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Gastown has some history and it’s not all about some boozin’ man called Gassy Jack. Not to take anything away from this progressive entrepreneurial pioneer, but the buildings in the area are what we’re talking about when it comes to history in Gastown and the fact that it is possible to inhabit one of these historic buildings, which have been converted into modern day luxurious lofts, is experiencing history first hand.
The facades are old world brick reminiscent of anywhere but Vancouver and this is exactly what gives Gastown its charm. Gastown was once the center of the action and given time it will rise up once again from the worn and weathered cobblestone to shine brightly as Vancouver’s go to place for all things hip, sophisticated, hot, with it, cool, phat, bad and jizzle my nizzle in vogue.
AREA MAP
BUILDINGS
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21 DOORS
370 CARRALL STREET
SUITES: 21 LEVELS: 4 BUILT: 1984 PETS: yes RENTALS: yes STRATA NO: VR1346 ACTIVE LISTINGS: 1
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55 ALEXANDER
55 ALEXANDER STREET
SUITES: 38 LEVELS: 8 BUILT: 1999 PETS: yes RENTALS: yes STRATA NO: LMS3926 ACTIVE LISTINGS: 0
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ABBOTT PLACE
233 ABBOTT STREET
SUITES: 46 LEVELS: 7 BUILT: 1996 PETS: yes RENTALS: yes STRATA NO: LMS2412 ACTIVE LISTINGS: 2
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ALEXIS AND ALEXANDER
27 ALEXANDER STREET
SUITES: 60 LEVELS: 7 BUILT: 1996 PETS: yes RENTALS: yes STRATA NO: LMS1862 ACTIVE LISTINGS: 1
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BODEGA STUDIOS
229 CARRALL STREET
SUITES: 12 LEVELS: 3 BUILT: 1992 PETS: yes RENTALS: yes STRATA NO: LMS738 ACTIVE LISTINGS: 0
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CAPTAIN FRENCH
41 ALEXANDER STREET
SUITES: 20 LEVELS: 7 BUILT: 1991 PETS: yes RENTALS: STRATA NO: VAS2797 ACTIVE LISTINGS: 0
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CARRALL STATION
1 EAST CORDOVA STREET
SUITES: 81 LEVELS: 5 BUILT: 1998 PETS: yes RENTALS: yes STRATA NO: LMS2854 ACTIVE LISTINGS: 0
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EDGE
289 ALEXANDER STREET
SUITES: 120 LEVELS: 10 BUILT: 1999 PETS: yes RENTALS: yes STRATA NO: LMS3818 ACTIVE LISTINGS: 0
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GLOBE
34 POWELL STREET
SUITES: 10 LEVELS: 5 BUILT: 1996 PETS: yes RENTALS: yes STRATA NO: LMS1627 ACTIVE LISTINGS: 1
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GREENSHIELDS BUILDING
345 WATER STREET
SUITES: 22 LEVELS: 5 BUILT: 2004 PETS: yes RENTALS: yes STRATA NO: BCS849 ACTIVE LISTINGS: 0
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KORET LOFTS
55 EAST CORDOVA STREET
SUITES: 118 LEVELS: 6 BUILT: 2006 PETS: yes RENTALS: yes STRATA NO: BCS2025 ACTIVE LISTINGS: 2
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MALKIN
141 WATER STREET
SUITES: 15 LEVELS: 6 BUILT: 1996 PETS: yes RENTALS: yes STRATA NO: LMS2240 ACTIVE LISTINGS: 0
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MISSION HOUSE
150 ALEXANDER STREET
SUITES: 16 LEVELS: 5 BUILT: 1983 PETS: yes RENTALS: yes STRATA NO: VAS1232 ACTIVE LISTINGS: 0
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MODERN GARAGE
12 WATER STREET
SUITES: 34 LEVELS: 6 BUILT: 2009 PETS: yes RENTALS: yes STRATA NO: BCS3647 ACTIVE LISTINGS: 0
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PARIS BLOCK AND PARIS ANNEX
53 WEST HASTINGS STREET
SUITES: 47 LEVELS: 6 BUILT: 2008 PETS: yes RENTALS: yes STRATA NO: BCP38241 ACTIVE LISTINGS: 1
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PILKINGTON HOUSE
120 POWELL STREET
SUITES: 6 LEVELS: 4 BUILT: 1991 PETS: yes RENTALS: yes STRATA NO: LMS113 ACTIVE LISTINGS: 0
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POWELL LANE
28 POWELL STREET
SUITES: 26 LEVELS: 6 BUILT: 1994 PETS: yes RENTALS: yes STRATA NO: LMS669 ACTIVE LISTINGS: 1
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SMART GASTOWN
168 POWELL STREET
SUITES: 90 LEVELS: 9 BUILT: 2009 PETS: yes RENTALS: yes STRATA NO: BCS3636 ACTIVE LISTINGS: 0
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TAYLOR BUILDING
310 WATER STREET
SUITES: 22 LEVELS: 5 BUILT: 2003 PETS: yes RENTALS: yes STRATA NO: BCS521 ACTIVE LISTINGS: 0
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TERMINUS
36 WATER STREET
SUITES: 46 LEVELS: 7 BUILT: 2008 PETS: yes RENTALS: yes STRATA NO: BCS3229 ACTIVE LISTINGS: 2
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VAN HORNE
22 EAST CORDOVA STREET
SUITES: 146 LEVELS: 8 BUILT: 1997 PETS: yes RENTALS: yes STRATA NO: LMS2636 ACTIVE LISTINGS: 0
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Hey do you remember where I parked?....... Parking for most people is a deal breaker when they are searching for an apartment, but it doesn't have to be. There are so many amazing heritage buildings in Vancouver that you have the opportunity to live in and call home. These buildings are located in some of Vancouver's most desired neighbourhoods and come with a pretty sweet lifestyle and great history. One of the reasons why parking can be hard to come by when looking for a heritage loft apartment is simply because when developers convert the buildings from offices or warehouses to residences they try to keep as much of the original facade and interiors as possible so it is nearly impossible to dig deeper basements to accommodate more parking stalls.
