Located in Toronto’s sought-after Leaside neighbourhood, Upper East Village is part of a master-planned community that blends urban convenience with greenery. The development sits steps from the new Eglinton Crosstown LRT, offering quick access to downtown, while nearby Bayview Avenue and Eglinton Avenue East provide walkable access to shops, restaurants, and daily amenities. The area is known for its tree-lined streets, top-rated schools, and close proximity to parks like Sunnybrook and Serena Gundy, making it a desirable location for both professionals and families seeking a balance of city life and residential comfort.

Tenants at the Upper East Village Residences at 33 Frederick Todd Way offer modern design and upscale amenities with something enticing for all. Developed by Camrost Felcorp, this 21-story high-rise comprises 296 suites, ranging from 385 to 1,350 square feet, each designed to maximize space and comfort. Residents enjoy many premium amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor swimming pool, sauna, and yoga studio. Social gatherings are accommodated in the elegant party and dining rooms, while outdoor enthusiasts can relax on the landscaped patio equipped with BBQ facilities and a firepit. Additional conveniences such as a pet spa, business center, and 24-hour concierge service enhance the living experience, making Upper East Village a premier choice for luxury urban living in Toronto.

Designed by Arcadis with mechanical ventilation designs by Introba Engineering, each condominium suite is equipped with dedicated ventilation and HVAC systems to meet modern energy, comfort, and code requirements. To deliver fresh air while maintaining energy performance, the team installed 325 Fantech FIT 120E ERVs, integrated directly into the return ducts of Mitsubishi VRF indoor units (PEFY series).

The ERVs provide continuous, balanced ventilation with energy recovery while minimizing added heating/cooling loads. Akash Khindri of MITSAIR, who managed HVAC sales and technical support, worked closely with the mechanical engineer at Introba to specify the Mitsubishi VRF systems across the building early in the design phase. The FIT 120E seamlessly complemented the VRF strategy and met the project’s requirement for a minimum 100 CFM per suite —a critical spec, given that condo units typically fall within the 50–100 CFM range.

Using a partially dedicated installation, the ERV pulls exhaust air from the suite's bathroom(s), capturing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at the source. The larger suites were seen to deploy up to two ERVs to manage smells and humidity across multiple bathrooms.

The ERVs are supported by two user-friendly controls:

The RTS2 wall timer, which allows occupants to boost ventilation to high speed for 20 minutes, ideal during shower use or heavy occupancy.

The EDF3 wall control, which offers four operating modes to run the ERV at various speeds.
The Residences at Upper East Village are a standout example of holistic HVAC design in high-rise construction. The integration of energy recovery ventilation with high-efficiency Mitsubishi VRF systems supports long-term energy savings and environmental performance. The building complies fully with NBC 2020 Part 9.32 ventilation standards while delivering a tailored, comfortable experience for every resident.