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632 Hawks Av, Vancouver
An address in Strathcona, Vancouver, zoned RT-3 (Residential). 3 building permits are on file, most recently “638 Hawks Av Exterior and interior alterations to this existing municipally designated VH…” (issued 4 April 2023). The City's 2026 assessed value for the 4 accounts at this address is $5,062,089.
Neighbourhood profile
From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59153185, 458 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.
Permit history
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2023-04-04
638 Hawks Av Exterior and interior alterations to this existing municipally designated VHR (B) single detached house on this site. Scope of work includes layout changes, removing the existing sunken patio on the rear and propose a new sunken patio on the south side, new rear stairs, windows & doors changes, underpinning for deeper basement, convert crawl space in basement into living space and reclaiming storage under the porch. *************** The alterations authorized by the Combined Development and Building Permit Number DB-2022-05146, including conditions and plans forming part thereof, are approved under the Heritage By-law and this Development Permit also constitutes a Heritage Alteration Permit. *************** · $400,000
Mount Royal Developments Ltd Issued -
2023-03-10
To provide interior and exterior alterations, re-designate the existing strata units (up and down duplex), restore exterior unenclosed balcony and provide a new exterior sunken entry and exterior stairs to the lower strata unit in the front yard of this existing Two-Family Dwelling listed on the Vancouver Heritage Registry as a building “B”. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVIEWED & ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2019 ND AMENDMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1ST, 2022. ******** Building Review Branch Notes: 1. Struct. B is submitted. 2. All dwelling units have separate exterior entrances. 3. Entire building is upgraded per City staff.2.1.4.(1)A-C and energy upgrade per Table 11.2.1.4(2). 4. Existing building has been sprinklered to NFPA 13D requirements. · $75,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2018-09-28
Change of use to a one family dwelling with secondary suite. No Parking required, Relaxed as per City staff. 2019 To alter the exterior and interior of this Municipally Designated, Heritage "B" building as per conditions noted below: 1) New Foundation walls for the house. The height of the house shall not be raised as a result of this work. The alterations described under item no.1 above, authorized by the Development Building Permit Number DB-2018-02574, including conditions and plans forming part thereof, are approved under the Heritage By-Law and the Development Building Permit also constitutes a Heritage Alteration Permit. Additional interior and exterior work not requiring a HAP alteration, Scope of work to include: Adding a secondary suite in the basement ( new interior walls, and stairs have been removed), the WWOP addition on the north elevation of the basement, the WWOP addition on the existing deck on the south elevation of the main floor, the wall between the kitchen and dining room all on the main floor, and the stairs to the attic. Scope of work include renovating the kitchen/bathroom, validating the WWOP bathroom renovation, adding a washer/dryer to the upper floor, re-instating the attic by removing stairs and re-insulating the floor of this existing Municipally Designated Vancouver Heritage B building. No HAP required to remove WWOP additions per City staff · $120,000
no contractor listed Issued
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Recent permits in Strathcona
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 listed2026-10-26
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
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 Ltd2026-10-16