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5275 Chester St, Vancouver
An address in Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver, zoned R1-1 (Residential Inclusive). 1 building permit is on file, most recently “Interior alterations and change of use of this existing two-storey, one family dwelling t…” (issued 16 October 2017). The City's 2026 assessed value is $1,801,000.
Neighbourhood profile
From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59150382, 598 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.
Permit history
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2017-10-16
Interior alterations and change of use of this existing two-storey, one family dwelling to a one family dwelling with a secondary suite in the basement, with 1 off-street parking provided in the detached carport, having vehicular access off the lane. Exterior alterations to remove the work without permit rear deck and to provide a new 4'-0" deep by 7'-8" wide rear landing with guardrails to comply with VBBL 2014, 9.8. Address note: 5275 Chester Street - Main Floor (principal dwelling unit) 5277 Chester Street - Basement (secondary suite) Address has been assigned per the approved plans as the access to the suite is via South side walkway. This access must be provided & maintained at all times; the address must be posted to be visible from the street AND posted by the suite entry in accordance with the Building By-law. · $80,000
Joseph Best Enterprises Inc Issued
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Recent permits in Kensington-Cedar Cottage
847 E 22nd Avenue Exterior and Interior alterations to add additional area on the main floor and convert the ground floor to a secondary suite at this existing single detached house on this inside with no lane site. No off street parking required. Okay for field review as per City staff · no contractor listed2026-11-02
To construct a two storey, three-unit dwelling unit with an attached carport 'Multiplex'. Refer to BP-2025-04338 for Building 1 and site work. BRB Notes: 1. Reviewed under 2025 VBBL 2. Building sprinklered to Modified NFPA 13R 3. Part 5 Design 4. Attached carport complying with 9.10.15.4(11)(a) through (d) · no contractor listed2026-11-02
To construct a Multiple Dwelling "Multiplex" with three storey, two dwelling units for Bldg 1, and two storey, three-unit with an attached carport, for a total of 2 buildings and 5 units on this site. This permit is for the site project work and construction of Bldg 1 (BP-2025-04338). Bldg 1 (& site project work) BP-2025-04338 - East - 2 DU Bldg 2 - BP-2025-04339 - West - 3 DU BRB Notes: 1. Reviewed under 2025 VBBL 2. Building sprinklered to NFPA 13D 3. Part 5 Design · Modern Styles Home Ltd2026-11-02