I lived on Berkeley, S of Gerrard, N of Dundas, for 6 years. Loved it. Had to move and now in Leslieville, which I enjoy. There are things I miss about Cabbagetown (Riverdale Park is great! for dogs, Farmer's market, Jet Fuel, etc.) but I do not miss the "rubbies"... crack addicts, beggars, back alley vagrants. They are plentiful in Cabbagetown. You'll get used to it, and it's a bit better north of Gerrard. It can just get tiring after awhile. And the day I came across a guy shooting up on my front stoop ... well, that was a bit much. Make friends with the neighbors, and the rubbies, and you'll be fine. Enjoy the neighborhood and your house.