220 E 1st Av, Vancouver

Neighbourhood profile

From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59150750, 1,128 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

Permit history

1. 2026-05-15 #430 - 220 E 1st Ave Interior alterations to provide first tenant improvements and change of use from General Office Shell (D) to Health Care Office (D) (622 SF) on the 4th floor in this existing mixed-use building on this site. Okay for Field Review per City staff · $70,000
   CLINIC CRAFT CONSTRUCTION LTD. Issued
2. 2026-04-30 Interior alterations to install a demising wall for unit #430 on the 4th floor of this existing Office space on the 4th floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Note: Contractor to have a valid Vancouver Business License or Intermunicipal Business License · $15,000
   no contractor listed Issued
3. 2026-03-24 #630 - 6th floor (#630 & #640 combining/ retaining #630) Interior alterations to provide a first tenant improvement and to combine two office (shell) spaces on the 6th floor (#630 & #640 / retaining #630) in this existing residential & commercial building on this site. Scope of work: combine two shell units and a complete tenant fit out. Electrical, mechanical/plumbing, & Sprinklers to suit. * In accordance with VBBL 2025 · $500,000
   Humphries Construction Group Ltd Issued
4. 2026-02-06 #440 - 220 E 1ST AVE Interior alterations to provide first tenant improvements and change of use from Office Shell (D) to General Office (D) in unit #440 on level 4 of this existing mixed-use building on this site. OK for field review per City staff. · $380,341
   no contractor listed Issued
5. 2026-02-06 #310 – 220 East 1st Interior alterations to combine units 310 & 350 and provide first tenant improvements and change of use from Industrial Shell (F2) to Creative Products Manufacturing (F2) on the 3rd level in this existing mixed-use building on this site. Scope of work: New interior partitions, millwork, new flooring and finishes, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, sprinkler work to suit. Reviewed under the VBBL 2019 · $230,000
   no contractor listed Issued
6. 2025-12-23 220 E 1ST AV #540 - Interior alterations to provide first tenant improvements and change of use from Office (shell) to Health Care office to unit 540 (1,024 sq ft) on the 5th level in this existing mixed use building on this site Scope of work: New interior partitions and finishes as well as electrical, mechanical, plumbing, sprinkler work to suit. Tenant: Salish Sea Thrombosis and Internal Medicine Specialist Clinic · $200,000
   no contractor listed Issued
7. 2025-11-24 238 E 1st Ave Interior alterations to change the use from Manufacturing to Fitness Centre (CRU#4) ((low occupancy A2 - group D) in this existing mixed- use industrial, office and residential building. related to DP-2025-00460 Revision #1 - Feb 18, 2026 - update wall around washroom area to match site condition - W1 to run full height to underside of ceiling - no increase in cost of work BP - field review, As per City staffr: Escape Fire Protection Ltd · $275,000
   applicant withheld (individual) Issued
8. 2025-10-29 #910 - 220 E 1st Interior alterations to provide first tenant improvements for new general office tenant in this existing office shell (1,368 SF) on the 9th floor of this existing mixed-use building on this site. Scope of work: Tenant fit out, new walls, flooring, millwork, electrical, mechanical, plumbing work to suit. Ok for Field Review as per City staffnkler permit is required for all related work · $65,000
   Mansouri Enterprises Inc Issued
9. 2023-05-01 Building 2 (East Building) To construct a 13-storey mixed-use building consisting 1st storey with mezzanine - industrial flex units (shell) 2nd to 13th storeys - 213 secured market rental dwelling units including ten 2-level units on the 12th storey with interior access to occupied roof deck. all over 4 levels of common underground parking having access from the lane. Refer to BP-2019-04146 for site work, below grade facilities and common underground parking. STAGED CONSTRUCTION Stage 1 - Excavation and Shoring - issued June 27, 2022 Stage 1 Revision 1 - Revised shoring to improve structural support of the shoring walls on west side of site - issued September 20, 2022 Stage 2 - Foundation to Grade - issued November 8, 2022 Stage 3 - Full Construction - issued May 1, 2023
   Axiom Builders Inc Issued
10. 2023-05-01 Building 1 (West Building) To construct a 11-storey mixed-use building consisting 1st to 3rd storeys - light industrial use (shell) 4th to 11th storeys - office use (shell) all over 4 levels of common underground parking having access from the lane. Refer to BP-2019-04146 for site work, below grade facilities and common underground parking. STAGED CONSTRUCTION Stage 1 - Excavation and Shoring - issued June 27, 2022 Stage 1 Revision 1 - Revised shoring to improve structural support of the shoring walls on west side of site - issued September 20, 2022 Stage 2 - Foundation to Grade - issued November 8, 2022 Stage 3 - Full Construction - issued May 1, 2023
    Axiom Builders Inc Issued
11. 2022-11-08 This permit has been issued for all site work and below grade facilities including four levels of common underground parking for the proposed development: To construct two mixed-use towers above a common parking podium. The podium slab will be designed as 3.2.1.2. slab. West Building: A 11-storey mixed-use building consisting 1st to 3rd storeys - light industrial use (shell) 4th to 11th storeys - office use (shell) East Building: A 13-storey mixed-use building consisting 1st storey with mezzanine - industrial flex units (shell) 2nd to 13th storeys - 216 secured market rental dwelling units including ten 2-level units on the 12th storey. Access to 13th storey can be via unit interior stairs and exit stair shafts, but not by elevators, all over 4 levels of common underground parking having access from the lane. Refer to BP-2021-01870 for [220 E 1st Ave] (West Building) BP-2021-01871 for [1717 Lorne St] (East Building) CACF will be provided at the principal entrance at each above grade building. Separate tenant improvement permits are required for all shell tenant spaces. This permit has been reviewed under the 2014 Vancouver Building By-law (#10908). Building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13 requirements. STAGED CONSTRUCTION Stage 1 - Excavation and Shoring - issued June 27, 2022 Stage 1 Revision 1 - Revised shoring to improve structural support of the shoring walls on west side of site - issued September 20, 2022 Stage 2 - Foundation to Grade - issued November 8, 2022 Stage 3 - Full Construction - issued May 1, 2023 Revision 2 - Minor changes to remove shower stall from EOT Facility on Level P1, added universal washrooms on Level 1, revised residential electrical closets on Level 3, and changes to patios on L7 Office, L8 Residential and L11 Office. Code report updated to include A2, D, and E major occupancies to accommodate future change of use for industrial flex spaces - Issued May 13, 2025. · $80,000,000
    Axiom Builders Inc Issued
12. 2022-02-15 To demolish the existing wholesale/retail and repair shop building on this site. "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." 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. · $169,864
    3R Demolition Corp Issued
13. 2020-05-11 To demolish the existing motor vehicle repair shop. "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." 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. · $38,297
    3R Demolition Corp Issued
14. 2020-04-08 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 Bryan Zecchel of Pichin Ltd.
    3R Demolition Corp Issued
15. 2020-04-08 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
    3R Demolition Corp Issued

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