Studio in 63 Blackthorn Avenue
Description
63 Blackthorn Avenue is located in Toronto’s Weston–Pellam Park / Carleton Village area, a growing west-end neighbourhood known for its residential character and strong community feel. The area features a mix of detached homes and low-rise residences, with nearby parks, schools, and local amenities contributing to a family-friendly environment.
Property Location
63 Blackthorn Avenue, Toronto
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About The Junction
Neighbourhood Guide
The Junction neighbourhood — centred on Dundas Street West between Keele Street and Runnymede Road — was an industrial and railway hub for much of the 20th century before evolving into one of Toronto's most interesting examples of neighbourhood revival. The neighbourhood's name comes from the convergence of three railway lines that once met here, and the industrial character that resulted — large brick warehouse buildings, wide streets — is now being converted to galleries, breweries, furniture makers, and restaurants. The Junction is now one of the most creatively active neighbourhoods in the city.
Getting Around
63 Blackthorn Avenue is 2.5 km from Keele Station — roughly a 30-minute walk — giving you direct TTC subway access. Keele station on the Bloor–Danforth line (Line 2) serves the eastern end of the neighbourhood, and Dundas West station is a short walk east. The 40 Junction bus connects the neighbourhood to the subway and to other parts of the west end. Multiple surface routes run along Dundas Street West. The neighbourhood is also served by the GO Bloor-Dundas station for regional rail connections.
Parks & Green Space
Vine Avenue Parkette and the Junction Triangle linear park network — including the rail trail along the old railway corridor — provide green space through the neighbourhood. The West Toronto Railpath is a multi-use trail that cuts through the neighbourhood and connects north toward Davenport and south toward Dundas Street. Lambton Park and Runnymede Park are within short cycling distance.
Neighbourhood Character
The Junction has developed a strong independent business culture: craft breweries (Amsterdam BrewHouse, Left Field Brewery), art galleries, vintage furniture shops, live music venues, and a Saturday farmers' market at the Junction Farmers' Market reflect the neighbourhood's creative energy. The area attracts artists, young professionals, and families who want to be part of an active and evolving community. The neighbourhood's industrial heritage is visible in its built form — many of the most interesting spaces are conversions of old factories and warehouses.
Practical Notes for Renters
The Junction's apartment stock ranges from newer purpose-built rentals to units carved from old commercial buildings. The neighbourhood has seen significant price appreciation over the past decade, but still represents value relative to comparable east-end or Annex-area apartments. Keele Street and Dundas Street West are well-served by transit, making car-free living practical for most residents.
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 63 Blackthorn Avenue, Toronto
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