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2511 Spruce St, Vancouver

An address in Fairview, Vancouver, zoned C-3A (Commercial). 6 building permits are on file, most recently “To construct a 10-storey mixed-use building containing 1st storey - retail (shell) 2nd st…” (issued 7 February 2024). The City's 2026 assessed value is $23,285,000.

Zoning
C-3A · Commercial
Neighbourhood
Fairview
Permits on file
6
Assessed value (2026)
$23,285,000
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 2511 Spruce St, 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 (59153135, 855 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

People
855
Households
610
Median age
35.2
Median household income (2020)
$55,600
Own their home
21%
Vancouver: 45%
Average household size
1.4
Under 15
5%
65 and over
12%
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. 2024-02-07 To construct a 10-storey mixed-use building containing 1st storey - retail (shell) 2nd storey - office (shell) and residential amenity space 3rd to 10th storeys - 38 dwelling units all over two levels of underground parking having vehicular access from the lane. Separate tenant improvement permits are required for shell tenant spaces. This permit will be conforming to the 2019 Vancouver Building By-law (#12511). Building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13 requirements. Radio Antenna System to be installed in this building. STAGE CONSTRUCTION Stage 1 - Excavation and Shoring - issued July 23, 2022 Stage 2 - Foundation to Grade - issued February 16, 2023 Stage 3 - Full Construction - issued February 7, 2024 · $21,195,000
    Pacific Community Builders Inc
    Issued
  2. 2020-06-24 To demolish the existing mixed use building on site and create a vacant site. Permits required for excavation and new build. Related to Demo BP-2018-05515, S&A BP-2018-05671 Demo BP-2018-05516, S&A BP-2018-05672 · $50,000
    GUO CONSTRUCTION AND HEAVY DUTY
    Issued
  3. 2019-11-29 To demolish the existing mixed use building on site and create a vacant site. Permits required for excavation and new build. Related to Demo BP-2018-05515, S&A BP-2018-05671 Demo BP-2018-05516, S&A BP-2018-05672 · $50,000
    GUO CONSTRUCTION AND HEAVY DUTY
    Issued
  4. 2018-12-13 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 mixed use building on site. Related to Demo BP-2018-05515, S&A BP-2018-05671 Demo BP-2018-05516, S&A BP-2018-05672 QP: Ramin Hamidnejad of Kinetic OHS Services Ltd.
    GUO CONSTRUCTION AND HEAVY DUTY
    Issued
  5. 2018-12-13 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 mixed use building on site. Related to Demo BP-2018-05515, S&A BP-2018-05671 Demo BP-2018-05516, S&A BP-2018-05672 QP: Ramin Hamidnejad of Kinetic OHS Services Ltd.
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  6. 2018-08-08 Interior alterations only and change of use from a Retail Store to provide tenant improvements for a new Temporary Sales Office use at 1106 W. Broadway at this existing commercial building. Work to include: Repaint, re-floor, drywall touch up and new lighting fixtures (hardware, no electrical wiring or making holes in ceilings) Energy Checklist Exempt: Temporary Building Use (< 1 year) OK for field review as per City staff. · $20,000
    Pacific Community Builders Inc
    Issued

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Recent permits in Fairview

555 W 12TH Av
Interior alterations to install turnstiles in this existing Fitness Center #299 on the 2nd floor of this existing Municipally Designated Heritage commercial building. Notes: 1. With the addition of new vestibule walls, make sure they do not impact any existing sprinkler heads. If any sprinkler existing heads are to be relocated, a special sprinkler inspection is required. 2. Permit reviewed and approved to VBBL #14343 (2025). · no contractor listed
2026-10-30
1750 W 2ND Av
401 - 1750 W 2ND AV Exterior and Interior alteration to provide residential improvements including the removal of existing patio covers and increasing the size patio on the fourth floor, at unit 401 - 1750 W 2ND AV at this multiple dwelling building on the site. Ok for new guard patio per City staff. Submission under VBBL 2025 · no contractor listed
2026-10-30
1665 W Broadway
#320 - 3rd Floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to this new office tenant on the 3rd floor (#320) of this existing commercial building on site. Scope of work: Construct 2 new private offices, new mllwork, kitchenette, electrical and plumbing work to suit. TENANT: BC Family Doctors Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing). · Fusion Project Management Ltd
2026-10-30
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