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1020 Mainland St, Vancouver

An address in Downtown, Vancouver, zoned HA-3 (Historical Area). 26 building permits are on file, most recently “1020 Mainland #142 Interior alterations and change of use from Office use (D) to a Beauty…” (issued 6 July 2026). The City's 2026 assessed value is $57,131,000.

Zoning
HA-3 · Historical Area
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Permits on file
26
Assessed value (2026)
$57,131,000
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Neighbourhood profile

From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59153470, 853 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

People
853
Households
315
Median age
46.8
Median household income (2020)
$113,000
Own their home
64%
Vancouver: 45%
Average household size
2.2
Under 15
12%
65 and over
25%
Income in the 2021 Census is for the year 2020. Statistics Canada rounds counts and does not publish some figures for very small areas.

Permit history

  1. 2026-07-06 1020 Mainland #142 Interior alterations and change of use from Office use (D) to a Beauty Salon use (D) in this existing commercial building. Scope of work includes addition of plumbing fixtures and removal of existing interior door · $20,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  2. 2025-12-01 #168 - 2nd floor Change of use from Health Care Office (Group D) to Fitness Centre Class - Class 1 (Group D) with low occupant load (Maximum 30 people) to the existing office spaces on the 2nd floor for unit #168 in this existing commercial building on this site. · $300
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  3. 2024-03-08 Interior alterations to change of major occupancy from Retail limited food (group E) to Restaurant Class 1 (group A2) on the ground floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Applicant said they are only rearranging the seating layout. Grease laden vapour shall not be generated in this tenant space. K3 form submitted. Building Review Branch Notes: 1) Total proposed Occupant load is 23 seats + 2 staffs = 25 Persons. 2) A permanent sign indicating the above proposed occupant load shall be posted in a conspicuous location near the suite's principal entrance. 3) Separate permit will be required for any changes to the interior seating layout. 4) Separate permit is required for outdoor patio seating. Additional washroom may be required. Note: "This permit has been reviewed under the provision of Vancouver Building By-law 2019 (#12511)." · $20,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  4. 2024-02-22 #160 - 1020 Mainland As per City staff3 to perform interior alterations and change the use from Office to similar to Beauty and Wellness Centre at unit #160 on the second floor of this commercial building on this site. Scope of Work includes new partition walls and sinks. Tenant: Citizen Salon Studio Inc OK for Field Review as per City staff · $1,500,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  5. 2023-02-03 1028 Mainland St Interior alterations and a change of use from similar to Health Enhancement Centre to Health Care Office to provide improvements for a new tenant at 1028 Mainland St on the ground floor of this commercial building on this site. E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to Local Control (per City staff.4.1.1.(a) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) OK for Field Review per City staff · $100,000
    Theorem Developments Ltd
    Issued
  6. 2021-12-07 Exterior and interior alterations and change in occupancy from fitness center (A2) to Restaurant Class -1 (A2) in this existing 2-storey commercial building. Note: 1. Class -4 cooking operation 2. Installation of new cooking appliances and vent less hood 3. Reviewed during the 2019 pandemic crisis Occupant Load = 34 persons ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2019******** · $250,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  7. 2021-10-07 Minor Renovation Interior alteration and installation of new cooking appliances and ventless hood in this existing restaurant space for a new restaurant tenant in this existing 2-storey commercial building. Note: 1. Class -4 cooking operation 2. H/C accessible washrooms are available in common area of the building for restaurant customers per City staff. Occupant load (interior seats + staff) is 44 Persons · $40,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  8. 2021-05-25 #125 & #135 - 2nd floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to the existing office spaces on the 2nd floor for unit #135 to expand into a portion of #125 in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: Relocate demising wall between units #135 and #125. Unit #135 to change and match lighting, electrical and finishes to existing suite. Energy upgrade selected: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Full OFF (per City staff.4.1.1.(h) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) · $12,000
    P T General Contractors Ltd
    Issued
  9. 2021-05-25 #30 To permit interior alterations for the new tenant of this existing unit (#30) in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work includes adding new partition walls to create a kitchen and front prep area, installing a grease interceptor and installing new lighting throughout. New Tenant: Sharetea Ok For Field review per City staff.2021 Notes: - Energy Upgrade: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Scheduled Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1.(i) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) - This building is sprinklered. Sprinkler Permit required per City staff · $60,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  10. 2020-10-22 1024 Mainland St Interior alterations to provide improvements and a change of use from retail to office for a new office tenant at unit 1024 Mainland St on the ground floor of this commercial building on this site. Revision #1 (Jan 7th 2021) - Relocated washroom and staff area - Revised mechanical and plumbing fixture for new layout - Revised electrical for updated lighting fixture location for new layout OK for Field Review per City staff · $75,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  11. 2020-05-21 1028 Mainland St Interior alterations and a change the use of approximately 1177 S.F. from retail shell to "similar to" beauty salon for new tenant that does infrared heat blanket treatment in this unit. REVISION #1: remove the approved suspended curtains from Studio Rooms 1 - 6, install a 8'-0" high interior partition and change the use from "similar to" beauty salon to "similar to" health enhancement centre. July 6, 2020 mlh OK for Field Review as per City staff: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Scheduled Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1.(i) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) · $50,000
    Ndevor Custom Homes Inc
    Issued
