Montreal condo buildings · Updated September 13, 2026
Le Nordelec
1730 Rue Saint-Patrick, Montreal · Also known as Nordelec Condos, Condos Nordelec
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Le Nordelec is the former Northern Electric factory on Saint-Patrick Street, built in 1913 and converted into loft condos beside the Lachine Canal, with renovations completed around 2015. The 2012 launch promised about 1,000 condos. Residents rate it 4.1 out of 5 on Google from 45 reviews.
- Address
- 1730 Rue Saint-Patrick, Montreal
- Neighbourhood
- Pointe-Saint-Charles
- Completed
- 2015
- Storeys
- 8
- Towers
- Converted factory and new phases
- Developer
- Not confirmed in our sources
- Transit
- About 130 m from the 71 bus; Charlevoix métro station on the Green Line is about 930 m away
About Nordelec
The Northern Electric complex was built between 1913 and 1948 and fills the block between Richmond, Richardson, Shearer and Saint-Patrick streets, according to Espace Loft. Rentola describes it as one of the largest heritage brick buildings in North America.
A 2012 press release announced the conversion into about 1,000 urban condos, with an urban lounge, bar, movie theatre, reception hall, games room and barbecue area. Espace Loft describes a rooftop terrace with barbecues and a pool, and a gym, for phase II. The building also has commercial tenants, and a separate office side has its own Google listing.
We could not confirm a final unit count: the launch release said about 1,000 condos, and a 2026 history article estimates 1,000 to 1,300. Rent it Furnished lists 8 storeys. We could not confirm the developer from the sources we found.
Where Nordelec is
Nordelec is at 1730 Rue Saint-Patrick in Pointe-Saint-Charles. About 130 m from the 71 bus; Charlevoix métro station on the Green Line is about 930 m away.
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Nordelec building amenities
- Rooftop terrace with pool
- Barbecues
- Gym
- Urban lounge
- Games room
- Movie theatre
Espace Loft's phase II page (rooftop pool, barbecues, gym) and the 2012 launch release (lounge, movie theatre, games room); what was built may differ from the launch plans.
Nordelec photos
Nordelec reviews: the Google rating
Google reviews are the largest public sample of resident opinion for most condo buildings. The breakdown matters more than the average: a building with as many one-star as five-star reviews is a very different place from one with a steady spread of fours.
4.1
★★★★★45 Google reviews
- 5 star28
- 4 star7
- 3 star2
- 2 star2
- 1 star6
Google shows no review topics for this listing. A separate listing named The Nordelec (3.9 from 53 reviews) is not counted here.
Google Maps listing, as of September 13, 2026. Topics are the themes Google identifies in reviews, with the number of reviews mentioning each. Read the reviews on Google Maps
What residents praise
- Heritage brick-and-beam loft conversion
- Next to the Lachine Canal
- Rooftop pool and gym
What residents complain about
- The closest métro station is almost 1 km away
- Little recent resident discussion online
What people say about Nordelec on Reddit and forums
A summary of the threads that come up when people search for this building. Reddit skews toward people with a problem or a question, so weigh it alongside the Google breakdown above.
The overall picture
Nordelec's forum mentions date from when the conversion was being launched, and they are enthusiastic: an UrbanToronto poster called the proposal fantastic and a 2015 r/montreal commenter pointed to it as a nice condo project. We found no recent resident threads.
The conversion
PositiveA 2012 UrbanToronto post calls the plan to turn the old industrial building into lofts fantastic.
As an investment
PositiveIn a 2015 real estate advice thread, a commenter names the Nordelec building among the nice condos going up.
The threads behind this summary
- Need advice from fellow Montrealers regarding real estate.
r/montreal · 2015 · 50+ comments
Positive“There are some nice condos going up, including the Nordelec building.”
- Le Nordelec Condos - Montreal
UrbanToronto forum · 2012
Positive“Saw this proposal today - and it looks fantastic Le Nordelec is the renovation (and conversion into lofts) of an old industrial building in.”
Summaries are our reading of the linked threads and review pages. Excerpts are quoted verbatim from each thread’s public snippet, including spelling; open the thread for full context. Dates are approximate.
What's near Nordelec: transit, restaurants and parks
Métro stations, bus stops, and the most-reviewed places within about a kilometre of 1730 Rue Saint-Patrick. Use the filters to show only what you care about, and select a marker for photos, details and walking directions.
Transit stop locations are from STM schedule data. Place locations come from Google Maps listings and are rounded to about 100 m, so a marker can sit a little off the actual entrance.
Transit near Nordelec
The closest métro station to Nordelec is Charlevoix Station on Green Line, about a 15-minute walk (930 m). Bus routes 71, 61, 57 and 107 stop within 500 m.
