255 W 49th Av, Vancouver

Neighbourhood profile

From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59150522, 645 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

Permit history

1. 2024-06-24 To construct a six-storey mixed use building, non-combustible construction to 3rd storey slab, combustible construction from 3rd storey and above, consisting 1st and 2nd storeys - with 13 retail spaces (shell only - 3 with mezzanines), and eight 2-storey townhouse dwelling units, 3rd to 5th storeys - 82 dwelling units, 6th storey - amenity room, common roof deck and private roof decks, all over two levels of underground parking accessible from the rear lane. Total number of dwelling units = 90. All tenant spaces require separate tenant improvement permits. The building is subdivided into two by 4h firewall on L1 & 2 and 2h firewall on L3 to L6, related to AL-2021-00140. Storage garage is constructed with 3.2.1.2. slab and as a separate building. This permit has been reviewed under the 2019 Vancouver Building By-law (#12511). Building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13 requirements. Radio Antenna System to be installed in this building. STAGED CONSTRUCTION Stage 1 - Excavation and Shoring - issued September 29, 2022 Revision 1 - Modify secant piles around BC Hydro pole at lane. - issued October 24, 2023 Stage 2 - Foundation to Grade - issued February 13, 2024 Stage 3 - Full Construction - Issued on June 24, 2024 Revision 2 - Updated Contractor's information - issued July 30, 2025 · $31,000,000
   WESTLAND PURE 49TH CONSTRUCTION LTD. Issued
2. 2023-04-20 219 W 49th To demolish this existing one-family dwelling (1941) on this site. 75% recycling requirement Related to: DP-2020-00922 BP-2021-05636 Note: 1) This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw with a recycling requirement of 75 percent of non-hazardous construction materials. 2)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. 3) 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. · $27,000
   TX Contracting Ltd Issued
3. 2023-03-15 207 W 49th To demolish this existing one-family dwelling (1942) on this site. DEMO Contractor: Westgate Pacific Construction Ltd 75% recycling requirement Related to: DP-2020-00922 BP-2021-05636 Note: "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. · $27,000
   TX Contracting Ltd Issued
4. 2022-12-23 263 W 49th To demolish this existing one-family dwelling (1993) on this site. DEMO Contractor: Westgate Pacific Construction Ltd Related to: DP-2020-00922 BP-2021-05636 Note: 1) This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw with a recycling requirement of 75 percent of non-hazardous construction materials. 2)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. 3) 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. · $27,000
   TX Contracting Ltd Issued
5. 2022-12-19 255 W 49th To demolish this existing one-family dwelling (1942) on this site. DEMO Contractor: Westgate Pacific Construction Ltd 75% recycling requirement Related to: DP-2020-00922 BP-2021-05636 Note: 1) This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw with a recycling requirement of 75 percent of non-hazardous construction materials. 2)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. 3) 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. · $27,000
   TX Contracting Ltd Issued
6. 2022-12-19 241 W 49th To demolish this existing one-family dwelling (1944) on this site. DEMO Contractor: Westgate Pacific Construction Ltd 75% recycling requirement Related to: DP-2020-00922 BP-2021-05636 Note: 1) This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw with a recycling requirement of 75 percent of non-hazardous construction materials. 2)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. 3) 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. · $27,000
   TX Contracting Ltd Issued
7. 2022-12-19 231 W 49th To demolish this existing one-family dwelling (1944) on this site. DEMO Contractor: Westgate Pacific Construction Ltd 75% recycling requirement Related to: DP-2020-00922 BP-2021-05636 Note: 1) This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw with a recycling requirement of 75 percent of non-hazardous construction materials. 2)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. 3) 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. · $27,000
   TX Contracting Ltd Issued
8. 2022-12-19 203 W 49th To demolish this existing one-family dwelling (1926) on this site. DEMO Contractor: Westgate Pacific Construction Ltd 75% recycling requirement Related to: DP-2020-00922 BP-2021-05636 Note: "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. · $27,000
   TX Contracting Ltd Issued
9. 2022-09-29 This permit is for salvage and abatement work only; to be completed under the supervision of a Qualified Professional. DB-2021-05733 - Demolition permit QP: Ramid Hamidnejad - Kinetic OHS Services Ltd Note : This is a salvage and abatement permit only and does not authorize any demolition or deconstruction work on the house. Once you have completed your salvage and abatement, please upload all documents digitally signed and sealed related to S/A using the City's electronic permitting system as per BULLETIN 2015-008-EV.
   Westgate Pacific Construction Ltd Issued
10. 2022-09-29 This permit is for salvage and abatement work only; to be completed under the supervision of a Qualified Professional. DB-2021-05727 - Demolition permit QP: Ramid Hamidnejad - Kinetic OHS Services Ltd Note : This is a salvage and abatement permit only and does not authorize any demolition or deconstruction work on the house. Once you have completed your salvage and abatement, please upload all documents digitally signed and sealed related to S/A using the City's electronic permitting system as per BULLETIN 2015-008-EV.
    Westgate Pacific Construction Ltd Issued
11. 2022-09-29 This permit is for salvage and abatement work only; to be completed under the supervision of a Qualified Professional. DB-2021-05723 - Demolition permit QP: Ramid Hamidnejad - Kinetic OHS Services Ltd Note : This is a salvage and abatement permit only and does not authorize any demolition or deconstruction work on the house. Once you have completed your salvage and abatement, please upload all documents digitally signed and sealed related to S/A using the City's electronic permitting system as per BULLETIN 2015-008-EV.
    Westgate Pacific Construction Ltd Issued
12. 2022-09-29 This permit is for salvage and abatement work only; to be completed under the supervision of a Qualified Professional. DB-2021-05721 - Demolition permit QP: Ramid Hamidnejad - Kinetic OHS Services Ltd Note : This is a salvage and abatement permit only and does not authorize any demolition or deconstruction work on the house. Once you have completed your salvage and abatement, please upload all documents digitally signed and sealed related to S/A using the City's electronic permitting system as per BULLETIN 2015-008-EV.
    Westgate Pacific Construction Ltd Issued
13. 2022-09-29 This permit is for salvage and abatement work only; to be completed under the supervision of a Qualified Professional. DB-2021-05717 - Demolition permit QP: Ramid Hamidnejad - Kinetic OHS Services Ltd Note : This is a salvage and abatement permit only and does not authorize any demolition or deconstruction work on the house. Once you have completed your salvage and abatement, please upload all documents digitally signed and sealed related to S/A using the City's electronic permitting system as per BULLETIN 2015-008-EV.
    Westgate Pacific Construction Ltd Issued
14. 2022-09-29 This permit is for salvage and abatement work only; to be completed under the supervision of a Qualified Professional. DB-2021-05707 - Demolition permit QP: Ramid Hamidnejad - Kinetic OHS Services Ltd Note : This is a salvage and abatement permit only and does not authorize any demolition or deconstruction work on the house. Once you have completed your salvage and abatement, please upload all documents digitally signed and sealed related to S/A using the City's electronic permitting system as per BULLETIN 2015-008-EV.
    Westgate Pacific Construction Ltd Issued

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