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2209 York Av, Vancouver

An address in Kitsilano, Vancouver, zoned C-2A (Commercial). 2 building permits are on file, most recently “Interior alterations to change the use from a Tattoo Shop to a Hair Salon. Scope of work …” (issued 21 June 2023). The City's 2026 assessed value is $5,243,000.

Zoning
C-2A · Commercial
Neighbourhood
Kitsilano
Permits on file
2
Assessed value (2026)
$5,243,000
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 2209 York 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 (59150875, 521 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

People
521
Households
300
Median age
35.6
Median household income (2020)
$74,500
Own their home
15%
Vancouver: 45%
Average household size
1.6
Under 15
8%
65 and over
8%
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. 2023-06-21 Interior alterations to change the use from a Tattoo Shop to a Hair Salon. Scope of work includes: 1) Remove existing wash sinks, t bar ceiling and bathroom tile. 2) Re frame non load bearing wall by approximately 12" to be flush with adjacent wall. 3) Remove 12" extension on sprinkler heads to recess closer to new ceiling height. 4) Install 3 new wash stations and 1 sink in mixing room. 5) Install new flooring, baseboard, and paint throughout. 6) Install new cabinetry in mixing room. 7) Install new tile in bathroom. 8) Install wall hung mirrors and decor throughout. 9) Install new plumbing fixtures. 10) Install new track pendant lighting. E2- All new lighting fixtures to be LED, upgrade Kitchenette fridge to Energuide/ energy star unit Ok for Field Review as per City staff · $58,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  2. 2019-05-09 Interior alterations only and a change of use from Retail Store to provide improvements for a new Beauty and Wellness Centre use for a tattoo parlour at this existing mixed-use commercial and residential building. Tenant: Dark Ocean Tattoo OK for field review as per City staff. Selected Energy Upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Lighting Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1 of ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010) · $15,000
    Neptune Plumbing & Heating Ltd
    Issued

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Recent permits in Kitsilano

2150 W Broadway
#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 listed
2026-11-04
1960 W 7TH Av
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 Ltd
2026-10-30
2110 W 5TH Av
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 Ltd
2026-10-29
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