The Malkin Building is a restored heritage warehouse on Water Street in the heart of Gastown, its late-1800s brick character carried into loft-style homes. The cobblestone streets, the steam clock, and Gastown's restaurants and boutiques are right outside, the downtown core and Chinatown are a short walk, and Waterfront Station's SeaBus, SkyTrain, and Canada Line connections are nearby. For genuine heritage loft living on Gastown's most historic street, the Malkin Building stands out.
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Malkin Building
141 Water Street
Gastown, Vancouver Downtown, BC
V6B 1A7
Year Built1898; 1996
Suites15
Levels6
ConstructionConcrete
Walk Score & What's Nearby
100
Excellent
🚇Transit
25/252 min
🛒Grocery
25/252 min
🍽️Dining
20/201 min
🌳Parks
15/154 min
🎓Schools
11/155 min
Based on distance to nearest amenities.
🛒 Grocery
Nesters Market 2 min
Carrall supermarket 4 min
T&T Supermarket Chinatown Store 6 min
🌳 Parks
Victory Square 4 min
Joyent Canada 4 min
Sara Anne McLagan Plaza 4 min
🍽️ Dining
Pourhouse Restaurant 1 min
The Old Spaghetti Factory (Gastown) 3 min
Trees Organic Coffee 450 Granville 6 min
🎓 Schools
Tamwood Careers - Vancouver 5 min
Institute of Technology Development of Canada (ITD Canada) 6 min
Assessed value: City of Vancouver 2026 roll, all strata lots. Other figures: BC Assessment, 2026.
Malkin Building Assessed Value History
2006
$7.8M
2026
$25.5M
Change
+228%
20062026
Total building assessed value (land + improvements, all units) per City of Vancouver assessment rolls, 2006-2026.
Recent Building Permits at Malkin Building
Oct 2023
Addition / Alteration · $52,670
Direct to Inspections - Addition / Alteration - Interior alterations to install glass walls for loft area on the level 4 in this existing two level dwelling uni…
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.
Malkin Building was completed in 1898; 1996. It saw major improvements in 1996.
How many suites are in Malkin Building?
Malkin Building has 15 suites across 6 storeys.
Are pets allowed in Malkin Building?
Pet policies at Malkin Building 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 Malkin Building's assessed value?
Per the 2026 City of Vancouver assessment roll, Malkin Building (all strata lots, land and improvements) has a total assessed value of $25,531,095.
How has Malkin Building's value changed over time?
City of Vancouver assessment rolls show Malkin Building's total assessed value went from $7.8M in 2006 to $25.5M in 2026 - a change of +228%.
Are there rentals available in Malkin Building right now?
Yes - we currently have 1 rental available at Malkin Building. See the listings above or call 604-984-7368 to book a viewing.
