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Plumbing Repairs
April 1, 2021

The pipes running in the basement, running from the kitchen to the front of the building are as old as the building they support. These old glavanized pipeing have been […]


Remembrance Day 2020
November 11, 2020

@ The Albany Club: Focus on WWII As we are unable to host a Remembrance Day event, the Albany Club is pleased to share Club Historian, Joe Martin’s commentary on […]


New Piping and Repair
December 2, 2019

From the new boilers in the basement to barbecue kitchen area on the rooftop patio, we have pipes running all throughout our building. From time-to-time these old pipes spring a […]


New Hot Water Heater
November 1, 2019

It was time to finally retire our old hot water heater and upgrade to our new state-of-the-art version. This new unit is significantly more efficient than our former model and […]


Bring in the Boiler
October 1, 2019

Just under 20 years ago, the board had approved the replacement of the heating boiler under the leadership of John Tory who was Club President at that time. After two decades […]


In with the New
August 6, 2019

The AC got new AC! Exciting news as the Albany Club’s new Air Conditioning units have been installed! After years of use, we have removed the old unit to make […]


Resealing the Roof
July 2, 2019

Sleek & Sealed – our roof got an upgrade! The upper roof, south of the patio, has been exposed to the elements for a very long time and we were […]


Out with the Old
June 3, 2019

It’s time to say goodbye to our old AC unit to make room for more energy efficient upgrades. In an exciting next step, we have removed the clunky old AC […]


Energy Efficiency at the Albany Club
May 1, 2019

Embracing the opportunity, the Albany Club has undertaken numerous energy efficiency upgrades. This year marks an important chapter in the Club’s history as we make a concerted effort to improve […]


Repair & Repoint
April 1, 2019

Extensive restoration work continues on our building, repairing & repointing our aged brick. Our building has seen over 200 years of Toronto being built around it. After all that time, […]


Snowy Demolition
February 1, 2019

Snow is on the ground, and the excavators are demolition-bound The demolition process is nearing completion as the final bricks are being removed from the buildings to our west. rooftop […]


New Year, New Restorations
January 7, 2019

Work continues on our building in the new year as demolition progresses to our west. The restoration scaffolding has been moved around to the rear of our building and they […]


Demolition Days
December 3, 2018

The structure protecting the facade of Victoria Row is in place, and demolition of the buildings to our west is now fully underway This full-scale demolition is a critical step […]


West Wall Restoration
November 1, 2018

Work has begun on OUR BUILDING! Our west wall is being shored up and preserved as the the as the demolition continues on the the buildings to our west.


Façade Preservation
September 3, 2018

September 1st, 2018 – The preservation of the historic Victoria Row facade has been a priority since the construction began next door.


A New Chapter
August 1, 2018

August 1st, 2018 – August ushers in a new chapter for the Albany Club’s distinguished history book. As our neighbours begin their impressive new development, we prepare for a host of enhancements to the club for our members.


Established 1882