Métro stations
- 1
Charlevoix Station
Green Line
15 min · 930 m - 2
Georges-Vanier Station
Orange Line
18 min · 1120 m - 2
Lucien-L'Allier Station
Orange Line
19 min · 1210 m
Bus routes within 500 m
- 71Pointe-Saint-CharlesNearest stop: Shearer / Saint-Patrick2 min · 130 m
- 61WellingtonNearest stop: du Centre / de la Sucrerie4 min · 260 m
- 57CharlevoixNearest stop: de la Sucrerie / Grand Trunk5 min · 330 m
- 107VerdunNearest stop: Wellington / De Condé6 min · 410 m
Stations and routes from the STM’s official schedule data (STM GTFS schedule data, Société de transport de Montréal, published August 5, 2026). Overnight routes are not shown. Walking times are estimates based on straight-line distance. View the dataset
Restaurants, parks and things to do near Nordelec
Restaurants near Nordelec
- No free photo available5 min walk
- No free photo available5 min walk
- No free photo available5 min walk
- No free photo available8 min walk
Le Boucan Smokehouse
Barbecue restaurant
★★★★★4.4 (1,372)
1886 R. Notre Dame O · 500 m
- No free photo available9 min walk
- No free photo available12 min walk
Bar à Pâtes Lulu's Griffintown / Lulu's Pasta Bar
Restaurant
★★★★★4.7 (1,590)
1346 R. Notre Dame O · 740 m
Cafés and bakeries near Nordelec
- No free photo available5 min walk
- No free photo available6 min walk
Crux Comptoir Griffintown - Coffee - juice bar - smoothies - açaì
Juice shop
★★★★★4.9 (802)
1730 Rue William #109 · 360 m
- No free photo available6 min walk
- No free photo available7 min walk
White Heron Coffee
Coffee shop
★★★★★4.6 (336)
370 Rue des Seigneurs COMM 1 · 420 m
- No free photo available8 min walk
- No free photo available15 min walk
Grocery stores near Nordelec
- No free photo available8 min walk
- No free photo available12 min walk
Marché Providence Distribution
Grocery store
★★★★★4.9 (61)
1984 Wellington St · 790 m
- No free photo available13 min walk
- No free photo available13 min walk
Metro Plus De La Montagne
Supermarket
★★★★★4.1 (2,914)
1230 R. Notre Dame O · 840 m
- No free photo available14 min walk
Beau Dégât, bièrerie de quartier
Beer store
★★★★★4.9 (79)
1239 Rue Charlevoix · 910 m
- No free photo available15 min walk
Parks and green space near Nordelec
- No free photo available4 min walk
- No free photo available4 min walk
- No free photo available4 min walk
Des Bassins Place | Lachine Canal National Historic Site
Park
★★★★★4.6 (406)
201-251 Rue Richmond · 280 m
- No free photo available6 min walk
- No free photo available9 min walk
- No free photo available11 min walk
Things to do near Nordelec
- No free photo available4 min walk
Pont rue des Seigneurs et piste cyclable
Tourist attraction
★★★★★4.8 (6)
1789 Canal St · 240 m
- No free photo available7 min walk
- No free photo available7 min walk
- No free photo available13 min walk
Oscar Peterson mural
Tourist attraction
★★★★★5.0 (10)
1855 Rue Saint-Jacques · 800 m
- No free photo available13 min walk
Mural of Daisy Peterson Sweeney
Tourist attraction
★★★★★4.8 (5)
730 Rue Saint-Martin · 860 m
- No free photo available15 min walk
Places and ratings from Google Maps listings, retrieved September 13, 2026. Restaurants and cafés are limited to places rated 4.3 or higher, and every category is filtered to listings with enough reviews to be meaningful. Walking times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Businesses open, close and move, so check before you go.
Who Nordelec suits, and who should look elsewhere
A good fit for
Buyers who want a true loft with brick and high ceilings near the canal, and who get around by bike or bus.
Look elsewhere if you are
You need a métro station on your doorstep or want a new-build tower.
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Nordelec FAQ
When was the Nordelec building built?
The Northern Electric factory was built in 1913, and the complex grew until 1948. An Engel & Völkers listing says the condo conversion was renovated in 2015.
Is Le Nordelec in Griffintown or Pointe-Saint-Charles?
Its address, 1730 Rue Saint-Patrick in the Sud-Ouest borough, is usually described as Pointe-Saint-Charles, though Guide Immo and the building's Google listing describe it as Griffintown. It sits just south of the Lachine Canal.
How many condos are in Le Nordelec?
The 2012 launch release announced about 1,000 condos. 2727 Coworking's history of the building puts the residential total at around 1,000 to 1,300 units.
What métro station is closest to Nordelec?
The closest métro station to Nordelec is Charlevoix Station on Green Line, about a 15-minute walk (930 m). Bus routes 71, 61, 57 and 107 stop within 500 m.
What grocery stores are near Nordelec?
The closest well-reviewed grocery stores are L’ Avant Goût at 2126 Rue Centre (8 min walk), Marché Providence Distribution at 1984 Wellington St (12 min walk) and Marché Bengal at 2485 Rue Centre (13 min walk).
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Sources
- v2com: Authentic lofts, urban condos, Le Nordelec (2012)
- Espace Loft: Nordelec phase II
- 2727 Coworking: Nordelec building history
- Engel & Völkers: Condo for sale at Le Nordelec
- Rent it Furnished: Le Nordelec
- Google Maps listing (snapshot September 13, 2026)
- STM GTFS schedule data, Société de transport de Montréal
- 2 Reddit threads and review pages, linked above
Researched September 13, 2026. Ratings and resident opinion change; check the linked sources for the latest before making a decision.