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888 Beach Av, Vancouver

An address in Downtown, Vancouver, zoned CD-1 (251) (Comprehensive Development). 23 building permits are on file, most recently “#910 - 1500 HORNBY ST Interior alterations to provide residential improvements to 9th Flo…” (issued 22 April 2026). The City's 2026 assessed value for the 259 accounts at this address is $362,652,667.

Zoning
CD-1 (251) · Comprehensive Development
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Permits on file
23
Assessed value (2026)
$362,652,667
259 accounts, total
Owner names are not part of the City's open data and are never shown. Sold prices are not municipal open data and are not shown. Assessed value is the City's estimate for property tax, not a sale price.
Plan of the block around 888 Beach Av, drawn from City open data, with the address marked
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Neighbourhood profile

From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59150790, 1,205 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

People
1,205
Households
625
Median age
46.8
Median household income (2020)
$112,000
Own their home
69%
Vancouver: 45%
Average household size
1.8
Under 15
8%
65 and over
24%
Income in the 2021 Census is for the year 2020. Statistics Canada rounds counts and does not publish some figures for very small areas.

Permit history

  1. 2026-04-22 #910 - 1500 HORNBY ST Interior alterations to provide residential improvements to 9th Floor of this Mixed use building on this site. Scope of work includes renovation to Washroom, kitchen and flooring Okay for DTI as per City staff · $138,000
    Costar Construction Inc
    Issued
  2. 2025-11-10 Interior washroom alterations to provide residential improvement to an existing dwelling unit at #709 - 1500 Hornby St. on the seventh floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on the site. Okay for DTI per City staff · $26,000
    applicant withheld (individual)
    Issued
  3. 2024-07-10 #2602 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #2602 on the 26th floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for DTI per City staff · $138,000
    Pacific Community Builders Inc
    Issued
  4. 2023-06-13 #1008 To alter the interior of unit #1008 in this existing multiple dwelling to renovate a bathroom. Scope of work includes replacement of a tub with a new shower and removal of one shower and installation of a closet in its place. Ok for field review per City staff: - This building is sprinklered. DBI to determine if a separate sprinkler permit is required. · $45,000
    Novin Boom Construction Ltd
    Issued
  5. 2023-03-17 #2901 - 29th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to suite #2901 on the 29th floor in this existing mixed use commercial/ residential building on the site. Scope of work includes: - Re&Re kitchen and bathroom - New interior/partition walls - Remove the existing gas fireplace Note: - Separate mechanical permit is required for heat pump installation · $200,000
    iD Design Consulting Ltd
    Issued
  6. 2022-03-17 #810 - 8th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to suite #810 on the 8th floor in this existing mixed use commercial/residential building on site. Scope of work includes: replace bathroom fixtures, vanities, floor and wall tiles, remove wall between kitchen and dining, install new cabinets, countertops, backsplash, electrical and plumbing work. · $42,000
    GEOLIVING CONSTRUCTION INC
    Issued
  7. 2022-02-02 Building Permit for DP-2020-00799 MA to DP2100164 for exterior alterations for an envelope waterproofing repair to this existing high-rise multiple dwelling. ***reviewed under VBBL 2019*** Repairs are included to addresses 888 Beach Avenue, 1500 Hornby Street, and 1501 Howe Street Scope of work includes: Remove existing overburden to structural slab. •\tRemove the existing waterproofing membrane and replace it. •\tReinstate overburden, including hardscaping, landscaping, and water feature, to match existing. •\tLandscaping to be replaced with similar. · $6,000,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  8. 2022-01-26 #1201 - 12th Floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to the dwelling unit on the 12th floor (#1201) in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work: demo kitchen, bathroom, fireplace, new partition walls to reconfigure layout, new kitchen, bathroom, fireplace, ceiling, millwork, finishes. Plumbing, electrical, sprinklers to suit. OK for field review as per City staff(up to 60 mins) , or humidifier for washroom fan(s) 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). All energy upgrades will be checked during inspections stage. It is the applicant's responsibility to identify and note all required upgrades including energy upgrades on their BP drawings at BP stage. · $180,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  9. 2021-06-18 #T08 Interior alterations to renovate this existing townhouse unit T08 in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work: - New flooring, millwork, fixtures - Kitchen renovation - Remove/relocate partition walls - Improve sound rating of some walls Note: - Energy Upgrade: E2 - Lightning - Install lightening dimmer, timers, and/or motion detectors on interior lights · $150,000
    Grandbe Contracting Inc
    Issued
  10. 2020-03-13 #1607 Interior alterations to provide residential unit improvements to suite #1607 on the 16th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on site. Scope of work includes : remove partition walls and doors, new partition walls and doors, bathrooms and kitchen update, and electrical and plumbing work as per the 2019 VBBL. · $10,000
    Schedio Spaces Inc
    Issued
