DST/WAT — Building file
Bauer Lofts — 191 King St S, Waterloo
Bauer Lofts is a 15-storey soft-loft tower at 191 King Street South, the building that gave the Bauer District its residential anchor. It rose beside the converted Bauer industrial buildings whose ground floors now hold Vincenzo's and The Bauer Kitchen, which means daily errands and a well-regarded grocer sit at the base of the block.
Updated July 2026
Building facts
| Year built | — |
|---|---|
| Floors | 15 |
| Units | — |
| Developer | — |
— = fact pending verification against building records
Amenities
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Fees include
Fee coverage pending verification against a current status certificate.
The building
Bauer Lofts is a 15-storey soft-loft tower at 191 King Street South, the building that gave the Bauer District its residential anchor. It rose beside the converted Bauer industrial buildings whose ground floors now hold Vincenzo's and The Bauer Kitchen, which means daily errands and a well-regarded grocer sit at the base of the block. The uptown core is a short walk north along King; the same street runs south toward Grand River Hospital and Kitchener's Innovation District, and the ION's uptown stops are within walking distance. Inside, the building trades on loft character delivered in new construction: high ceilings, exposed concrete, and visible ductwork, with plans that range from compact suites to very large upper-floor layouts. That spread gives Bauer Lofts an unusually mixed resident profile for uptown, from first-time buyers to downsizers holding the big plans. Among Uptown Waterloo condos it remains the reference point for loft-style space south of the core, and larger suites here surface infrequently.
Fees & price per square foot
Maintenance-fee-per-square-foot trend and average sale price per square foot for Bauer Lofts publish here with the monthly data drop — charted, sourced and dated. No estimates.
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Units for sale at Bauer Lofts
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Bauer Lofts questions
Is Bauer Lofts a real loft conversion?
No, and that is worth understanding before viewing. Bauer Lofts is new construction built with loft styling, high ceilings, exposed concrete, visible ductwork, next to the genuinely converted Bauer industrial buildings. Soft lofts like this offer the aesthetic with modern building systems and envelope performance.
What is within walking distance?
Vincenzo's and The Bauer Kitchen are on the adjacent block, the Waterloo Town Square and King Street core are a short walk north, and the ION's uptown stops connect to the universities and downtown Kitchener. Grand River Hospital is south along King toward Kitchener.
What should I check in the status certificate for an established building?
Beyond the standard items, budget, insurance, arrears, and rules, focus on the reserve fund study for a building well past its first decade. It shows what capital work has been completed, what is scheduled, and whether contributions are keeping pace, which is the main financial question in any established Ontario condo.