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159 E Hastings St, Vancouver
An address in Downtown, Vancouver, zoned DEOD (Comprehensive Development). 9 building permits are on file, most recently “To convert the existing vacant lot to an outdoor community space operated by the Carnegie…” (issued 15 September 2025). The City's 2026 assessed value is $4,992,000.
Zoning
DEOD · Comprehensive Development
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Permits on file
9
Assessed value (2026)
$4,992,000
Owner names are not part of the City's open data and are never shown. Sold prices are not municipal open data and are not shown. Assessed value is the City's estimate for property tax, not a sale price.
Neighbourhood profile
From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59153581, 694 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.
People
694
Households
240
Median age
52
Median household income (2020)
$41,600
Own their home
27%
Vancouver: 45%
Average household size
1.3
Under 15
1%
65 and over
22%
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
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2025-09-15
To convert the existing vacant lot to an outdoor community space operated by the Carnegie Center. Work includes installing temporary seating, stages, tents, and office trailer for 12 months unless extended by the Chief Building Official. Development Review Notes Refer to related DP-2025-00441 for time limitation. Building Review Branch Notes: - Each vendor will need to apply as a special event with Vancouver Coastal Health for any food service. - All fabric for tents must comply with CAN/ULC S109 certification to flame resistance in compliance with the Vancouver Building By-law. Building Inspector to verify this on site, by inspecting tent for attached certification. REVISION #1- 2025-12-15- S.Le 1. Reduce the size of two exterior wood decks. 2. Reduction in size and relocation of a portable office kiosk and modified decking to suit. 3. Minor location updates for portable toilets, pop-up tents, outdoor furnishings. · $300,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2024-02-13
To demolish this existing multiple dwelling (Balmoral hotel) on this site to grade, per City staffal, of aDB Engineering, signed June 7, 2023. Scope of work to include backfilling the basement level. · $6,500,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2023-05-01
To demolish and salvage this existing commercial Heritage 'C' building damaged by fire to grade per City staff: Revised Civil preliminary-Grading/Fill Plan Note: demo is to grade only and site is to remain vacant. Separate permits are required for other uses/ redevelopment of the site. · $225,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2023-05-01
To demolish and salvage this existing commercial Heritage 'C' building damaged by fire to grade per City staff: Revised civil preliminary-Grading/Fill-Plan Note: demo is to grade only and site is to remain vacant. Separate permits are required for other uses/ redevelopment of the site. The social activation work will require a separate DP through DRB. · $225,000
Scott Special Projects Ltd Issued -
2022-11-14
S&A Permit for BP-2022-04682 To demolish this existing hotel (Balmoral) to grade. Related to demo permit BP-2022-04682
no contractor listed Issued -
2018-09-19
Interior alterations to install an electrical room on the ground floor of this commercial building on this site. OK for field review per City staff. Notes: 1. No energy trigger required; H Frame Removal 2. Building is not sprinklered · $2,000
Advanco Electric Ltd Issued -
2017-04-21
Interior alterations to provide exploratory work to assess structural and water damage on all floors of this existing single room occupancy hotel. Ok for SIPS with no drawings per City staff · $5,000
Ocean West Construction Ltd Issued -
2017-02-21
To install a security partition on the ground floor to the existing pub, retail food and SRA building including 3 magnetic locks to front doors in lobby and the rear exit door. Note: all other interior changes to the floor plan provided are approved under BP-2016-04356.
no contractor listed Issued -
2017-01-26
Minor Renovation. Interior alterations to provide fire and life safety building upgrade at basement, ground floor and mezzanine level at this existing pub, retail food and SRA building on this site. No public access will be permitted at Basement level and Mezzanine level. This building requires testing of 1% of the existing sprinkler system. To replace the existing sprinkler heads with Quick Response Sprinklers and temper-proof heads at basement, ground floor and mezzanine level. Structural repair to the existing cornice and hotel sign, all material and color to match existing at site. Maximum Occupant Load will be 200 persons at ground floor pub suite. Owner to allow office staff and retail food staff to have access to washroom facility within the building. · $500,000
Ocean West Construction Ltd Issued
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Recent permits in Downtown
347 W Pender St
To construct a 9-storey (8 storey Z&D) building containing 94 Residential Rental (Seniors Supportive Dwelling) and amenity space serving occupant of the building. Scope of work also includes façade retention, rehabilitation and restoration of the Hartney Chambers Vancouver Heritage Building (demo and retention applied under DB-2026-00299) - 1st storey includes loading/vehicle parking, storage, service room, generator & electrical room, heat treatment room - 2nd storey includes main entrance, common dining, amenity and kitchen, UTR and residential suites, - 3-9 storey includes residential units, shower room, service room. 9th storey also includes amenity room. SHORT Project · ITC Projects Inc2026-10-30
To construct a 9-storey (8 storey Z&D) building containing 94 Residential Rental (Seniors Supportive Dwelling) and amenity space serving occupant of the building. Scope of work also includes façade retention, rehabilitation and restoration of the Hartney Chambers Vancouver Heritage Building (demo and retention applied under DB-2026-00299) - 1st storey includes loading/vehicle parking, storage, service room, generator & electrical room, heat treatment room - 2nd storey includes main entrance, common dining, amenity and kitchen, UTR and residential suites, - 3-9 storey includes residential units, shower room, service room. 9th storey also includes amenity room. SHORT Project · ITC Projects Inc2026-10-30
180 Keefer St
Interior alteration to convert an existing shell CRU into a Neighbourhood Public House in this 10-storey hotel building. - Refer to BP-2021-00364 for the base building. Notes: 1. This permit has been reviewed under the provisions of VBBL 2019. 2. The Roof Deck is excluded from this application and shall not be used by patrons of the neighbourhood public house on the ground floor. 3. The time limitation on DP-2025-00909 shall be observed. ISSUED: Oct. 30, 2026 (S.Yoo) · NDY Contracting Ltd2026-10-30
Interior alteration to convert an existing shell CRU into a Neighbourhood Public House in this 10-storey hotel building. - Refer to BP-2021-00364 for the base building. Notes: 1. This permit has been reviewed under the provisions of VBBL 2019. 2. The Roof Deck is excluded from this application and shall not be used by patrons of the neighbourhood public house on the ground floor. 3. The time limitation on DP-2025-00909 shall be observed. ISSUED: Oct. 30, 2026 (S.Yoo) · NDY Contracting Ltd2026-10-30
885 W Georgia St
#1150 - 11th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing general office on the 11th floor (#1150) of this existing commercial building on site. Scope of work: Install new kitchenette, countertop and cabinet, electriclal, plumbing and sprinkler work to suit. Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work. Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing). · Central West Project Management Inc.2026-10-30
#1150 - 11th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing general office on the 11th floor (#1150) of this existing commercial building on site. Scope of work: Install new kitchenette, countertop and cabinet, electriclal, plumbing and sprinkler work to suit. Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work. Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing). · Central West Project Management Inc.2026-10-30
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