In an embarrassing reversal, the Monarch Condominiums has decided to convert from a 100% condo project to a 100% rental project. This follows the projects switch from rental to condo just 3 months ago.At the time of the switch, the condo market was very strong and and the downtown rental market appeared unable to support a 305 unit high-end downtown project. As construction costs continued to escalate, the Monarch sought greener pastures in the condo market. With construction costs rising and rents determined by the market, the Monarch likely had no good options. With the building only months . . .
