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2843 Alma St, Vancouver
An address in West Point Grey, Vancouver, zoned R1-1 (Residential Inclusive). 1 building permit is on file, most recently “Interior and exterior alterations and a change of use from a one family dwelling to a one…” (issued 16 January 2018). The City's 2026 assessed value is $2,501,000.
Neighbourhood profile
From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59150976, 629 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.
Permit history
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2018-01-16
Interior and exterior alterations and a change of use from a one family dwelling to a one family dwelling with a secondary suite with one off-street parking space provided having vehicular access off the lane. Work to include converting crawlspace in basement to storage room and removing solarium/cover and widening the existing deck. Scope of work to include energy upgrade in accordance with Article 11.2.1.4 of the 2014 Vancouver Building By-law. Building envelope air sealing is required. Ok for field review as per City staff: 2843 Alma St - 1st floor (principal dwelling unit) 2845 Alma St - basement (secondary suite) Addresses have been assigned per the approved plans, access to the secondary suite is from the south side. This access must be provided & maintained at all times and the building addresses posted to be visible from the street in accordance with the Building By-law. Note: - No strata-titling will be permitted. - This is a two-storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-law. - An annual Vancouver Business License must be obtained prior to the rental of this approved one-family dwelling and/or secondary suite on this site. - Install interconnected, hardwired, 120 volt smoke alarms with a carbon monoxide detection, battery back-up and silencing feature, outside sleeping areas in each dwelling · $45,000
no contractor listed Issued
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Recent permits in West Point Grey
Exterior alterations only to install 12 solar panels on the flat roof on the detached garage of the single detached home on this site. Notes: 1. Work to accommodate solar panels only. No other work proposed. 2. Permit reviewed and approved to VBBL #14343 (2025). · no contractor listed2026-10-29
4410 W 7th Ave. Exterior alterations to restore back to the last approved covered deck, and the installation of a new aluminum stair railing at 4410 W 7th Ave., for this existing single detached house on the site. Hand rail previously completed in response to CF-2025-011979. Okay for Field Review as per City staff · no contractor listed2026-10-27
4420 W 8th Exterior and interior alterations to provide residential improvements to this existing single detached house on this site. Scope of work includes removing unpermitted secondary suite, adding new doors and windows on the basement floor. Okay for Field Review per City staff · no contractor listed2026-10-23