Liberty House — 170 East Liberty St, Toronto, ON Liberty Village Condos
Quick Answer
Liberty House at 170 East Liberty St is a 340-unit, 18-storey purpose-built rental building completed in 2019. One-bedroom rentals start at $2,680/month with all-inclusive professional management. As a purpose-built rental governed by the Ontario Residential Tenancies Act, tenants have strong legal protections including rent increase restrictions, formal dispute resolution, and no surprise special assessments.
Key Takeaways
- ✓Purpose-built rental — governed by Ontario Residential Tenancies Act, not the Condominium Act
- ✓Professional property management with online maintenance request portal
- ✓Co-working space on-site — rare in Liberty Village rental buildings
- ✓Dog wash station and pet-friendly policies designed for modern renters
- ✓No risk of owner-directed eviction for personal use that exists in investor-owned condos
Quick Facts
Year Built
2019
Total Units
340
Floors
18
Type
Rental
1BR Avg Rent
$2,680/mo
2BR Avg Rent
$3,650/mo
Walk Score
92/100
Transit Score
96/100
Developer: Main and Main Developments
0Amenities
Tenant Rights
Liberty House is a purpose-built rental building governed by Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). Unlike investor-owned condo units, which are rented at the individual landlord's discretion, purpose-built rentals like this one operate under professional management with consistent policies applied across all units.
Under the RTA, tenants at Liberty House are entitled to: annual rent increases limited to the provincial rent increase guideline (2.5% for 2026); the right to reasonable maintenance and repair; access to the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) for dispute resolution; and protection against eviction except for defined legal grounds including non-payment of rent, substantial interference with the enjoyment of others, or landlord's own use of the unit.
To submit a maintenance request at Liberty House, use the building's online portal or contact building management in writing. The landlord is legally required to respond to urgent maintenance requests within 24 hours and routine requests within a reasonable time. Document all requests in writing for LTB purposes.
Nearest Local Businesses
Services and amenities within walking distance of Liberty House.
Transit
504 King streetcar at Atlantic (4 min walk)
Walk Score: 92 · Transit Score: 96 · Bike Score: 85
Pro Tips
- 1. As a purpose-built rental, rent increases are limited to provincial guidelines (currently 2.5% for 2026) — significantly more stable than investor-owned condos where landlords may seek above-guideline increases.
- 2. The co-working space is best used during mid-morning weekdays before it fills; the building's remote worker population is substantial.
- 3. Submit all maintenance requests through the online portal for documentation purposes — response times are typically 24-48 hours for routine items.
- 4. Liberty House is on the eastern edge of Liberty Village; the walk to King and Dufferin is about 8 minutes, but the 504 King at Atlantic Avenue is closer.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Ontario RTA protections — rent increase caps and formal dispute resolution
- ✓Professional management with 24/7 maintenance portal
- ✓Co-working space on site — ideal for remote workers
- ✓Dog wash station and purpose-designed pet amenities
- ✓No special assessment risk that exists in condo ownership
Cons
- ✗Higher rents than comparable investor-owned condo units
- ✗No path to unit ownership — purely a rental product
- ✗Eastern Liberty Village location means longer walk to western neighbourhood amenities