Rental of the Week: $4,200 per month for a penthouse behind city hall

Address: 111 Elizabeth Street
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core Agent: Kirsti Heitz, Rent it Furnished Price: $4,195/month

The place

A furnished two-bedroom penthouse suite directly behind city hall and across the street from the Eaton Centre.

Here’s the living room, with a door to the balcony:

The kitchen and dining area:

The owners are willing to convert this second bedroom into a den, if the new tenant prefers it that way:

And here’s the master bedroom:

The history

The building, One City Hall Place, was completed in 2007. This unit is on the 18th and highest floor. The owners are a Toronto couple who buy and rent apartments across the city. They’re looking for tenants who will commit to at least a six-month lease.

Major perk

The building has plenty of amenities, including a lap pool and a steam room. For people who aren’t into fitness, there’s a rooftop patio with barbecue stations. Plus, the unit itself has a balcony with a view of the city core:

Possible deal breaker

This place is smack dab on one of the city’s busiest corners, meaning it’s not the quietest place to live. But anyone who works in or near city hall couldn’t possibly find a home with a shorter commute.

By the numbers

• $4,195/month • 932 square feet • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • 1 balcony • 1 shared pool