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The Metropolis

1238 Richards St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6M6

The Metropolis, at 1238 Richards St, is a condo building in the Downtown area of Vancouver, British Columbia. It was built in 1998, has 100 residential units and stands 28 storeys tall.

Downtown
Year Built
1998
Units
100
Floors
28
Building Type
Apartment strata (condo)

Market Overview

Avg Sold Price
$1,516,000
Median Sold
$1,155,000
Price Range
$509,000 – $3,116,000
Avg $/SqFt
$1,066.36
Sales (2yr)
10
Active Listings
3
Avg List Price
$1,079,967

Last sale: Jun 29, 2026

Condo Fees

Avg Monthly Fee
$769.84
Median Fee
$719.5
Avg $/SqFt
$0.615
Units w/ Fee Data
13
Fee IncludesHot Water, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Caretaker, Management, Gas, Snow Removal, Water

2026 Assessment

Avg Assessed
$901,780
Min Assessed
$386,000
Max Assessed
$2,804,000

Building Features

ExteriorConcrete Block, Frame Metal, Concrete (Exterior), Glass (Exterior), Metal Siding
AmenitiesExercise Centre, Bike Room, Recreation Facilities, Other
Building TypeApartment strata (condo)
Floors28 storeys
Year Built1998

Policies

Pet PolicyCats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes With Restrictions
Rental PolicyRentals allowed (per listing text)

Known Issues & Notes

Known Issues (news/court)

2026-04-24 dispute_crt: Owner claimed $900 for bylaw non-enforcement, missing documents, and poor maintenance; tribunal dismissed all claims. | 2019-10-04 dispute_crt: Strata sought order to enforce parking bylaws against owner parking outside designated stall boundaries; owner disputed breach occurred.

Source

Management

Management CompanyPACIFIC QUORUM PROPERTIES INC.
Phone778-770-0380
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About This Building

Registered as strata plan LMS3380, The Metropolis is an apartment-style strata building sits at 1238 Richards St in Downtown, Vancouver. Records show 100 strata lots, a build year of about 1998 and 28 storeys. Since October 2024 there have been 10 recorded sales, averaging roughly $1,516,000. Strata fees seen in listings average around $770 a month (about $0.61 per sq ft). Listed amenities include exercise centre, bike room, recreation facilities. Buyers should review the Form B, depreciation report, recent minutes and bylaws before removing subjects.

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