Crosstown / Tinseltown, Gastown & Chinatown Vancouver BLOG by Jay McInnes

3202 - 602 Citadel Pde SOLD with CrosstownCondos.com & Jaymcinnes.com

Jay McInnes — Sun, 06 May 2012 12:21:14 -0700

I just sold this Crosstown Condo at 3202 - 602 CITADEL PARADE (Spectrum 4) in Crosstown Vancouver.

3202 - 602 Citadel Pde, Vancouver B.C V6B-1X2, Welcome to 32nd floor Southern views! This 626SqFt open concept 1 Bedroom + Office + In-Suite Storage unit offers amazing views and no wasted space in Downtown Vancouver's fastest developing neighborhood of Crosstown. The Spectrum Towers offer a full resort-like Amenity package conveniently located on top of Costco, accross the street from Stadium Skytrain Station & 1 Block from T&T, Tinseltown & the amenities of Crosstown & Gastown Vancouver! #3202 comes with the convenience of your own Parking Stall & your own Balcony!

For any further information regarding unit #3202-602 Citadel Pde (Spectrum 4) or Crosstown Vancouver Real Estate in general please don't hesitate to contact me direct at jay@jaymcinnes.com / 604 771 4606.

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NEW LISTING at 3202 - 602 Citadel Parade (Spectrum 4), Crosstown Vancouver with CrosstownCondos.com

Jay McInnes — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:33:43 -0800

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 3202 602 CITADEL PARADE Other, Vancouver West, British Columbia

December 2011 Downtown Vancouver & West Side Condo Market Update with JayMcInnes.com

Jay McInnes — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:58:10 -0800

December 2011 Downtown Vancouver & West Side Condo Market Update with JayMcInnes.com

December 2011 Downtown & West Side Condo Market update with jaymcinnes.com

For any further details please touch base direct at jay@jaymcinnes.com / 604 771 4606

219 E Georgia Street (The Flats) Chinatown Loft Launch TODAY! CrosstownCondos.com

Jay McInnes — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:04:10 -0800

There were already 6 of the 28 units sold and they were expecting a large crowd! The event was held at the Brixton Cafe across the street from the development site.

I had the pleasure of going to the first Realtor launch of "The Flats" on East Georgia Street last night. These are 28 new Chinatown Lofts at 219 E Georgia Street at Main Street & East Georgia. I have provided the Floor Place & detail sheets below!There were already 6 of the 28 units sold and they were expecting a large crowd! The event was held at the Brixton Cafe across the street from the development site.

The first round of price points are listed below:

Floor Plan A (1 Bedroom) 500 SqFt - $266,900
Floor Plan B (Deluxe One Bedroom) 530 SqFt - $273,900
Floor Plan C/C1 (Premium One Bedroom) 628 SqFt / 665 SqFt - $356,900
Floor Plan PH1 / PH2 (Penthouses) 1370 SqFt / 1417 SqFt - $952,900 / $989,900

For any further details regarding The Flats at 219 East Georgia Street please contact me direct at jay@jaymcinnes.com / 604 771 4606

1ST SALE AT THE KEEFER @ 133 KEEFER STREET, CHINATOWN / CROSSTOWN VANCOUVER!

Jay McInnes — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:17:00 -0800

This past September the first unit at the coveted “Keefer” heritage Chinatown Loft conversion SOLD!

Unit #30 finally sold for $1,510,000 after being listed at $1,599,000 for 3 days! This Crosstown Loft conversion was completed in 2010 and has been used as a high end furnished rental from the developer since completion. These 2420 SqFt units have been rented to countless Hollywood Stars & celebrities over the past year while trying to sell these ultra modern & unique Chinatown Lofts.

THE KEEFER features restored exteriors with glazed brick, timber beams & double hung wood-sash windows, marrying Heritage & Modern to create this timeless art piece in the heart of Chinatown. Your very own private elevator access offers the highest level of exclusive living. The Keefer offers 4 full-floor lofts with indoor / outdoor courtyards, over height ceilings, wide plank wood & stone tiled floors in the bathrooms. Natural light penetrates each Loft from 3 of 4 sides. Bulthaup kitchens integrating SubZero & Miele appliances with spa-inspired baths by award winning Blu Bathworks. This exclusive lobby showcases Vancouver artist Douglas Copeland work.

