1 Bedroom+Den Available $1,700

1 Bedroom+Den (2 br) Apartment | 2254 Cornwall Ave. |

Gordon Nelson Inc. has a brand new efficiently laid out flex space one bedroom and den for rent. Measuring approximately 600 sqft, the unit offers the possibility of two bedrooms plus a den. The unit offers 9 to 10 foot ceilings and prime kits beach location. The unit was completely built new from the ground up and everything was replaced. The kitchen features new high gloss white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, quartz countertops and pot lights throughout. The floors are new wide plank laminate. All of the windows are sound rated and laminated for security. The bathroom features white subway tiles around the tub/shower and new energy efficient fixtures.

Location

2254 Cornwall Avenue is well located on this prime strip of Kitsilano offering breathtaking ocean and mountain views as well as immediate access to the beach, park and public pool amenities. There are also great shopping options on west 4th avenue in Capers Whole Foods Market, Safeway, Market Meats and others as well as great restaurants and pubs in Local Public Eatery, Hapa Izakaya, Kings Head Pub, Las Margaritas, and others. For a non-downtown location, the building also offers an excellent Walk and Transit Score.

Building History

Gordon Nelson Inc. completed major investments in 2254 Cornwall Ave. during 2011. Investments were made in life safety, environmental, structural integrity and modernization of units. In addition, excess storage, laundry and boiler room space was converted into new leasable space and the penthouse was expanded by 300 sqft and the deck increased by 500 sqft.

Starting with the exterior, the entire east wall was repaired: failed stucco removed, rotted structural timber replaced, new closed cell spray foam insulation, rain screening and stucco added. The new insulation meets the strict City of Vancouver green requirements of R-22 (more than a 60% improvement over the original insulation). In addition, the entire buildings’ single glazed windows were replaced with new Milgard Tuscany double glazed low-e filled windows more than doubling their energy efficiency. The windows all also contain sound rated glass. Ground floor unit windows were also upgraded with laminated glass for security and safety of tenants and the beach facing windows were increased in size by 33% to allow more light in and to showcase the park, beach, ocean and mountain views. The exterior was also repainted. The two front ground floor units received doors for added life safety (second exit in case of an emergency) with the added benefit of outside space in the form of 200 sqft patios. Finally the entire roofer was upgraded with a new two-ply torch on membrane and flashing.

On the interior, the common areas were re-configured in order to provide improved life safety. In order to meet current safety standards new fire rated doors were added throughout providing more exit options and safer exit paths. In addition, a new fire alarm system was added with new features such as in suite monitoring. The rest of the common areas received new carpet and paint. The building now offers bike storage lockers for tenants and a gym.

The original heat and hot water system was completely replaced, including the associated boiler and chimney. The entire buildings energy consumption is now provided by the ultra high efficiency Trinity Lx gas boiler and hot water heater. This new system requires 10% of the area of the original system allowing for the addition of rental space at the building while consuming approximately 40% less energy.

The building’s intercom system was also upgraded (including a new panel at the rear) and security camera’s added around the building for the safety and protection of tenants.

In each unit, the kitchens were replaced and opened up to the living space. Each unit now has new white cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances (including dishwashers), under mount sinks and new lighting. The living areas all have new laminate floors with premium upgraded cork and rubber underlay for enhanced sound insulation. New 4″ baseboard molding was added and the walls were repairs and painted.

The bathrooms were taken back to the studs and new bathtubs, sinks and low flow toilets added along with new porcelain tile on the floor and white subway tile added to the shower surround. In addition, the ceiling height was raised above the bathtub and new ventilation added.

Every units original electrical system was upgraded. The old fuse based breakers were replaced with new, upgraded to code, circuit breaker panels. The kitchens now have several electrical outlets connected to ground fault interrupting (GFCI) circuits for enhanced life safety. The bathrooms also now have a GFCI circuit.

In four units, Gordon Nelson worked with the City of Vancouver to increase the number of bedrooms. The net effect is an increase in the rental capacity of the building by 24%.

2254 Cornwall Ave. is now positioned to provide safer accommodation with a lower carbon footprint to 24% more renters in the world-class kits beach location.

All of Gordon Nelson’s buildings are pet friendly, including dogs. 24/7 coin operated laundry is available at the building.

Above ground parking is available at the rear of the building and underground parking at 2280 Cornwall (approximately 40 feet away) for an additional fee.

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