1525 Robson St, Vancouver

Neighbourhood profile

From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59153838, 327 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

Permit history

1. 2026-07-08 To demolish this existing six-storey commercial building on this site. Demo to grade only. No soil disturbance or excavation of soil other than that which is incidental to the demolition is permitted under this permit. Demo Contractor: Clearview Demolition Ltd - Brad Morrison [contact removed] Related to DP-2024-00900 · $1,235,000
   Clearview Demolition Ltd Issued
2. 2026-02-02 To demolish this existing two-storey commercial building on this site. Demo to grade only. No soil disturbance or excavation of soil other than that which is incidental to the demolition is permitted under this permit. Demo Contractor: Clearview Demolition - Brad Morrison [contact removed] Related to DP-2024-00900 · $205,000
   Clearview Demolition Ltd Issued
3. 2025-11-17 Interior alterations to provide first tenant improvements and change of use from retail (shell space) to Beauty Salon and to combine unit 752 & 758 into one retained (758 Cardero St) in this existing mixed-use building on this site. Scope of work: - New interior walls & doors, accessible washroom, millwork, electrical & plumbing work. Ok for field review per City staff waiting area, raised floor to staff, reception & washroom area, revised accessible washroom door - Relocated mop sink to laundry room, wall modified in shampoo area · $135,000
   Boas Construction Ltd Issued
4. 2025-11-13 Salvage And Abatement Permit for BP-2025-02330.
   Clearview Demolition Ltd Issued
5. 2025-11-10 Salvage And Abatement Permit for BP-2025-02331.
   Clearview Demolition Ltd Issued
6. 2024-08-15 To install outdoor patio for this existing Restaurant - Class 1 on the ground level of this existing mixed-use building. New deck is proposed. Proposed total occupant load is 42 (18 at interior, 6 staff and 18 at patio). Maximum occupant load cannot exceed 50 persons due to washroom capacity restriction (no universal washroom). Building Review Notes: - No roof is permitted to be installed at patio. - See SA-2022-00511 for the portion of patio on the city's sidewalk. *** Reviewed under the VBBL 2019 *** · $4,500
   JT BRAUN CONSTRUCTION LTD Issued
7. 2021-03-08 Interior alterations to the existing office (D) to provide a Temporary Presentation Center (D) on the 2nd floor at 1555 Robson St in this existing 2 storey & basement commercial building on this site. Scope of work includes: New walls, doors, accessible/universal washroom, millwork, two mock up suites, staff area with fridge, sink and dishwasher; power, lighting, paint and finishes throughout. Interior alterations to remove existing partitions, millwork, doors, flooring, plumbing fixtures, etc. completed under DB-2018-06296. OK for Field Review per City staff. Related to time limited DP-2021-00125 to obscure windows (1 to 6 inclusive) with interior screen for this temporary use only. Note: All kitchen appliances are to remain non-operable for display only, and the space is not to be used as dwelling. Notes: ~ Energy Upgrade: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to Local Control (per City staff.4.1.1.(a) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016). ~ Building Not Sprinklered – No sprinkler permit required. · $300,000
   Final Choice Construction Inc Issued
8. 2020-10-13 Interior alterations for a restaurant class 1 in this existing restaurant space, for a new tenant. Scope of work includes new kitchen equipment using existing exhaust locations. no exterior alterations. Note: 1.0. Class 1 cooking operation. 2.0. Total occupant load is 24 with 18 seats and 6 staff. 3.0. Application is reviewed under VBBL 2019 and issued during 2020 health Pandemic. · $120,000
   no contractor listed Issued
9. 2019-01-18 1555 Robson St. Interior alteration and change of use from Office to Temporary Sales Office for a limited period of time of one year expiring Dec 04, 2019 in this existing commercial building on this site. · $400,000
   Final Choice Construction Inc Issued

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