Councillor David Shiner played a key role in advocating for the station, highlighting its importance as a selling factor for proposed housing units.

[5][6] During the excavation of the site, it was discovered that the soil had been contaminated with hydrocarbons, believed to be from the two filling stations that had previously occupied the area.

[8] TTC officials joked that "keeping ticket sellers awake is the biggest challenge amid the boredom that is Bessarion station".

Images of feet appear on the concourse level, heads appear on the platform, and hands appear along the stairs leading to both of the station's entrance pavilions.

[17] TTC routes serving the station include: Nearby landmarks include the Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Park, the Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Community Recreation Centre and Library (part of the Concord Park Place development),[23] Bessarion Parkette, a Canadian Tire, and Mountain Equipment Co-op North York.