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689 W 51st Av, Vancouver
An address in Oakridge, Vancouver, zoned R1-1 (Residential Inclusive). 4 building permits are on file, most recently “To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($224,700) with an attached garage providi…” (issued 6 April 2017). The City's 2026 assessed value is $4,613,000.
Neighbourhood profile
From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59150519, 853 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.
Permit history
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2017-04-06
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($224,700) with an attached garage providing 1 parking space having vehicular access from the lane. · $224,700
Johan Construction Management Ltd Issued -
2017-04-06
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. · $15,000
Hayer Demolition Ltd Issued -
2017-04-06
To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling ($1,112,250) 1) A/C unit proposed in rear yard and second floor. 2) Bar sink proposed in basement. · $1,112,250
Johan Construction Management Ltd Issued -
2017-01-13
Salvage and Abatement of 1FD Building Permit for DB-2016-00661 Standard Demolition
Hayer Demolition Ltd Issued
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Recent permits in Oakridge
Interior alterations to change the use from Single Detached House to Single Detached House with Secondary Suite. OK for field review by Jamie Z. on Sept 21, 2026 Note: · KHY Contracting Inc2026-11-05
To Construct a Multiple Dwelling "Multiplex" with two three storey 2-unit front buildings and two two-storey 1-unit rear buildings with 5 surface parking spaces having access from the lane. The permit is for building 4. 1. BP-2025-01648 - NE Front Building (2 units) - $767,000 2. BP-2025-01649 - SE Front Building (2 units) - $767,000 3. BP-2025-01650 - SW Rear Building (1 unit) - $383,000 4. BP-2025-01651 - NW Rear Building (1 unit) - $383,000 Related DP: DP-2024-01051 ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVIEWED & ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2019 AND AMENDMENT EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 27, 2025 ******** Building Review Branch Notes: 1.\tThis lot is NOT Stratified. 2.\tSch B- STR & GEO are submitted. 3.\tAll dwelling units have separate exterior entrances. 4.\tEntire building to be sprinkler to NFPA 13D requirement. 5.\tAll new windows, doors, and skylights shall conform to AAMA/WDMA/CSA101/I.S.2/A440, NAFS. · MANAV Developments Inc2026-11-02
To Construct a Multiple Dwelling "Multiplex" with two three storey 2-unit front buildings and two two-storey 1-unit rear buildings with 5 surface parking spaces having access from the lane. This permit is for site and building 1. 1. BP-2025-01648 - NE Front Building (2 units) - $767,000 2. BP-2025-01649 - SE Front Building (2 units) - $767,000 3. BP-2025-01650 - SW Rear Building (1 unit) - $383,000 4. BP-2025-01651 - NW Rear Building (1 unit) - $383,000 Related DP: DP-2024-01051 ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVIEWED & ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2019 AND AMENDMENT EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 27, 2025 ******** Building Review Branch Notes: 1.\tThis lot is NOT Stratified. 2.\tSch B- STR & GEO are submitted. 3.\tAll dwelling units have separate exterior entrances. 4.\tEntire building to be sprinkler to NFPA 13D requirement. 5.\tAll new windows, doors, and skylights shall conform to AAMA/WDMA/CSA101/I.S.2/A440, NAFS. · MANAV Developments Inc2026-11-02