Hastings-East/Sunrise, not East Village
The Neighbourhood Generally
Hastings–East/Sunrise is a neighbourhood on the Burrard Inlet in the northeastern corner of the Canadian City of Vancouver, British Columbia. The name “Hastings” commemorates the visit of Royal Navy Rear Admiral George Fowler Hastings in 1869. Hastings-East/Sunrise, three miles east of Downtown Vancouver, is one of the oldest city neighbourhoods. Its residents are mostly working class; people of Chinese descent form an increasingly substantial and significant part of its ethnically diverse population.
Hastings–East/Sunrise is primarily residential with a dense strip of shops and services along East Hastings Street and in spots along Boundary Road, East Broadway, and Nanaimo Street, the neighborhood borders south of the inlet, and Renfrew Street. Residences are mostly detached single-family dwellings. There is ample parkland, and the land zoning between Hastings Street and the inlet is partially for light industrial use. Historically mostly working-class with many foreign-born residents, mostly Italian, lately the area has attracted young professionals and immigrants from Southeast Asia.
Historical Background
In 1863, the provincial government designated New Brighton, the name for Hastings–Sunrise at the time, as a future harbour city to complement New Westminster, then the provincial capital and the rail terminus city for Western Canada. Residents re-christened th area Hastings Townsite in 1869 in honour of Admiral Hastings. The first ferry service between Burrard Inlet and Victoria on Vancouver Island operated from Hastings, which became part of the City of Vancouver in 1911. By the 1920s, railroad yards and Port of Vancouver facilities occupied much of the waterfront with public access at New Brighton Park north of Hastings Park and the Pacific National Exhibition.
Economic Recovery
“Hastings-Sunrise basks in the area’s rebirth,” Straight.com, “Vancouver’s online source,” a free weekly news and entertainment newspaper, reported recently. “Slowly but surely, it seems, the sun is rising on Hastings-Sunrise, and “the surge of interest along and around East Hastings Street is remarkable.”
In fact, Hastings-Sunrise is in an economic recovery if not rebirth. Heritage homes along Trinity and Triumph streets draw homebuyers. The convenient location is within walking distance to Downtown, Chinatown, Gastown, Commercial Drive, and Trout Lake. The Trans-Canada Highway passes through from North Vancouver southward to Rupert Park and East Broadway at Boundary Road, eastward through Burnaby and Surrey, and onward across the continent. The neighborhood has two SkyTrain stations, seaplane terminals, bus routes, and bicycle trails.
Mindful of the neighbourhood’s remaining rough edges, however, some developers proceed cautiously. Hastings Sunrise Development Ltd pulled condos from the market to see whether conditions continue to improve. Millennium Group now sells small one-bedroom units in the 1500 block of East Hastings Street starting at $229,900. Past housing prices in Hastings-East/Sunrise have been lower than those in other areas around Vancouver, but, now that affordable homes are harder to find and new housing replaces aging stock, this neighbourhood is becoming fashionable and, of course, also more expensive.
An Unpopular Surprise Rebrand
In early 2012, the Hastings North Business Improvement Association decided to rename the neighbourhood’s 12 blocks of East Hastings Street as “The East Village.” The decision was arbitrary and autocratic with no notice or consultation with residents or other businesses, but the city permitted banners from lamp posts proclaiming the renaming. Most commentary considered the association’s action foolish, and the new name is not popular. “Hastings-East/Sunrise” evidently will remain the name of choice for the foreseeable future.
Information Links:
eastvillagevancouver.ca
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/sunrise.aspx
http://former.vancouver.ca/parks/cc/thunderbird/website/index.htm
http://vancouver.ca/docs/planning/sunset-community-vision-full-report.pdf
The Neighbourhood Generally
Hastings–East/Sunrise is a neighbourhood on the Burrard Inlet in the northeastern corner of the Canadian City of Vancouver, British Columbia. The name “Hastings” commemorates the visit of Royal Navy Rear Admiral George Fowler Hastings in 1869. Hastings-East/Sunrise, three miles east of Downtown Vancouver, is one of the oldest city neighbourhoods. Its residents are mostly working class; people of Chinese descent form an increasingly substantial and significant part of its ethnically diverse population.
Hastings–East/Sunrise is primarily residential with a dense strip of shops and services along East Hastings Street and in spots along Boundary Road, East Broadway, and Nanaimo Street, the neighborhood borders south of the inlet, and Renfrew Street. Residences are mostly detached single-family dwellings. There is ample parkland, and the land zoning between Hastings Street and the inlet is partially for light industrial use. Historically mostly working-class with many foreign-born residents, mostly Italian, lately the area has attracted young professionals and immigrants from Southeast Asia.
