Unit 101

825 Pacific: Unit 101

Rental info

Building info

  • Seven-storey purpose-built building for arts and cultural developed as part of the City of Vancouver’s Community Amenity Contribution program.
  • The building is the first certified commercial Passive House development with up to 90% in reduced energy output.
  • 221A holds a 60-year lease on the premises, and completed a $2.5M tenant improvements through support of the City of Vancouver, through the BC Arts Council, Canadian Heritage, and the joint Provincial and Federal Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP).
  • The building has 23 tenant units for artists and/or non-profit office use, 3 units for 221A Fellows, the 221A Fellowship Library, and a 50-person Coworking Space.
  • Bike parking room

Description

Assembly, high ceilings 221A Programming

Building Location: 825 Pacific

Eligibility for Studios

Individuals must: 

  • self-identify as an Artist;
  • be the age of majority;
  • be living in BC; 
  • intend on using the premises in a manner that is compatible with facility purposes and capacity

Small cultural nonprofits or businesses must:

  • operate a genuine arts and cultural non-profit organization or small cultural business in BC; and
  • intend on using the premises in a manner that is compatible with facility purposes and capacity

Rents and General Terms

Rental rate is based on factors such as square footage, condition and features of the space.

  • Units are subleased on a 1-year term and may be longer on a case-by-case basis
  • A one-month security deposit is required
  • Tenants must follow 221A’s hazardous materials policy
  • Included in rent: electricity, water and sewage, shared wifi, headlease rent, property taxes, waste/recycling, cleaning services (common areas), interior and exterior building maintenance, fire system and emergency generator, tenancy arrangements, and administration.
  • No GST on rent as 221A is a registered Canadian charitable organization and is exempt from collecting GST on real property. 

Studio FAQ

How does 221A define who is an Artist?

How does 221A define who is a non-profit cultural organization?

How are tenants selected?

Do I get to choose which unit I want?

What if I would like a lease that is longer than 1 year?

How are the rental rates set?

How is rent collected?

What happens if a tenant is unable to pay their rent?

Am I allowed to make alterations to my unit?

Am I allowed to sublet my unit?

Who owns 221A?

How are decisions made about the building?

Does 221A make profit from the building?

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