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:
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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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2040 PANDORA Street in Vancouver: Hastings House for sale in "Grandview - Hastings" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2768208
2040 PANDORA Street Vancouver V5L 1N2 
$2,680,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2768208
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,632 sq. ft.
DEVELOPMENT SITE Centrally located in GRANDVIEW-HASTINGS neighbourhood. Steps away from the Drive and Hasting's Village. This property is to be sold in combination with 2054 Pandora Street, also listed. DEVELOP & build up to 12 units. Please verify with City of Vancouver. Excellent development opportunity. Currently tenanted. Please do not go on property and do not disturb tenant. More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2054 PANDORA Street in Vancouver: Hastings House for sale in "Grandview - Hastings" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2768207
2054 PANDORA Street Vancouver V5L 1N2
$2,680,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2768207
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,340 sq. ft.
DEVELOPMENT SITE centrally located in GRANDVIEW-HASTINGS neighbourhood. Steps away from the Drive and Hasting's Village. This property is to be sold in combination with 2040 Pandora Street, also listed. DEVELOP & build up to 12 units. Please verify with City of Vancouver. Excellent development opportunity. Currently tenanted. Please do not go on property and do not disturb tenant. More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty - 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®# R2778434
584 NANAIMO Street Vancouver V5L 4S1
$2,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2778434
- 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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2630 FRANKLIN Street in Vancouver: Hastings Sunrise House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2701130
2630 FRANKLIN Street Vancouver V5K 1X6
$2,200,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2701130
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,177 sq. ft.
Nice solid bungalow with basement situated in the great location of Hastings Sunrise area, lot size 33' x 122'. 3 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. Good for first time home buyers or investors. More detailsListed by Selmak Realty Limited - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2818 TRIUMPH Street in Vancouver: Hastings Sunrise House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2784868
2818 TRIUMPH Street Vancouver V5K 1T5
$1,979,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2784868
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,180 sq. ft.
Welcome to this charming Vancouver Special house in the desirable Hastings Sunrise area. Impeccably maintained by its original owner since new, this home is clean and move-in ready. Situated on a quiet tree-lined street. Enjoy the convenience of being close to a variety of amenities including restaurants, shops, coffee shops, and schools. The property features a fantastic bonus of a 2-bedroom mortgage helper suite, providing additional income potential. There is also the possibility of adding a second mortgage helper suite. Don't miss this rare opportunity as this home is being offered for the first time on the market. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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107 N KASLO Street in Vancouver: Hastings Sunrise House for sale in "HASTINGS-SUNRISE" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2775342
107 N KASLO Street Vancouver V5K 3M9
$1,979,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2775342
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,085 sq. ft.
EXQUISITE AND TOTALLY UPDATED CHARACTER HOME. FEATURES, 2 BEDROOMS UPSTAIRS, SPACIOUS PRIMARY BEDROOM WITH EXPANSIVE WALK-IN CLOSET, CHEF INSPIRED OPEN KITCHEN CONCEPT WITH HUGE ISLAND & LOTS OF CABINETS, PREMIUM STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, ALL QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, FORMAL DINING ROOM, SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM, ALL HIGHEST QUALITY WIDE-PLANK LAMINATED FLOORS, ALL NEW VINYL WINDOWS, ALL NEW PLUMBING AND ALL NEW ELECTRICAL AND LARGE COVERED SUNDECK. THE BASEMENT FEATURES A VERY BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS + DEN & OFFICE LEGAL SUITE WITH A SECOND ROUGHED-IN KITCHEN FOR A POSSIBILITY OF 2 SEPARATE 2 AND 1 BEDROOM SUITES WITH ROUGHED-IN ENTRANCE FROM THE NORTH SIDE. ALL ON A LEVEL CORNER LOT OVERLOOKING CALLISTER PARK, IN THE VERY POPULAR HASTINGS-SUNRISE AREA ON A PICTURESQUE NEIGHBORHOOD IDEAL FOR LEISURELY EVENING STROLLS. WALK TO NEW BRIGHTON BEACH, RESTAURANTS SHOPS, SCHOOL, TRANSPORTATION & HASTINGS COMMUNITY CENTRE. More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty - Aedis Realty
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2896 E GEORGIA Street in Vancouver: Renfrew VE 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2772904
2896 E GEORGIA Street Vancouver V5K 2K3
$1,900,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2772904
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 1,953 sq. ft.
