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5883 Sophia St, Vancouver
An address in Sunset, Vancouver, zoned R1-1 (Residential Inclusive). 3 building permits are on file, most recently “To construct a 2 storey duplex ($800,000) with a detached accessory building (garage) at …” (issued 10 April 2024). The City's 2026 assessed value for the 3 accounts at this address is $3,459,000.
Neighbourhood profile
From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59154189, 389 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.
Permit history
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2024-04-10
To construct a 2 storey duplex ($800,000) with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tExternal Mechanical Unit – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in second floor · $800,000
Astec Development Ltd Issued -
2024-04-10
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Pre-1950 Green Demolition Conditions Apply : 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Demo Declaration by Deconstruction – Company Name - Bhullar Excavating and Demolition Inc ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** · $15,000
Astec Development Ltd Issued -
2023-11-15
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2023-03002 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: BCQP Environmental Inc (Peter R. Van Bakel) ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.***
Astec Development Ltd Issued
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Recent permits in Sunset
Exterior and interior alterations to remove the unpermitted suites (x2) at this existing single detached house with secondary suite on this inside with lane site. Remove the cover for the deck re: DP-2026-00450 (switched to DB) Structural · no contractor listed2026-11-05
To construct a 2-storey laneway house building ($300,000) with a 10' lane dedication. 1.\tCovenant not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tMechanical unit proposed – Exterior heat pump component located in the middle yard, Interior heat pump component, HRV and HWT located on the main floor mech closet. · Custom Royal Development Ltd2026-11-04
To construct a Multiple Dwelling 'Multiplex' with a 2 unit front building and a 1 unit rear building. With three parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane. 1. Mechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard. · Econoor Concept Homes Ltd2026-11-03