For any further 133 Keefer Street (The Keefer) Chinatown Loft details don’t hesitate to contact me direct at ay time!

MAKING PLACES OPEN FILE INTERVIEW WITH JAYMCINNES.COM & CROSSTOWNCONDOS.COM

Jay McInnes — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:06:00 -0800

I had the pleasure of being contacted by Luke Brocki on behalf of Open File Vancouver recently. Luke was doing an article regarding the new names that are popping up around Vancouver for new neighbourhoods / Communities.

This was an article following the reasons behind how new neighbourhood names & community followings are being developed in Vancouver.

Luke and I spoke about Crosstown Vancouver & the impact of local businesses in the area helping push the Crosstown name into the public spotlight! Please see this great article at the link below:

http://vancouver.openfile.ca/vancouver/text/making-places-part-1-neighbourhood-names

If you have any further information regarding the Crosstown Vancouver neighbourhood, community or Real Estate please visit the links below or contact me direct at jay@jaymcinnes.com / 604 771 4606.

Community & Neighbourhood – http://www.MyCrosstown.com

Local Real Estate Market – http://www.CrosstownCondos.com

Thanks Luke!!

Downtown Vancouver & West Side Condo Market Update with jaymcinnes.com (Oct 2011)

Jay McInnes — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:33:19 -0700

October 2011 Downtown & West Side Condo Market Update with JayMcInnes.com

October 2011 Downtown & West Side Vancouver Condo Market Update with jaymcinnes.com

October is typically a month that offers the transition from a Sellers Market to a Buyers Market. This is

typically the case as we move forward into Fall.

A lot of Sellers around this time take their property off the market as there are less Buyers around. However

on the contrary, I have found this past October pretty strong with Buyer activity in Downtown Vancouver.

As you can see as well from the chart above, there is a slight decline in Active Listing numbers but a slight

incline in Condo Sales. This late activity may be due to a slower than usual summer. Rates are still not

pressuring people to make decisions. So though they are out and about looking and eventually Buying, they

are doing so with a lack of 3rd party pressures. I project general activity in November to really start tapering

off as the year comes to a close. But there are still motivated Buyers & Sellers out there looking for that next

deal!

If you or anyone you know have any more questions, please contact me direct at any time!

October is typically a month that offers the transition from a Sellers Market to a Buyers Market. This is typically the case as we move forward into Fall.

A lot of Sellers around this time take their property off the market as there are less Buyers around. However on the contrary, I have found this past October pretty strong with Buyer activity in Downtown Vancouver.

As you can see as well from the chart above, there is a slight decline in Active Listing numbers but a slight incline in Condo Sales. This late activity may be due to a slower than usual summer. Rates are still not pressuring people to make decisions. So though they are out and about looking and eventually Buying, they are doing so with a lack of 3rd party pressures. I project general activity in November to really start tapering off as the year comes to a close. But there are still motivated Buyers & Sellers out there looking for that next deal!

If you or anyone you know have any more questions, please contact me direct at any time!

Technology Helps Developers Sell Chinatown Vancouver Development!

Jay McInnes — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:35:34 -0700

The Flats at East Georgia Street, Chinatown Vancouver......

Currently a 25 foot wide development lot on East Georgia Street in Vancouver's Historic Chinatown. if you have not yet heard of this new development just drive by the lot. Just East of Main Street and on the opposite side of the locally famous Phnom Penn Restaurant, this is a "sliver like" piece of land currently used as a parking lot....

This soon to be 9 story/28 unit residential Loft Building is going green in a new way. The developer (Panther Constructors) has engaged Colliers International Residential marketing to Market & Sell this Boutique Chinatown Development. What is different about this development is a new direction on the typical sales centre / store front location of buying "off plan".

