1238 Melville St, Vancouver

Neighbourhood profile

From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59150850, 2,626 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

Permit history

1. 2025-08-14 Interior alterations to provide emergency recall of existing elevators including fire alarm upgrades in accordance with VBBL Bulletin 2018-004-BU/EL and B44-16 at this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Notes: 1. Location of new exterior mechanical unit at roof OK for BP per City staff · $45,000
   Action Electric Ltd Issued
2. 2024-09-24 #303 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit (townhouse) #303 on the 3rd, 4th and 5th levels of this multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for DTI per City staff · $100,000
   no contractor listed Issued
3. 2023-05-03 #1201 - 12th Interior alterations to renovate this existing dwelling unit #1201 on the 12th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. OK to process as DTI as per City staff · $90,000
   On Side Restoration Services Ltd Issued
4. 2021-12-01 #210 - 2nd floor Interior alterations to this existing dwelling unit on the 2nd floor (#210) in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of Work: Resizing kitchen countertop, converting bedroom closet to laundry, new bedroom closet, refinish staircase posts, changing bath to shower, and changing out vanity mirror and lighting. E2 Energy Upgrade - HVAC - Install timer (up to 60 minutes), or humidistat for washroom fan(s). · $43,700
   VGC Vancouver General Contractors Inc Issued
5. 2021-07-07 #1203 To alter the interior of this existing dwelling unit on the 12th floor (suite 1203) in this multiple dwelling building to provide improvements to the kitchen area, change the master bathroom bathtub to a shower, and to add a new drop ceiling with lighting. · $32,000
   Alpha & Omega Painting Inc Issued
6. 2021-01-27 #2601 - To permit interior alterations to this unit #2601 in this existing Multiple Dwelling Building on this Site. Scope of work to remove wall in the kitchen, update kitchen cabinets, counter-top, appliances and fixtures, updates to both bathrooms and related plumbing and electrical work. Enclosed solarium to remain in Master Bedroom. Bulk Storage to Remain Next to Kitchen in Hallway OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 Notes: 1. Energy upgrade trigger: L2 - Lighting - Install lighting dimmer, timers, and/or motion detectors on interior lights 2. Building Inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. No sprinkler permit required per City staff. 3. Building Inspector determine structural required for the removal of non-loadbearing partition wall in the kitchen · $70,000
   Vancouver BC Development Ltd Issued
7. 2020-08-05 #703 - 7th Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this existing multiple dwelling building. Scope of work includes bathroom renovations, installing new kitchen cabinets & appliances, hardwood flooring, electrical & plumbing work. OK for Field Review per City staff: L2 - Appliances - Upgrade to an Energuide/Energy Star appliance (washer; dryer)\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\t · $70,000
   Kanox Construction Inc Issued
8. 2020-06-03 #701 - 1238 Melville St Interior alterations to renovate the kitchen in this dwelling unit #701 on the 7th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work to include new kitchen cabinets, appliance, lighting, counter top, widening of kitchen window opening, tiles, and work related to plumbing and electrical. OK for field review as per City staff: 1. Energy Upgrade; PENDING EXCEL FILE · $50,000
   no contractor listed Issued
9. 2019-11-15 Maintenance replacement of fire alarm system (FAS Category 2A) to this existing multiple-dwelling building on the site. OK for SIPS per City staff. · $60,000
   Fina Electrical Systems Ltd Issued
10. 2018-01-12 #202 Interior alterations to provide renovations to suite #202 for the kitchen and bathroom areas. Scope of work includes additional of electrical receptacles in the kitchen on main floor and modify tub/shower layout on second floor. Revise lighting layout on both floors. Ok for field review as per City staff: IA-2017-01557 Energy Upgrade: L2- appliances - Upgrade to an Energuide/Energy Star appliances (fridge, dishwasher) · $15,475
    Ikari Construction Ltd Issued
11. 2017-10-12 #2601 Interior alteration to provide renovations to suite #2601 on 26th floor for the Ensuite and Bathroom. Scope of work includes to install 2 new sliding bath doors & 2 tub-showers; new drywall on existing studs. L2 - HVAC - Install timers (up to 60 minutes), or humidistat for washroom fan(s) Ok for field review as per City staff · $5,000
    no contractor listed Issued
12. 2017-08-16 #3401 Interior alterations to remove non-loadbearing walls between kitchen and living/dining room, to provide new kitchen cabinets and appliances and to renovate all bathrooms at this existing dwelling unit on the 34th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Ok for field review per City staff: L2 - Appliances - Upgrade to an Energuide/Energy Star appliance (fridge; dishwasher) Note: 1) Storage room to be retained; 2) Special sprinkler inspection application (IA) required prior to completion of this permit. · $300,000
    no contractor listed Issued
13. 2017-07-12 Unit #504 Interior alterations to provide improvements for unit #504 in this existing multiple dwelling building. OK for field review as per City staff Upgrade: Upgrade to an Energuide/Energy Star appliance (fridge; dishwasher) · $39,500
    applicant withheld (individual) Issued

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