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3256 Laurel St, Vancouver
An address in South Cambie, Vancouver, zoned R1-1 (Residential Inclusive). 1 building permit is on file, most recently “To permit exterior and interior alterations and to change the use to a one family dwellin…” (issued 5 November 2019). The City's 2026 assessed value is $2,528,000.
Neighbourhood profile
From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59150653, 482 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.
Permit history
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2019-11-05
To permit exterior and interior alterations and to change the use to a one family dwelling with secondary suite on this existing inside with lane site. Scope of work to include: Relocating the furnace and ducting, adding a kitchen and rearranging the walls to create a suite in the basement. Relocating laundry into basement suite and adding additional laundry on main floor. Satisfy alterations to the front porch and remove enclosed area under front porch. Rear storage to remain unheated and for storage only. 3256 Laurel St (existing) 2nd storey - (Principal Dwelling) 3258 Laurel St 1st storey (secondary suite) Addresses assigned per the approved plans, Fire and Emergency street access (walkway) to the secondary suite is from the South side. Street 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 prior to Final Inspection. 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. - Provide minimum headroom of 6’-6” over 80% of the suite area and all exit routes. - Smoke alarms to be installed in compliance with Subsection 9.10.19., Division B of the Vancouver Building By-law (2014) - Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed in conformance to Subsections 6.2.4. and 9.32.4., Division B of the Vancouver Building By-law - Energy efficiency upgrade to be in conformance with Table 11.2.1.4. of the Vancouver Building By-law OK For Field Review as per City staff.2019 REUP Submitted BY: Peter Cho #7929 DBA: City Green Solutions [contact removed] · $50,000
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Recent permits in South Cambie
To demolish this existing single detached house (1928)(40,000.00) on this site (declared non rental) This demolition permit also permits abatement work to be completed to WorkSafe standards. Related permit(s): DP-2026-00487, BP-2026-01980, and BP-2026-01981 ***This permit is issued under the 2025 Vancouver Building By-law #14343 effective September 15, 2025.*** •\tThis 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. · Mainline Excavation Ltd2026-10-29
To construct a Multiple Dwelling "Multiplex" with a three-storey + crawlspace two-unit front building and a two-storey one-unit rear building with a carport providing three parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane. 1. Mechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in court yard. Interior component located in exterior accessed mech. room below stairs to second floor. · no contractor listed2026-10-29
To construct a Multiple Dwelling "Multiplex" with a three-storey + crawlspace two-unit front building and a two-storey one-unit rear building with a carport providing three parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane. 1. Mechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in front yard & court yard. Interior component located in stairs to second floor. · BLUEPOINT VENTURES LTD.2026-10-29