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638 W Broadway, Vancouver
An address in Fairview, Vancouver, zoned C-3A (Commercial). 2 building permits are on file, most recently “642 W Broadway Interior alterations to change the use from General Office to Retail Store…” (issued 18 February 2025). The City's 2026 assessed value is $6,274,700.
Neighbourhood profile
From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59153152, 939 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.
Permit history
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2025-02-18
642 W Broadway Interior alterations to change the use from General Office to Retail Store on the ground floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work includes removing exisiting millwork, new equipment, and required upgrades. Ok for field review as per City staff: This permit is for alterations as shown in plans only. Any unauthorized work on this site, existing or otherwise, is neither recognized nor approved and may be subject to enforcement action. Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trade’s permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing) · $10,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2019-02-11
#320 - 638 W Broadway To change the use from office to school arts/self-improvement in conjunction office for new school arts/self-improvement (acting/drama) tenant (approximate area 1,113sf) in this existing commercial building on this site. School Arts-Self Improvement is an A2 occupancy - this unit has been approved as a D occupancy as it meets the requirements of 3.1.2.6 (maximum occupant load 25 people) A permanent sign is required to be place near the suite principle entrance indicate occupant load of 19 persons and does not exceed 25 persons. Note: Energy trigger not required No work proposed. Processed through CRC · $1,000
no contractor listed Issued
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Recent permits in Fairview
To replace the structural posts in the front covered area of this existing multiple dwelling building. OK to process as DTI as per City staff · no contractor listed2026-11-05
#300-1401 W 8th Avenue Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this existing Radio Communication Station to add one meeting room within unit #300 on the 3rd level of this existing commercial building on this site. Okay for FR as per City staff · Multigroup Enterprise Corp2026-11-05
Exterior alterations for targeted building envelope repairs to the south roof deck membrane in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. The scope includes to remove and replace the sanitary piping on this roof deck. Ok for Field review per City staff · no contractor listed2026-11-04