88 W Pender St, Vancouver

Neighbourhood profile

From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59154187, 1,027 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

Permit history

1. 2026-08-05 #2057 88 W Pender St Interior alterations and a change of use from Office to Fitness Centre (Occupancy D, low occupant load A2). Units 2057 and 2059 will be combined, with Unit 2057 retained as the unit address for a new tenant within the existing mixed-use building on this site. Ok for DB, field review per City staff · $90,000
   no contractor listed Issued
2. 2025-10-14 Change of Major Occupancy and use from Retail - Limited Food Services (Group E) to Restaurant - Class 1 (Group A2) and provide exterior and interior alterations for the unit on the ground floor of this mixed-use building on this site. Exterior scope includes adding two louvers at the storefront. Proposed occupant load is 40 persons (24 seats, 10 waiting, 6 staff). Mechanical Review Notes: - One Class 2 and one Class 4 cooking operations. - Class 2 Cooking Operation (Steam and Heat Removal): 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". - Class 4 Cooking Operation with UL-YZCT listed ventless re-circulating hood. Commercial kitchen exhaust system to NFPA 96 (Type 1 Self-contained hood). *** Reviewed under the VBBL 2019 *** Revision #1, Sep 2, 2026 - J, Chen · $80,000
   no contractor listed Issued
3. 2024-04-17 CRU #2117 - 2nd floor Interior alterations to the 2nd floor (CRU #2117) to remove all non load bearing partition walls in this existing vacant healthcare unit to return to shell space in this existing mixed use building. Scope of work: remove all interior walls, drop ceiling, cabinets, sink, finishes, plumbing & electrical.. ' * District Building Inspector to determine if a Special Sprinkler Permit is required. * Separate permit(s) required for any future improvements to this unit. Ok for Field Review, per City staff · $10,000
   no contractor listed Issued
4. 2024-01-08 Interior alterations to demise into two units (60 & 68 W Pender St) by infilling the opening in the demising wall in this existing mixed-use (commercial/residential) building on this site. The uses are reverted to Office Use (shell) at 60 W Pender St and Retail Use (shell) at 68 W Pender St. Separate permit(s) will be required for future tenant improvements in these shell spaces. Note: 1. Related to DB-2023-03527 for temporary Office use in previously combined unit. Processed through CRC. · $10,000
   no contractor listed Issued
5. 2023-11-15 #2101 Interior alterations to provide improvements and to change the use from Retail (E) to Beauty and Wellness Centre (D) on the second floor of this commercial building on this site. Scope of work includes new walls, lighting, plumbing, electrical etc. · $100,000
   Ben & Derek Contracting Management Ltd Issued
6. 2023-09-29 Including the letter of operation dated September 21, 2023 from Marianne Santos of Vancouver Coastal Health to provide interior alterations to combine two units (60 & 68 W Pender St) by creating an opening in the existing demising wall and a change of use from Retail Use (shell) at 68 W Pender St only to Office Use (Health Care Office: Temporary Vaccination Clinic) in this existing mixed-use (commercial/residential) building for a temporary period of time expiring February 29, 2024, unless extended in writing by the Director of Planning. This permit is granted on a time-limited basis and can be extend at the discretion of the Chief Building Official. · $15,000
   no contractor listed Issued
7. 2023-07-31 #2127 Interior alterations for a new Retail tenant at this existing Retail unit #2127 on the second floor of this commercial building on this site. OK for Field Review per City staff · $10,000
   no contractor listed Issued
8. 2023-05-15 #2013 Interior Alterations to re-install the cooking equipment under the existing exhaust hood and to validate the installation of interior partitions and counter for the new tenant of this food court unit #2013 in this mixed-use building. Mechanical Review Notes: 1. Class 1 cooking operations (Grease-Laden Vapours). 2. Commercial kitchen exhaust system to NFPA 96 (Type 1 hood). *** Reviewed under the VBBL 2019 *** · $15,000
   no contractor listed Issued
9. 2022-09-02 #2083 & #2127 Interior alterations to demise retail unit 2083/2085/2087/2089/2127/2129 into 2083 and 2127 on the second floor of this existing commercial building on this site. OK for Field Review per City staff: HVAC - Clean and Balance All Air Systems (per City staff.7.2.3.2 of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Note to DBI: Applicant will submit mechanical contractor’s service report for work on the heat pump to satisfy the E2 upgrade. · $4,500
   BC Wong Contracting and Development Inc Issued
