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3941 W 20th Av, Vancouver
An address in Dunbar-Southlands, Vancouver, zoned R1-1 (Residential Inclusive). 5 building permits are on file, most recently “To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($167,997.50) with an attached garage and …” (issued 12 January 2023). The City's 2026 assessed value is $4,298,000.
Neighbourhood profile
From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59150920, 486 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.
Permit history
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2023-01-12
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($167,997.50) with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA9832178 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed 4.\tEntire building to be sprinklered 13D · $167,998
CAN WON CONSULTING LTD Issued -
2022-05-11
To construct a 2 storey + basement one-family dwelling with a secondary suite ($719,685) located in the basement with a detached accessory building (garage), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' lane. Note: This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2021-00773 is completed. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1- Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA9832178 2- No strata titling permitted 3- Bar sink not proposed 4- A/C unit proposed in RY and upper floor · $719,685
CAN WON CONSULTING LTD Issued -
2022-05-10
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – Finest Construction & Renovation Ltd. This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Pre-1950: Green Demolition Conditions Apply 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required · $15,000
Finest Construction & Renovation Ltd Issued -
2021-09-02
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2021-00771 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. (Ramin Hamidnejad) [contact removed]) Demolition permit: BP-2021-00772
Finest Construction & Renovation Ltd Issued -
2019-10-30
To permit interior alterations to change the use to a one family dwelling with a secondary suite. 1 existing parking at the rear with access from the lane. Scope of work to include: To legalize the secondary suite in the basement, adding a layer of drywall to meet proper fire separation and STC rating. OK For Field Review as per City staff.2019 ***DBI to determine after issuance if headroom height needs to be increased at entrance to suite*** ***DEI to determine Electrical panel location onsite No Energy Upgrade Required, Legalization of Suite only 3491 W 20th Av - One Family Dwelling (main floor) 3939 W 20th Av - Secondary Suite (basement) Addresses assigned per approved plans. Fire and Emergency street access to the secondary suite is from the east side. Street access must be provided and maintained at all time. The building addresses are to be posted and to be visible from the street in accordance with the Building By-law. Note: \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t 1\tNo strata-titling will be permitted. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t 2\tAn annual Vancouver Business License must be obtained prior to the rental of this approved one-family dwelling and/or secondary suite on this site. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t 3\tInstall interconnected, hardwired, 120 volt smoke alarms with battery back-up and silencing feature, in each sleeping unit and within 5m outside each sleeping areas on each storey as per Building Bylaw 9.10.19. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t 4\tInstall Carbon Monoxide Alarm as per Building By-Law 9.32.4.2. & Bulletin 2007-007-BU/EL \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t 5\tUpgrade work under Part 11 (based on value of work – energuide related Part 11.2.1.4.) \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t · $12,000
no contractor listed Issued
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Recent permits in Dunbar-Southlands
Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this existing Restaurant Class 1 on the ground floor of this existing mixed-use building on this site. Building Review Branch Notes: 1)\tTotal proposed Occupant load is 50 seats + 5 staffs = 55 Persons. 2)\tMaximum occupant load is 60 Persons. 3)\tA permanent sign indicating the above proposed occupant load shall be posted in a conspicuous location near the suite's principal entrance. · no contractor listed2026-10-29
#201 - 3595 W 26TH AV Interior alterations to provide residential improvement to an existing dwelling unit at #201 - 3595 W 26th Ave. on the second floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on the site. Okay for DTI per City staff · Bogdan Marin Electrical2026-10-28
3042 W 33RD AVENUE Interior alterations to change the use from Single Detached House to Single Detached House with Secondary Suite. Ok for field review per City staff · no contractor listed2026-10-16