I've been residing at 218 MacLaren for a year and a half, and it's been an amazing experience! The building has recently gone through a beautiful renovation. I live in one of the one-bedroom apartments which is quite spacious - my Queen-size bed, armchair, bookshelf and more fit easily. I was able to create three distinct areas - office, dining area and living room - with creative shelving placement while still making the space feel roomy. Not to mention the balcony that comes with this unit - perfect for summertime hangouts! The kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances plus a dishwasher – what more could you ask for? Although the laundry room is small (3 washers & 3 dryers) there are rarely no machines available. The fitness room could use some improvement; an exercise bike and partial weight machine do not make up for missing free weights or treadmill. That said, there are plenty of gyms & yoga studios nearby due to its central location. Plus walking distance from the canal – great place to go jogging in summer or ice skating in winter! CLV have been good landlords – they answer questions/work requests promptly which makes me highly recommend this place as your next residential spot!