1540 W 2nd Av, Vancouver

Neighbourhood profile

From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59154165, 661 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

Permit history

1. 2024-11-08 #205 Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing Restaurant Class 1 tenant at #205 on level 2 of this mixed-use commercial/artist live-work studio building. No work to existing kitchen. Scope of work: new coffee bar and cocktail bar, electrical, and plumbing work. OK for Field Review per City staff · $180,000
   Tetherstone Construction Inc Issued
2. 2024-04-19 Interior alterations to change the use from Retail to Cannabis Store and provide tenant improvements to this unit at 1538 W 2nd Ave at this existing commercial building. Scope of work: New interior finishes, shelving and display cases, electrical (security camera) and security bars. Unauthorized existing glass enclosure to be removed, unauthorized existing wood stud interior wall to be rebuild with steel stud. Note: 1. Related to Board of Variance Appeal No. Z36131 and DP-2023-00814 2. Changes of sprinkler may be required due to the change of layout, DBI to determine on site if a sprinkler permit is required. 3. Plumbing and Electrical permits are required subjobs to validate the unauthorized work and should be completed before the final inspection of the building permit. OK for Field Review as per City staff · $20,000
   no contractor listed Issued
3. 2024-03-04 Exterior and interior alterations to combine unit #206 & #207 into one unit and provide tenant improvements to a Health Care Office tenant on the ground floor of this existing mixed use building on this site. Scope of work: Interior alteration at unit #206 and Addition of 3ft by 2ft canopy to entry door of unit 207. Revision #1: - Removal of non-operational door in unit 206 - HVAC layout change Exterior alterations cleared by Mahdi Tavanpour (POD) on Jan 24, 2024 Note: · $164,000
   One Oak Construction Ltd Issued
4. 2021-10-15 #512 Interior alterations to provide improvements to this unit (512) in this existing mixed use building on this site. Scope of work: Relocate interior walls for bathroom expansion on upper floor. Bathroom and Kitchen reno, re and re all appliances and fixtures. Re and re interior handrail. E2 - Appliances - Upgrade to an Energuide/Energy Star Appliance (Fridge & Dishwasher) · $100,000
   G2C Contracting Ltd Issued
5. 2020-01-27 Including the letter of operation, dated Sep. 15, 2021, signed by Frederik Salari the Director of AER Skinlab to change of use from Retail to Beauty and Wellness Centre with ancillary Health Care Office and interior alteration to provide tenant improvements to this unit #207 in this existing mixed-use building. OK for Field Review per City staff: District Building Inspector may ask structural submission for drop ceiling. · $162,000
   no contractor listed Issued
6. 2017-03-16 Change of major occupancy from an office to a restaurant (A2) on the 2nd storey of this existing mixed-use commercial/artist live-work studio building. Building Notes: 1. Maximum allowable occupant load: 100 2. Any increase in occupant load will require further review of the VBBL and additional washrooms. Kitchen System Notes: Class 2 Cooking (Steam and Heat Removal): 1. Class 2 Cooking operation (Steam and Heat Removal). 2. Post a sign on the hood, "Cooking causing grease-laden vapours is not allowed Exhaust system is designed for steam and heat removal only". Class 5 Cooking (No Hood): 1. Class 5 Cooking Operations (No Hood): 2. Appliances are less than or equal to 6 kW (Cooking procedures producing significant grease laden vapours, or significant heat or steam are not permitted). Revision #1: · $160,000
   no contractor listed Issued

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