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788 Richards St, Vancouver
An address in Downtown, Vancouver, zoned DD (Comprehensive Development). 5 building permits are on file, most recently “#2602 - 788 RICHARDS ST Interior alterations to provide residential improvement to an exi…” (issued 22 October 2026). The City's 2026 assessed value for the 245 accounts at this address is $197,590,000.
Neighbourhood profile
From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59154145, 890 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.
Permit history
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2026-10-22
#2602 - 788 RICHARDS ST Interior alterations to provide residential improvement to an existing dwelling unit at #2602 - 788 Richards St. on the twenty sixth floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on the site. Okay for DTI per City staff · $28,800
ETHICAL HOME RENOVATIONS LTD. Issued -
2025-04-24
#1201 Interior alterations to provide improvements to unit #1201 on the 12th floor in this existing mixed use building on this site. Scope of work only in master bedroom, ensuite, and second bathroom OK for DTI as per City staff · $100,000
applicant withheld (individual) Issued -
2025-03-06
Interior alterations to provide residential improvements to unit 818 on the 8th floor in this existing mixed use building on this site. Scope of work limited to updating common hallway bathroom. Ok for DTI as per City staff · $18,000
applicant withheld (individual) Issued -
2020-12-14
#2602 - Interior alterations to this unit #2602 in this existing Multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope to Include: Remove all interior finishes in both bathrooms and update with new fixtures, vanity and lighting. Remove closet in guest bedroom and update laundry. Move location of entrance to both bedrooms. All new kitchen with extended island. New gas fireplace run of existing gas line from patio. New doors into Den. New flooring, paint and updates to lighting throughout. Bulk Storage reduced, but to remain. OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 Energy Upgrade: E2 - Lighting - Install energy efficient lighting fixtures (single occupied space area) · $300,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2018-10-22
Interior alterations to replace domestic waterpiping, provide firestopping, and repair walls in conjunction with repiping in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. · $90,500
Brighter Mechanical Ltd Issued
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Recent permits in Downtown
To construct a 9-storey (8 storey Z&D) building containing 94 Residential Rental (Seniors Supportive Dwelling) and amenity space serving occupant of the building. Scope of work also includes façade retention, rehabilitation and restoration of the Hartney Chambers Vancouver Heritage Building (demo and retention applied under DB-2026-00299) - 1st storey includes loading/vehicle parking, storage, service room, generator & electrical room, heat treatment room - 2nd storey includes main entrance, common dining, amenity and kitchen, UTR and residential suites, - 3-9 storey includes residential units, shower room, service room. 9th storey also includes amenity room. SHORT Project · ITC Projects Inc2026-10-30
Interior alteration to convert an existing shell CRU into a Neighbourhood Public House in this 10-storey hotel building. - Refer to BP-2021-00364 for the base building. Notes: 1. This permit has been reviewed under the provisions of VBBL 2019. 2. The Roof Deck is excluded from this application and shall not be used by patrons of the neighbourhood public house on the ground floor. 3. The time limitation on DP-2025-00909 shall be observed. ISSUED: Oct. 30, 2026 (S.Yoo) · NDY Contracting Ltd2026-10-30
#1150 - 11th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing general office on the 11th floor (#1150) of this existing commercial building on site. Scope of work: Install new kitchenette, countertop and cabinet, electriclal, plumbing and sprinkler work to suit. Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work. Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) 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 trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing). · Central West Project Management Inc.2026-10-30