553 James N St, Hamilton, Ontario L8L 1J6

One of the North End’s most iconic buildings! Previously housing Ed’s Variety, a staple of the community for decades, 553 James Street North is a hammer-ready project. With permits granted by the City of Hamilton, the property is ready for renovation and buildout of the main floor commercial space for restaurant or cafe and the 2nd floor apartment for spacious 2-bed, 2-bath living. Ideal for a live/work scenario or as a future income property with significant revenue potential! Full permit package available upon request, including engineered drawings, all of which have been approved by the City, along with all necessary encroachment agreements. Minor variance carried out on the property allowing for restaurant/cafe on the main floor! The upper floor living space has also been approved to have roof height raised at rear to the height of the remaining building, as well as approval in place for internal path for commercial exhaust fan from main floor (both included in permit package).