2 Bedrooms in 579 College Street
Description
579 College Street is located in Toronto’s vibrant Little Italy neighbourhood, a lively west-end community known for its rich cultural scene, trendy cafés, restaurants, and boutique shops. Unit #2 at this address enjoys easy access to nearby parks, local amenities, and streetcar routes, providing excellent connectivity to downtown. This location offers a dynamic urban lifestyle in one of Toronto’s most energetic and walkable neighbourhoods.
Property Location
579 College Street, Toronto
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About Trinity Bellwoods / Ossington
Neighbourhood Guide
The area around Trinity Bellwoods Park — bounded roughly by Queen Street West to the south, Dundas Street West to the north, Bathurst Street to the east, and Dufferin Street to the west — is one of the most written-about and debated neighbourhoods in Toronto. It sits at the intersection of the city's historic working-class west end and the wave of bars, galleries, and high-end restaurants that arrived in the 2000s. The neighbourhood contains some of Toronto's most expensive condominiums and some of its older, more affordable low-rise rental stock, often on the same block.
Getting Around
579 College Street is 1.1 km from Ossington Station — roughly a 13-minute walk — giving you direct TTC subway access. Ossington station on the Bloor–Danforth line (Line 2) serves the northern part of the neighbourhood, and the 501 Queen streetcar runs along the southern edge on Queen Street West. Dufferin station is reachable via a short walk or bus ride west. The 63 Ossington bus connects the neighbourhood to the subway on Bloor Street to the north. Street-level transit can be slow during rush hours on Queen West, so many residents in this area cycle.
Parks & Green Space
Trinity Bellwoods Park is the centrepiece of the neighbourhood — a large Victorian-era park featuring off-leash dog areas, tennis courts, lawn bowling, a splash pad, a historic fieldhouse building, and significant community garden plots. On weekends in summer the park fills with picnickers, cyclists, and local events. The park's white squirrel (a famous local resident) is an unofficial neighbourhood mascot.
Neighbourhood Character
The Ossington strip between Dundas and Queen Streets is one of Toronto's best-known bar and restaurant corridors, with dozens of independently owned spots competing for a loyal local clientele. The neighbourhood attracts a mix of creative professionals, hospitality workers, and younger renters drawn to the area's cultural energy. Queen Street West between Bathurst and Dufferin retains more of its original character: used bookstores, independent music venues, art galleries, and the long-established resale shops that made the strip famous in the 1990s.
Practical Notes for Renters
Rents in Trinity Bellwoods have risen significantly over the past decade due to the neighbourhood's popularity. Renters will generally find more value on the side streets than on Ossington Avenue itself. Street parking is extremely competitive, and the neighbourhood's popularity for nightlife means that noise on Queen Street West and Ossington can be noticeable on weekend evenings.
Renting in Toronto: Your Rights as a Tenant
Ontario Residential Tenancies Act
Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) applies to virtually all Toronto rental units and provides significant, enforceable protections for tenants. Here is a summary of the key rights every Toronto renter should understand before signing a lease.
Rent Increases
For units first occupied before November 15, 2018, annual rent increases are limited by the Ontario government's annual guideline (2.5% in 2024 and 2025). Units first occupied on or after November 15, 2018 are not subject to rent increase guidelines — landlords may increase rent by any amount, but must still provide 90 days' written notice using the prescribed form.
Deposits
Under Ontario law, a landlord may only collect a last month's rent deposit before you move in — no security deposit, damage deposit, or pet deposit is legal. Any additional deposits collected above the last month's rent are prohibited by the RTA, regardless of what the lease says.
Entry and Privacy
Your landlord must provide at least 24 hours' written notice before entering your unit for non-emergency purposes (such as repairs, inspections, or showing the unit). The notice must state the reason and the time of entry (between 8am and 8pm). Emergency entry is permitted without notice.
Lease Continuation
When a fixed-term lease (such as a one-year lease) expires, it automatically converts to a month-to-month tenancy on the same terms — the landlord cannot require you to sign a new lease or leave. Your rent does not automatically increase when a lease term ends.
Maintenance
Landlords are required to maintain rental units in a good state of repair and in compliance with health, safety, and maintenance standards — regardless of the tenant's rent level. This obligation exists even if the tenant knew about a problem before moving in.
Eviction
Landlords cannot evict a tenant without following the proper legal process. Eviction notices must use prescribed forms, provide the legally required notice period, and state a legitimate reason (non-payment of rent, landlord's own use, substantial renovations, etc.). Most evictions must be confirmed by the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) at a hearing if the tenant disputes them.
The Landlord and Tenant Board (ltb.gov.on.ca) handles all disputes between landlords and tenants in Ontario and offers information, mediation, and adjudication services. Tenant Duty Counsel is available at LTB hearings at no cost to help tenants understand their rights.
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