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253 E Pender St, Vancouver
An address in Strathcona, Vancouver, zoned HA-1 (Historical Area). 2 building permits are on file, most recently “253 - Main Floor Interior alterations and a change of use from Retail (E) to Fitness Gym …” (issued 28 October 2021). The City's 2026 assessed value is $2,578,000.
Neighbourhood profile
From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59150759, 884 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.
Permit history
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2021-10-28
253 - Main Floor Interior alterations and a change of use from Retail (E) to Fitness Gym (A2) on the main floor of this existing two storey commercial building. Occupant load for this space is 41 people. The scope of work is classified as a minor renovation with applicable upgrades of F1, S2, N1, A2, and E2 Scope of work: Install new washrooms, doors & interior walls, plumbing fixtures, demo stairs & washroom and replace with stairs & handrail. OK for field review as per City staff · $15,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2021-08-30
Interior and exterior alterations and a change of use from Restaurant (A2) to Fitness Gym (A2) on the second floor of this existing two storey commercial building. Occupant load for this space is 69 people. The scope of work is classified as a minor renovation with applicable upgrades of F1, S2, N1, A2, and E2. To be reviewed under the 2019 VBBL. The building on the site is subject to a designation by-law. Alteration to the exterior of the heritage building requires a Heritage Alteration Permit issued with the approval of the Director of Planning. We support the attached stamped application and ask that you process it with the following wording included in the permit: “1)\tInterior and exterior alterations, including new skylights, and a change of use from Restaurant (A2) to Fitness Gym (A2) on the second floor of this existing two storey commercial building. The alterations described under item no. 1 above, authorized by the Combined Development and Building Permit Number DB-2021-01550, including conditions and plans forming part thereof, are approved under Heritage By-law 8770, and this Development Permit also constitutes a Heritage Alteration Permit.” · $200,000
no contractor listed Issued
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Recent permits in Strathcona
Exterior and interior alterations to reduce the number of Single Room Accommodation (SRA) rooms from 71 to 50 and provide housing and recovery support services (Group C) on floors 2 to 4 in this existing mixed used protected heritage building on this site. Proposed work includes addition of a new covered roof top patio. Roof deck to be sprinklered to NFPA 13 requirements. Mechanical Review Notes: - Class 2 Cooking Operation (Steam and Heat Removal) is proposed on Level 3. - A metal sign shall be posted on the Type 2 hood, "Cooking causing grease-laden vapours is not allowed Exhaust system is designed for steam and heat removal only". · no contractor listed2026-10-26
Exterior and interior alterations to provide dedicated egress paths for the residential levels in this existing mixed-use (residential/community courts) building on this site. The scope includes adding a new exterior landing and stairs for the path through Stair 1B to exit to Powell Street, and adding a door for the path through 3A to exit through enclosed patio to E Cordova St. *** Reviewed under the VBBL 2025 *** · VANDELAY VENTURES LTD.2026-10-21
To demolish this existing 2 storey commercial building. This demolition permit also permits abatement work to be completed to WorkSafe standards. This demolition was reviewed under VBBL 2025. Demolition contractor - Division 2 Contracting Ltd - Division 2 Contracting Ltd - [name withheld] · Division 2 Contracting Ltd2026-10-16