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1238 Richards St, Vancouver
An address in Downtown, Vancouver, zoned DD (Comprehensive Development). 14 building permits are on file, most recently “Interior alterations for an elevator modernization and fire alarm upgrade to meet the req…” (issued 23 September 2026). The City's 2026 assessed value for the 100 accounts at this address is $90,178,000.
Zoning
DD · Comprehensive Development
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Permits on file
14
Assessed value (2026)
$90,178,000
100 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.
Neighbourhood profile
From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59154149, 497 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.
People
497
Households
310
Median age
39.2
Median household income (2020)
$109,000
Own their home
40%
Vancouver: 45%
Average household size
1.7
Under 15
8%
65 and over
13%
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
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2026-09-23
Interior alterations for an elevator modernization and fire alarm upgrade to meet the requirements of CSA B44-16 to this existing multiple dwelling high-rise building. (Note: this building also has commercial units on the ground floor. The residential portion of this building is only undergoing the elevator and FAS upgrade). Notes: 1. Main Recall Level: Ground Floor 2. Alternate Recall Level: Parking Level P1 3. Permit reviewed and approved to VBBL #14343 (2025). · $955,102
no contractor listed Issued -
2024-02-28
#2802 Interior alterations to provide improvements to the kitchen and bathrooms at dwelling unit #2802 on level 28 and 29 of this multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for DTI per City staff · $77,000
Coastal Peaks Construction Corp Issued -
2022-04-27
Exterior alterations to this Municipally Designated 'M' heritage building at 1238 Richards Street, as permitted per item #1 below: 1)\tExterior alterations to repair the chimney stack The alterations described under item no. 1 above, authorized by the Development Permit Number DB-2022-01303, including conditions and plans forming part thereof, are approved under the Heritage By-law and this Development Permit also constitutes a Heritage Alteration Permit. OK for SIPS per City staff · $90,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2021-04-06
#1803 - 18th Floor Interior alterations only to provide improvements to suite #1803 on the 18th floor of this existing multiple dwelling Vancouver Heritage Register 'B' building on this site. Scope of work includes a new bathroom on the upper floor. Main floor bathroom and kitchen to be renovated. Installation of new glass guards and railing at the stairs and loft. OK For Field Review per City staff: - Building is sprinklered. Separate permit is required. - Energy Upgrade: E2 - Lighting - Install lighting dimmer, timers, and/or motion detectors on interior lights · $50,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2021-03-23
#2403 - 1238 Richards St Interior alterations to provide improvements to this unit #2403 on the 24th floor of this existing Multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work: revised main bathroom layout, new flooring. Selected Energy Upgrade: L1 - Lighting - Install motion detector within closets with LED/CFL lighting (ex: Pantry, walk-in) Ok for Field Review as per City staff · $75,000
Brycon Construction Ltd Issued -
2021-01-14
#1008 - Interior alterations to this unit #1008 in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope to Include: Remove extended kitchen island and update kitchen cabinets. Relocate laundry to second floor and update main floor bathroom. Layout changes to second floor bathroom. New guardrail on second floor to meet VBBL 2019 @ 42" Min. OK For Field Review pre A.Campbell - Nov.10.2020 This is a sprinklered building. District Building Inspector to determine if a Sprinkler Permit is required at time of field review. Energy Upgrade: E2 - Lighting - Install energy efficient lighting fixtures (single occupied space area) · $50,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2019-08-12
#2202 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #2202 on the 22nd floor and 23rd floors of this multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work: Replacement of cabinetry, appliances, new fireplace, removal of interior walls, new finishes, electrical & plumbing works. OK for field review per City staff · $200,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2019-06-07
Interior alterations to provide improvements to suite (#2402) on the 24th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work includes bathroom updates, new partitions, doors, finishing and new glass guardrail. OK for Field Review as per City staff · $100,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2019-06-03
#1005 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #1005 on the 10th and 11th floors of this multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for field review per City staff · $200,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2019-05-24
#202 Interior alterations for owner of this existing dwelling unit to provide improvements to kitchen and bath areas and restore a storage area to the upper level in this existing multiple dwelling building. Work to include relocation of laundry machines. Ok for field review per City staff: L2 - SWH - Install low flow shower heads in all showers. · $180,000
