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When developers for 11 Yorkville hosted a presentation last month, more than 1,500 real estate brokers attended — rather desperate math given that the luxury condo has only 593 units.

Then again, since One Bloor was announced in 2007 buyers have been literally lining up to secure spots in the neighbourhood. And a decade or so later, space to build smack in the city centre is running out.

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Across the street from the 75-storey tower at the southeast corner of Yonge and Bloor Streets (completed in 2015) is a construction site for The One, an 85-storey, 416-unit project with high-end features including an infinity pool, a virtual sports area and gardens and terraces. Just north on Yorkville Avenue, work is underway on 33 Yorkville by Cresford, and 1 Yorkville by Bazis and Plaza.

Prices reflect the demand: A penthouse at another Yorkville Avenue development, the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences, recently sold for $23 million — making it one of the most expensive sales in the country.