Since BMX bikes are made to carry one rider around a track, with obstacles, and jumps, there tough.
But that's racing. Commuting has different obstacles.

ZZZ posted one way to make using a BMX bike for commuting work.

Here is another.
Not true BMX any more, and these will Not stand up to jumps.
But they would work for commuting.
Might add a rack, or use a backpack.

The strength inherent in BMX bikes make these "Fun Bikes" strong enough to hold up to a 200 lb rider.
The taller seat and handlebars make for more comfortable longer distance riding, and the gears help with
starts, stops, and hills.

If you are going to race BMX, use a bike set up for racing.
If you are going to commute, or just ride around for the fun of it, consider setting it up to do so.

The chrome bike is a RedLine, picked up at a garage sale for $25. I used recycled bike parts to set it up.

The stem has been "stretched' by welding an inside tube and plug welding as well as more tube from another stem, with butt welding. The wedge bolt has also been stretched.
The bottom of the stem is down inside the steer tube 3".

The seat post is thick wall stainless tube, and extends 8" into the frame.