The Genesis - 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2X4, LMS3729 - located in Downtown of Vancouver West, near the crossroads Howe Street and Davie Street. The Genesis is only steps to Language Studies International, is two blocks walk to West End entrance at Davie and Burrard, two blocks walk to the Law Courts and Robson Square, a few blocks to major shopping and entertainment along Robson and Burrard such as Scotia Theatre and MarketPlace IGA. Walking distance to Pacific Cinematheque, Royal Bank, Scotia Bank, Spa, Emery bams Par, waterfront, Seawall, David Lam Park, Quayside Marina at Concord Pacific Place, Scotiabank Dance Center, Vancouver International Film Center, CSIL Canadian As A Second Language Institute, Spa Beauty+Welness Centre, Exhale Yoga Pilates & Dance Studios, Pacific Chiropractic, Massage Therapy, Bambu The Salon, Starbucks Coffee, Dairy Queen, Blenz Coffee, Yaletown YYoga, Shoppers Drug Mart, BC PLace, Urban Fare, Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre, Choices Market and Contemporary Art Gallery. Restaurants in the neighbourhood area La Terazza, Games Big Fish, Earls, Yaletown Keg Steakhouse and Bar, Urban Thai Bistro, Hapa Izakaya, Cactus Club Cafe, George Lounge, Fresh Japanese Take out, Drew Cooks and much more. The bus stops near the complex and Yaletown-Roundhouse Skytrain Station is only steps from the complex.

The Genesis was built in 1999 with a concrete construction and mixed exterior finishing. This 26-level tower has 245 suites in development and in strata. This building has an incredible marble lobby with columns and architecture reminiscent of the ancient renaissance era. Excellent amenities include an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub, a sauna, a party room, a billiard room, an exercise room, a multi-media room, a guest suite, a concierge, a rooftop garden (on the fourth floor) and secured underground parking.

Most homes offer marble or granite countertops, in-suite laundry, stainless steel appliances and a balcony. The security at Genesis is the concierge, coded elevator access, camera surveillance and gated underground parking. Many homeowners have installed their own security system.