Genesis stands on Howe Street in downtown Vancouver, a 1998 tower with a fitness centre, an indoor pool, a sauna, steam room, and hot tub, a concierge, a meeting room, and secure gated parking. Its central position keeps daily life close: Robson Street's shopping, the Vancouver Art Gallery, and the central library are a short walk, the financial district surrounds the building, and Burrard and Vancouver City Centre SkyTrain stations link across the region. English Bay, Yaletown, and the Coal Harbour seawall are all within easy reach. With resort-style amenities in the heart of downtown, Genesis offers comfortable, connected city living.
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Genesis
1189 Howe
Downtown, Vancouver Downtown, BC
V6Z 2X4
Year Built1998
Suites239
Levels29
ConstructionConcrete
Concierge24 hours
Amenities
🏊 Indoor Pool♨️ Hot Tub🧖 Sauna💨 Steam Room💪 Gym / Fitness🛎️ Concierge🔒 Gated / Controlled🚇 Near Transit📋 Meeting Room
High Density Housing / Commercial - Addition / Alteration - Exterior alterations only to repair the building envelope on this low-rise and high-rise mixed-use b…
Mar 2018
Addition / Alteration · $3,500
#321 Interior alterations to renovate the washroom at dwelling unit #321 on the third floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Work to re…
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.
Pet policies at Genesis 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 Genesis's assessed value?
As of the 2026 BC Assessment, Genesis has a total assessed value of $60,354,000.
Are there rentals available in Genesis right now?
Not at the moment, but units at Genesis come up regularly - join our waitlist or browse other Downtown rentals and we'll notify you when one is listed.
