About the Property
If you are looking for Toronto student housing, then look no further than Harrington Housing Peter Street! Located near the city center lies the comfortable Harrington Housing Peter Street Toronto, which has a variety of en-suite rooms to offer with great amenities that will make your stay as comfortable as possible. Living near the city center means that you are near various universities, like Queen's University Toronto Campus (a 9-minute walk) and the University of Toronto (a 7-minute drive), which means that you will never be late for any classes and another plus point is that this residence is always buzzing with students.
Toronto is one of the largest cities in Canada and is mostly known for its high skyscrapers and high-rise buildings. This beautiful city located on the shore of Lake Ontario is renowned for its cuisine, serenity, vibrant culture and arts. The city is a major economic hub which provides massive exposure for international students, which makes Toronto one of the top cities to pursue education. The serene beaches offer amazing water activities like kayaking and excellent boat cruises. The city offers a high quality of education, comfortable stays, offering a budget-friendly Toronto standard of living. Toronto offers some of the best universities, like the University of Toronto, OCAD University, George Brown College and many more. All famous places in the city are easily accessible via very expensive public transport. High quality of education and an amazing student life makes Toronto one of the best cities to pursue higher education. International students can explore the city's various cultures, multiple cuisines to try, and various adventure sports add to the thrilling experience one can get. The Harrington Housing Peter Street is ideal for student housing as all the activities mentioned above are near this property, ensuring an amazing student life in Toronto.
Features
Harrington Housing Peter Street Toronto offers some of the best amenities to make your stay as comfortable as possible! You will find the amenities that you will need and some you don't even know that you would need at Harrington Housing Peter Street! Each room comes with a comfortable full bed that awaits you with bed linens; you will also find a study desk with a lamp to study hard during exam time! To relax, you will find a TV in each room to unwind after a long day. Each room at Harrington Housing Peter Street also comes with a shared kitchen and a shared bathroom that you will have to share with your roommates during your stay!
Stepping out of the room in Harrington Housing Peter Street, you will find super-fast WiFi throughout this Toronto student housing, which makes sure that you don't face any issues while studying, gaming, and streaming! The property also entails a washer and dryer that will make doing the daily chores easy and make sure that you don't pile up your dirty clothes. The utility bills are included in the rent, which will make your life easy and convenient. These features make Harrington Housing Peter Street one of the best student housing in Toronto!
Location and What's Hot?
Harrington Housing Peter Street is in a prime location, with it being near the city center, meaning everything is within arms reach. You will find various restaurants, cafes, clubs, parks, beaches and more! On a cool day, you can visit the various beaches in Toronto to catch a breeze or take in the sun on a sunny day, like Wasaga Beachlike, Woodbine Beach, and Hanlan's Point Beach. You can visit a few attractions right next to Harrington Housing Peter Street, like Harbourfront Centre, which is a cultural center, and Queens Quay W.
You can even visit various attractions in the city, like the Royal Ontario Museum, CN Tower, Casa Loma, and Ripley's Aquarium of Canada. After roaming the entire day, you might work up an appetite, and Toronto is heaven for all food lovers. There are plenty of restaurants near Harrington Housing Toronto, like Pizza Rustica, which offers some of the best pizza in town; Milagro Cantina, one of the restaurants in Toronto, offers some of the best Mexican food; District Restaurant and Bar, which is a restaurant loved by the locals which is a must-visit. The best part is that many are close to Harrington Housing Peter Street.
There are also plenty of bars and clubs you can visit if you want to party all night in downtown Toronto, like Bar Hop, Mister C. Saint John's Tavern, and Fox on John, a comfortable bar for many locals. The city of Toronto is one of the best cities to live in Canada for students, and the best student Toronto housing has to be Harrington Housing Peter Street Toronto!
Commute
Toronto is a well-connected city with great public transport for students to choose from. The students living at Harrington Housing Peter Street can commute via tram, subway, rapid transit and taxis at an affordable rate and even avail discounts for many transport modes! The location of Harrington Housing Peter Street student housing makes it extremely easy to commute from one place to the other. Spadina Ave at Richmond St West bus stop is just a 5-minute walk away from the accommodation. If you want to take a train, the Spadina Ave at King St West North Side tram station is also a 4-minute walk away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the rent include?
The rent includes all utilities, internet, as well as living in a fully furnished apartment. It also includes the use of the building amenities, such as a gym, swimming pool, rooftop, and so on (if applicable).
Who can rent with property? I am not a student?
They are a purpose-built housing provider. They provide co-living housing both to students and young professionals. If you have concerns about whether you are eligible to apply, please contact their booking team by mail.
How does the rent payment work?
At the time of check-out, you are only required to make your deposit payment. Paying a deposit will secure your room. Your first rent payment is due upon your move-in. Let's say today is January 15 and you would like to book a room from March 1 to September 31. Today, you will need to pay the deposit amount to hold your room. The first rent payment is due any time until March 1. You will need to pay your first rent to receive your apartment keys. In other words, the deposit secures your room, and the first rent brings you the keys.
What is the verification process?
After the booking submission, you will be asked to follow the instructions to verify your identity and proof of study/work. They want to make sure they only accept people who are verified to be a good fit for their co-living community.
How can I visit the room before booking?
On their website, you will find a link where you can book a tour. This can be virtual or in person.
What is required for booking?
To book you will need to complete the verification process by uploading a photo ID, proof of study, proof of address, ID proof of guarantor, and then pay the deposit listed in the booking process. If you are a student, they require proof of study instead of proof of work. This full process can be completed online.
What is proof of guarantor?
It is proof that you have a guarantor agreeing to secure or 'guarantee' tenancy agreement/contract. A guarantor can be an individual (parent, spouse, relative, etc.) who promises to pay a tenant’s debt in the case the payment has not been transferred for a reason.
