Solid concrete:
Nova, Oscar, Modrian, the 501, Yaletown Park, Miro, Gallery, The Bentley, Alvar
Window Wall:
Quaywest, Spectrum, Max I and II, The Sterling, The Residences on Georgia.
Metal Panel:
Aquarius, Marinaside, Crestmark (maybe), Columbus (maybe)
EIFS (e.g. leaky garbage):
Govenors Tower, The Rosedale (888 Homer), 950 and 930 Cambie, The Pinnacle (939 Homer), The Genesis (Howe and Davie). 889 Homer (backside), Pointe Claire, SeaStar, Jardine's Lookout, Metropolis
Brick (also garbage):
1188 Richards Street (recent assessment and remediation), Pacific and Howe highrise, The Savoy on Richards.
Unknown:
Spot (leaky, probably EIFS)
Air Conditioned:
Alvar, L'Hermitage, Donovan, Waterford, ICON, Pomaria, Iliad, Grace, Metroliving, King's Landing, Denia/Cascina, Cielo, Mariner, Flagship, 1080 Homer, Alda
Best Gyms
Mondrian, Cielo
Issues
The 501 is cracking apparently
1010 Howe, Aquarius and Marinaside Resort have thin walls
Palladio, West One are blisteringly hot in the summer
Considering Buying
The Concord - the best. Grocery is Urban Fare. Best of everything and priced out of your range.
Grace - highest quality materials. pool, air conditioning. superb neighbours. neighbourhood is only 'ok'. Your grocery store is Choices. Realistically, this is priced completely out of your range.
The Columbus - mediocre pool and no A/C. But fantastic area. Very close to being out of range. Large units.
Waterford - ac and the best pool. Suites are of a great size but maintenance is somewhat high. Priced in your range but a long walk to Choices.
Iliad / Metroliving - no view, no pool. Very good area. Cheap maintenance and rich neighbours. Short walk to Choices.
Domus - no ac or pool, but excellent maintenance fees and construction. Only consider units with super-large balconies. Right above the gym.
Not Considering
ICON - Waterford is better
King's Landing - no advantage over Waterford
Peninsula - mediocre pool and no A/C. Ugly finishings
Mondrian - Domus is better