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488 E 59th Av, Vancouver
An address in Sunset, Vancouver, zoned R1-1 (Residential Inclusive). 1 building permit is on file, most recently “Exterior and interior alterations as heard by the Board of Variance No. Z34957 dated Nove…” (issued 27 February 2018). The City's 2026 assessed value is $2,260,000.
Neighbourhood profile
From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59153092, 451 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.
Permit history
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2018-02-27
Exterior and interior alterations as heard by the Board of Variance No. Z34957 dated November 30th 2016 to grant relaxation of the Floor Space Ratio; reducing the upper second floor sundeck (uncovered) at the rear of this existing two storey plus a built in three car garage at this one family dwelling with an approved summer kitchen on main floor inside lane site subject to the following conditions: (1) That the owners must REMOVE all aluminum covers over the rear sundecks (and shall be uncovered) in accordance with the Board's decision on November 30th, 2016; (2) That the Board only approved a reduced upper floor open sundeck (10.0 feet in depth by 25.0 feet in width) in accordance with the Boards decision on November 30th 2016. Note: Due to scope of work to deck portion only, Energy Upgrade Proposal Letter and documentation is not required at this time. · $4,900
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Recent permits in Sunset
To demolish to grade this existing Single Detached House (1950) on this site – declared non rental • This demolition permit also permits abatement work to be completed to WorkSafe standards. • This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) with a recycling requirement of 75% of non-hazardous construction materials. Demolition Contractor: East West Excavating 2022 Ltd QP: Odin's Eye Inspections *This permit is issued under the 2025 Vancouver Building By-law #14343 effective September 15, 2025., · East West Excavating 2022 Ltd2026-10-29
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish to grade this existing Single Detached House (1959) on this site – declared non rental. Demolition Contractor: Apollo Excavating & Civil Works Ltd QP: Pacific Ark Environmental Consulting Ltd (DAVID YANG) This demolition permit also permits abatement work to be completed to WorkSafe standards. ***This permit is issued under the 2025 Vancouver Building By-law #14343 effective September 15, 2025.*** · Apollo Excavating & Civil Works Ltd.2026-10-28
Exterior and interior alterations to renovate this existing 3-storey mixed-use building containing 2 commercial CRUs (Group D and E) on the ground floor and residential suites on the second and third storeys. Scope includes: - Installing fire alarm system and sprinkler system to NFPA 13 standard. - Installing Pad-mounted transformer at rear of the site. - Replacing doors, windows, flooring, cladding, millwork and plumbing, and rear exterior stairs with new footings. - Upgrading exits, exit signages and emergency lighting. Notes: - CF-2022-000440. To continue work that was expired under BP-2016-04085. - Building to be upgraded to F2, S3, N3, A3. - This permit is for shell only. Separate permits are required for the CRUs on the ground floor. *** Reviewed under the VBBL 2019 *** · Span Canada Enterprises Ltd2026-10-27