In 1991, a six-storey condominium containing 71 units was built by the same developer, situated behind the mall with the address 77 Avenue Road.

Despite different entrances, the mall and condo shared utilities, the parking garage and some core services.

[2] Hazelton Lanes began to experience difficult times in the early 1990s with the recession that gripped Toronto and much of Canada.

Many of the upscale stores in Hazelton Lanes closed their doors, and some of them moved to the Mink Mile along Bloor Street.

[3] First Capital's renovation of Hazelton Lanes led to conflict and lawsuits with the condominium corporation that runs the residential units.