City Park Co-op

Welcome to City Park Co-Op. 🌿 Nestled in the lively Church-Wellesley Village, CityPark is Canada’s largest housing co-operative, featuring 770 units across three 14-storey towers. And, our award winning gardens are a treasured oasis. Within walking distance of three major grocery stores, parks, restaurants, parking, subway/bus lines and numerous amenities, CityPark offers a vibrant, comfortable and affordable community to call home.

CityPark Gardens are manicured by an all volunteers team of local gardeners.

What is Co-op Housing?

Co-operative housing in Canada is a “non-profit” model,
supported by government initiatives and funding:

* City Park is currently not accepting applications.*
New Members will initially move into a bachelor apartment.
There are 5+ years of waiting for a one-bedroom.

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Our History

City Park, was Toronto’s first
modern high-rise apartment
complex, designed by architect
Peter Caspari. Originally a rental
building from 1957, it became a
housing co-operative in 1989
after the residents voted to
embrace responsibilities and
benefits of co-op living.

Our Gardens

Lilac perfume wafts in waves.

Whiffs of sweet Gardenia may

waylay, in idyllic daydream daze,

while meandering our gardens.

As Morning Glory, Dasies, Roses,

Lilies, Peonies & Crocus mellow,
nestled below floral shrubbery,
tiny, vivid, blue Wildflowers glow
amid dewy Lily of the Valley.

Visitor Parking

We do not have free visitor parking.

Guests who need parking for more than a day:

Request for Guest Parking:
Visit the Management Office located at 115, 484 Church Street to request guest parking for your visitors.
Parking spots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability.
Parking Access Fob:
Once your request is approved, you will be issued a fob to grant your guest access to the parking garages.
Duration and Fee:

- Guest parking is assigned for a maximum of 5 days at a time.
- The fee for this service is $50.

4. Refund Policy:

It your guest does not use the parking for all 5 days, you may claim a refund for the unused days by returning the parking fob to the Management Office.

Please note that there are 10 parking spots available for guest use under this program.

We encourage members to plan accordingly and reach out to the office early to secure a spot for your guests.

For any questions or further assistance, please contact the Management Office.

Living in a Co-op

Are You the Right Fit for Co-Op Living?

City Park was a rental building for many years until 1989, when the residents voted to become a housing co-operative and to take on all of the responsibilities and privileges it entailed.

There are many differences between a Co-operative and a rental building. Residents are called “Members” rather than “Tenants” and the payments which are made monthly are called “Housing Charges” rather than “Rent”. Sociologists would classify co-op housing as an intentional community. A member chooses (it is not an accident) to live in a co-op. There are responsibilities and obligations that come with membership. Active membership is a given.

Members of City Park are strongly encouraged to volunteer some of their time to the Co-op either on a committee/project or in performing other volunteer duties, to aid the Co-op membership in the decisions which will affect it, as well as enabling the Co-op to run smoothly. Members are also encouraged to participate in social events like barbecues, picnics or brunches throughout the year as well as Spring and Fall lawn sales. These events and many others are posted on the co-op’s bulletin boards and this website.

The major decisions of the Co-op are made by a “Board of Directors” consisting of nine (9) members of City Park. Board members are elected at the Annual General Meeting (usually held in September) and members are encouraged to consider submitting their name for consideration by the membership. The Board hosts at least two (2) general meetings per year. At which time the Co-op membership has the opportunity to vote on decisions affecting the Co-operative (for example, the budget). All members are “expected” to attend the General Meetings.

There are numerous committees/projects such as Finance, Member Selection, Maintenance and Property Standards, Community Development and Landscape which help the co-op and make recommendations to the Board, based on research and discussion, to enable the Board to make effective decisions.

It is City Park’s “expectation” that all members of the Co-op will give their time to assist in the effective management of their home and to keep the complex a Co-operative community.

Apply to the Co-op

City Park is not currently accepting any applications. Join this mailing list (coming soon) to be notified when we start accepting applications again.

