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5687 Yew St, Vancouver
An address in Arbutus Ridge, Vancouver, zoned C-2A (Commercial). 4 building permits are on file, most recently “#230, Interior alterations: Interior alterations to unit #230 on the 2nd floor from offic…” (issued 8 February 2023). The City's 2026 assessed value is $13,254,000.
Zoning
C-2A · Commercial
Neighbourhood
Arbutus Ridge
Permits on file
4
Assessed value (2026)
$13,254,000
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.
Neighbourhood profile
From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59150566, 563 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.
People
563
Households
325
Median age
58.4
Median household income (2020)
$77,000
Own their home
57%
Vancouver: 45%
Average household size
1.7
Under 15
6%
65 and over
40%
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
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2023-02-08
#230, Interior alterations: Interior alterations to unit #230 on the 2nd floor from office (group D) to School of Self-Improvement/Arts (A2). Application of Article 3.1.2.6- Group A2 (low occupant load permitted to be classified as Group D) in this existing 3-storey commercial building. Related to DP-2019-00013 Building Review Branch Notes: 1) Application of Article 3.1.2.6- Group A2 (low occupant load permitted to be classified as Group D). Total Occupant load proposed is 30 persons. 2) A permanent sign indicating the above proposed occupant load shall be posted in a conspicuous location near the suite's principal entrance. 3) Separate permit and additional washroom will be required if total occupant load increased. Note: "This permit has been reviewed under the 2019 Vancouver Building By-law (#12511)." Revision 1 April 25, 2023 To correct the use of the office unit from "School - University or College" to "School - Arts or Self-Improvement". Revision 2 April 27, 2023 To correct the use of the office unit from "Institutional use" to "Service use". · $60,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2018-06-06
#300, Change of Major Occupancy Classification Interior alterations and change of use and Major Occupancy Classification of office unit #300 on the 3rd floor to School of Self-Improvement (A2), in this existing 3-storey commercial building. Note: 1- Occupant load is 40 person including staff. 2- Option chosen for energy upgrade level L1 is "Upgrade internal Exit Signs to not exceed 5W per City staff(per City staff.4.2 of ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010)". · $50,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2018-02-21
#230 - 2nd floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to this shell office space on the second floor (unit #230) of this existing commercial building. Scope of work: new lighting and T-bar ceiling only, electrical and sprinkler work. OK for Field Review per City staff Automatic Lighting Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1 of ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010) · $30,000
Gibraltar Holdings Ltd Issued -
2017-01-16
#230 - Interior alterations to #230 on the 2nd floor of this existing commercial building to provide improvements in this General Office. DBI to determine if special sprinkler inspection will be required (Sprinkler permit may be due). OK for Field Review per City staff. Schedules Submitted: · $20,000
no contractor listed Issued
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Recent permits in Arbutus Ridge
3555 Trafalgar St
To demolish this existing single detached house built in 1940 (40,000.00) on this site (declared non rental) Related permit(s): DB-2026-02695 *This permit is issued under the 2025 Vancouver Building By-law #14343 effective September 15, 2025. This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023). Pre-1950 homes require recycling of a minimum 75 percent of non-hazardous construction materials, and pre-1940 homes with character will require a minimum 90% recycling of non-hazardous construction materials. In addition, pre-1910 homes or pre-1950 heritage listed homes, require deconstruction and salvage of a minimum of three metric tonnes of wood. This demolition permit also permits abatement work to be completed to WorkSafe standards. NEW R1-1 BYLAW Demo contractor: Metro Contracting Ltd QP: Coast BC Hazmat Inspection Inc. · Metro Contracting Ltd2026-11-05
To demolish this existing single detached house built in 1940 (40,000.00) on this site (declared non rental) Related permit(s): DB-2026-02695 *This permit is issued under the 2025 Vancouver Building By-law #14343 effective September 15, 2025. This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023). Pre-1950 homes require recycling of a minimum 75 percent of non-hazardous construction materials, and pre-1940 homes with character will require a minimum 90% recycling of non-hazardous construction materials. In addition, pre-1910 homes or pre-1950 heritage listed homes, require deconstruction and salvage of a minimum of three metric tonnes of wood. This demolition permit also permits abatement work to be completed to WorkSafe standards. NEW R1-1 BYLAW Demo contractor: Metro Contracting Ltd QP: Coast BC Hazmat Inspection Inc. · Metro Contracting Ltd2026-11-05
2805 W 30TH Av
To construct a CHBA Net Zero 3 storey + crawlspace duplex ($1,155,792.50) with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: The entire building to be sprinklered to 2 x NFPA 13D Note: This is a 2.5 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law Note: - per Section 10.33.1(a), the Net Zero building has applied an increase in permitted building height of 0.6 m. - per Section 10.33.1(c), the Net Zero building has applied a decrease in permitted rear yard of 0.6 m. - per Section 10.33.1(e), the Net Zero building has applied a floor area exclusion of 19% of permitted floor area (subject to stated caps and conditions). 1.\tHRV proposed – Located in upper floor laundry room 2.\tHeat Pump proposed – Exterior component located in east side yard & north unit half-storey roof deck, Interior component located in upper floor closet 3.\tBar sink located in north unit half storey flex area · Asanti Development Ltd2026-10-28
To construct a CHBA Net Zero 3 storey + crawlspace duplex ($1,155,792.50) with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: The entire building to be sprinklered to 2 x NFPA 13D Note: This is a 2.5 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law Note: - per Section 10.33.1(a), the Net Zero building has applied an increase in permitted building height of 0.6 m. - per Section 10.33.1(c), the Net Zero building has applied a decrease in permitted rear yard of 0.6 m. - per Section 10.33.1(e), the Net Zero building has applied a floor area exclusion of 19% of permitted floor area (subject to stated caps and conditions). 1.\tHRV proposed – Located in upper floor laundry room 2.\tHeat Pump proposed – Exterior component located in east side yard & north unit half-storey roof deck, Interior component located in upper floor closet 3.\tBar sink located in north unit half storey flex area · Asanti Development Ltd2026-10-28
2638 Edgar Crescent
To construct a 2 storey NetZero laneway house building ($575,647.50) with a attached carport, providing a total of 4 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: The entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB2101525 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tHeat Pump – Exterior component located at north corner of laneway house, Interior component located in second floor storage room · E-LOYAL CONSTRUCTION LTD2026-10-14
To construct a 2 storey NetZero laneway house building ($575,647.50) with a attached carport, providing a total of 4 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: The entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB2101525 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tHeat Pump – Exterior component located at north corner of laneway house, Interior component located in second floor storage room · E-LOYAL CONSTRUCTION LTD2026-10-14
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