Etheridge Home Renovation Ltd Issued -
2019-03-20
Unit #2006 Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing dwelling unit #2006 in this existing Vancouver Heritage Register 'B' mixed-use building on this site. Scope of work includes to restore the enclosed balcony and storage area and reconfigure the staircase. OK for Field Review as per City staff. · $200,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2017-07-26
(#1406-14th floor) Interior alterations to completely renovate dwelling unit #1406 on the 14th and 15th floors of this existing mixed use building on this site. Scope of work includes slab coring to add a bathroom to the mezzanine level, new open stairs and glass guard, reconfigure kitchen, relocate W/D and new gas fireplace. OK for field review per City staff. · $65,000
MURRAY-SIMS CONSTRUCTION LTD Issued -
2017-06-23
(#1207-12th floor) Interior alterations to provide improvements to unit in this existing multiple dwelling building. Scope of work includes new bathroom on upper floor, including core holes through slab. Main floor bathroom and kitchen to be renovated. Other interior walls relocated, sprinkler work. OK for field review as per City staff · $60,000
Project Mint Design & Build Ltd Issued -
2017-01-31
(#2602) Interior alterations to provide improvements for dwelling unit #2602 in this existing mixed-use building. Scope of work includes kitchen and bathroom renovation on Main floor. OK for field review as per City staff: L2 - HVAC - Install timers (up to 60 minute), or humidistat for washroom fan(s) Note: Upper floor bathroom completed under BU445281. · $75,000
1070882 BC Ltd Issued
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Recent permits in Downtown
347 W Pender St
To construct a 9-storey (8 storey Z&D) building containing 94 Residential Rental (Seniors Supportive Dwelling) and amenity space serving occupant of the building. Scope of work also includes façade retention, rehabilitation and restoration of the Hartney Chambers Vancouver Heritage Building (demo and retention applied under DB-2026-00299) - 1st storey includes loading/vehicle parking, storage, service room, generator & electrical room, heat treatment room - 2nd storey includes main entrance, common dining, amenity and kitchen, UTR and residential suites, - 3-9 storey includes residential units, shower room, service room. 9th storey also includes amenity room. SHORT Project · ITC Projects Inc2026-10-30
To construct a 9-storey (8 storey Z&D) building containing 94 Residential Rental (Seniors Supportive Dwelling) and amenity space serving occupant of the building. Scope of work also includes façade retention, rehabilitation and restoration of the Hartney Chambers Vancouver Heritage Building (demo and retention applied under DB-2026-00299) - 1st storey includes loading/vehicle parking, storage, service room, generator & electrical room, heat treatment room - 2nd storey includes main entrance, common dining, amenity and kitchen, UTR and residential suites, - 3-9 storey includes residential units, shower room, service room. 9th storey also includes amenity room. SHORT Project · ITC Projects Inc2026-10-30
180 Keefer St
Interior alteration to convert an existing shell CRU into a Neighbourhood Public House in this 10-storey hotel building. - Refer to BP-2021-00364 for the base building. Notes: 1. This permit has been reviewed under the provisions of VBBL 2019. 2. The Roof Deck is excluded from this application and shall not be used by patrons of the neighbourhood public house on the ground floor. 3. The time limitation on DP-2025-00909 shall be observed. ISSUED: Oct. 30, 2026 (S.Yoo) · NDY Contracting Ltd2026-10-30
Interior alteration to convert an existing shell CRU into a Neighbourhood Public House in this 10-storey hotel building. - Refer to BP-2021-00364 for the base building. Notes: 1. This permit has been reviewed under the provisions of VBBL 2019. 2. The Roof Deck is excluded from this application and shall not be used by patrons of the neighbourhood public house on the ground floor. 3. The time limitation on DP-2025-00909 shall be observed. ISSUED: Oct. 30, 2026 (S.Yoo) · NDY Contracting Ltd2026-10-30
885 W Georgia St
#1150 - 11th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing general office on the 11th floor (#1150) of this existing commercial building on site. Scope of work: Install new kitchenette, countertop and cabinet, electriclal, plumbing and sprinkler work to suit. Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work. Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) 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 trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing). · Central West Project Management Inc.2026-10-30
#1150 - 11th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing general office on the 11th floor (#1150) of this existing commercial building on site. Scope of work: Install new kitchenette, countertop and cabinet, electriclal, plumbing and sprinkler work to suit. Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work. Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) 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 trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing). · Central West Project Management Inc.2026-10-30
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