The sales team equipped with the technology of today comes to you when you want to purchase a boutique loft at 219 E Georgia Street! Coffee shop, cafe, restaurant, you house? this "Mobile Sales Centre" will come to you at your conveince to get you all the info & paperwork needed to stake your claim at The Lofts on East Georgia Street! This means no sales centre, no line-ups, no typical office environment open only 12noon - 5pm Saturday to Thursday.... This is a new sales approach for a new development in a new area! Fully equipped with floor plans, renditions & virtual tours The Lofts sales team will meet you at your convenience to familiarize you with all of the details!

I congratulate and thank the sale team at Colliers International for mixing it up a little and taking this new approach with tis new development!

THE FLATS - 219 East Georgia Street (V6A 1Z7), Chinatown Vancouver with jaymcinnes.com

Jay McInnes — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:23:00 -0700

219 East Georgia Street has been named!

THE FLATS!

219 E Georgia Street, is a brand new 9 story, 28 unit Loft development in the heart of Chinatown Vancouver! Loft spaces will range from 530 SqFt up to as large as 1330 SqFt.

THE FLATS is forecasted to complete in the Spring of 2012! The starting price for this development is going to be $269,900 for a 530 SqFt Loft before applicable taxes. Panther Constructors Limited is the development house that is building this unique Loft building. Panther has a number of accomplishments under their bent, check out the website for all of their details!

For any further information on THE FLATS at 219 E Georgia Street in Chinatown Vancouver please contact me direct at jay@jaymcinnes.com / 604 771 4606!

Sales begin at the end of October 2011!

I just SOLD #609 33 W Pender Street (33 Living), Crosstown Vancouver Loft

Jay McInnes — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:18:00 -0700

I just sold this Crosstown Studio at #609 33 W Pender Street (33 Living), Crosstown Vancouver!

View this recently sold Condo or see all my home sales

609 - 33 W pender Street (33 Living) is a 625 SqFt Studio + Den on the Northern Edge of Crosstown Vancouver!

The floor plans at 33 Living (33 W Pender Street) are great as they have no wasted space what so ever. They are all very straight forward and symmetrical.

For any further information on #609 or Lofts at 33 W Pender Street (33 Living) in general please contact me direct a jay@jaymcinnes.com / 604 771 4606!

518 Beatty Street (518) V6B 2L3 Crosstown Vancouver Loft Building update with Jay McInnes

Jay McInnes — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:19:09 -0700

518 Beatty Street (518) V6B 2L3 Crosstown Vancouver, is the furthest North located Heritage Conversion of the 500 Block of Beatty Street in Crosstown Vancouver. 518 Beatty has two commercial spaces on the ground floor. I believe one is a Lawyers office or an accounting office & the other is AOI Japanese Hair Studio.

518 Beatty Street was converted to its current state back in 1996. Its original concrete, Cedar Beam & brick construction dates all the way back to 1911!

518 Beatty has a common roof-top patio for all the residents & tenants to enjoy. There are 50 unique Lofts spread over 8 floors at this address. Entry level Studio Lofts begin at 593 SqFt. While the highest end units in the development sit around the 1530 SqFt range.
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This building has a very pro-active strata that looks into detail as they come up. The of course is one of the more important trates for a development to have under its belt.

If you have any further questions regarding 518 Beatty Street building or active listings in general please visit the Building Page on CrosstownCondos.com. For any further specifics on Buying or Selling at 518 Beatty Street in Crosstown Vancouver please contact me direct at jay@jaymcinnes.com / 604 771 4606.

528 Beatty Street (Bowman Lofts) V6B 2L3 Crosstown Vancouver Building Info with Jay McInnes

Jay McInnes — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:47:38 -0700

528 Beatty Street (Bowman Lofts) V6B 2L3 Crosstown Vancouver, is one of the very reputable Heritage Conversion Buildings along the 500 block of Beatty Street (Heritage Row). Bowman Lofts stands out along Beatty Street as the only white stone & brick building, its neighbours are all wrapped in traditional red brick...

The Salient Group & Rober Fung did an amazing rehabilitation of this 1906 heritage classic. Converted in 2006, this originally 6 story development had an extra level composed of Steel & Concrete added to the top comprising a brand new Penthouse Level. This addition has been done as well at 546 Beatty Street (The Crane Building) to further densify the address.

