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2238 W 40th Av, Vancouver
An address in Arbutus Ridge, Vancouver, zoned RM-3 (Residential). 1 building permit is on file, most recently “#202 - 2nd floor Interior alterations to provide Kitchen and Bathroom improvements for th…” (issued 9 March 2020). The City's 2026 assessed value for the 17 accounts at this address is $38,539,000.
Neighbourhood profile
From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59150566, 563 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.
Permit history
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2020-03-09
#202 - 2nd floor Interior alterations to provide Kitchen and Bathroom improvements for the existing dwelling unit; #202 on the 2nd floor in this Multiple Dwelling building. Scope of work includes: interior demolition for the removal of walls to enlarge master bathroom and kitchen area; relocate bathroom fixtures, relocate wall oven, install new fridge, dishwasher, kitchen cabinets and countertops. Ok for field review per City staff: Energy Upgrade: L1 - Lighting - Install motion detector within closets with LED/CFL lighting (ex: Pantry, walk-in) Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. · $70,000
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Recent permits in Arbutus Ridge
To demolish this existing single detached house built in 1940 (40,000.00) on this site (declared non rental) Related permit(s): DB-2026-02695 *This permit is issued under the 2025 Vancouver Building By-law #14343 effective September 15, 2025. This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023). Pre-1950 homes require recycling of a minimum 75 percent of non-hazardous construction materials, and pre-1940 homes with character will require a minimum 90% recycling of non-hazardous construction materials. In addition, pre-1910 homes or pre-1950 heritage listed homes, require deconstruction and salvage of a minimum of three metric tonnes of wood. This demolition permit also permits abatement work to be completed to WorkSafe standards. NEW R1-1 BYLAW Demo contractor: Metro Contracting Ltd QP: Coast BC Hazmat Inspection Inc. · Metro Contracting Ltd2026-11-05
To construct a CHBA Net Zero 3 storey + crawlspace duplex ($1,155,792.50) with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: The entire building to be sprinklered to 2 x NFPA 13D Note: This is a 2.5 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law Note: - per Section 10.33.1(a), the Net Zero building has applied an increase in permitted building height of 0.6 m. - per Section 10.33.1(c), the Net Zero building has applied a decrease in permitted rear yard of 0.6 m. - per Section 10.33.1(e), the Net Zero building has applied a floor area exclusion of 19% of permitted floor area (subject to stated caps and conditions). 1.\tHRV proposed – Located in upper floor laundry room 2.\tHeat Pump proposed – Exterior component located in east side yard & north unit half-storey roof deck, Interior component located in upper floor closet 3.\tBar sink located in north unit half storey flex area · Asanti Development Ltd2026-10-28
To construct a 2 storey NetZero laneway house building ($575,647.50) with a attached carport, providing a total of 4 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: The entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB2101525 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tHeat Pump – Exterior component located at north corner of laneway house, Interior component located in second floor storage room · E-LOYAL CONSTRUCTION LTD2026-10-14