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16 E Cordova St, Vancouver

An address in Downtown, Vancouver, zoned HA-2 (Historical Area). 12 building permits are on file, most recently “Unit A - 2nd floor Interior alterations to provide improvements in Unit A (2nd Floor) to …” (issued 12 August 2026). The City's 2026 assessed value for the 165 accounts at this address is $82,067,502.

Zoning
HA-2 · Historical Area
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Permits on file
12
Assessed value (2026)
$82,067,502
165 accounts, total
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.
Plan of the block around 16 E Cordova St, drawn from City open data, with the address marked
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Neighbourhood profile

From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59153582, 1,396 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

People
1,396
Households
810
Median age
39.2
Median household income (2020)
$38,000
Own their home
20%
Vancouver: 45%
Average household size
1.3
Under 15
4%
65 and over
9%
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. 2026-08-12 Unit A - 2nd floor Interior alterations to provide improvements in Unit A (2nd Floor) to do bathroom and kitchen renovation in this existing commercial/residential building on this site. this BP is linked/related to expired BP-2021-02993 OK for DTI per City staff · $65,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  2. 2025-03-04 Exterior alterations to relocate the existing metal fence to along the property lines of these existing mixed use buildings on this site. Cleared by Karen Kallweit-Graham (POD) · $100,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  3. 2024-08-26 To change major occupancy from E to D only for new Health Enhancement Tenant. Scope of work includes capping off existing plumbing fixtures, cosmetics changes such as changing flooring from laminate to tile and repainting the walls. OK for field review as per City staff: 1. Although the use is defined as Health Enhancement Centre under Zoning, it can be considered as Health Care Office for the nature of service under Building; no building upgrade triggered for restricted change of major occupancy as per City staff · $2,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  4. 2024-02-15 320 Carrall St - new address Interior alterations to demise this existing Artist Studio- Class A having a Residential Unit associated with and forming an integral part of the Artist Studio 18 E Cordova into two units and including the operational letter dated September 21, 2023 provided by Denis Agar & Anthonia Ogundele to change the use of the newly created unit (approx. 45sf) to similar to Retail Store for 'Cheeky Proletariat' Art Gallery used as Art Display on the ground floor of this existing mixed-use building. No Public access permitted. Washroom is not required since there is no public access. No exterior alterations proposed. OK for Field Review per City staffte sprinkler permit is required for all related work No translucent or opaque film, artwork, posters, shelving, display cases or similar elements are to be installed on or directly outside or inside of the approved glazing frontages and windows so that the interior of the premises is visible at all times from the sidewalk This permit is for alterations as shown in plans only. Any unauthorized work on this site, existing or otherwise, is neither recognized nor approved and may be subject to enforcement action. · $2,500
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  5. 2023-05-16 To remove partition wall between 6 & 8 E Cordova Street and to create a Takeout Cafe. Scope of work includes: 1) Installation of Hand-washing sink. 2) Installation of a double sink. 3) Installation of Espresso machine. 4) Installation of under-counter fridge. 5) Installation of an ice maker. 6) Removal of partition wall Ok for Field Review as per City staff. · $20,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  6. 2022-10-26 #307 - 3rd floor Interior alterations to provide residential tenant improvements to unit #307 on the 3rd floor of this existing mixed used Designated Heritage Building on this site. E2 - Appliances - Upgrade to an Energuide/Energy Star appliance (fridge; dishwasher) · $52,750
    GEOLIVING CONSTRUCTION INC
    Issued
  7. 2021-10-18 Unit A - 2/F Interior alterations to provide improvements in Unit A (2nd Floor) to do bathroom and kitchen renovation in this existing commercial/residential building on this site. OK for Field Review per City staff · $65,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  8. 2020-03-16 Specific suite address 310 Carrall Street. Main address of building 16 E Cordova Street. Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new retail food store on the 1st storey of this existing 2-storey (8-storey at main address) mixed-use commercial and residential building. The proposed use will be is a donair shop. There will be no seating for customers. This will only serve as a take-away retail food store (E). VBBL 2019 · $38,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  9. 2020-01-13 10 E Cordova Interior alterations for new retail food tenant in this existing commercial building. Scope of work includes validate removal of partition wall and washroom in this suite. OK for Field Review per City staff: 1. Reviewed pursuant to VBBL 2019 · $15,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  10. 2019-09-05 #406 Interior alterations to provide improvements to the existing residential unit with mezzanine, on the 4th floor of the existing highrise mixed-use building on this site. OK for Field Review per City staff: L2 - Appliances - Upgrade to an Energuide/Energy Star appliance (washer, dryer) · $40,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  11. 2018-07-19 #407 Interior alterations to provide renovations to the unit #407 on the 4th floor for both the main floor & mezzanine floor. Scope of work includes major demolition on both floors, new renovations to suit new layout, removal of handrail and guardrail; installing new handrail & guardrail, new kitchen + washroom with new lightings; remove & relocate electrical work. OK for field review as per City staff: L2-Appliances- Upgrades to an Energuide/Energy Star Appliance (washer; dryer). · $35,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  12. 2017-06-12 (#602 - 6th floor) Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing artist live/work industrial building. Scope of work includes: Renovate kitchen and bathroom, new treads on existing stair and new glass guard, remove closet in loft, new lighting, finishes throughout. Ok for field review per City staff(L2): Install lighting dimmer, timers, and/or motion detectors on lights. · $50,000
    Pladson Myette Construction Ltd
    Issued

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