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688 Terminal Av, Vancouver
An address in Strathcona, Vancouver, zoned I-2 (Industrial). 1 building permit is on file, most recently “Interior and exterior alteration to the existing 2-storey industrial building (vehicular …” (issued 28 June 2021). The City's 2026 assessed value is $36,630,000.
Neighbourhood profile
From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59150750, 1,128 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.
Permit history
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2021-06-28
Interior and exterior alteration to the existing 2-storey industrial building (vehicular dealership), construction of a new storage building, and installation of new car stakes on this site. Itemized scope of the work is: 1- Interior alterations to the second floor sales area of the car dealership building to reconfigure existing office space and customer lounge. 2- Addition of 34 auto stackers on site along the west and south property lines. 3- reconfiguring parking arrangement on site and on top of the dealership building. 4- Construct a 10'-10" x 21'-0" concrete block building at south side of property for battery storage. 5- Changing first floor work shop layout to create new Electrical Repair Room in Vehicle Service area. Revision #1 - Add bike shed on roof top. Anchor as per City staff · $500,000
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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