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1198 Wolfe Av, Vancouver

An address in Shaughnessy, Vancouver, zoned FSD (Comprehensive Development). 1 building permit is on file, most recently “To permit the legalization of a secondary suite in the basement of this existing single f…” (issued 24 September 2019). The City's 2026 assessed value is $7,153,000.

Zoning
FSD · Comprehensive Development
Neighbourhood
Shaughnessy
Permits on file
1
Assessed value (2026)
$7,153,000
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 1198 Wolfe Av, 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 (59150657, 511 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

People
511
Households
220
Median age
45.2
Median household income (2020)
$145,000
Own their home
80%
Vancouver: 45%
Average household size
2.6
Under 15
15%
65 and over
22%
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. 2019-09-24 To permit the legalization of a secondary suite in the basement of this existing single family dwelling on inside with lane site. 3 existing parking on site with access from Richelieu Ave. Scope of work to include: Basement only, Demo some interior walls and build new walls to create two bedrooms and close the suite off from the main unit. Add a kitchen and update bathroom for suite. No proposed work on main or second floor. OK For Field Review as per City staff.2019 REUP submitted per City staffrade in accordance with Article 11.2.1.4 of the 2014 Vancouver Building By-law and as per the Energy Efficiency Upgrade Details noted in the Energuide Report. 1190 Richelieu Av - One Family Dwelling (existing) 1185 Wolfe Av - Secondary Suite Addresses assigned per approved plans. Street access must be provided and maintained at all time. The building addresses are to be posted and to be visible from the street in accordance with the Building By-law. Note: \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t 1\tNo strata-titling will be permitted. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t 2\tAn annual Vancouver Business License must be obtained prior to the rental of this approved one-family dwelling and/or secondary suite on this site. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t 3\tInstall interconnected, hardwired, 120 volt smoke alarms with battery back-up and silencing feature, in each sleeping unit and within 5m outside each sleeping areas on each storey as per Building Bylaw 9.10.19. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t 4\tInstall Carbon Monoxide Alarm as per Building By-Law 9.32.4.2. & Bulletin 2007-007-BU/EL \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t 5\tUpgrade work under Part 11 (based on value of work – energuide related Part 11.2.1.4.) \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t · $40,000
    Ching Kee Construction & Renovations Company Ltd
    Issued

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