Building Guide
The Observatory Building Guide
Detailed specifications, construction, features and history for 120 West 2nd Street.
Building Facts
Building at a Glance
Verified Building Information
Building Specifications
Building
The Observatory
Address
120 West 2nd Street, North Vancouver, BC
Neighbourhood
Lower Lonsdale
Built
1990
Floors
29
Residences
73
Construction
Concrete
Strata Plan
VAS2771
Title
Freehold Strata
Architecture & Construction
Concrete Construction, Enduring Design
The Observatory is a concrete residential high-rise strata condominium completed in 1990. With 29 floors and only 73 residences, the building maintains an intimate scale of approximately three homes per typical floor.
- Construction type: Concrete
- Building style: Residential high-rise
- Building envelope: Verify with current strata documents
- Heating / cooling: Verify per residence
Building Features
What Residents Enjoy
Elevators
Elevator service for residents.
In-Suite Laundry
Laundry facilities within residences.
Views
Harbour, city, mountain and water views from many residences, depending on floor and exposure.
Common Areas
Shared amenity and outdoor common spaces.
Operations & Ownership
Parking, Storage, Pets & Rentals
Current strata documents should be reviewed before relying on this information for a purchase decision.
Strata Information
Strata Documents & Information
Strata information can change. Current strata documents should be reviewed before relying on this information for a purchase decision. Contact Roland for current information and available documents.
Strata Plan
Strata Plan VAS2771 — Freehold Strata. Confirm current details via the Form B.
Bylaws
Current bylaws should be reviewed directly from strata documents. Contact Roland for available documentation.
Pets
Available building information indicates pets are permitted with restrictions, including up to two pets. Buyers should review the current strata bylaws to confirm all pet rules.
Rentals
Available building information indicates rentals are permitted, subject to current strata bylaws and applicable BC legislation. Confirm current rental restrictions with the strata corporation.
Short-Term Accommodation
Short-term rental rules should be verified against current strata bylaws and applicable BC legislation. Contact Roland for current information.
Parking
Resident and visitor parking are provided. Specific allocations should be confirmed through the Form B and current strata documents.
Storage
Storage lockers and bike storage are provided. Confirm allocation via strata documents.
Strata Fees
Strata fees vary by residence. Maintenance-fee inclusions can include heat, hot water, garbage pickup, gardening, management and recreation facility. Contact Roland for current information.
Building Management
Contact Roland for current property management information.
Depreciation Report
Contact Roland for available depreciation report information.
Meeting Minutes
AGM, SGM and council minutes may be available. Contact Roland for available documentation.
Insurance Information
Strata insurance and deductible information should be reviewed from current strata documents. Contact Roland for available information.
Buying at The Observatory?
Buyer Due Diligence
Buying a strata property involves reviewing more than the individual residence. Buyers should consider reviewing the following available documents: