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535 E Cordova St, Vancouver

An address in Strathcona, Vancouver, zoned DEOD (Comprehensive Development). 2 building permits are on file, most recently “Exterior and interior alterations for this existing 5 storey multiple-dwelling building (…” (issued 28 July 2022). The City's 2026 assessed value is $2.

Zoning
DEOD · Comprehensive Development
Neighbourhood
Strathcona
Permits on file
2
Assessed value (2026)
$2
Owner names are not part of the City's open data and are never shown. Sold prices are not municipal open data and are not shown. Assessed value is the City's estimate for property tax, not a sale price.
Plan of the block around 535 E Cordova St, drawn from City open data, with the address marked
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Neighbourhood profile

From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59153181, 977 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

People
977
Households
550
Median age
39.2
Median household income (2020)
$56,800
Own their home
29%
Vancouver: 45%
Average household size
1.5
Under 15
5%
65 and over
13%
Income in the 2021 Census is for the year 2020. Statistics Canada rounds counts and does not publish some figures for very small areas.

Permit history

  1. 2022-07-28 Exterior and interior alterations for this existing 5 storey multiple-dwelling building (SRA) on the site. Scope of work: - Installation of new rainscreen system on all elevations except the east and west elevations adjacent to the property lines, and the stairwells at northwest corner and southeast corner. - Replacing all windows and exterior doors. - Installation of new solar tubes on the lower roof on the ground level (2nd storey) - Renovating common bathrooms located on the basement level (1st storey) and main floor (2nd storey) - Replacing SBS roofing system and rooftop MUA unit - Replacing mechanical exhaust ventilation with controls for all bathrooms and kitchens - Updating exterior lighting * Reviewed under VBBL 2019 * Revision#1 - Apr 5/23 - J. Chen Revise wall assembly EW1 to - substitute wood strapping with thermally broken girt & clip system - remove existing insulation and vapour retarder, and replace with spray polyurethane foam insulation. - remediate existing steel stud framing Revision#2 - Jun 1/23 - J. Chen · $2,870,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  2. 2020-04-07 To upgrade the fire alarm system to meet the CSA B44-07 standard to this existing 5-storey multiple dwelling building. Revision #1: Fully replace fire panel, add new simplex 4100es panel in electrical room and annunciator in main lobby with all new wiring, and replace all common area lighting. P Volpi, June 28, 2021. · $155,340
    no contractor listed
    Issued

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Recent permits in Strathcona

208 E Georgia St
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 listed
2026-10-26
222 Main St
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
418 Alexander St
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 Ltd
2026-10-16
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