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1600 Howe St, Vancouver
An address in Downtown, Vancouver, zoned BCPED (Comprehensive Development). 11 building permits are on file, most recently “#305 - 1600 Howe St. Interior alterations to provide residential improvements to 305 on t…” (issued 30 October 2025). The City's 2026 assessed value for the 46 accounts at this address is $61,271,000.
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.
Permit history
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2025-10-30
#305 - 1600 Howe St. Interior alterations to provide residential improvements to 305 on the 3rd level of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work includes updates to the bathroom, kitchen area and adding den. Okay for DTI as per City staff · $100,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2025-03-31
Interior alterations to renovate this existing dwelling unit #702 (SL 33& SL 34) on the 7th floor of this existing mixed use building on this site. OKAY FOR DTI BY J ZHANG. · $200,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2023-08-30
\tInterior alterations to renovate this existing Dwelling unit #301 on the 3rd floor of this existing Multiple Dwelling building on this site. OKAY FOR DTI PROCESSING AS PER City staff · $200,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2022-06-09
#206 Exterior and interior alterations to provide improvements to residential unit on the 2nd floor in the existing mixed use building on this site. Scope to install a heat pump on the balcony of this dwelling unit · $15,000
Ashton Service Group/Ashton Mechanical Ltd. Issued -
2021-12-22
Interior alterations for an elevator upgrade to an addressable system to this existing multiple dwelling high-rise building to meet the B44-CSA requirements. · $31,884
no contractor listed Issued -
2021-12-17
#801 Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing residential unit #801 on the 8th floor in this existing mixed use building on this site. Scope of work includes replacing the counter tops & cabinets and reconfiguring the fixtures in the kitchen; installing a new bar with sink in the dining room; replacing a bathtub; installing new exterior balcony sliding doors; reducing the size of an existing post and wall in the living room; and replacing the gas fireplace with an in wall electric heater. OK for Field Review per City staff: - Energy Upgrade: E2 - Lighting - Install energy efficient lighting fixtures (single occupied space area) · $90,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2021-06-30
Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing residential unit #401 on the 4th floor in this existing mixed use building on this site. Scope of work: Remove wall in the kitchen, update the bathroom, removing carpet, lighting, change baseboard and update appliances. · $50,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2019-06-04
#701 Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing residential suite on the 7th floor of the existing highrise multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work includes replacement of existing gas fireplace with new sealed combustion unit, with no exterior resultant alterations. OK for Field Review per City staff: L2 - HVAC - Replace gas fireplace with sealed combustion unit with electronic ignition - Energuide Rating 60 or greater · $25,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2018-07-30
#602 Interior alterations only to provide upgrades at this existing residential dwelling unit #602 at this existing Multiple Dwelling building. Scope of work include upgrade kitchen, new flooring, replace water heater. OK for field review as per City staff. · $30,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2018-05-07
#801 Interior alterations to remove a wall in the kitchen area, and re and re throughout this unit in this existing multiple dwelling building. Ok for Field Review per City staff: L2 - HVAC - Install timers (up to 60 minute), or humidistat for laundry room fan (per City staff.4.1.1 of ASHRAE 90.1-2) · $83,605
no contractor listed Issued -
2017-07-10
Building Permit for DP-2017-00002 Interior and exterior alterations to Unit #204, that includes enclosing an exterior patio on the lower level in this existing mixed use building. Additional FSR approved by the Board of Variance Appeal Z34882 dated November 16, 2016. Building Review Branch Notes: 1. Proposed work includes installation of a heat pump at the upper floor balcony- location as approved by Miguel Angel Castillo Urena (Planner of the Day 2017-07-07). Revision #1- 2017-11-17- S.Le Proposed installation of new folding glass door at the upper level balcony in lieu of sliding glass door. Work includes removal of a post and is okay per City staffour, and 4 panel glazing style. · $90,000
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Recent permits in Downtown
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
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
#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