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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2411 TURNER Street in Vancouver: Renfrew VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2561530
2411 TURNER Street Vancouver V5K 2E7 
$2,890,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2561530
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,516 sq. ft.
Attn Developers, Super location for Land Assembly to develop multi families at the corner of Nanaimo & Turner. Steps to Hastings Transit & Shopping. Easy access to Hwy, Close to Parks, Schools & Rec Ctr. 15 min drive to D/T etc. Pls check with City of Vancouver for the latest updates. Pls do not walk on the property or disturb the occupants. More detailsListed by Amex - Fraseridge Realty and Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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505 RUPERT Street in Vancouver: Renfrew VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2589809
505 RUPERT Street Vancouver V5K 4K6
$2,588,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2589809
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 3,495 sq. ft.
( QUITE INSIDE ST) CORNER LOT, 3 LEVEL+ LANEWAY HOME, House features: Air conditioning, hot water radiant heat, Spacious exquisite chef s Kitchen+ WOK KITCHEN: thick slab counters, central island. Attached family RM with glass door framing to your patio for BBQ. Full bath on Main floor. Upstairs you will find 4 BDRMS & 3 full washrooms. You'll find luxury in your master suite & private ensuite with quartz double vanity, Soaker tub, glass shower & private BALCONY. Downstairs: 2 bdrms LEGAL SUITE with separate laundry+Potential one bedroom IN- LAW SUITE with separate access.LANEWAY Home adds even more Value. INCREDIBLE INCOME POTENTIAL. Walking distance to PNE Playland and Easy access to Hwy 1. ALL SHOWINGS by APPOINTMENT ONLY. More detailsListed by Planet Group Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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568 NANAIMO Street in Vancouver: Renfrew VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2559718
568 NANAIMO Street Vancouver V5L 4S1
$2,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2559718
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 800 sq. ft.
Attention multi family builders ! Here is a development site available for a limited time only. Zoning allows for 4 Story apartment or Townhouse. 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 Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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574 NANAIMO Street in Vancouver: Renfrew VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2559702
574 NANAIMO Street Vancouver V5L 4S1
$2,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2559702
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 2,340 sq. ft.
Attention multi family builders ! Here is a development site available for a limited time only. Zoning allows for 4 Story apartment or Townhouse. 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 Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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584 NANAIMO Street in Vancouver: Renfrew VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2559666
584 NANAIMO Street Vancouver V5L 4S1
$2,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2559666
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 1,440 sq. ft.
Attention multi family builders ! Here is a development site available for a limited time only. Zoning allows for 4 Story apartment or Townhouse. 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 Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2602 DUNDAS Street in Vancouver: Hastings Sunrise House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2603577
2602 DUNDAS Street Vancouver V5K 1P9
$2,289,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2603577
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,827 sq. ft.
Perched on the high corner of Dundas with spectacular city & mountain views is this beautifully renovated family home. Formal living and dining with lovely built ins and a large cooks kitchen with informal dining and family space PLUS a bedroom/office and beautiful bathroom on the main. 3 big bedrooms and bath up with a balcony off of the principal bedroom. A fantastic 2 bedroom basement suite with a mudroom entry, exposed brick and laundry finish the space. Beautiful outdoor spaces too, enjoy coffee on your South facing Sundeck or your private oasis garden with wisteria and hedging. Even a 3 car garage too! All this in the family friendly Hastings Sunrise area make this the perfect family home. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2630 FRANKLIN Street in Vancouver: Hastings Sunrise House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2592482
2630 FRANKLIN Street Vancouver V5K 1X6
$2,200,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2592482
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,177 sq. ft.
Nice solid bungalow situated on the great location of Hastings Sunrise area, Potential lot 33’ x 122’. 2 bedrooms + 1.5 baths up and 4 bedrooms + 1.5 baths down. Walking distance to shops, restaurants and transportation. Hastings Elementary School just across the street. More detailsListed by Selmak Realty Limited - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2509 MCGILL Street in Vancouver: Hastings Sunrise House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2589146
2509 MCGILL Street Vancouver V5K 1G9
$2,098,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2589146
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 2,885 sq. ft.
Welcome to Hastings Sunrise, this 5 year old quality built home has it all! Main floor offers an open plan with high ceilings, deluxe wood floors, extensive use of crown moulding & dream kitchen with miles of storage in your white cabinets and sleek quartz counters. Deck off kitchen perfect for summer bbqs with easy access to your trophy vegetable garden. Dining area, living room & family room including gas fireplace. 3 large bedrooms up, spacious primary bedroom with walk-in closet, jetted soaker tub & walk-in shower. You’ll be comfortable year round with radiant heating and air conditioning. Large legal 3 bedroom 2 bathroom suite. Detached 2 car garage plus additional parking. Terrific neighbourhood close to great schools, shopping, restaurants, parks & a quick bike ride to downtown. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2715 CAMBRIDGE Street in Vancouver: Hastings Sunrise House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2593482
2715 CAMBRIDGE Street Vancouver V5K 1L8
$1,988,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2593482
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,445 sq. ft.
This could be your new home! This 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom Vancouver Special home is located in one of the most central and desirable streets in the neighbourhood of Hastings Sunrise. Features include an updated kitchen, 2 cozy wood burning fireplaces, walkout in-law suite, double car garage and laneway access. Enjoy the stunning red maple trees changing from season to season right in front of your window or look out to the partial mountain views from your balcony. Just minutes away from shopping, bike routes, parks and public transit. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2546 DUNDAS Street in Vancouver: Hastings Sunrise House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2596548
2546 DUNDAS Street Vancouver V5K 1P8
$1,850,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2596548
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,448 sq. ft.
First time on the market!Immaculately maintained & updated bright 5 Bed & 4 Bath single owner home offers spacious open floorplans & is a fantastic find!Location just blocks from the shops & dining in the desirable Hastings Sunrise. Steps away from Hasting Annex. Front porch creates a welcoming entry to living spaces that are flowing & light-filled, w/newer wood-grain laminate floors, and a gas FP in the living room that provides a cozy place to gather. Upstairs 3 Bed & 2 Bath sun- filled master ensuite features a large new skylight & a soaker tub. Basement features a separate entrance to a potential 1 bedroom suite with beautiful new porcelain tiles. Large covered back deck opens to a south facing sunny backyard w/2 car garage with an extra car port. Book your viewings now. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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