10. 2022-01-18 Unit 1067 and 1071 - Floor 1 Interior alterations to combine units 1067 and 1071 (retain unit 1067)and to change the use for this existing retail tenant in this existing commercial building on this site. Including the letter of operation, submitted by Andrea Robertson dated November 26, 2021 to change the use from Retail to Retail with ancillary playspace (similar to Arcade) for an unlimited period of time. Interior alterations to combine units 1067 and 1071 by constructing a door through the demising wall. Scope of work: Construct interior door in demising wall. Construct interior walls to make a storage room. Minor electrical work. Replace one set of doors to function as exit only. OK for field review as per City staff: 1. Energy upgrade triggers: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to Local Control (per City staff.4.1.1.(a) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) · $20,000
    no contractor listed Issued
11. 2019-09-03 #2081 - 2nd floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to this office unit #2081 on the 2nd floor of this existing commercial building on this site. OK for field review as per City staffardroom interior walls with full height glass walls to the ceiling. DBI to verify see if sprinkler permit is required. Energy upgrade selected: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Partial OFF (per City staff.4.1.1.(g) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) · $8,190
    no contractor listed Issued
12. 2018-11-20 Unit #1025 & #1027 Interior alterations to provide an interior non load-bearing partition wall to demise unit #1025 to #1025 & #1027 of this existing retail space of this existing mixed-use building on this site. Scope of work to includes new entrance door and electrical panel. OK for Field Review per City staff. · $25,000
    no contractor listed Issued
13. 2018-07-11 #1029 Interior alteration and change of use and Change of major Occupancy from Retail (E) to Health Enhancement Centre (D). Scope of work to include adding new hand wash sink. Reference DP-2018-00223 for change of use. Note: (2) layer gypsum wall board required on the suite side of the suite separation. Where only one layer of gypsum is present, a second layer shall be added with a minimum thickness of 13mm per City staff.2.1.2 of the 2014 VBBL for a change of major occupancy small suite in this existing mixed-use building OK for Field review per City staff: Upgrade to incorporate space control systems (per City staff.4.1..2 of ASHRAE 90.1-201) · $6,000
    Christopher Helpin & Rockland Helpin Issued
14. 2018-07-03 #1163 Interior alterations and change of use from retail to beauty and wellness (lashes). Scope of work include new partition, sink, millwork, and EL work. No Storefront glazing is to remain clear and unobstructed. No translucent or opaque film, artwork, shelving, display case, curtains or similar elements are to be installed on or directly outside or inside of the approved glazing. Separate permit is required for all signage Energy Upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Lighting Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1 of ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010) · $30,000
    no contractor listed Issued
15. 2018-05-09 Interior alteration to expand the existing liquor store into 3 retail units in this commercial building on this site. OK for field review as per City staff · $135,000
    no contractor listed Issued
16. 2017-10-11 #1123 Interior alterations only and change of use from Retail Store to provide tenant improvements for a new Beauty and Wellness Centre use at unit #1123 at this existing mixed-use building. OK for field review as per City staff. Related to IA-2017-01161. L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Lighting Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1 of ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010) · $5,200
    no contractor listed Issued
17. 2017-02-01 #2069 - Interior alterations and a change of use from Retail to Office and to provide improvements for a new office tenant at #2069 on the second floor in this existing mixed use building on this site. Scope of work: demo partition wall and construct new partitions, doors, glazing, ceiling grid, mill work, electrical and sprinkler work. OK for field per City staff. Tenant: Mercury Contracting Office. Selected Energy Upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade all hard wired Lighting within scope of work area to High Efficiency light systems · $15,000
    Mercury Contracting Ltd Issued
18. 2017-01-20 Interior alterations to combine 3 existing retail units #2091,#2093 & #2121 into one unit retaining #2093 and change of major occupancy of approximately 1746.0 square feet from Retail (Group E) to Arcade (Group A2) on the 2nd Floor of this existing International Village Shopping Centre Mall building on this site. Interior alteration also to remove the existing demising wall between these units. Note: 1)Total proposed occupant load is 50 persons (including staffs). 2) A sign is required to be posted for the total occupant load of 50 persons near the front entry. · $15,000
    no contractor listed Issued

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