23 East Pender Street

23 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1S9

  • For Sale $3,799,000
  • Property Type Mixed Use
  • Lot Size 3,045.1 SF
  • Zoning HA-1A
  • Year Built 1907
  • Date Updated Mar 5, 2025

An icon by all definitions, The Ming Wo Building at 23 E Pender Street is a landmark property rich in history and character. Built in 1913 and designed by W.H. Chow, the four-story plus lower-level building exemplifies the distinct Chinatown architectural style and sits at the heart of one of Vancouver’s most culturally significant neighborhoods.

 

Strategically positioned across from the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden and Chinese Cultural Centre, the building also shares its block with the historic Wing Sang Building, now home to the first Chinese Canadian Museum in Canada - reinforcing its place in Chinatown’s vibrant streetscape.

 

The property was fully renovated in 2020, and features an exceptional retail space with soaring ceilings, a charming storefront, and a mezzanine level. The lower level, accessible via two internal staircases, serves as additional storage. The second and third floors, boast heritage flooring, exposed brick, and abundant natural light, with the third floor offering a rare outdoor patio, with expansive views of the False Creek Skyline.

 

With its timeless character and redevelopment potential, this is an exceptional opportunity for an owner-user, investor, or developer looking to acquire and restore a piece of Vancouver’s heritage in the heart of Chinatown.

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Denver Mendoza

Corbel Commercial Real Estate

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Robert Tham

Corbel Commercial Real Estate

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Marc Saul

Corbel Commercial Real Estate

Location

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  • City Vancouver, BC
  • Neighborhood Downtown Vancouver
  • Postal Code V6A 1S9

Points of Interest

  • Stadium–Chinatown

    0.26 miles

  • Keefer Place Entrance

    0.27 miles

  • Beatty Street Entrance

    0.29 miles

  • East Parking Lot

    0.46 miles

  • Waterfront

    0.49 miles

  • West Cordova St Entrance

    0.50 miles

  • Granville St Entrance

    0.54 miles

  • Main Street-Science World

    0.54 miles

  • Vancouver Pacific Central

    0.55 miles

  • Canada Line - Granville Street Entrance

    0.56 miles

  • FLO

    0.51 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    0.71 miles

  • ChargePoint

    0.73 miles

  • Shell

    0.79 miles

  • Chevron

    1.14 miles

  • Esso

    1.18 miles

  • BeachCity Auto Center

    1.31 miles

  • Petro Pass

    1.37 miles

  • ChargePoint (EA employees only)

    1.42 miles

  • False Creek Fuel

    1.58 miles

  • EasyPark

    0.15 miles

  • Impark

    0.17 miles

  • EasyPark Lot 126

    0.26 miles

  • Water Street Parkade

    0.28 miles

  • Rogers Arena Parking Garage - Lot #987

    0.29 miles

  • Parking Indigo Vancouver Lot 039 - Rogers Arena South Lot

    0.36 miles

  • BC Stadium

    0.36 miles

  • Parking Indigo Vancouver - Lot 457 - BC Place Stadium East-West Lots

    0.45 miles

  • Skwachàys Lodge

    0.10 miles

  • Academy House Gastown

    0.11 miles

  • Columbia Hotel

    0.11 miles

  • Grand Union Hotel

    0.15 miles

  • Glory Hotel

    0.16 miles

  • Abbot Mansion

    0.16 miles

  • The Packing House

    0.21 miles

  • Gastown Hostel

    0.29 miles

  • Danny's Inn

    0.31 miles

  • C&N Backpackers Hostel Vancouver

    0.34 miles

  • Calabash

    0.03 miles

  • Pidgin

    0.08 miles

  • New Brandiz Fast Food

    0.09 miles

  • Congee Noodle Delight

    0.11 miles

  • Chinatown BBQ

    0.11 miles

  • Gastronomy Gastown

    0.11 miles

  • Giant Panda

    0.11 miles

  • Tekkaba

    0.12 miles

  • Bali Thai

    0.12 miles

  • Wow Thai Food

    0.12 miles

  • šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary School

    0.19 miles

  • Light House Labs

    0.21 miles

  • UBC Learning Exchange

    0.23 miles

  • Simon Fraser University

    0.24 miles

  • Vancouver Film School

    0.25 miles

  • Sino Bright School BC

    0.36 miles

  • Simon Fraser University - Vancouver Campus

    0.46 miles

  • EF International Language Centre Vancouver

    0.48 miles

  • Lighthouse Labs

    0.50 miles

  • Adler University

    0.51 miles

  • Strathcona Montessori

    0.37 miles

  • Writer's Exchange

    0.83 miles

  • Sapphire Children's Centre

    0.99 miles

  • Dorothy Lam Children Centre

    1.02 miles

  • Charleston Children's Centre

    1.12 miles

  • The Mark Children Centre

    1.15 miles

  • Sea Star's Children Centre

    1.17 miles

  • Precious Moments Family Day Care

    1.22 miles

  • Mole Hill Child Care

    1.22 miles

  • Little Beach YMCA Child Care

    1.38 miles

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does 23 East Pender Street cost?

The space currently listed for sale at 23 East Pender Street asks for $3,799,000.

When was this property built?

23 East Pender Street was built in 1907.

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