Electra occupies the iconic former BC Hydro building on Nelson Street in downtown Vancouver, a celebrated modernist landmark converted to homes. It offers secure gated parking and a wealth of mid-century character, with a striking tapered form recognizable across the city. The location is central: Robson Street's shopping, the Vancouver Art Gallery, and the central library are a short walk, the financial district is close, and Burrard SkyTrain station links across the region. English Bay, the West End, and Yaletown are within easy reach. For distinctive heritage living in the heart of downtown, Electra is one of a kind.
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Electra
989 Nelson
Downtown, Vancouver Downtown, BC
V6Z 2S1
Direct to Inspections - Addition / Alteration - #2007 Interior alterations to provide improvements to validate removal of bedroom and conversion of den to bedro…
Oct 2023
Addition / Alteration · $8,000
Direct to Inspections - Addition / Alteration - #911 Interior alterations to provide improvements to the washroom of dwelling unit #911 on the 9th floor of this…
Aug 2023
Addition / Alteration · $80,000
Direct to Inspections - Addition / Alteration - Interior alterations to renovate this existing dwelling unit #2103 on the 21st floor of this Multiple Dwelling b…
Feb 2023
Addition / Alteration · $5,375
#1711 - 989 Nelson Street Interior alterations to unit #1711 of this existing multiple dwelling building. Scope of work includes: 1) Restoring a non load bearin…
Feb 2023
Addition / Alteration · $40,000
Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #1006 on the 10th floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. E2 - Appliances - Upgrade…
Source: City of Vancouver issued building permits, open data. A history of permitted work is a sign of an actively maintained building.
About Downtown
Downtown is the central business and commercial core of the city, the dense peninsula bounded by Burrard Inlet, False Creek, and Burrard Street. It blends the financial district along Burrard and West Georgia with the Granville Street entertainment strip's theatres and nightlife, the Pacific Centre and Robson Street shopping, and the Vancouver Art Gallery and central library at its heart. Living here means everything is at street level and most of it is walkable - groceries, dining, services, and shops a few steps away in every direction. Transit is unmatched: the Burrard, Granville, Vancouver City Centre, and Waterfront stations put the whole region, the SeaBus, and the airport within easy reach without a car.
Electra was completed in 1957; 1975. It saw major improvements in 1995; 1998.
How many suites are in Electra?
Electra has 244 suites across 21 storeys.
Does Electra have a concierge?
No - Electra does not have a concierge on site.
Are pets allowed in Electra?
The building's strata does not permit pets.
What is Electra's assessed value?
As of the 2026 BC Assessment, Electra has a total assessed value of $57,180,500.
Are there rentals available in Electra right now?
Not at the moment, but units at Electra come up regularly - join our waitlist or browse other Downtown rentals and we'll notify you when one is listed.
