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1788 W 4th Av, Vancouver
An address in Fairview, Vancouver, zoned C-2A (Commercial). 4 building permits are on file, most recently “To construct a 4 storey (non-combustible) building containing auto sales center with load…” (issued 23 July 2021). The City's 2026 assessed value is $51,050,000.
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
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2021-07-23
To construct a 4 storey (non-combustible) building containing auto sales center with loading and offices over 3 levels of below grade parking. VBBL 2019 - Reviewed during 2020 pandemic. STAGE 1 - Excavation and Shoring issued on December 23, 2020. Revision 1 - Excavation and Shoring Changes to include work on neighbouring east property, issued on May 17, 2021. STAGE 2 - Full Structure only issued on July 23, 2021. STAGE 3 - Full Construction issued on May 2, 2022. · $17,897,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2020-07-02
Exterior alterations to provide partial excavation and soil remediation at the northwest side of this vacant site and to provide back-fill to match the existing grade as per the commitment letter submitted by Ajay Dilawri on December 19, 2019. Geotech B is submitted. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2019******** Processed during the 2020 Pandemic. Building Review Branch Notes: - If the footprint of the contaminated soil exceeds the proposed excavation, updated soil remedial plan and site plan must be submitted. - Natural Watercourse Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8255007 & CA8255010. · $30,000
Matcon Excavation & Shoring Ltd Issued -
2019-02-19
To demolish this existing gas station on this site. Note: "Notice of Demolition must be provided to District Building Inspector 24 hours in advance of demolition by calling 3-1-1 or [contact removed] outside of Vancouver."\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t The deconstruction shall be in accordance with the submitted deconstruction plan and to be confirmed through an acceptable Deconstruction Compliance Report form with copies of recycling and disposal facility receipts. Attach all receipts and submit by email to [contact removed]. All deconstruction is to be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning prior to the issuance of the building permit. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t · $75,000
Ledcor Construction Limited Issued -
2019-02-07
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 commercial building. QP is Vanessa McNeil of Pinchin Ltd. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Ledcor Construction Limited Issued
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Recent permits in Fairview
To replace the structural posts in the front covered area of this existing multiple dwelling building. OK to process as DTI as per City staff · no contractor listed2026-11-05
#300-1401 W 8th Avenue Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this existing Radio Communication Station to add one meeting room within unit #300 on the 3rd level of this existing commercial building on this site. Okay for FR as per City staff · Multigroup Enterprise Corp2026-11-05
Exterior alterations for targeted building envelope repairs to the south roof deck membrane in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. The scope includes to remove and replace the sanitary piping on this roof deck. Ok for Field review per City staff · no contractor listed2026-11-04