  12. 2020-04-06 Minor Renovation of 1030 Mainland Tenants fit up of the existing retail shell space for a new retail food tenant in this existing 3-storey office/retail building on this site . Class-4 cooking operation Notes: · $145,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  13. 2019-08-22 #160 & #156 Interior alteration to demise #160 into #160 and #156 by infill an opening in between. Okay for field review as per City staffrols (per City staff.4.1 of ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t · $25,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  14. 2019-06-11 1028 Mainland St - Ground Floor Interior/exterior alterations to remove two (2) existing entry doors and to replace with two (2) new 3'-4" wide entry doors with matching existing Kawneer storefront style and colour and to provide push plate door switches to both the interior new filler jamb and at the exterior storefront window corners at this existing Retail Store at 1028 Mainland Street at this existing commercial building. Scope of Work Increased, October,11, 2019 Build a 2 hour Fire Demising Wall,to create Two Separate Retail Shell Spaces, Future permits required for Tenant Improvements and Energy Upgrades to meet E4 standards. · $20,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  15. 2018-11-16 Exterior alterations to provide two new louvers at Nelson St and lane and interior alterations to provide improvements for new Retail Limited food tenant at 280 Nelson St in this existing two storey plus basement commercial (retail/restaurant/office/beauty salon) building. Notes: 1. OK to process as DB for exterior alterations as per City staff. Top and bottom of new signage on Nelson St to align with existing adjacent signage as noted on drawing no. A-04 as per City staff. Class-2 cooking operation 3. Separate sign permit will be required for new signage. 4. Maximum 16 seats permitted. 5. Any increase in seating/occupant load requires further review of the VBBL and may require additional washrooms. · $350,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  16. 2018-10-15 Interior alterations only to provide tenant fitout for an existing Health Care Office use at 1010 Mainland Street at this existing commercial building. Scope of work: new interior walls, door, millwork, lighting, plumbing fixtures. Tenant: Yaletown Laser & Cosmetic Dentistry. OK for field review as per City staff. Energy Upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade all hard wired Lighting within an occupied space to High Efficiency light systems · $270,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  17. 2018-08-17 Interior and exterior renovation and Change the use and Major Occupancy Classification of the existing retail unit at #2- 1020 Mainland Street to restaurant (A2). Notes: 1. Class-5 Cooking operation. Grease laden vapour shall not be generated in this tenant space. 2. Maximum allowable occupant load: 60 3. Any increase in occupant load (interior or future exterior patio seating) shall require further review of the VBBL and may require additional washrooms. Revision #1: Change the framing layout around the washroom and rear door. Notes: 1. No changes to the commercial kitchen equipment. 2. Rear door is no to remain locked reducing from 2 exits to a single exit at ground level (travel distance is still within 25 m allowing a single exit and the building is sprinklered). P Volpi, Oct. 11, 2019. · $250,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  18. 2018-05-14 #128 - 1020 Mainland St Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this new Beauty Salon on the 2nd floor of this existing commercial building. Scope of work include installation of a compartment sink and water heater. OK for Field Review per City staff: Storefront glazing is to remain clear and unobstructed. No translucent or opaque film, artwork, shelving, display case, curtains or similar elements are to be installed on or directly outside or inside of the approved glazing. Separate permit is required for all signage. Energy Upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Lighting Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1 of ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010) · $15,000
    Solaris Properties Inc
    Issued
  19. 2018-05-07 Exterior and interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing retail unit (280 Nelson Street) on the 1st floor in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work includes change one of exterior window facing Nelson Street to a door. OK for exterior changes per City staffhang, Mar. 26/18 Energy upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Lighting Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1 of ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010) · $22,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  20. 2017-12-01 Interior alterations to demise an existing office space on the 2nd floor into 3 separate office spaces and also increase the size of #123 in this existing sprinklered 2 story commercial building. Note: Upgrades noted in code report and drawings submitted along with BP-2017-03189 are to be completed prior to completion of this building permit. · $25,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  21. 2017-11-02 interior alterations and change of use from beauty salon (D) to retail food (E) in this existing two storey commercial building. Notes: 1. Class-2 Cooking operation. Grease laden vapour shall not be generated in this tenant space. 2. Any increase in seating and/or occupant load will require further review of the VBBL and may require additional washrooms. · $100,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  22. 2017-10-30 #B20 Interior alteration and change of use from General Office (D) to Food Mfg Class B (F2) in suite #B20 for a new tenant The Lemon Square, in this existing storage building on this site. Okay for field review as per City staff17 · $13,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  23. 2017-10-04 1012 Mainland St Interior alterations only to provide improvements at this existing retail store for a new tenant (men's clothing) at 1012 Mainland St on the ground floor of this existing commercial building on this site. OK for field review per City staff: - Separate permits will be required for signs and/or awnings. - Storefront glazing to remain clear and unobstructed Energy upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Lighting Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1 of ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010) · $30,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  24. 2017-07-10 Interior alterations to demise an existing office space on the 2nd floor into 4 separate office spaces and to provide some upgrade as per Code Analysis submitted by Pioneer Engineering Consultants Ltd. dated June 13, 2017. Ok for field review with Code Analysis per City staff(For single retail/tenant spaces < 500 sq.m.) Perform an Air Leakage / Blower test and remediate.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t · $43,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  25. 2017-04-27 Change of use from retail to fitness center in this existing commercial building. · $7,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  26. 2017-04-03 Interior alterations to provide improvements for a new Retail Limited Food at this existing retail unit on the ground floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work includes new mill-work, lighting, finishes for new tenant. No alterations to existing production area, appliances or walls. Note: Washroom was not installed under previous permit BU466248. DBI to confirm access to building washrooms. OK for field review per City staff. Related to Special Sprinkler# IA-2017-00334 Selected energy upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Lighting Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1 of ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010) · $30,000
    Harmony Pacific Projects Inc
    Issued

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