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1281 W Cordova St, Vancouver
An address in Downtown, Vancouver, zoned CD-1 (364) (Comprehensive Development). 10 building permits are on file, most recently “#2201 - 1281 W Cordova St Interior alterations to provide residential improvement to an e…” (issued 12 February 2026). The City's 2026 assessed value for the 126 accounts at this address is $407,787,265.
Neighbourhood profile
From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59153997, 1,173 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.
Permit history
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2026-02-12
#2201 - 1281 W Cordova St Interior alterations to provide residential improvement to an existing dwelling unit at #2201 - 1281 W Cordova St. on the twenty second floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on the site. Okay for DTI per City staff · $500,000
Woodquest Construction Ltd Issued -
2026-01-22
#TH31 1277 W Cordova St Interior alterations to provide residential improvements to Town house unit #31 of this residential building on this site. Scope of work includes renovations to bath. Okay for DTI as per City staff · $75,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2025-03-24
\tInterior alterations to renovate this existing dwelling unit #2903 on the 29th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. OKAY FOR DTI BY J ZHANG. · $80,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2023-10-12
#701 - 7th floor Interior alterations to renovate this existing dwelling unit #701 on the 7th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building. OK to process as DTI as per City staff · $1,300,000
PRIMA CONTRACTING INC. Issued -
2023-08-02
#901 - 1281 W Cordova St Interior renovations to dwelling unit on 9th floor of existing multiple dwelling building on site. Scope of work to include removal of two non-structural interior walls, removal of existing fireplace, kitchen renovation including new cabinets and flooring, bathroom renovation including new tiling and plumbing fixtures, removal of powder room and addition of bar sink. OK for DTI per City staff. DBI to determine if sprinkler permit is required. · $220,000
Kanox Construction Inc Issued -
2021-06-16
Unit 1204 - Floor 12 Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing multiple dwelling unit (#1204) in this existing multiple dwelling unit on this site. Scope of Work: - Remove and relocate interior walls. - Replace hinged enclosed balcony door with sliding door. OK for Field Review as per City staff: - Energy upgrade: Exempt · $30,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2019-04-10
#2001 - 20th floor Interior alterations only to provide improvements to dwelling unit #2001 on the 20th floor of this existing Callisto Multiple Dwelling building. Scope of Work: - remove and replace all existing bathroom finishes, plumbing fixtures, vanity counter top, flooring, and lighting at main bathroom and master ensuite. - remove and replace carpet with flooring and millwork at master bedroom Note: No enclosed balcony in this residential dwelling unit #2001 as per City staff. OK for field review as per City staff. Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site is a separate sprinkler permit is required. Energy Upgrade Selected: L2 - Lighting - Install lighting dimmer, timers, and/or motion detectors on interior lights · $100,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2018-05-09
Interior alterations to provide improvement to this townhouse unit #TH22 in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for field review as per City staff: L2 - Appliances - Upgrade to an Energuide/Energy Star appliance (fridge; dishwasher) · $750,000
Livingspace Homes Ltd Issued -
2017-10-17
#1201 Interior alteration to renovate this existing dwelling unit #1201 on the 12th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Work to kitchen, bathroom, bedroom closets and flooring. · $200,000
Brycon Construction Ltd Issued -
2017-02-03
#3301 - Interior alterations to make improvements unit 3301 on the 33rd Floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work includes: new hardwood flooring, new electric blinds, updating kitchen and bathrooms, and removing non-loadbearing walls in each bedrooms closet. Note: 1) Enclosed Balcony must have impervious flooring. · $150,000
Brycon Construction Ltd Issued
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Recent permits in Downtown
#1201 - 428 BEACH CRESCENT Interior alterations to provide residential improvement to an existing dwelling unit at #1201 - 428 Beach Crescent on the twelfth floor of this multiple dwelling building on the site. Okay for DTI per City staff · Sitka Coast Construction Inc2026-11-05
4th floor - 200 Granville Street Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to the existing common bathrooms for unit #400 on the 4th floor of this existing mixed use building on this site. Okay for FR as per City staff · no contractor listed2026-11-05
Interior and exterior (storefornt) tenant improvement and a minor addition of 156.7 m2 for this fit-out of a four-storey, interconnected retail store (Aritzia) for this CP TI of the existing building. A separate permit is required for signatures. VBBL 2025 - NFPA 13 Part 11 - F2, S2, N3, A3 Stage 1 - CP IT for the retail portion only, issued on Nov 5, 2026 (the restaurant portion to come at Stage 2). · Etro Construction Limited2026-11-05