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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2458 YALE Street in Vancouver: Hastings East House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2304434
$3,990,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2304434
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 3,755 sq. ft.
Italian designer. Yale Street finest! All luxury lifestyle expectations you can imagine in mind come true. ONYX in walls. Designer design crystal light. Solar panel can save 65%-75% energy. Sensors on walkways to melt ice and snow in winter. Good view of Downtown, North Shore Mountains, and all the way to Stanley Park. This is a beautiful, high quality, and multifunctional house. Basement is fully finished and has separate entry. There are two separated renting home suites, and each has its own gas bill and BC Hydro bill. 10 minutes to Downtown by driving; 2 minutes to Cambridge Street for enjoying the beautiful Maple trees by driving. Easy to access to natural parks.All measurements all approx. Buyer to verify if important. The Listing is with a team and disclosure of that team to your Buyer(s) is required. Please see "Associated Documents" for addendum to accompany offer. Open House:Open House: Sun Oct. 21, 2018 2-4pm More detailsListed by New Coast Realty
- Aedis Realty
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2135 E PENDER Street in Vancouver: Hastings House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2304817
$3,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2304817
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 3,536 sq. ft.
DEVELOPER ALERT: VANCOUVER COUNCIL HAS APPROVED A ZONING CHANGE TO PROPERTY FROM RM-4 TO RM8A/RM8AN. THIS WILL ALLOW FOR SUBSTANTIAL AND MUCH HIGHER RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES. CITY DRAFTING NEW BY LAW. CONCEPTS TO BE SIMILAR TO THOSE DEVELOPMENTS IN THE RM8 ZONED AREAS OF MARPOLE IN VANCOUVER SOUTH.Large single family home on a beautiful tree lined boulevard. Presently rented out with monthly rental income $3450 to long term tenants on a month to month basis. Excellent holding opportunity or as part of a land consolidation in the Grandview Woodlands neighbourhood. More information in Grandview Woodlands Community plan can be found online at City of Vancouver website. Close to shopping, restaurants, recreational facilities and minutes to downtown corridor. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
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2485 WALL Street in Vancouver: Hastings East House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2281728
$3,495,500Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2281728
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,123 sq. ft.
Opportunity is knocking to own the crown jewel of Wall Street. 3000+ living space on 5000+ lot. This private residences commands unobstructed water view from all 3 floors. The entire home was redesign with luxury lifestyle expectations in mind. Features include: Gourmet kitchen with 6 piece Miele appliance package, Extensive custom millwork, Modern laundry room, Bocci chandelier, spa steam shower with Zen in-ground hot tub, exercise room, TV room, wet bar, full perimeter surveillance system & more. Within 10 minutes to the heart of downtown. By private appointments only. More detailsListed by Century 21 In Town Realty - Aedis Realty
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435 RENFREW Street in Vancouver: Renfrew VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2301514
$3,100,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2301514
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,400 sq. ft.
Excellent central location. Walking distance to PNE, Hasting street shopping, transit, and schools. Developer must see. Land Assembly with 2881 Pender Street. More detailsListed by Kore Realty and Rennie & Associates Realty - Aedis Realty
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2881 E PENDER Street in Vancouver: Renfrew VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2301299
$2,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2301299
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,728 sq. ft.
Central location, steps away from the Pacific National Exhibition, Transit, shopping. Land Assembly with 435 Renfrew Street. More detailsListed by Rennie & Associates Realty and Kore Realty - Aedis Realty
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2520 TURNER Street in Vancouver: Renfrew VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2305650
$2,499,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2305650
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,858 sq. ft.
One of a Kind custom Contemporary home with UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS from the Roof top deck! This custom brand new home consists of 5 bedrooms/4 bathrooms with 2400 SF of open living space + 1.5 storey 1 bed/1 bath laneway house. Main floor has a bright open plan w/generous size dining & living room, a gourmet kitchen w/custom cabinetry & pantry. Upstairs, master bedroom has large walk in closet and en-suite bathroom with free standing tub and double walk in shower. The other two bedrooms are generous sized. Downstairs, there is a 2 Bedroom legal suite. Designed by Simplex Home. Expected completion Oct 2019. Call listing agent for more details and find out how to save on GST. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Central - Aedis Realty
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2728 TURNER Street in Vancouver: Renfrew VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2309439
$2,436,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2309439
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,170 sq. ft.
Ronse Massey, 2018 Ovation Award winner, and Regeneration Design Studio once again worked together to redefine modern living with this architectural work of art. This home is like no other in the Renfrew Neighbourhood. A house of contrasts, light and dark, modern yet homey. Clean, sleek, and refreshing. Wide open main level with oversize windows and double doors that open to an expansive balcony. Gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry and SS appliances. Three spacious bedrooms above with a romantic balcony off the master bedroom. Thoughtful spacial arrangement for a greater comfort of perception. Two separate rental suites: a two-bedroom below and a one-bedroom in the lane-way house. Two electric vehicle charging ports. Walking distance to schools, transit, restaurants, and shopping. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty (Kingsway) Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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2735 OXFORD Street in Vancouver: Hastings East House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2243012
$2,388,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2243012
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,336 sq. ft.
Perfect location to build your dream home plus can build a lane home. This home sits on a huge lot 48 x 138 Lane way access beautiful gorgeous mountain view. This 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms is very well kept with new roof, new windows, mortgage helper. this home is perfect for a family as it's only a few minutes walk to schools, transit, shopping malls and 1 block to parks. Basement is rented for $2,400 a month. Bring in your offer. Please see our virtual video. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
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2762 WALL Street in Vancouver: Hastings East House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2307987
$2,275,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2307987
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,552 sq. ft.
Almost waterfront, 181-foot-deep property with TWO houses on the high side of desirable Wall Street across from park, with 180 degree views over Burrard Inlet and the North Shore Mountains from the MAIN house and top of laneway home. Large, beautiful 1 bedroom, 2 bath TWO level LANEWAY HOUSE (approx.1000 sq. ft. LISTED AS ABOVE in room description), perfect for extra income or to live in yourself. Main house has large one-bedroom suite on ground floor, as well as 2 bedroom main floor with views, both currently rented. Beautiful landscaped garden separates the two houses. Fabulous schools, parks, shopping and recreation areas within walking distance. Easy access to downtown and the North Shore. Must see this property to appreciate all it has to offer. More detailsListed by KellerWilliamsRealtyVanCentral - Aedis Realty
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2751 OXFORD Street in Vancouver: Hastings East House for sale in "Hastings-Sunrise" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2306936
$2,100,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2306936
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 4,054 sq. ft.
An amazing opportunity in Hastings-Sunrise! A one of a kind home that has over 4000 sq ft of livable space and sits on a very large 48' x 138' lot. This house has beautiful features such as hardwood floors with oak inlay, leaded glass windows, original light fixtures, and wainscoting. Other features include a great floor plan with 4 bedrooms on the 2nd floor, a formal dining room on the main floor and den for a home office. There is so much potential. Renovate, convert to more than one unit and add a laneway home or just move in. Kithchen sinks on top floor and basement maket it easy to add full kitchens. Located in just a short walk to all the shopping on Hastings St., the best craft breweries in the city, Hastings-Sunrise (French Immersion), and New Brighton pool. More detailsListed by KellerWilliamsRealtyVanCentral - Aedis Realty
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