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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.

Zoning
CD-1 (264) · Comprehensive Development
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Permits on file
8
Assessed value (2026)
$67,474,502
75 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.
Plan of the block around 1255 Main St, 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 (59153168, 1,139 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

People
1,139
Households
535
Median age
42.8
Median household income (2020)
$109,000
Own their home
68%
Vancouver: 45%
Average household size
2.2
Under 15
13%
65 and over
20%
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. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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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