award the Certified Rental Building Program (CRBP) for rental housing in Toronto, with the addition of a new portfolio announced at one of Greenwin's flagship properties at 88 Erskine Avenue. Read More

Published on August 28, 2008

Theatre Donated to Jane-Finch Neighbourhood

The San Romanoway Revitalization Association, Greenwin Inc. and Cineplex Entertainment join together to launch theatre project at San Romanoway. Read More

Published on February 1, 2008

Landlord in Toronto Boosts Building Efficiency

In Toronto's competitive rental market, retaining existing tenants and attracting new ones is often the difference between a profit table building and one that disappoints. For Greenwin, completing capital improvements is one way to reduce operating costs and maintain high occupancy and satisfaction levels. Read More

Published on July 15, 2006

The Smart Landlord Goes the Extra Mile

It's overcast and intermittently raining on the evening of the 88 Erskine Ave. barbeque, but it hasn't dampened anyone's spirits... Read More

Published on October 6, 2005

Private-Public Partnership at Toronto's Jane and Finch a Global Success Story

The San Romanoway community in the heart of Toronto’s Jane Finch neighbourhood has always had a local reputation; today, its reputation has gone global. Historically lamented for its heightened levels of crime, violence and poverty, today the neighbourhood is being celebrated for its innovative, collaborative public-private approach to community revitalization. Read More