1624 2nd Av E Unit Top Floor

About This Home

Top-Floor Heritage Apartment on Commercial Drive – Utilities & Wi-Fi Included Available starting November 15, 2025 Whole private apartment on the top floor of a character-filled, 115-year-old heritage house in the heart of East Vancouver’s eclectic Commercial Drive / Grandview-Woodland. Rent: $2,400/month -INCLUDES Wi-Fi, hydro/utilities, and one Parking spot (Many units do not include these items) Deposit: $1,200 (Pet deposit is $1,200 additional) Parking: 1 off-street spot included Stay length: One year lease Pets: A very quiet animal may be considered (case-by-case approval)? Smoking/Vaping: Strictly no smoking or vaping anywhere on the property The Home: Private, self-contained top-floor suite with: 2 bedrooms, den, bathroom (Heritage-style Water Closet separate from Tub, Shower, Sink room) , kitchen, dining room, and living room Laundry: no on-site laundry; several good laundromats nearby - Some have full laundry service (pick up, wash, fold, and return). Check out  "get fresh laundry" website.   Shared entrance and shared backyard. Original charm and quirks you’d expect in a vintage home—squeaky floors included! Bikes are not permitted inside and there’s no secured bike storage, but Mobi public bike share is very close Location Perks: Live steps from Little Italy’s best: charming cafés, bakeries, classic pubs, cocktail and coffee bars, yoga studios, theatres, delis, grocers, specialty food shops, funky boutiques—80+ spots within 1 km. Walk Score: 99 – Walker’s Paradise Transit Score: 75 – Excellent Transit ~750 m to Commercial–Broadway SkyTrain (easy access to Downtown) Near bus stops #60652 & #51225 on the 20 line This Neigbourhood was recently featured by Time Out as one of the “Coolest Streets in the World,” Commercial Drive remains proudly independent and full of character. Big chains have come and gone, leaving behind a community of one-of-a-kind cafés, vintage boutiques, record and book shops, family-run eateries, and authentic Little Italy vibes. Whether you’re grabbing Vietnamese street eats at Lunch Lady, sipping a Negroni at Bar Corso, or people-watching from a coffee shop patio, “The Drive” offers some of the city’s best food, culture, and energy—all just steps from your door. Is This a Good Fit? You’ll love it here if you: Are easy-going, community-minded, and comfortable in a rustic heritage house Respect quiet hours (10 pm–8 am) and your neighbours (there are suites below; some household sound travels) You Walk and talk quietly in your home Don’t smoke or vape Are happy to hand-wash dishes (no dishwasher) Are fine taking laundry to a laundromat or using laundry service Treat faucets/fixtures gently Will keep shared garden space tidy and help with snow/ice on walkways in winter Keep the suite clean and care for it like your own home Interested? Please email with a short intro about yourself (and any co-tenant): where you live and work, lifestyle/interests, what kind of tenant you are, desired length of stay, and pet details (if any).