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1159 Main St, Vancouver

An address in Downtown, Vancouver, zoned CD-1 (264) (Comprehensive Development). 5 building permits are on file, most recently “#1181 MAIN ST Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements and a change of use/occ…” (issued 29 September 2026). The City's 2026 assessed value for the 83 accounts at this address is $76,466,691.

Zoning
CD-1 (264) · Comprehensive Development
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Permits on file
5
Assessed value (2026)
$76,466,691
83 accounts, total
Owner names are not part of the City's open data and are never shown. Sold prices are not municipal open data and are not shown. Assessed value is the City's estimate for property tax, not a sale price.
Plan of the block around 1159 Main St, drawn from City open data, with the address marked
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Neighbourhood profile

From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59153168, 1,139 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

People
1,139
Households
535
Median age
42.8
Median household income (2020)
$109,000
Own their home
68%
Vancouver: 45%
Average household size
2.2
Under 15
13%
65 and over
20%
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. 2026-09-29 #1181 MAIN ST Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements and a change of use/occupancy for this existing Beauty and Wellness (Group D) for a new Retail tenant (Group E) (approx. 494.3 sq ft.) at 1181 MAIN ST. on the ground of this existing commercial building on this site. The existing tenant space is to remain as is, with no proposed construction or alterations to the existing interior layout. work is limited to the installation of new prefabricated retail shelving/display Ok for BP, field review per City staff · $6,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  2. 2024-01-12 Building Permit for DP-2021-00643 Exterior alterations to install a new metal fence in front of this existing mixed use building along Main Street. Refer to BP-2022-04563 or all reviews, drawings, and documents related to this project scope. This is a temporary building permit only and expires May 13th, 2024 unless extended by the Director of Planning and Chief Building Official.
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  3. 2023-09-06 1181 Main St Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to existing retail unit to change use to beauty and wellness, and change major occupancy from E to D. Scope of work includes addition of two sinks. Change of use ok per City staff.8.1(n)(v). DBI to determine if any upgrades or additional permits are required. Ok for field review per City staff: This building is sprinklered, - DBI to determine if a sprinkler special inspection is required. No translucent or opaque film, artwork, posters, shelving, display cases or similar elements are to be installed on or directly outside or inside of the approved glazing frontages and windows so that the interior of the premises is visible at all times from the sidewalk. Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trade’s permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing). This permit is for alterations as shown in plans only. Any unauthorized work on this site, existing or otherwise, is neither recognized nor approved and may be subject to enforcement action. · $2,000
    PHD PLUMBING HEATING & DRAINAGE LTD
    Issued
  4. 2019-06-14 #1502 To alter the exterior of this existing dwelling unit (#1502) in this existing mixed use building on this site. Scope of work is for the installation of air conditioning unit on the North-West balcony and South-East balcony only. · $20,000
    Milani Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd
    Issued
  5. 2019-06-11 Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements of this existing retail use (Medical Marijuana-Related Use) on the ground floor of this existing mixed-use building on this site. Scope of work includes : remove partition walls and doors (WWOP), new partition walls and doors, new washroom, and electrical work. Tenant: The Herb Co. Society Mount Pleasant INC OK for field review as per City staff: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Space Control systems (per City staff.4.1.2 of ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010) Related to: DP-2017-00204 · $100,000
    Original Northern Elements Design & Contracting Ltd
    Issued

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