Historical Background
In 1863, the provincial government designated New Brighton, the name for Hastings–Sunrise at the time, as a future harbour city to complement New Westminster, then the provincial capital and the rail terminus city for Western Canada. Residents re-christened th area Hastings Townsite in 1869 in honour of Admiral Hastings. The first ferry service between Burrard Inlet and Victoria on Vancouver Island operated from Hastings, which became part of the City of Vancouver in 1911. By the 1920s, railroad yards and Port of Vancouver facilities occupied much of the waterfront with public access at New Brighton Park north of Hastings Park and the Pacific National Exhibition.
Economic Recovery
“Hastings-Sunrise basks in the area’s rebirth,” Straight.com, “Vancouver’s online source,” a free weekly news and entertainment newspaper, reported recently. “Slowly but surely, it seems, the sun is rising on Hastings-Sunrise, and “the surge of interest along and around East Hastings Street is remarkable.”
In fact, Hastings-Sunrise is in an economic recovery if not rebirth. Heritage homes along Trinity and Triumph streets draw homebuyers. The convenient location is within walking distance to Downtown, Chinatown, Gastown, Commercial Drive, and Trout Lake. The Trans-Canada Highway passes through from North Vancouver southward to Rupert Park and East Broadway at Boundary Road, eastward through Burnaby and Surrey, and onward across the continent. The neighborhood has two SkyTrain stations, seaplane terminals, bus routes, and bicycle trails.
Mindful of the neighbourhood’s remaining rough edges, however, some developers proceed cautiously. Hastings Sunrise Development Ltd pulled condos from the market to see whether conditions continue to improve. Millennium Group now sells small one-bedroom units in the 1500 block of East Hastings Street starting at $229,900. Past housing prices in Hastings-East/Sunrise have been lower than those in other areas around Vancouver, but, now that affordable homes are harder to find and new housing replaces aging stock, this neighbourhood is becoming fashionable and, of course, also more expensive.
An Unpopular Surprise Rebrand
In early 2012, the Hastings North Business Improvement Association decided to rename the neighbourhood’s 12 blocks of East Hastings Street as “The East Village.” The decision was arbitrary and autocratic with no notice or consultation with residents or other businesses, but the city permitted banners from lamp posts proclaiming the renaming. Most commentary considered the association’s action foolish, and the new name is not popular. “Hastings-East/Sunrise” evidently will remain the name of choice for the foreseeable future.
New Hastings East/Sunrise Live MLS Listings
Hastings Sunrise
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574 NANAIMO Street in Vancouver: Renfrew VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2394840
574 NANAIMO Street Vancouver V5L 4S1 
$2,400,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2394840
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,120 sq. ft.
LAND ASSEMBLY along with 584 Nanaimo & 2411 Turner. This falls under the Grandview-Woodland community plan. 1.5 FSR, RS1 zoning. It is in an amazing location that is close to parks and schools! 15 mins drive to Downtown, close to the popular Emily Carr Art school and Vancouver Community College! It is anticipated there will be a big population growth the next three decades. Please check with City of Vancouver for the latest update! **Please do not walk on the property or disturb the occupants** More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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379 N RENFREW Street in Vancouver: Hastings Sunrise House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2500972
379 N RENFREW Street Vancouver V5K 4V8
$1,998,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2500972
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 2,679 sq. ft.
Best location with PNE, parks, restaurants and shops nearby! Central access to Downtown, North Van and Burnaby. Beautiful north shore mountain view, with a short distance to the waterfront. Flat lot, lane access, south facing yard. Home has been rarely lived in and lightly used, like new! still under 2-5-10 warranty. Highly functional layout in 3 levels. 2-bed legal suite with address on 377 N Renfrew, another 1-bed suite with separate entry, could turn into another mortgage helper or for your growing family need. Features include 10' ceiling, hardwood floor throughout, security cameras, HRV, and central AC for cooling and heating. Bonus, City has permitted 4 parking spots on Renfrew, just for this home! Quick possession available. 3D viewing [https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=SVE8hjy9kdt] More detailsListed by Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2528 MCGILL Street in Vancouver: Hastings Sunrise House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2492434
2528 MCGILL Street Vancouver V5K 1H1
$1,750,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2492434
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,093 sq. ft.
A fully restored (1998) 1923 Edwardian Craftsman home just ready for you and your family. This home was raised for a full height walk-out 2-bedroom basement suite. The upper main floor features Douglas fir flooring, Wooden windows (including some leaded stain glass features). Outside there is a huge back deck (South facing & detached 2 car garage (Lane way home?) . Main Floor has 2 good size bedrooms & full bath (including Cast Iron claw foot tub) and a Cast Iron Glass fireplace. Top floor has a Giant Master Bedroom with city views, en suite and Office/nursery? More detailsListed by Royal LePage Sussex - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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570 RUPERT Street in Vancouver: Renfrew VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2479016
570 RUPERT Street Vancouver V5K 4K7
$1,548,800Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2479016
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,195 sq. ft.