Waiting lists
Units at City Park are in high demand and waiting lists are used to manage unit turnover. When initially applying, only applications for bachelor apartments are accepted. Once a member has resided in a bachelor unit for one full year, they are eligible to apply to be on the waiting lists for a one bedroom. Once a member has resided in a one bedroom unit for a minimum of two years, they may apply for a two bedroom unit. Two bedroom units have a minimal occupancy requirement of two members. The waiting times for any unit at City Park Co-operative is currently from seven (7) to ten (10) years.

Housing Charges
The market housing charge for dwelling units is adjusted every year and is for the period of May 1 to April 30. The monthly housing charge (market rent) for the 2019-20 operating year ranges from $794 per month for a small bachelor without a balcony to $1,296 per month for a two bedroom unit with a balcony. Heating is supplied by the Co-operative (it is not paid for as part of your hydro bill) and a generous satellite television package is included in the monthly housing charge, so no contact is needed on the members’ part in order to hook up cable as it is already in place.

Other Charges
Members are responsible to pay for their unit’s monthly hydro (electricity), telephone and internet charges. The cost of parking is additional, and is not part of the monthly housing charge. One parking space is available to members at the following monthly rates: $70.00 (above-ground), and $95.00 (below ground). Additional parking spaces are available for $150 monthly.

Rent Geared to Income RGI
Applicants interested in obtaining Rent Geared to Income (RGI) housing should apply directly to Housing Resource Centre located at 176 Elm Street, west of University Ave. They can be contacted at (416) 338-8888, or visit their website at www.housingconnections.ca. Subsidized rents (called RGI) are limited to those that qualify for this and are subject to a waiting list maintained by Housing Resource (not City Park). If an applicant to City Park does not require subsidy then “Market Rent” will be applied and they will be placed on the City Park waiting list.

How to apply
The City Park Application Form, once we open the waitlist, can be downloaded or picked up from the office during office hours. It is to be completed in full. Proof of income must accompany all application and a $15.00, non-refundable administrative fee (cheque or money order only, no cash please – made payable to City Park Cooperative Apartments) is required when an application is submitted to City Park in order to perform a “Credit Check” on each application. All applications will be sent a letter to confirm receipt of application. It is your responsibility, the applicant(s), to inform City Park of any changes to your address, and/or phone number. All changes must be made in writing to the Housing Administrator.

Interview with Member Selection Committee
As your application approaches the top of the waiting list and City Park anticipates placing you in an apartment, your application will be processed, first by the office, and then forwarded to the Member Selection Committee. An interview will be scheduled. All applicants are interviewed by two members of this committee. A recommendation is then made to the Board of Directors who must decide to either accept or decline the applicant. All applicants are contacted in writing once a decision has been made.

Once accepted for membership, you will be contacted to schedule a viewing once there are vacant apartments available. You will receive two (2) opportunities to view a unit. If you reject a unit the second time you must reapply to be reinstated on our waiting list. Prior to move-in, members are required to sign an “Occupancy Agreement”, the (Co-op’s equivalent of a lease). As well, members must provide a post-dated cheque for the first month’s housing charge as well as a certified cheque or money order for their “Member’s Deposit”, which is held until the member vacates their unit and then it is returned in full, provided that no damages have occurred and no money is owed. The Member’s Deposit is equal to one (1) month’s Housing Charge (both RGI and market rent).

Condition of unit
City Park rents units which are in “standard” condition as per City Park By-Laws. All units will be put in standard condition for incoming members by the Co-op or departing member at no cost to the new member. Members can do limited decorating within their unit, but it is to be returned to standard condition prior to the member vacating or charges may be applied.

Monthly Payment
Members are responsible for their last month’s housing charge on or before the first (1st) of the last month they reside in City Park.

City Park By-laws
City Park Co-operative Apartments Inc. is governed via By-laws and it is your responsibility to abide by these rules and regulations. Copies can viewed and downloaded from this website.

City Park Application Form
The City Park Application Form can be downloaded below (currently unavailable). It should be completed in full and returned to City Park’s office with all required documentation and application fee.

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