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1290 E 48th Av, Vancouver
An address in Sunset, Vancouver, zoned R1-1 (Residential Inclusive). 1 building permit is on file, most recently “To permit exterior and interior alterations to this existing one family dwelling and to c…” (issued 5 September 2019). The City's 2026 assessed value is $2,366,000.
Neighbourhood profile
From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59150390, 606 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.
Permit history
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2019-09-05
To permit exterior and interior alterations to this existing one family dwelling and to change the use to a one family dwelling with secondary suite, to this existing corner with lane site. 2 Parking provided in the attached garage with access from the rear. Scope of work to include: Removal of the rear deck cover. Adding a new sunken patio on the east elevation to access the suite. Adding a entry to the suite in basement and adding 45 minute fire separated walls between mechanical area and suite. Main floor removing load bearing walls in kitchen, and updating layout throughout. 1290 E 48th Av (existing) 1st storey - (Principal Dwelling) 6429 Inverness St - basement (secondary suite) Addresses assigned per the approved plans, Fire and Emergency street access (walkway) to the secondary suite is from Inverness. Street access must be provided & maintained at all times and the building addresses posted to be visible from the street in accordance with the Building By-law prior to Final Inspection Note: - No strata-titling will be permitted. - This is a two-storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-law. - An annual Vancouver Business License must be obtained prior to the rental of this approved one-family dwelling and/or secondary suite on this site. - Provide minimum headroom of 6’-6” over 80% of the suite area and all exit routes. - Smoke alarms to be installed in compliance with Subsection 9.10.19., Division B of the Vancouver Building By-law (2014) - Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed in conformance to Subsections 6.2.4. and 9.32.4., Division B of the Vancouver Building By-law - Energy efficiency upgrade to be in conformance with Table 11.2.1.4. of the Vancouver Building By-law OK For Field Review as per City staff.2019 · $75,000
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Recent permits in Sunset
To demolish to grade this existing Single Detached House (1950) on this site – declared non rental • This demolition permit also permits abatement work to be completed to WorkSafe standards. • This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) with a recycling requirement of 75% of non-hazardous construction materials. Demolition Contractor: East West Excavating 2022 Ltd QP: Odin's Eye Inspections *This permit is issued under the 2025 Vancouver Building By-law #14343 effective September 15, 2025., · East West Excavating 2022 Ltd2026-10-29
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish to grade this existing Single Detached House (1959) on this site – declared non rental. Demolition Contractor: Apollo Excavating & Civil Works Ltd QP: Pacific Ark Environmental Consulting Ltd (DAVID YANG) This demolition permit also permits abatement work to be completed to WorkSafe standards. ***This permit is issued under the 2025 Vancouver Building By-law #14343 effective September 15, 2025.*** · Apollo Excavating & Civil Works Ltd.2026-10-28
Exterior and interior alterations to renovate this existing 3-storey mixed-use building containing 2 commercial CRUs (Group D and E) on the ground floor and residential suites on the second and third storeys. Scope includes: - Installing fire alarm system and sprinkler system to NFPA 13 standard. - Installing Pad-mounted transformer at rear of the site. - Replacing doors, windows, flooring, cladding, millwork and plumbing, and rear exterior stairs with new footings. - Upgrading exits, exit signages and emergency lighting. Notes: - CF-2022-000440. To continue work that was expired under BP-2016-04085. - Building to be upgraded to F2, S3, N3, A3. - This permit is for shell only. Separate permits are required for the CRUs on the ground floor. *** Reviewed under the VBBL 2019 *** · Span Canada Enterprises Ltd2026-10-27