Completely renovated Vancouver special Corner Lot, Designed with modern concept. Rare Old By-Law with Over 2500 sf with: extra cover sun deck, Metal roof + 1 garage attached to the house. New 6 bedrooms, 4 baths and 3 kitchens! Newly installed Tiles and Premium Laminate floors. All new light fixtures and potted lights! New windows installed, New paint, and Private fence with gated parking area! 2 Mortgage helpers with common laundry area! Close to PNE, Shopping, Elementary, Private and High schools, Restaurants, Groceries, Parks, Pitch and Putt, Bus, & Shoppers. A Must see! More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2579 E EAST PENDER Street in Vancouver: Renfrew VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2510216
2579 E EAST PENDER Street Vancouver V5K 2B4
$1,400,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2510216
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,112 sq. ft.
Centrally located on a quiet street, close to shops and transit. Basement-entry two-storey home with three bedrooms upstairs, one bedroom down, two bath. 4000+ sq ft lot with lane access. More detailsListed by Royal LePage West Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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531 RUPERT Street in Vancouver: Renfrew VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2516949
531 RUPERT Street Vancouver V5K 4K6
$1,399,999Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2516949
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,598 sq. ft.
Great opportunity to own this fully renovated 2storey Vancouver Special on quite side of Rupert. Move-in ready, almost 2600SF, with bright and open floorplan of 3 Large BR and 2 Full Bath above. A good size living room is perfect for growing family, a large balcony in the front to enjoying your huge garden, and beautiful view of the mountains. A huge covered deck at back is great for parties and BBQs. Downstairs has 3 BR suite rented to good tenants. Easy access to HWY, steps away to schools, bus and shopping. More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2816 YALE Street in Vancouver: Hastings Sunrise House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2520852
2816 YALE Street Vancouver V5K 1C6
$1,399,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2520852
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,341 sq. ft.
RARE!! Quiet South side of Yale Street property boasting commanding VIEWS of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore mountains. Vibrant neighbourhood, sought-after for its prime location. Near restaurants, shops, Burrard View Park, New Brighton Park and Pool. Minutes to Downtown, Yaletown, Gastown, North Shore and the #1 Highway. Fantastic development opportunity or renovate this character home into your dream oasis. One bedroom suite downstairs with large living space, and separate entrance. 2 car/RV detached garage or workshop. Showings BY APPT: THUR 11AM-12PM, SAT 12-4PM, SUN 12-4PM. OFFERS to be presented Monday December 7th, 5:00PM onwards. Please wear a mask. More detailsListed by Keller Williams Realty VanCentral - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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765 KAMLOOPS Street in Vancouver: Renfrew VE 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2517683
765 KAMLOOPS Street Vancouver V5K 2M3
$1,399,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2517683
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,663 sq. ft.
Welcome to the neighbourhood! A bike and pedestrian friendly street which is only steps away from Templeton school and park pool. With shopping and transit close by, take your stroller out for a walk! This brand new duplex features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a bonus STUDIO Suite with a separate entrance. Charge your Electric Vehicle and walk over to the coffee shop! Cozy Radiant in-floor heating, Crisp central Air Conditioning, this home has it all. Call now for showings. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2412 DUNDAS Street in Vancouver: Hastings Sunrise Townhouse for sale in "Nanaimo West" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2467190
2412 DUNDAS Street Vancouver V5L 1K2
$1,343,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2467190
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,676 sq. ft.
Welcome home! This beautiful and luxurious townhouse at Nanaimo West was built by Legendary Developments and features gorgeous high-end finishing throughout. Spacious and bright, this unit boasts views of the North Shore mountains and has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, including the top floor master bed with walk in closet, ensuite and roof-top patio. Close to shops, restaurants, transit and schools. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own in one of Vancouver's most desirable neighbourhoods! More detailsListed by eXp Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2822 DUNDAS Street in Vancouver: Hastings Sunrise House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2499556
2822 DUNDAS Street Vancouver V5K 1R4
$1,329,999Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2499556
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,506 sq. ft.
Updated house conveniently located in desirable Hastings Sunrise neighbourhood. New vinyl windows, double-wide entry doors, laminate flooring, hot water tank and entire sewer main replaced from house to street on a 10 year warranty. New stainless steel appliances and Samsung steam laundry. Front and rear yards with raised gardens, open parking for two cars at rear and street parking. Owner occupied, easy to show - book a private showing today! Covid-19 Rules in effect. More detailsListed by Homelife Benchmark Realty (Langley) Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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