Bowman Lofts offers 38 extremely boutique Lofts, some single level & others double level. These Loft units range in sizes as small as 674 SqFt studios up to 1285 SqFt 2 Bedroom homes. In the ground level commercial unit you will find yet again another high end furniture & home accessory store, At Bowman Lofts you have Nest Interiors! This is a great little place to be attached to and the staff are always a pleasure to deal with!

The Bowman Block offers secure on-site parking to select units But like every other building on Beatty Street offers the large secure / non secure parkade at the corner of Beatty Street & West Pender Street. At this parkade you can rent additional stalls as you like (short or long term I believe).

For any further information on the great Bowman Lofts please visit the Bowman Lofts Building Page on CrosstownCondos.com or for anything more specific regarding the building or current listings please contact me direct at jay@jaymcinnes.com / 604 771 4606.

546 Beatty Street (The Crane Building) V6B 2L3, Crosstown Vancouver Building info with Jay McInnes.

Jay McInnes — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:00:16 -0700

546 Beatty (The Crane Building) Crosstown Vancouver V6B 2L3, was completed in 2008 by The Townline Group. The address of The Crane Building was originally (540 Beatty). That was changed when Townline re-developed / re-finished the building. The front entrance was moved to the South to allow for a more beneficial commercial entrance to the ground level business.

The Crane Building had been grown to 7 stories. With the development there were two new levels added top the top of the 546 Beatty building. These are what the building now calls its Penthouses. there are 57 boutique Loft units in 546 Beatty Street. These unique units range from 664 SqFt all the way to Penthouses of 1818 SqFt. The finish in 546 Beatty Street is very stark & very modern. Exposed, polished concrete floors & sleek cabinetry is the norm in The Crane Building. This building attracts buyers of a certain nature. This building will attract the people looking for clear lines & raw space. Open concept bedrooms, Living areas & exposed pipes & concrete walls are to be expected in the homes within the Crane Buildings red brick exterior.

The Building was built completely with Concrete & Brick, NO WOOD! this was a very unique feature of the address.

In the ground level commercial unit of The Crane Building is now under the 540 Beatty Street address. In that unit we have The Dirty Apron cooking school & Delicatessen. This company is owned and run by the same owners as Chambar Restaurant just a little further un Beatty at 562 Beatty Street. The Dirty Apron has its cooking school where you can learn the extremely customized dishes brought to you at Chambar. This is complimented by the Delicatessen portion that was added as of late that has very unique dished & cooking supplies offered as well.

For any further information on the Crane Building at 546 Beatty Street in Crosstown vancouver, please visit the Building Page on CrosstownCondos.com. For anything else please contact me direct at jay@jaymcinnes.com / 604 771 4606.

550 Beatty Street (Five Fifty) V6B 2L3 Building Information with CrosstownCondos.com & jay McInnes

Jay McInnes — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:37:59 -0700

550 Beatty Street (Five Fifty) Crosstown Vancouver V6B 2L3 ,was the first Heritage conversion to be done on the 500 block of Beatty Street (Heritage Row). This conversion was completed in 1982 from its original completion back in 1906!

550 Beatty Street has 6 levels, there are a number of commercial buildings on the ground level and one under ground level as well as 36 Residential Lofts above ground.

The strata in the building is very reputable and very pro-active. They have recently re grouted / finished the exterior brick veneer of the building. Units in Five Fifty Beatty Street come with a very large variety. Every unit is very unique with many having renovations & updates in recent years to much more modern Loft spaces from original. The spaces in 550 Beatty street are much larger than normal on Beatty Street, the units start at just over 900 SqFt and reach as high as 3 levels & over 2000 SqFt. Some of the units have huge arced windows at the front of the homes with others having nice little covered balcony's. Amenities in this building simply include a Workshop.

550 Beatty Street is built of Concrete, Brick & Cedar Beams. This Loft Building is situated as the Southern most development on the 500 block of Beatty Street, beside Cafe Medina.

For any further Building Information or Active Listing Information regarding 550 Beatty Street (Five Fifty) visit the 550 Beatty Street Building Page on CrosstownCondos.com. For anything in addition contact me direct at jay@jaymcinnes.com / 604 771 4606.

