The Garage is a converted heritage building on Water Street in Gastown, its early-1900s roots carried into loft homes in a 2009 conversion. The cobblestone streets, the steam clock, and Gastown's restaurants and boutiques are at the doorstep, the downtown core and Chinatown are a short walk, and Waterfront Station's transit links are nearby. For characterful loft living on Gastown's historic Water Street, the Garage is a distinctive choice.
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Garage
12 Water Street
Gastown, Vancouver Downtown, BC
V6B 1A5
Year Built1930; 2009
Suites35
Levels5
ConstructionConcrete
Walk Score & What's Nearby
100
Excellent
🚇Transit
25/251 min
🛒Grocery
25/251 min
🍽️Dining
20/202 min
🌳Parks
15/152 min
🎓Schools
11/158 min
Based on distance to nearest amenities.
🛒 Grocery
Nesters Market 1 min
Carrall supermarket 2 min
T&T Supermarket Chinatown Store 4 min
🌳 Parks
Pigeon Park 2 min
Victory Square 4 min
CRAB Park at Portside 5 min
🍽️ Dining
The Old Spaghetti Factory (Gastown) 2 min
Pourhouse Restaurant 3 min
Chambar Restaurant 5 min
🎓 Schools
Tamwood Careers - Vancouver 8 min
Institute of Technology Development of Canada (ITD Canada) 9 min
Columbia Academy Elementary School (Downtown Vancouver - Yaletown Campus) | Private School | K-7 10 min
Assessed value: City of Vancouver 2026 roll, all strata lots. Other figures: BC Assessment, 2026.
Garage Assessed Value History
2006
$3.4M
2026
$46.7M
Change
+1264%
20062026
Total building assessed value (land + improvements, all units) per City of Vancouver assessment rolls, 2006-2026.
Recent Building Permits at Garage
Dec 2024
Addition / Alteration · $10,000
Direct to Inspections - Addition / Alteration - #404 Interior alterations to provide improvements to the washroom at this live/work unit #404 on the 4th floor o…
Jul 2024
Addition / Alteration · $75,000
#220 - 2nd floor (expanding into a portion of #210) Interior alterations to provide improvements for an existing office tenant on the 2nd floor (#220) to expand…
Sep 2021
Addition / Alteration · $36,500
#508 - 5th floor Interior alterations to provide resident improvements to this live/work space in this existing mixed use Heritage C Designated building on this…
Dec 2018
Addition / Alteration · $10,000
2nd floor (men's common washroom) Interior alterations to the men's washroom to relocate 2 hand sinks and one urinal, and to install a new toilet. Schedule A & …
Nov 2018
Addition / Alteration · $10,000
#210 Interior alterations to provide tenant improvement for Unit #210 by relocating the demising wall and expanding into a portion of unit# 220 on the 2nd level…
Source: City of Vancouver issued building permits, open data. A history of permitted work is a sign of an actively maintained building.
About Gastown
Gastown is Vancouver's oldest neighbourhood and a National Historic Site, the cobblestone district where the city was founded in 1886. Centred on Maple Tree Square and Water Street, between Cordova Street and the Burrard Inlet waterfront, it is defined by Victorian-era brick warehouses now converted into loft homes, design studios, restaurants, and boutiques - plus the landmark Gastown Steam Clock. Living here means heritage character with downtown convenience: the restaurants, cafes, and shops of Water and Carrall Streets are at the doorstep, the downtown core and Chinatown are a short walk, and the harbour and Crab Park sit just to the north. Transit is excellent - Waterfront Station, a few minutes' walk west, connects the SeaBus, SkyTrain, Canada Line, and West Coast Express, tying together the North Shore, downtown, and the airport.
Garage was completed in 1930; 2009. It saw major improvements in 2009.
How many suites are in Garage?
Garage has 35 suites across 5 storeys.
Are pets allowed in Garage?
Pet policies at Garage are set per unit by each owner - many of our rentals here welcome pets on approval. Check the individual listing or call us at 604-984-7368.
What is Garage's assessed value?
Per the 2026 City of Vancouver assessment roll, Garage (all strata lots, land and improvements) has a total assessed value of $46,701,500.
How has Garage's value changed over time?
City of Vancouver assessment rolls show Garage's total assessed value went from $3.4M in 2006 to $46.7M in 2026 - a change of +1264%.
Are there rentals available in Garage right now?
Not at the moment, but units at Garage come up regularly - join our waitlist or browse other Gastown rentals and we'll notify you when one is listed.
