Jubilee Rooms
completedLocation
235 Main, Vancouver, BC
Completed
2000
Units
80
Type
Historic Renovation
Project Overview
The Jubilee Rooms (235 Main St) serves as the foundational cornerstone of Anhart's history. Completed in 2000, this project involved the acquisition and extensive renovation of a derelict historic hotel on the corner of Main and Powell.
At a time when few developers were investing in the Downtown Eastside, this project proved our core thesis: that private capital could be effectively mobilized to solve public housing crises. By transforming a neglected property into 80 units of safe, affordable housing, the Jubilee Rooms set the standard for SRO (Single Room Occupancy) revitalization in Vancouver.
Operations & Management
While developed and originally managed by Anhart, the Jubilee Rooms is now part of the provincial supportive housing portfolio to ensure its affordability in perpetuity.
The building is currently operated by RainCity Housing, providing residents with 24/7 support services and meal programs.
Tenant Inquiries: For all inquiries regarding housing applications or tenant support at this location, please visit the RainCity Housing Jubilee Rooms page.
Key Highlights
- •80 Affordable Homes: Preserved critical low-income housing stock in a rapidly gentrifying neighbourhood.
- •Heritage Preservation: Restored the character of the turn-of-the-century building while upgrading life-safety systems and plumbing.
- •The "First" Project: The success of the Jubilee Rooms launched Anhart's broader mission, leading to the creation of over 15 subsequent social impact developments.
- •Community Catalyst: Demonstrated the viability of the "Social Enterprise" model in real estate, influencing housing policy in the Downtown Eastside.
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