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1851 W 37th Av, Vancouver

An address in Shaughnessy, Vancouver, zoned R1-1 (Residential Inclusive). 4 building permits are on file, most recently “Interior alteration to add a secondary suite to this existing one-family dwelling. OK for…” (issued 11 June 2021). The City's 2026 assessed value is $3,720,000.

Zoning
R1-1 · Residential Inclusive
Neighbourhood
Shaughnessy
Permits on file
4
Assessed value (2026)
$3,720,000
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.
Plan of the block around 1851 W 37th Av, 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 (59150665, 456 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

People
456
Households
160
Median age
48.4
Median household income (2020)
$198,000
Own their home
91%
Vancouver: 45%
Average household size
2.7
Under 15
14%
65 and over
20%
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. 2021-06-11 Interior alteration to add a secondary suite to this existing one-family dwelling. OK for Field Review per City staff: 1. REUP not required. 2. Building Sprinklered – Sprinkler Permit is not required per City staff. No strata-titling permitted. 4. An annual Vancouver Business License must be obtained prior to the rental of this approved one-family dwelling and/or secondary suite on this site. 5. Dedicated 3'-0" wide firefighting access path with overhead clearance of 2m to be maintained at all times. 6. Smoke alarms to be installed in conformance with Vancouver Building Bylaw subsections 3.2.4 and 9.10.19. 7. CO Alarms to be installed in conformance with Vancouver Building Bylaw subsections 6.2.4 and 9.32.4. 8. All unsafe guards and handrails to be upgraded to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official. · $35,000
    iD Design Consulting Ltd
    Issued
  2. 2018-09-06 To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling with a detached garage ($791,600), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1- Bar/Sink proposed in rec. room 2- A/C unit proposed · $791,600
    Vithu Developments Ltd
    Issued
  3. 2018-05-10 To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Pre-1940 recycling requirement: 90% of non-hazardous construction waste · $15,000
    All Star Excavating & Demolition Ltd
    Issued
  4. 2017-06-21 Salvage and Abatement Permit for DB-2017-02902 1 fD
    All Star Excavating & Demolition Ltd
    Issued

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Recent permits in Shaughnessy

1475 Matthews Av
Exterior and interior alterations to convert the built-in garage to a theatre, add to the existing rear covered porches (main and second floors), alter the porte cochere and to construct a new detached garage at the rear of this existing two storey plus cellar single detached house. · no contractor listed
2026-10-30
4588 Marguerite St
Exterior and interior alterations to extend the front and rear of the existing attached garage, add to the rear of the basement and main floors, increase the ceiling heights on the upper by replacing the roof to this existing two storey plus basement with attached one car garage single detached house on this corner with lane site. Scope of work includes an entirely new roof, new low grade patio on the south side and reconstruction of the main and upper floors. This building is not sprinklered. Related to DP-2025-00741. · Henry Creative Inc
2026-10-22
5262 Granville St
To construct a 6-storey residential building (124 dwelling units) consisting of: 1st to 5th storeys - dwelling units 6th storey (rooftop) - 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 2025. 2. A radio antenna system is required. STAGED CONSTRUCTION STAGE I: Excavation & Shoring; Foundation up to Grade (S.Yoo) ISSUED: Oct. 16, 2026 REVISION I: Revisions to Foundation Drawings related to DPMA DP-2026-00827 - In review · STRAND CONTRACTING LTD.
2026-10-16
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