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1480 Howe St, Vancouver

An address in Downtown, Vancouver, zoned CD-1 (580) (Comprehensive Development). 36 building permits are on file, most recently “5301 - 1480 Howe St Interior alterations to provide residential improvements to 5301 on t…” (issued 20 November 2025). The City's 2026 assessed value for the 375 accounts at this address is $502,324,000.

Zoning
CD-1 (580) · Comprehensive Development
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Permits on file
36
Assessed value (2026)
$502,324,000
375 accounts, total
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Neighbourhood profile

From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59154140, 1,451 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

People
1,451
Households
885
Median age
46
Median household income (2020)
$81,000
Own their home
56%
Vancouver: 45%
Average household size
1.6
Under 15
6%
65 and over
26%
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. 2025-11-20 5301 - 1480 Howe St Interior alterations to provide residential improvements to 5301 on the 53rd floor of this existing mixed use building on this site. Scope of work includes: Converting of 3 Bedroom to 1 bedroom unit, renovation of Kitchen and Bathrooms. Okay for DTI as per City staff · $400,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  2. 2021-11-29 #2706 To alter the interior of this existing suite (UNIT#2706) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  3. 2021-10-22 #2906 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 29th floor (suite #2906) to perform water damage repairs in the this existing commercial/residential building. · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  4. 2021-10-21 #2709 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 27th floor (suite #2709) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  5. 2021-10-12 #1108 To alter the interior of this existing suite (1108) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  6. 2021-10-12 #2908 Interior alterations to this existing suite on the 29th floor (suite#2908) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  7. 2021-09-27 #2907 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 29th floor (suite #2907) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. Scope of work- detailed in lettered document uploaded · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  8. 2021-09-27 #2508 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 25th floor (suite #2508) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. Scope of work- detailed in lettered document uploaded · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  9. 2021-09-27 #1608 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 16th floor (suite #1608) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. Scope of work- detailed in lettered document uploaded · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  10. 2021-09-23 #2010 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 20th floor (suite #2010) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. Scope of work- detailed in lettered document uploaded · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  11. 2021-09-23 #2009 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 20th floor (suite #2009) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. Scope of work- detailed in lettered document uploaded · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  12. 2021-09-23 #1708 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 17th floor (suite #1708) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. Scope of work- detailed in lettered document uploaded · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  13. 2021-09-03 #2905 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 29th floor (suite #2905) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. Scope of work- detailed in lettered document uploaded · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  14. 2021-09-03 #2810 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 28th floor (suite #2810) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. Scope of work- detailed in lettered document uploaded · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  15. 2021-09-03 #2806 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 28th floor (suite #2806) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. Scope of work- detailed in lettered document uploaded · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  16. 2021-09-03 #1508 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 15th floor (suite #1508) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. Scope of work- detailed in lettered document uploaded · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  17. 2021-09-03 #1008 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 10th floor (suite #1008) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. Scope of work- detailed in lettered document uploaded · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  18. 2021-09-03 #1208 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 12th floor (suite #1208) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. Scope of work- detailed in lettered document uploaded · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  19. 2021-09-03 #2509 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 25th floor (suite #2509) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. Scope of work- detailed in lettered document uploaded · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  20. 2021-09-03 #2809 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 28th floor (suite #2809) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. Scope of work- detailed in lettered document uploaded · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  21. 2021-09-03 #2910 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 29th floor to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. Scope of work- detailed in lettered document uploaded · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  22. 2021-09-03 #2909 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 29th floor to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. Scope of work- detailed in lettered document uploaded · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  23. 2021-09-02 #1805 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 18th floor (suite #1805) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. Scope of work- detailed in lettered document uploaded · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  24. 2021-09-02 #1007 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 10th floor (suite #1007) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. Scope of work- detailed in lettered document uploaded · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  25. 2021-09-02 #807 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 8th floor (suite #807) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. Scope of work- detailed in lettered document uploaded · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  26. 2021-09-02 #1808 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 18th floor (suite #1808) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. Scope of work- detailed in lettered document uploaded · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  27. 2021-09-02 #1809 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 18th floor (suite #1809) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. Scope of work- detailed in lettered document uploaded · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  28. 2021-09-02 #1908 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 19th floor (suite #1908) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. Scope of work- detailed in lettered document uploaded · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  29. 2021-09-02 #1909 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 19th floor (suite #1909) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. Scope of work- detailed in lettered document uploaded · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  30. 2021-09-02 #2710 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 27th floor (suite #2710) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. Scope of work- detailed in lettered document uploaded · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  31. 2021-09-02 #2711 To alter the interior of this existing suite on the 27th floor (suite #2711) to perform water damage repairs in this existing commercial/residential building. Scope of work- detailed in lettered document uploaded · $5,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  32. 2021-07-30 Interior alterations to repair the water damage in the common corridor and staircase from level 2 to level 29 of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Ok for field review as per City staff · $100,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  33. 2021-06-04 4903- 49th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to unit #4903 in this existing multiple dwelling on the site. Scope of work: Minor changes in floorplan for the main bathroom, change bedroom #2 into office, existing office room into TV room, upgrade in master bedroom and walk in closet, kitchen upgrade, electrical work Notes: - This building is sprinklered. A separate sprinkler permit is required for any sprinkler work. - Energy Upgrade: (Exempt - Reached Energy Efficiency Target) · $70,000
    Marino General Contracting Ltd     Issued
  34. 2021-05-17 #4902 Interior alterations to provide improvements to unit #4902 in this existing multiple dwelling on this site. Scope of work includes removing partition walls to completely remove the existing laundry closet and to convert the bathroom by the kitchen to the laundry room; and reconfiguring bulkheads in the living room and dining room ceiling. Notes: - This building is sprinklered. A separate sprinkler permit is required for any sprinkler work. - Energy Upgrade: (Exempt - Reached Energy Efficiency Target) · $80,000
    Abaton Projects Ltd     Issued
  35. 2020-09-09 #3503 - To permit interior alterations to this existing unit #3503 in this existing mixed use building on this site. Scope to Include: - Interior renovation of unit 3503 to switch from 3 bedrooms to 2 bedrooms. - Demo and install interior walls, new doors and closet. DP-2020-00386 (APPROVED) Change July 24,2020 OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 · $60,000
    no contractor listed     Issued
  36. 2018-09-28 Interior outfit of residential shell space (unit PH 5806). Unit number changes from PH5806 to PH06. · $800,000
    no contractor listed     Issued

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