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2168 W 8th Av, Vancouver
An address in Kitsilano, Vancouver, zoned R5-3 (Residential). 2 building permits are on file, most recently “Unit #3 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #3 in this existing…” (issued 3 May 2021). The City's 2026 assessed value for the 18 accounts at this address is $30,260,000.
Neighbourhood profile
From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59150619, 637 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.
Permit history
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2021-05-03
Unit #3 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #3 in this existing townhome on this site. Scope of work: - Construct interior wall with transom window to enclose den space, install pocket door and additional fire sprinkler head. Ok for Field Review per City staff: E2 - Lighting - Install energy efficient lighting fixtures (single occupied space area) · $5,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2019-11-07
2170 W 8th Ave Interior alterations to provide improvements to the second floor of this existing multiple dwelling. OK for field review per City staff family area into a bedroom by installing glass partition wall and door at stair landing. Energy Upgrade Exempted: Suite - Reached Energy Efficiency Target Note: Washer and dryer OK in storage room per original construction BU437408. · $10,000
no contractor listed Issued
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Recent permits in Kitsilano
#200-2150 W Broadway Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this existing Fitness Centre - Group A2 by adding a new vestibule with turnstile access in unit #200 on the 2nd floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Okay for FR as per City staffr 19, 2026 · no contractor listed2026-11-04
To demolish this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Demo to grade only. No soil disturbance or excavation of soil other than that which is incidental to the demolition is permitted under this permit. Related to: DP-2024-01170, BP-2025-01613 OK for intake per City staff · Clearview Demolition Ltd2026-10-30
To construct a new 21- storey mixed-use building consisting of: 1st storey - retail (shell) 2nd to 20th storeys - 151 rental dwelling units 21st storey - roof top amenity, all over three levels of underground parking. Radio antenna to be installed in this building. This permit is reviewed under VBBL 2025 STAGED CONSTRUCTION: Stage 1 (E &S) issued 29-Oct-2026 · Heatherbrae Builders Co Ltd2026-10-29