  11. 2020-02-21 #405 - Per the 2019 VBBL, to provide interior alterations to residential unit #405 on the 4th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on site. Scope of work includes : remove partition walls, new partition walls and doors, and electrical work. OK for field review as per City staff: Building inspector to determine on site if structural is required for partition removal. NOTE: Building sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. Energy Upgrade: L2 - HVAC - Install timers (up to 60 minute), or humidistat for laundry room · $15,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  12. 2020-01-02 #811 Interior alterations to this existing 2-level dwelling unit to provide improvements to the kitchen and bath areas with work to include relocation of some bath fixtures and removal of some non-loadbearing walls and addition of more lighting fixtures in this existing multiple dwelling building. Ok for field review per City staff: L2 - SWH - Install low flow shower heads in all showers · $800,000
    Terris Lightfoot Contracting Ltd
    Issued
  13. 2019-09-25 #3302 Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing residential suite on the 33rd floor of the existing highrise mixed-use building building on this site. OK for Field Review per City staff: L2 - Lighting - Install energy efficient lighting fixtures (single occupied space area) · $60,000
    Aquataur Services Ltd
    Issued
  14. 2019-09-24 #1 - 1500 Hornby St Interior and exterior alteration and change of use from Beauty and Wellness Centre to Health Care Office (laser skin and botox treated by doctor) in this unit #1. Scope of work includes exterior storefront changes, combining 2 entrances into 1. Note: Environmental Protection review not required as per City staffOkay for field review as per City staffduled Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1.(i) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t · $400,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  15. 2019-08-26 #T12 Interior alterations only to provide improvements to the lower floor of this existing townhouse residential dwelling unit #T12 at this existing Multiple Dwelling building. Scope of work is for new flooring, lighting, painting, remove walls for kitchen and bathroom updates, RE&RE existing gas fireplace. OK for field review as per City staff · $100,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  16. 2019-07-25 #T15 Interior alterations only to provide improvements to the lower, main, and upper floors of this existing townhouse residential dwelling unit #T15 at this existing Multiple Dwelling building. OK for field review as per City staff. DBI to determine if a sprinkler permit would be required. Energy upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Install energy efficient lighting fixtures (single occupied space area) · $80,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  17. 2019-02-04 #708 Interior alterations to provide improvements to unit #708 on the 7th floor in this existing multiple dwelling building. · $80,000
    1115248 BC Ltd
    Issued
  18. 2019-01-22 #1608 Interior alterations to provide improvements to removal non-bearing walls and relocate the fireplace in this dwelling unit #1608 on the 16th floor in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for field review as per City staff: L2-appliences-upgrade to energy star (fridge,dishwasher)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t · $50,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  19. 2018-11-29 #2505 Interior alterations only to provide improvements to this existing residential dwelling unit #2505 at this existing Multiple Dwelling building. Scope of work: removal of tile, millwork, plumbing fixtures & appliances in kitchen & bathroom; install walls & new doors, new appliances, & fixtures; removal & replace fireplace; new flooring, finishes, and lighting. The 12 sq.ft. excluded storage with washer/dryer has been reviewed and cleared for relocation as per City staff. OK for field review as per City staff. Energy Upgrade: L2 - SWH - Install low flow shower heads in all showers\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t · $250,000
    Terris Lightfoot Contracting Ltd
    Issued
  20. 2018-08-24 #2501 Interior alteration to provide kitchen reconfiguration in this existing residential unit #2501 in this existing commercial/residential mixed use building on this site. Scope of Work: - demolish existing partition walls and install new - remove pocket door at kitchen - install new sink, wine cooler, and dish washer, millwork, flooring, appliances and lighting fixtures - install new millwork at kitchen, dining room and bedroom Okay for field review as per City staff: L2 - Appliances - Upgrade to an Energuide/Energy Star appliance (fridge; dishwasher) · $60,000
    A Yap Construction
    Issued
  21. 2017-07-27 #2101 Interior alterations to provide improvements to unit #2101 on the 21st floor of this existing mixed-use building. Scope of work includes removal of unauthorized walls in the dining area. OK for Field Review per City staff. Related to IA-2017-00848 Energy Upgrade: Install Energy Efficient Lighting Fixtures (single occupied space area) · $100,000
    Pro Systems Painting Holdings Ltd
    Issued
  22. 2017-02-14 #2503 - Interior alterations to provide improvements to #2503 on the 25th Floor of this existing mixed use building. Scope of work includes: removal of non-loadbearing walls between the kitchen and dining/living rooms, and removal of the fireplace. Note: · $32,000
    applicant withheld (individual)
    Issued
  23. 2017-01-27 #808 - Interior alterations to provide improvements to unit #808 on the 8th floor of this existing mixed-use Building. Scope of work includes: removal of fireplace, 2 bathroom renovations, kitchen renovations, and removal of non-loadbearing walls in the kitchen to open it to the living/dining room. · $64,000
    applicant withheld (individual)
    Issued

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