Alexander Court â 700 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1V7, VAS1870 â Nestled in the heart of the hip and friendly Strathcona neighborhood. With a high walk score of 92, this central location is a short stroll to MacLean Park, Strathcona Liner Park, Vancouver Public Library, Lord Strathcona Community Elementary, Starbucks Coffee, local restaurants, groceries, trendy shops, transit and other amenities. It is also just minutes away to the exciting Main Street, popular Commercial Drive, Downtown Vancouver and Chinatown. Originally built as the Sons of Israel Synagogue, this Romanesque revival building has been converted into condominiums by Spaceworks Architects 1987 for Jacques Khouri, who also rehabilitated the Manhattan Apartments (178). It is a good example of the âadaptive reuseâ of a heritage building by which the exterior is preserved as a front for a completely rebuilt interior. Alexander Court is a beautiful conversion of Vancouverâs first Synagogue that won a heritage award. This is a three storey building that features 12 wonderful units. The dramatic floor to ceiling windows definitely brings in so much natural light. Residents also get the convenience of having an in-suite laundry, cozy gas fireplace and secured underground parking. Be a part of history and live in this historic building today! ï»¿