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396 Alexander St, Vancouver
An address in Strathcona, Vancouver, zoned DEOD (Comprehensive Development). 2 building permits are on file, most recently “Main floor - 131 Dunlevy Ave To change the use of this existing retail store (E) to a Soc…” (issued 16 July 2019). The City's 2026 assessed value is $4,542,000.
Neighbourhood profile
From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59150761, 774 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.
Permit history
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2019-07-16
Main floor - 131 Dunlevy Ave To change the use of this existing retail store (E) to a Social Service Center (D) (Temporary Shelter), occupying the main floor only for a temporary period of time expiring on May 31, 2022. No work proposed. Ok for Field Review as per City staff: - Related to DP-2019-00166 - Processed through CRC · $5,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2017-11-24
To provide interior and exterior alterations and change the use of this existing retail store (E) to a Social Service Center (D) (Temporary Heat Shelter), occupying the main floor only for a temporary period of time expiring May 31, 2018. Scope of work - interior alterations to remove existing mezzanine storage area including access ladder, remove 1 interior door and expand wall opening, remove existing hot water tank and replace with 2 new electric hot water tanks, add new exit signs, construct new interior walls to create one (1) staff room, one (1) toilet room and three (3) showers, new electrical and plumbing work. Exterior alterations - to remove existing steel door and screen door on east elevation (facing Dunlevy St) and replace with new steel door complete with panic hardware, create new opening in north elevation (lane elevation) to provide a new exterior door and provide a new exhaust fan on north elevation. Ok for Filed Review as per City staff · $80,000
Parkwood Construction Ltd 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