531 Beatty Street (Metrop Living) Building Information with CrosstownCondos.com

Jay McInnes — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:59:40 -0700

531 Beatty Street is the only new construction development in the very popular 500 Block of Beatty Street, Crosstown Vancouver. The other four residential addresses on the 500 Block of Beatty Street are all Heritage Conversions brought back to life from the turn of the century.

Completed in 2007 by The Townline Group, "Metro Living" at 531 Beatty Street would quickly earn a similar popularity & reputation as its Heritage conversion neighbours across the street.

At 531 Beatty Street Townline created a 7 story, 38 Loft project out of concrete & brick. This building has one commercial space on ground level that is housed by "Provide", a very well appointed higher end furniture & accessory shop.

The Building Amenities list is sparse but contain only the essentials. A well appointed Fitness Centre & a beautiful Western exposed patio with fireplace. 531 Beatty Street has a variety of extremely well appointed Loft units, a variety of single level & double level units make up this very boutique Crosstown Vancouver address. Each Loft unit has a spacious patio & the upper units have great views from West through northern exposures to Eastern views.

The double height penthouse units also have double height patios, giving a very luxurious feel on-top of the building. Walls of glass with garage like opening doors in another unique feature that this developer has proven time and time again throughout a number of developments around the city.

For a list of current Active Listings or any further Building information please visit the Building Page under the Crosstown Lofts button on CrosstownCondos.com.

For any further specifics please contact me direct at jay@jaymcinnes.com / 604 771 4606.

609 - 33 W Pender Street (33 Living) PRICE REDUCTION!

Jay McInnes — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:35:16 -0700

609 - 33 W Pender Street (33 Living) has just gotten a $10K price reduction this afternoon bringing the List price from $359,000 to $349,000. This has now brought us to $558 SqFt.

Again #609 is a 625 SqFt Studio + Den + Secure Underground parking spot on the Norther Edge of Crosstown Vancouver. #609 is a South facing unit that offers natural sunlight & Lofty 10ft ceilings.

For all other Building information you can see the 33 Living Building Page on CrosstownCondos.com.

For a private showing of #609 - 33 W Pender Street (33 Living) please don't hesitate to contact me direct at jay@jaymcinnes.com / 604 771 4606.

550 Taylor Street (The Taylor) Crosstown/ Chinatown Vancouver Condo Availability with Jay McInnes!

Jay McInnes — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:03:43 -0700

550 Taylor Street (The Taylor) is one of my favourite Crosstown / Chinatown vancouver developments, by Pinnacle / Amacon Developments. the Taylor was completed in 2006 and offers amenities such as a Lobby Lounge, Lobby level Gym & a 3rd floor Roof-Top common grassed courtyard!
Throughout its 26 levels The Taylor offers 232 units. 550 Taylor Street is a very pro-activly run strata with The Wynford Group as their selected Management Company.

There are currently 3 units available for sale at The Taylor Building at 550 taylor Street in Crosstown / Chinatown vancouver. There are two studios available and one 1 Bedroom currently offered. Please see the listing details below:

	#603 - 550 Taylor Street 541 SqFt Western exposed Studio + 1 Secure Parking + Storage Locker Asking $339,900 ($628 SqFt) listing provided by: remax crest realty

	#1603 - 550 Taylor Street 541 SqFt Western exposed Studio + 1 Secure Parking + Storage Locker Asking $349,900 ($646 SqFt) listing provided by : prudential united realty

	#1209 - 550 Taylor Street 577 SqFt South Eastern Exposed 1 Bedroom + 1 Secure Parking + Storage Locker Asking $374,900 ($649 SqFt) listing provided by : remax masters realty

I have sold a variety of units in The Taylor building at 550 Taylor Street (#2206 X 2, #2003, PH 2802).These consist of Studios, 1 & 2 Bedroom units.

For any further building information / floor plans & videos please visit the 550 Taylor Street Building Page on CrosstownCondos.com or contact me direct at jay@jaymcinnes.com / 604 771 4606.

