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172 E Cordova St, Vancouver
An address in Downtown, Vancouver, zoned DEOD (Comprehensive Development). 12 building permits are on file, most recently “To Demolish the existing 2 storey Commercial building on this site to grade per City staf…” (issued 23 June 2026). The City's 2026 assessed value is $8,905,700.
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.
Permit history
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2026-06-23
To Demolish the existing 2 storey Commercial building on this site to grade per City staffry 27, 2026. · $80,000
Fleck Contracting Ltd Issued -
2026-06-16
To Demolish the 1 Storey commercial Building on this site to grade per City staffry 27, 2026. · $80,000
Fleck Contracting Ltd Issued -
2026-05-28
To Demolish the 2-Storey mixed use heritage registry building 'Kye7e' on this site per City staffry 27, 2026. · $80,000
Fleck Contracting Ltd Issued -
2026-05-28
To Demolish the Existing 2 Storey Mixed Use Building on this site to grade per City staffry 27, 2026. Related to S&A permit BP-2023-02039. · $80,000
Fleck Contracting Ltd Issued -
2026-04-22
To construct a 11-storey mixed-use building (118 social housing units) consisting of: 1st storey - 3 restaurants; school (shell space) 2nd storey - 3 live/work units; theatre; school (shell space) 3rd storey - dwelling units; indoor amenities (residential); outdoor amenity (commercial & residential) 4th to 10th storeys - dwelling units 11th storey - dwelling units; indoor & outdoor amenities all over 1 level of underground parking accessed from the lane. Notes: 1. This permit has been reviewed under the provisions of VBBL 2019. 2. A radio antenna system is required. STAGED CONSTRUCTION STAGE I: Excavation & Shoring (S.Yoo) ISSUED: Apr. 22, 2026 STAGE II: Full Construction; Revisions to Building per City staffTimber to Concrete (S.Yoo) ISSUED: Oct. 27, 2026 · $59,081,257
Axiom Builders Inc Issued -
2026-03-12
Interior alterations to allow salvage of non-structural building components prior to or during abatement work and removal of non-structural hazardous materials in this existing the 1 Storey commercial Building on this site. This permit is related to demolition permit BP-2023-02012. Issued separately.
Fleck Contracting Ltd Issued -
2026-03-12
Interior alterations to allow salvage of non-structural building components prior to or during abatement work and removal of non-structural hazardous materials in this existing the existing 2 storey Commercial Building on this site. This permit is related to demolition permit BP-2023-02006. Issued separately.
Fleck Contracting Ltd Issued -
2026-03-12
Interior alterations to allow salvage of non-structural building components prior to or during abatement work and removal of non-structural hazardous materials in this existing the Existing 2 Storey Mixed Use Building on this site. Related to demolition permit DB-2023-02015. Issued as a separate permit.
Fleck Contracting Ltd Issued -
2026-03-12
Interior alterations to allow salvage of non-structural building components prior to or during abatement work and removal of non-structural hazardous materials in this existing 2-Storey mixed use heritage registry building 'Kye7e' on this site. Related to demolition permit DB-2023-02018. Issued Separately.
Fleck Contracting Ltd Issued -
2024-10-02
To change the use to Social Service Centre (Temporary Shelter) on the main floor for a temporary period of time ending April 30, 2024. No work proposed. Ok for Field Review as per City staff. Notes: - Related to DP-2024-00041 - Processed through CRC · $50,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2021-04-06
Interior alterations to divide the laundry room from the shower room on the 2nd floor of this Heritage C mixed use building with retail on the ground floor and an SRA building above. Energy exempt OK for Field review: (Kim V) · $4,250
no contractor listed Issued -
2018-08-23
Exterior alterations to install an electrical equipment enclosure and a 50 KVA dry transformer at the rear of this mixed use building on this site. OK for DB per City staff. OK for field review per City staff. Note: No energy trigger required; H-Frame Removal Project · $2,000
Advanco Electric Ltd Issued
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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