Some good places to grab a bite are Booster Juice, Uncle Fatih's Pizza or Megga Bite Pizza. Venture a little further for a meal at one of the neighbourhood's restaurants. If you love coffee, you're not too far from Starbucks located at 1780 Broadway E. Groceries can be found at Food Stop Store which is a short distance away and you'll find East Van Youth Clinic Ifi only steps away as well. For nearby green space, W.C. Shelley Park and McSpadden Park could be good to get out of your home and catch some fresh air or to take your dog for a walk.

Getting around the area is made simpler with access to the TransLink. Commercial-Broadway Station Platform 4 Subway stop is a short walk. There is also Southbound Commercial Dr @ N Grandview Hwy BusStop, only steps away, with (Bus) route 020 Victoria/downtown, and (Bus) route N20 Downtown/victoria Nightbus nearby.