We had a very pleasant stay at Kristy's loft in this nice building in the heart of lively Gastown with a large choice of restaurants, cafés and shops within walking distance.
Check-in with friendly Geneviève was a breeze and when we did have an issue with a jammed window and blind, she arranged for someone to fix it right away.
The immediate neighborhhod is "home" to many homeless people. But they were all friendly and unobtrusive.