Homes for sale in Yaletown

A List of Buildings with built-in Air Conditioning in Yaletown and Downtown Vancouver

Written by | September 10, 2023

If you are after a home that has air conditioning, you really have two options –

  1. Buy into a building that has the A/C built-in which means it’s most likely a newer building such as Burrard One Place that was built after 2019 or a luxury building on the waterfront such as The Erickson. Higher-end developers and projects seem to have figured out climate change / comfort earlier on and had A/C included as early as early 2000’s.
  2. Alternatively, you can find a building in which strata permits the installation of Air Conditioning (there are currently a handful but this is becoming a popular option). Some of the buildings and their listings that allow to instal split systems are below. Please note these are constantly changing because of the strata bylaws. Please reach out if you would like to double check the most recent list.

Starting January 2025, all buildings that are taller than 3 storeys will have to have air conditioning. The City reports that implementing mechanical cooling systems may increase overall construction expenses by up to 3.5%. This policy was approved by Vancouver City Council. However, these costs tend to be lower when mechanized cooling is integrated into a terminal heat pump system, as opposed to utilizing separate heating and cooling systems.

This development trend is reflective of the changing climate, the desire for enhanced comfort, and the growing expectations of residents for high-quality amenities. Here are condos for sale in Yaletown and the Downtown core that were built with air conditioning:

Condos For Sale in Yaletown With Air Conditioning

Here is the list of Yaletown and Downtown buildings with A/C in Vancouver: 

  • Cooper’s Pointe at 980 Cooperage Way built in 2007 by Concord Pacific
  • Icon at 638 Beach Crescent built in 2006 by Concord Pacific
  • Icon 2 at 633 Kinghorne Mews built in 2006 by
  • King’s Landing at 428 Beach Crescent built in 2005 by Concord Pacific
  • Park West at 455 Beach Crescent built in 2005 by Concord Pacific
  • Pomaria at 1455 Howe Street built in 2007 by Qualex Landmark
  • The Arc at 89 Nelson Street and 87 Nelson Street built in 2019 by Concord Pacific
  • The Erickson at 1560 Homer Mews built in 2010 by Concord Pacific
  • The Mark at 1372 Seymour Street built in 2013 by Onni
  • Wall Centre at 938 Nelson Street and 1050 Burrard Street built in 2002 by Wall Financial Corporation
  • Waterford at 1483 Homer Street built in 2003 by
  • 1335 Howe at 1135 Howe Street built in 2022 by Onni
  • 601 Beach Crescent at 601 Beach Crescent built in 2023 by Pinnacle International
  • 8x On The Park at 1111 Richards Street built in 2021 by Brenhill
  • Addition at 1133 Hornby Street built in 2018 by Keystone Properties
  • Del Prado at 1155 Mainland Street built in 1996 by
  • Flagship at 8 Smithe Mews built in 2009 by Concord Pacific
  • Hotel Georgia at 667 Howe Street built in 2012 by Delta Group
  • Iliad at 1245 Homer Street built in 2000 by
  • L’Hermitage at 788 Richards Street built in 2008 by Millennium Development
  • The Grace at 499 Drake Street built in 2004 by James Schouw
  • Tate at 1283 Howe Street built in 2019 by Bonds Group of Companies
  • Telus Gardens at 777 Richards Street built in 2016 by Westbank
  • The Alda at 1275 Hamilton Street built in 2002 by Qualex Landmark
  • The Pacific By Grosvenor at 889 Pacific Street built in 2021 by Grosvernor
  • The Smithe at 885 Cambie Street built in 2021 by Boffo Developments
  • Vancouver House at 1480 Howe Street built in 2018 by Westbank
  • Mariner at 918 Cooperage Way built in 2009 by
  • McMaster Building at 1180 Homer Street built in 2007 by
  • One Burrard Place at 1289 Hornby Street built in 2022 by Reliance Properties
  • One Pacific at 68 Smithe built in 2016 by Concord Pacific
  • The Charleson at 499 Pacific built in 2018 by Onni
  • The Crandall at 1072 Hamilton Street built in 2000 by Qualex Landmark

All Listings currently available for sale in the above buildings can be found HERE

The Arc Yaletown listings for sale here

All listings for sale at The Mark (1372 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC V6B 3P3) are here. Not only does this building have air conditioning but it also allows AirBnB!

The Erickson: This luxurious waterfront building at 1560 Homer Mews in Yaletown, designed by renowned architect Arthur Erickson, incorporates air conditioning as a standard feature in its high-end residences. The Erickson is celebrated for its architectural excellence and offers residents a premium living experience with cooling systems to match. Homes for listing at the Erickson are here!

Waterford – 1483 Homer Street located in the private and luxurious Yaletown’s Beach District and across from David Lam Park.  All Homes for sale at Waterford 

In conclusion, adding air conditioning to existing buildings in Vancouver has become a relevant and valuable upgrade in response to the city’s changing climate and the desire for enhanced comfort and indoor air quality. With advancements in technology and energy-efficient options, retrofitting air conditioning systems can transform older buildings into more comfortable and desirable spaces, improving the quality of life for residents and the overall appeal of commercial properties in this dynamic city.

If you would like to chat more about the options, or to receive updates with new listings in these buildings, please reach out! We can connect at hello@liveyaletown.com or call/text Yuliya at 604-500-5838

 

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