Port Colborne
Property Type: Formerly Abandoned Building | Now a Legal 4-Plex
Unit Mix: 2x 1-Bedroom | 1x 2-Bedroom | 1x 3-Bedroom
Project Overview
What was once a fully gutted, long-abandoned building has now been reimagined and revitalized by Rojas Empire into a fully renovated, vacant 4-plex—a rare investment-ready opportunity in a location surrounded by parks, schools, beaches, and local dining.
Leveraging the unusually tall ceiling heights of the existing structure, we designed and built two-storey residential units within the original shell—maximizing livable space without expanding the building’s footprint. The result is four modern, bright, and well-separated apartments ready for long-term tenancy or furnished rentals.
Scope & Strategy
- Complete structural overhaul and code-compliant rebuild of an abandoned shell.
- Introduced an internal second storey to each unit due to exceptional ceiling height.
- Created 4 fully self-contained units: 2 × 1-Bedroom, 1 × 2-Bedroom, 1 × 3-Bedroom.
- Installed individual gas and hydro meters for all units to minimize landlord operating expenses.
- Finished all interiors with durable materials, modern layouts, and functional vertical flow in each unit.
- Redeveloped a neglected, unsafe building into a modern income-generating property.
- Engineered internal vertical layouts within existing envelope without external additions.
- Designed a low-maintenance building model for easy management.
- Fully renovated, vacant 4-plex with all new construction inside the shell.
- All major utilities individually metered—only taxes, water, and insurance left for the landlord.
- Located across from the canal and minutes from parks, schools, and urban lifestyle amenities.
- High-performing unit mix with vertical layouts ideal for families and professionals.
Challenges Solved
Investor Benefits
Current Status
Construction complete. All four units are vacant and tenant-ready.
Abandoned Building, Fourplex, Vertical Unit Design
