116 W 6th Av, Vancouver

Neighbourhood profile

From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59154173, 895 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

Permit history

1. 2025-10-06 Unit #200 and #400 (School - Vocational) Change of major occupancy from Group D to A2 (Unit #200) and from Group F2 to A2 (Unit #400). Work involves a new universal washroom in Unit #400 and conversion of a display/storage room to a security/reception desk in the ground floor lobby. No work contemplated in Unit #200. Notes: 1. This permit has been reviewed under the 2019 Vancouver Building By-law (#12511) with amendments effective on July 1, 2025. 2. Part 11 upgrade triggers for change of major occupancy (cumulative 5 year limit exceeded): F4, S4, N4, and A4. Revision #1 - Changed movable dividers to 7 ft partition walls in Unit #200 & #400 (Issued October 23, 2025). · $40,000
   Chaston Construction Corp Issued
2. 2022-09-14 #200 Interior alterations and change of major occupancy from Laboratory (Group F2) to General Office (Group D) for a new tenant at #200 on the 2nd Floor at this existing 4-Storey Commercial/Industrial Building at this site. Scope of work is to remove millwork in the area to the South of the existing elevator for area of refuge. Tenant: Bit Quill Technologies Occupant Load = Max 100 persons Refer to BP-2022-00976 at #300 for the same tenant. ******REVIEWED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF VBBL 2019******** Building Review Branch Note: - All new work shall conform to VBBL 3.1.5 Noncombustible Construction. - F2, S3, N3, A3, & E3 upgrades are required. For N3 upgrade, refer to Structural Assessment Letter dated on May 19, 2022. The CRP shall verify F2 upgrade at the site with District Building Inspector at final inspection. - Exit door hardware shall conform to VBBL 3.4.6.16 and handrails in the exit stairs are to be upgrade in compliance with VBBL 3.4.6.5 to the main floor. Its horizontal extension shall be accepted by District Building Inspector. (F2 upgrade). - Elevator lobbies should not be used other than elevator lobbies. Any existing millwork and furniture in the elevator lobbies must be removed. REVISION #1 (Jul 26, 2023): - Replaced sliding doors at meeting rooms and offices with swing doors. - Revised seating layout and change of occupant load from 36 to 100 persons. - Revised bathroom layout. · $300,000
   Panther Creative Inc Issued
3. 2022-09-14 #300 Interior alterations to #300 on the 3rd floor to provide tenant improvement for an existing tenant (Information Communication Technology Manufacturing - Group F2) at this existing 4-Storey Commercial/Industrial building at this site. Scope of work is to remove millwork in the area to the south of the existing elevator for area of refuge. Tenant: Bit Quill Technologies Occupant Load = Max 100 persons Refer to DB-2022-00977 (at #200 for the same tenant) for time entries, fees, and documents. ******REVIEWED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF VBBL 2019******** Building Review Branch Note: - All new work shall conform to VBBL 3.1.5 Noncombustible Construction. - The category of work is Minor Renovation (F1, S2, N1, A2, & E2). - Accessible washroom stall doorway shall not be less than 850mm, self-closing, and have a D-shape door pull as per VBBL 3.8.3.11.(c). Its toilet shall have a secured tank lid as per VBBL 3.8.3.13.(1)(d). - Accessible urinal’s flush control shall comply with VBBL 3.8.3.14.(1)(e). - Exposed lavatory water supply and drain pipes shall be insulated as per VBBL 3.8.3.15.(1)(e). A tower dispenser or hand-drying equipment shall comply with VBBL 3.8.3.15.(g). REVISION #1 (Jul 26, 2023): - Replaced sliding doors at meeting rooms and offices with swing doors. - Revised seating layout and change of occupant load from 36 to 100 persons. - Removed a universal washroom and revised bathroom layout · $300,000
   Panther Creative Inc Issued
4. 2020-03-06 Minor renovations and a change of use to this existing suite in an existing building, from bakery products manufacturing (F2) to catering establishment (F2) with no on-site retail sales. Scope of work includes new appliances and related commercial kitchen hood/ducts, new washrooms, and interior partitions. ** The 2014 VBBL will apply to this application ** Class-1 cooking operation · $450,000
   Pacific Solutions Contracting Ltd Issued
5. 2018-08-16 #200 Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new Laboratory and a change of use from Production Studio to Laboratory in existing unit #200 on the 2nd storey of this existing 4-storey commercial building at 116 W 6th Ave. Scope of Work: - demolish existing interior partition walls in the office area to suit new open layout - construct new interior partition wall at the new boardroom - existing lighting, sprinklers, and mechanical duct work to remain as-is. OK for field review as per City staff: 1. No DP is required as proposed use is outright and no parking changes in I-1 as per City staffpection No. IA-2018-01156 Energy Upgrade Selected: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Lighting Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1 of ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010) · $41,000
   no contractor listed Issued
6. 2018-07-25 #400 Interior alterations to change of use from production studio to Information Communication Technology Manufacturing in this unit #400 on the 4th floor in this existing industrial building on this site. Energy Upgrade Selected: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Lighting Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1 of ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010) OK for field review as per City staff · $40,000
   Concrete Cashmere Ltd Issued

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