Studio in Emerson Avenue & Dupont Street
Description
The intersection of Emerson Avenue and Dupont Street is located in Toronto’s west-end High Park-Swansea neighbourhood, a community known for its tree-lined streets, family-friendly atmosphere, and proximity to one of the city’s largest parks. The area offers local shops, cafés, and schools, while nearby transit provides easy access to downtown. This location combines residential tranquility with convenient urban connectivity.
Property Location
Emerson Avenue & Dupont Street, Toronto
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About Seaton Village / Christie
Neighbourhood Guide
Seaton Village occupies the area north of Bloor Street between Bathurst Street and Christie Street, bounded to the north by Dupont Street. It is one of Toronto's quietest and most stable inner-city neighbourhoods — a predominantly residential area of semi-detached and detached houses with a small commercial strip on Bloor Street West at Christie. The neighbourhood's tree-lined streets and relatively affordable housing stock (by central Toronto standards) attract young families, long-term renters, and people priced out of the Annex who still want excellent transit access.
Getting Around
Emerson Avenue & Dupont Street is 1.1 km from Dupont Station — roughly a 13-minute walk — giving you direct TTC subway access. Christie station on the Bloor–Danforth subway line (Line 2) serves the neighbourhood's southern end, and Bathurst station is just one stop east. The 26 Dupont bus runs along Dupont Street to the north. The neighbourhood is exceptionally well-connected by subway, with Dupont station on Line 1 (Yonge–University) reachable via a short walk up Bathurst.
Parks & Green Space
Christie Pits Park — one of Toronto's most beloved community parks — dominates the southern portion of Seaton Village. The park features a large outdoor swimming pool, ice skating rink (maintained in winter by the city), baseball diamonds, a lawn bowling green, and a dog off-leash area. The park's history includes the Christie Pits riot of 1933, a significant event in Toronto's Jewish history. Bickford Park is within walking distance to the south.
Neighbourhood Character
Seaton Village has a genuinely neighbourhood feel — residents know their neighbours, and the streets see consistent pedestrian activity throughout the day. The Bloor Street strip at Christie has a mix of small restaurants, cafés, and convenience stores. The Christie Pits area is particularly lively in summer, with community events and outdoor movies organized by the Christie Pits Film Festival.
Practical Notes for Renters
Apartments in Seaton Village and the Christie Street area represent some of the better value in this part of the city relative to transit access. The neighbourhood is primarily low-rise, so high-rise condo renters should look slightly south toward Bloor Street. Renters with dogs will appreciate the off-leash area in Christie Pits, which is one of the more spacious in the downtown core.
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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Planning your move to Emerson Avenue & Dupont Street, Toronto
If Emerson Avenue & Dupont Street, Toronto becomes your next home, a furniture list is a useful starting point for planning the move. With a studio move, list bulky pieces separately; a small floor plan does not necessarily mean every item is easy to carry.
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