531 Beatty Street (Metro Living) Crosstown Loft Availability on Heritage Row / Beatty Street.

Jay McInnes — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:19:56 -0700

531 Beatty Street (Metro Living) is a boutique Loft development on the southern end of the 500 Block of Beatty Street (Heritage Row). This address has 7 levels of residential living above its ground level of Commercial space. The Commercial component of 531 Beatty Street houses a high end furniture store (Provide). The 7 levels of residential units in Metro Living offer 38 Lofts. 531 Beatty Street completed in 2007 by The Townline Group.

There is currently only 1 active Listing available at Metro Living:

#303 - 531 Beatty Street
1 Bedroom + 1 Bath + 1 secure underground parking stall
Asking: $404,900
659 SqFt ($614 SqFt)

This is a Eastern exposed unit looking over Beatty Street. In turn this floor plan may receive direct early morning light.

For any further details regarding 531 Beatty Street (Metro Living) please don't hesitate to contact me direct at jay@jaymcinnes.com / 604 771 4606.

564 Beatty Street (Beatty gate) Commercial / Office building Renovation (Finished Product Picture) CrosstownCondsos.com

Jay McInnes — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:28:30 -0700

564 Beatty Street (Beatty Gate) Commercial Development Renovation / Extension in Crosstown Vancouver!

Back in July I blogged about a Development Application that was put into the city requesting an extension on 564 Beatty Street. This is the (Beatty Gate) commercial / office building at the Southern end of the 500 block of Beatty Street (Heritage Row).
http://www.CrosstownCondos.com/Blog.php/564-beatty-street-crosstown-vancouver-commercial-building-upgrade-on-heritage-row
I have been searching in the mean time for a picture of the Display Model showing what the finished Renovation is expected to look like. I have recently found the picture!!

This view is from the South, looking North. You can see at the bottom of the picture the "walk through" courtyard beside Stadium Sky-Train station at the corner of Dunsmuir & Beatty Street. As the picture shows, this is going to put an extremely modern twist on the current 564 Beatty Street Building. 4 new levels of glass with a Roof-Top patio is the proposal. This in my opinion will be a VERY welcome addition to Heritage Row on Beatty Street!

As you may know, 528 Beatty Street (Bowman Block) & 546 Beatty Street (The Crane Building) do have brand new modern steel & glass extensions on top of their original 100+ year old building structures. So this concept has been done a number of times already on Beatty Street (Heritage Row) and has gotten a very warm welcome.

As you can also slightly see at the bottom of the picture above, there looks to be a commercial component extension on the ground level. It looks as if they are assuming to apply some patio (cafe I assume) furniture into the walk-through court yard to the south of the building. Again, the more the better in my opinion & to add a cafe or two to the area will only add market value to near by Crosstown residents.

All in all I think the continued development of this vibrant street is a huge plus for the area and hope it gets approved because it looks GREAT!!

For any further information regarding Heritage row (the 50 block of Beatty Street) or Crosstown / Chinatown Vancouver in general please dont hesitate to contact me direct at ay time jay@jaymcinnes.com / 604 771 4606

518 Beatty Street, Crosstown Vancouver Loft availabilities with Jay McInnes

Jay McInnes — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:15:01 -0700

518 Beatty Street is a 50 unit boutique development (2nd building in South off of Pender Street on Beatty Street) converted in 1996 from its original 1911 state! 518 Beatty Street offers 8 levels of Residential Crosstown Living & has a common Rof-top Patio. Penthouse level units also have their own private patios.

518 Beatty Was the 2nd of 4 residential Heritage conversions to be completed on Beaty Street in our time. This restoration of Beatty Street has created one of the most vibrant Living, Dining & Eating destinations of Downtown Vancouver.

There is Currently only 1 unit available at 518 Beatty Street, please see applicable details below:

#206 - 518 Beatty Street
680 SqFt Studio + 1 Bathroom (parking available for lease across the street)
Asking $395,000 ($580 SqFt)

From its original Heritage 1911 state, 518 Beatty offers exposed cedar structural beams, original brick walls & fir hardwood flooring throughout. All possible aspects of its original past are tried to be restored & a great job has ben done here to do so at 518 Beatty Street.

For any further information in 518 Beatty Street please visit the Building Page on CrosstownCondos.com or contact me direct at jay@jaymcinnes.com / 604 771 4606.

this listing was provided by : remax crest west side