Why can’t I select the dates I want?
You can only select beginning and end of the month as a move-in date. If you have a specific move-in date in mind, you may contact by mail in case they can accommodate your inquiry.
How do my friend and I rent an apartment together?
Bookings are done individually, but you may request to live in the same apartment with your friend. They do their best to make this happen but it is based on availability. Please contact their booking team by mail.
Can I meet my roommates before moving in?
In most circumstances, your exact room is assigned the day you move in. Their housing coordinators will introduce you to your roommates when you move in.
Are property premises Co-ed?
They have all-female, all-male, and mixed apartments, based on availability at the time of booking. During the booking process kindly let them know your preference and they will do their best to accommodate it.
How do I cancel my booking?
Please see their cancellation policy.
What if my classes are canceled due to Covid-19?
Please see their cancellation policy, with a special Covid-19 update. Proof will be required for cancellation requests based on Covid-19. Additional fees might apply depending on how much notice is provided.
Will I lose my furniture deposit if my classes are canceled due to Covid-19?
A furniture deposit could be used as a credit for a future booking if the cancellation is related to Covid-19. Other terms and conditions can be found.
Why am I paying a furniture deposit?
The furniture deposit is to secure the room and cover any potential damage to furniture, other loss, or default in rent payment. Please see their furniture deposit policy here (does not apply to Toronto and Montreal premises).
Is the furniture deposit returned?
The deposit will be returned within 21 business days after the rooming agreement term stays, provided that the contractual obligations have been met and mandatory fees have been deducted.
What is the Service Fee?
The service fee is a non-refundable administrative fee, to cover costs associated with your application process, verification, screening, and contract preparation.
Do I pay my rent month to month, or weekly?
They allow flexible lease terms, and rent payment is due every 4 weeks. A payment plan will be generated and added to the end of your housing agreement for your reference. Let's say you rented a room at a rate of $275/week, and your total duration of stay is 12-week. You will need to make payments in 3 installments of $1100/each.
What if I want to change my room type?
Room type changes are subject to availability and will involve an extra cleaning fee pending approval.
How can I extend my stay?
You need to provide a written request to extend your stay, preferably with a 30-day notice. Extensions are based on availability and they do their best to accommodate them.
How many people will I be living with?
You will live in a co-living space with other roommates. 95% of their premises accommodate three (3) roommates in total. An exact number of roommates depends on the apartment layout and location.
Do I get my own bathroom?
Unless specified otherwise, all rooms have shared bathrooms. If you are looking for ultimate privacy, they do have a master room with a private bathroom and entire apartment options in certain locations.
How many people share the same bathroom?
Generally, you will be sharing the bathroom with 2 other roommates depending on the apartment layout. They have some apartments with a master room with a private bathroom, based on availability.
Does the apartment have a common living room?
There is a small dining area near the kitchen area. Particularly with the Covid-19 precautions, they discourage their residents to gather in common areas unless necessary.
Is a kitchen included?
Yes, all of their apartments come with a fully furnished, shared kitchen. This includes a small dining area, pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and appliances.
Is the internet included?
They are happy to provide each resident with an unlimited Wi-Fi internet connection. This is included in the rental price. Also, property prepares the rooms with fresh bed linens and deep cleaning before the move-in. Residents need to leave the room in the same condition as it is found, including the replacement of fresh bed linens and completion of deep move-out cleaning.
Is there a laundry?
Yes, all their premises have either in-unit or on-site laundry.
Is parking included?
Parking may be provided for an additional fee, provided that the duration of the stay is a minimum of one year. Please contact by mail for details.
Are there locks on doors?
Unfortunately, they do not place locks on doors. Due to existing fire code requirements, they attach importance to the security of the co-living units, and individual locks create a less preferable environment in terms of the security of their tenants.
What is flex space?
Flex space is one of the budget-friendly options they offer. It’s ideal for students looking for luxury living with basic privacy. The space is an alternative to a shared room and is created with a temporary bookcase partition. The full description can be found on their website.
Do you have a cleaning service?
Prior to moving in, your room is cleaned and you are provided with fresh linens. It is up to all roommates to keep their rooms and common areas clean.
What is your guest policy?
Due to the unique living environment at property premises, constant overnight guests are not allowed. You are able to have friends and family visit you. However overnight guests overpopulate the apartment and are not permitted.
Do you provide a meal plan?
Meal plans are not provided. Their apartments have fully furnished kitchens with standard appliances including pots, pans, dishes, and cutlery. There are grocery stores nearby.
Can I bring my own sheets and furniture?
They provide fresh bed linens prior to moving in. Their rooms are fully furnished with a bed, study desk, side table, lighting, and smart TV. As long as the room is left in the same condition after your stay, you may replace your own linens and small furniture.
Can I rent an apartment to myself?
Yes, you can rent an entire studio or one-bedroom apartment. Please check their website for availability.
What if I have a roommate issue?
Our residence is a co-living shared space and they encourage open communication to try and resolve any household issues. Please contact your housing coordinator, for some further assistance.
Is there 24/7 security on the premises?
Most of their locations have a concierge security desk. Additionally, a key fob is needed, to enter the building.
What is the check-in process?
Check-in generally begins after 4:00 pm on your planned move-in date. You will receive move-in instructions by email, which will include the housing coordinator’s contact information. You can inform them when you’re on the way, or a time you plan to be at the residence and they will meet you.
You will have a short orientation when you arrive and will receive your keys if your first rent payment was made.
For earlier check-ins (early arriving flights)?
You can call / message the coordinator via WhatsApp and let them know your arrival time. You will be able to leave your luggage in the common area of the apartment and return later once your room is ready.
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