Our advice to you is don't let parking be an issue you can't overcome. Some might say we are a little spoiled here with regards to all of our parking options and buildings that come with parking, we wouldn't say that though. There are major cities all over the world that have much less parking options in their city centre than Vancouver. Sometimes to live in these amazing restored heritage buildings we have to compromise. Not always, but sometimes.
Another reason that some people give us for wanting a parking stall is resale. Yeah that makes sense but these style of homes will always have a buyer waiting. Since Jan. 1, 2010 - March 1, 2011 there have been 51 apartments sold in Vancouver without a parking stall (a list can be provided upon request). So, don't worry, you'll be able to sell it!
We do understand that some of you may need your car for work and do a lot of driving so a parking stall in your building is a must have. On the flip side if you're not in and out all day and night then you HAVE options, and here they are.....
Tip: Impark has more clearance height than Easy Park for you boys driving in from the country :)
Easy Park Lot 31 - 161 Water St.
Easy Park Lot 8 - 65 W. Cordova St.
Easy Park Lot 4 - 107 E. Cordova
101 E. Waterfront Rd. (Port Side)
What.... you don't have a car but need some wheels? We get it! This is what you do....
Rates and Plans: http://www.zipcar.com/vancouver/check-rates
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# 707 233 ABBOTT ST
CITY: VANCOUVER
PRICE: $328,000 BEDROOMS: 0 TAXES: (2011): $1,306 SIZE: 573 Sq.Ft. BATHROOMS: 1 YEAR BUILT: 1996 MAN. FEE: $224 PARKING: 0 Re/Max City Realty (Abbott)
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# 509 36 WATER ST
CITY: VANCOUVER
PRICE: $1,150,000 BEDROOMS: 2 TAXES: (2011): $3,634 SIZE: 1,384 Sq.Ft. BATHROOMS: 2 YEAR BUILT: 2009 MAN. FEE: $550 PARKING: 2 Century 21 In Town Realty
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# 418 55 E CORDOVA ST
CITY: VANCOUVER
PRICE: $368,888 BEDROOMS: 0 TAXES: (2011): $1,475 SIZE: 665 Sq.Ft. BATHROOMS: 1 YEAR BUILT: 2006 MAN. FEE: $172 PARKING: 0 Royal LePage City Centre
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# 201 53 W HASTINGS ST
CITY: VANCOUVER
PRICE: $499,000 BEDROOMS: 1 TAXES: (2011): $1 SIZE: 860 Sq.Ft. BATHROOMS: 1 YEAR BUILT: 9999 MAN. FEE: $329 PARKING: 0 Realty Executives Eco-World
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# 706 233 ABBOTT ST
CITY: VANCOUVER
PRICE: $291,000 BEDROOMS: 0 TAXES: (2011): $1,173 SIZE: 502 Sq.Ft. BATHROOMS: 1 YEAR BUILT: 1996 MAN. FEE: $157 PARKING: 0 Re/Max City Realty (Abbott)
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# 603 36 WATER ST
CITY: VANCOUVER
PRICE: $659,900 BEDROOMS: 1 TAXES: (2011): $2,201 SIZE: 870 Sq.Ft. BATHROOMS: 1 YEAR BUILT: 2008 MAN. FEE: $308 PARKING: 1 RE/MAX Masters Realty
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# 205 28 POWELL ST
CITY: VANCOUVER
PRICE: $488,000 BEDROOMS: 1 TAXES: (2011): $1,692 SIZE: 1,030 Sq.Ft. BATHROOMS: 1 YEAR BUILT: 1992 MAN. FEE: $359 PARKING: 0 RE/MAX Select Properties
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# 708 27 ALEXANDER ST
CITY: VANCOUVER
PRICE: $1,299,000 BEDROOMS: 1 TAXES: (2011): $3,053 SIZE: 1,371 Sq.Ft. BATHROOMS: 2 YEAR BUILT: 1997 MAN. FEE: $454 PARKING: 2 Prudential Sussex Realty(WVan)
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# 6B 34 POWELL ST
CITY: VANCOUVER
PRICE: $750,000 BEDROOMS: 1 TAXES: (2011): $3,108 SIZE: 1,062 Sq.Ft. BATHROOMS: 1 YEAR BUILT: 9999 MAN. FEE: $399 PARKING: 0 Homeland Realty
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57 E CORDOVA ST
CITY: VANCOUVER
PRICE: $888,000 BEDROOMS: 0 TAXES: (2011): $11,613 SIZE: 1,726 Sq.Ft. BATHROOMS: 2 YEAR BUILT: 2006 MAN. FEE: $445 PARKING: 0 Corbel Commercial Inc.
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