THE ELECTRA | 989 Nelson Street
989 Nelson Street, Vancouver
| Address: | 989 Nelson St |
| City: | Vancouver West |
| Sub Area: | Downtown VW |
| Construction: | Concrete |
| Strata Units: | 0 |
| Building Type: | Highrise |
| Year Built: | 1995 |
| Mng Company: | COLYVAN |
| Mng Phone: | 604-683-8399 |
| Rental Restrictions: | Allowed |
| Pets Restriction: | Not Allowed |
Description
Built between 1955 and 1957, the former B.C. Electric/Hydro Building is one of the most striking buildings of the post-war building boom in British Columbia. Designed by well-known architects Ron Thom and Ned Pratt, this building is a prime example of West Coast modern architecture and was selected as a Recent Landmark of class "A" merit to be added to the Vancouver Heritage Register. In the early 1990's, the building was converted into 242 residential units and 205 commercial units comprising street-level retail and executive offices. This revitalization reflected the relatively new cultural appreciation of the modern 50's style. The building's heritage value and distinction contributed to its marketability: All residential strata-titled units were reportedly sold within 8 hours on opening day.
Additional Information
Elevator, Exercise Centre, Recreation Center, Sauna/Steam Room, Shared Laundry, Wheelchair Access
Current Listings
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R3126107 - 614 989 Nelson Street, Vancouver Condo
614 989 Nelson Street Vancouver V6Z 2S1 
$588,888Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3126107
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 614 sq. ft.
Electra!! Very famous and very well maintained office tower and residential high rise. Located in the absolute center point of Vancouver Downtown. Spacious, bright south-east corner unit facing quiet side of the elegant building with great city views. Central air conditioning system, 9 feet ceiling, new flooring, updated bathroom, one bedroom plus den potential, with excellent amenities as guest suites, gym, sauna, lounge, bike room. Building is AirBNB friendly. Live in the bedroom, with airbnb in the den, great mortgage helper. Large storage locker & free shared laundry on the same floor. Convenient location, close to everything. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Heights Realty
- DAVID REIMERS
- ROYAL LEPAGE WEST R.E.S.
- 1 (604) 340-4400
- Contact by Email
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R3118746 - 1607 989 Nelson Street, Vancouver Condo
1607 989 Nelson Street Vancouver V6Z 2S1
$619,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3118746
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 616 sq. ft.
Welcome to The Electra, a landmark concrete tower in the heart of downtown, formerly the BC Hydro HQ and converted to condos in 1995. This bright NW-facing 1 bed offers a functional layout with full-width windows that flood the space with natural light. Enjoy city & mountain views with a peekaboo ocean outlook. Unbeatable location just steps to groceries, shopping, restaurants, cafés, YMCA, and theatres, public transportation. Exceptional amenities include guest suites, gym, dry sauna, spacious lounge with full kitchen, and outdoor BBQ patio, billiard and table tennis. Includes a large storage locker and free shared laundry (on same floor). Short-term rentals allowed with strata approval and a valid city license. Strata fees include heating and A/C. No pets. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - DAVID REIMERS
- ROYAL LEPAGE WEST R.E.S.
- 1 (604) 340-4400
- Contact by Email
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R3101157 - 2106 989 Nelson Street, Vancouver Condo
2106 989 Nelson Street Vancouver V6Z 2S1
$1,620,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3101157
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,804 sq. ft.
A rare legacy 3 bed + 2 bath + office/solarium/4th bed Penthouse of 1,804 SF with sweeping 270° exposures and forever-protected views of the North Shore Mountains and Mount Baker. Wake up to morning light, enjoy coffee above the city, and unwind as the skyline glows at night. Thoughtfully re-imagined with a strong design, the home offers Poggenpohl kitchen with Sub-Zero, Wolf & Miele appliances, Bocci hand-blown glass lighting, engineered hardwood flooring, bathrooms with Italian tile, Kohler fixtures, and heated floors. Central A/C and a large private storage room on the same floor. Located in the former BC Hydro Building, moments to SkyTrain, IGA, cafés, dining, and everything downtown offers. Short term rental w/ strata approval, perfect for vacation home. Open House: March 21st 3-5PM. More detailsListed by Royal LePage Westside Klein Group - DAVID REIMERS
- ROYAL LEPAGE WEST R.E.S.
- 1 (604) 340-4400
- Contact by Email
Data was last updated May 31, 2026 at 04:40 PM (UTC)
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