2896 E Georgia – Hastings Sunrise (Renfrew and East Georgia) - Rare opportunity to own this brand new three level, 1954 sf half duplex with 4 bedrooms, 5 baths incl a 1 bed legal suite that can be a mortgage helper – market rent could be as high as $1700/mo. Next door at 721 Renfrew is also on MLS #R2772894. Property is protected by the 2-5-10 National Home Warranty Insurance. Kitchens are equipped with high-end appliances incl Bosch refrigerator, stainless steel oven, range hood, gas cook-top and separate Electrolux washer/dryer for both main house & basement suite. Each side has a front and back yard with large above ground rear patio, 1 car garage and 1 car pad parking spot. All bedrooms have en-suite baths. Top floor has mountain views, a pleasure to show, come on to our Open House every Sat/Sunday till sold. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
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721 RENFREW Street in Vancouver: Renfrew VE 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2772894
721 RENFREW Street Vancouver V5K 4B4
$1,900,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2772894
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 1,926 sq. ft.
721 Renfrew – Hastings Sunrise (Renfrew and East Georgia) - Rare opportunity to own this brand new three level, 1927 sf half duplex with 4 bedrooms, 5 baths incl a 1 bed legal suite that can be a mortgage helper – market rent could be as high as $1700/mo. Next door 2896 E Georgia also for sale - MLS #R2772904. Property is protected by the 2-5-10 National Home Warranty Insurance. Kitchens are equipped with high-end appliances incl Bosch refrigerator, stainless steel oven, range hood, gas cook-top and separate Electrolux washer/dryer for both main house & basement suite. Each side has a front and back yard with large above ground rear patio, 1 car garage and 1 car pad parking spot. All bedrooms have en-suite baths. Top floor has mountain views, a pleasure to show, come on to our Open House every Sat/Sunday till sold More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2704 MCGILL Street in Vancouver: Hastings Sunrise House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2774309
2704 MCGILL Street Vancouver V5K 1H5
$1,899,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2774309
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,274 sq. ft.
Nice corner Vancouver Special.A move-in ready home. Vancouver East 33x122 lot. Conveniently situated Sunrise home on McGill St, north of Hastings. Beautiful level lots with tons of potential for future re-development. Ideal for a growing family South facing backyard with mountain views from the front. Family oriented neighborhood, 5 minutes to North Vancouver, 10 minutes to Downtown, easy access to transit, highway, parks, restaurants, PNE. COVID Protocol in place. Please wear face masks at all showings. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Surrey/120) - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2664 OXFORD Street in Vancouver: Hastings Sunrise 1/2 Duplex for sale in "The Oxford" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2781462
2664 OXFORD Street Vancouver V5K 1N3
$1,875,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2781462
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,637 sq. ft.
Welcome to The Oxford, by award winning Vandwell Developments located in the desirable Hastings Sunrise. Craftsman-inspired home offers a perfect blend of modern elegance and luxury. The main level boasts a spacious living room w/ french doors to your private and large fenced landscaped back yard. Adjacent dining area seamlessly flows into your sleek kitchen, featuring high-end Fisher & Paykel appliances, quartz countertops, designer tiling and an abundance of cabinet storage. Above are 3 well appointed bed with ample storage + 3 bath with modern finishings. The top floor bed features a cozy balcony patio with beautiful views of of the city. Central Air Con. Steps from Hastings Comm Elem + Templeton Sec. Pets+Rentals ok! Single car garage. 230 sqft crawlspace. 2-5-10 Warranty More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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