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1255 Main St, Vancouver
An address in Downtown, Vancouver, zoned CD-1 (264) (Comprehensive Development). 8 building permits are on file, most recently “Interior alterations for elevator modernization and fire alarm upgrades to meet the CSA-B…” (issued 5 October 2026). The City's 2026 assessed value for the 75 accounts at this address is $67,474,502.
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.
Permit history
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2026-10-05
Interior alterations for elevator modernization and fire alarm upgrades to meet the CSA-B44-16 requirements to this existing high-rise multiple dwelling building on this site. Notes: 1. In accordance with VBBL Bulletin 2018-004-BU/EL option #3. 2. Main Recall Level: Ground Floor 3. Alternate Recall Level: Second Floor 3. Approved and reviewed to VBBL #14343 (2025) · $40,000
Fina Electrical Systems Ltd Issued -
2024-01-12
Building Permit for DP-2021-00642 Exterior alterations to install a new metal fence in front of the existing courtyard along Main Street and Quebec Street. Refer to this permit for all reviews, drawings, and documents related to this project scope. Related to permits, BP-2022-04806, BP-2022-04807 and, BP-2022-04808 Revision #1- 2024-10-10- S.Le 1. Change the Applicant 2. Revise the footings proposed for the new fence. 3. Relocate gate entrance at Main Street due to conflict with existing tree grate location. (Refer to page A.2 & A.4) 4. Remove time limitation on building permit per DP revision. 5. Replace damaged trees in existing tree grates. · $85,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2023-08-24
#504 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #504 on the 5th floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for DTI per City staff · $50,000
Schedio Spaces Inc Issued -
2021-12-13
Building Permit for DP-2020-00550 To perform exterior alterations to install a new metal fence complete with doors/gates, along the Northwest and Southeast corners of this existing mixed-use building. · $30,000
Cypress Railings and Gates Ltd Issued -
2021-12-13
#905 Interior alterations to renovate the bathrooms and to provide improvements on the master bedroom in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for Field Review per City staff: - Re & Re existing sing, vanity and toilet in both bathrooms - Convert the existing bathtub to a walk in shower in the first/master bathroom - Convert the existing to a bathtub in the second bathroom - Install New floor tile in bathrooms Energy upgrade: Upgrade to Restricted to Manual ON (per City staff.4.1.1.(b) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) · $55,000
Cowley Renovations Ltd Issued -
2021-11-17
#1202 Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for this new tenant in Unit #1202 for accessibility to the bathroom in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of Work: Replace fixtures, shower value system, door, tub, floor and wall tiles. Raise floor to create slope for shower and install floating sink for wheelchair access. E2-HVAC-Install timer (up to 60minutes) OK for Field Review as per City staff · $25,000
RSC Renovation Science Corp Issued -
2020-06-04
Exterior alterations to a part of the uppermost common area roof of this existing 14 storey mixed use (residential/commercial) building to create a new rooftop deck common amenity space with a surrounding perimeter guardrail. Reviewed under the 2014 VBBL. Issued during the 2020 Pandemic. Revision #1 - To provide a chair lift to provide access to the roof deck instead of extending the elevator. - accepted Nov.23/21 · $65,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2018-01-24
#905 Interior alteration to change enclosed balcony interior walls to glass panel in this existing residential suite #905 in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Okay for field review as per City staff · $30,000
no contractor listed Issued
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Recent permits in Downtown
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
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
#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