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1281 Matthews Av, Vancouver
An address in Shaughnessy, Vancouver, zoned FSD (Comprehensive Development). 2 building permits are on file, most recently “Exterior alterations to provide alterations to the approved front and rear landscape plan…” (issued 2 November 2017). The City's 2026 assessed value is $9,748,000.
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.
Permit history
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2017-11-02
Exterior alterations to provide alterations to the approved front and rear landscape plan, construct a new arbour and trellis at the rear, accessory toy shed and barbeque arbour off the rear patio for this existing Heritage one family dwelling on this site. OK for field review as per City staff · $160,000
Fossil Project Services Ltd Issued -
2017-03-15
Exterior and interior alterations to enclose the existing covered porch off the east side of the main floor for this existing three storey plus basement Vancouver Heritage Register A one family dwelling on this inside without lane site. "Enclosure of covered porch on the east side of the house, with new windows to match existing in terms of material and profile". The alteration described under item no 1 above, authorized by the Development-Building Permit Number DB452919, including conditions and plans forming part thereof, is approved under the Heritage By-Law and this Development-Building Permit also constitutes a Heritage Alteration Permit." ENTIRE BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED TO NFPA-13D REQUIREMENTS ANY WORK TO THE EXISTING LANDSCAPE (FRONT AND REAR) WILL REQUIRE A SEPARATE DEVELOPMENT AND LANDSCAPING APPROVAL. Energuide report submitted by City Green Solution Society CEA Scott Silverthorn [contact removed] Notes: Energy efficiency upgrade to be in conformance with table 11.2.1.4. of tha Vancouver Building By-Law (Bldg. air sealing or attic insulation upgrade to R40) - Wall insulation upgraded to R-22 effective in any new exterior wall construction. · $75,000
Kenorah Design/Build Ltd Issued
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Recent permits in Shaughnessy
Exterior and interior alterations to convert the built-in garage to a theatre, add to the existing rear covered porches (main and second floors), alter the porte cochere and to construct a new detached garage at the rear of this existing two storey plus cellar single detached house. · no contractor listed2026-10-30
Exterior and interior alterations to extend the front and rear of the existing attached garage, add to the rear of the basement and main floors, increase the ceiling heights on the upper by replacing the roof to this existing two storey plus basement with attached one car garage single detached house on this corner with lane site. Scope of work includes an entirely new roof, new low grade patio on the south side and reconstruction of the main and upper floors. This building is not sprinklered. Related to DP-2025-00741. · Henry Creative Inc2026-10-22
To construct a 6-storey residential building (124 dwelling units) consisting of: 1st to 5th storeys - dwelling units 6th storey (rooftop) - indoor & outdoor amenities all over 1 level of underground parking accessed from the lane. Notes: 1. This permit has been reviewed under the provisions of VBBL 2025. 2. A radio antenna system is required. STAGED CONSTRUCTION STAGE I: Excavation & Shoring; Foundation up to Grade (S.Yoo) ISSUED: Oct. 16, 2026 REVISION I: Revisions to Foundation Drawings related to DPMA DP-2026-00827 - In review · STRAND CONTRACTING LTD.2026-10-16