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888 Hamilton St, Vancouver

An address in Downtown, Vancouver, zoned DD (Comprehensive Development). 15 building permits are on file, most recently “Interior alterations to provide improvements to the common amenity room of this existing …” (issued 15 November 2023). The City's 2026 assessed value for the 167 accounts at this address is $139,463,000.

Zoning
DD · Comprehensive Development
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Permits on file
15
Assessed value (2026)
$139,463,000
167 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 Hamilton St, 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 (59154027, 1,577 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

People
1,577
Households
755
Median age
35.2
Median household income (2020)
$94,000
Own their home
40%
Vancouver: 45%
Average household size
1.8
Under 15
7%
65 and over
6%
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. 2023-11-15 Interior alterations to provide improvements to the common amenity room of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work includes removal of two washrooms, sauna room and hot tub. New washroom and storage room. New partitions and interior finishes. Rev #1 - Enlarge unisex washroom - Change doors to sliding doors to enclose the room · $85,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  2. 2023-07-24 Interior alterations to this Dwelling unit #307 in this existing Multiple Dwelling building on this site. · $35,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  3. 2022-05-18 Unit 1403 - 14th Floor Interior alterations to renovate the existing dwelling unit #1403 on the 14th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building. Okay for DTI by Jamie Z. · $60,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  4. 2021-07-29 1906 - 19th Floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to the dwelling unit at #1906 on the 19th Level in this existing Multiple Dwelling Building (Building 2) on this site. Scope of work: Remove non loading bearing wall and pocket door. Adding 7 new recessed pot lights in the kitchen/dining with 3" ceiling drops. · $60,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  5. 2021-03-22 #1102 Interior alterations to renovate the bathroom in this existing dwelling unit on the 11th floor in this existing multiple dwelling building (Building 2) on this site. Scope of work: Remove existing bath tub and replace with walk in shower, re & re fixtures, towel heater. Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. E2 - Lighting - Install energy efficient lighting fixtures \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 OK for Field Review per City staff · $19,000
    applicant withheld (individual)
    Issued
  6. 2021-02-11 Elevator Upgrade - Interior alterations to provide elevator upgrades to three (3) elevators at the existing 25-storey Multiple Dwelling Building on this site for CSA-B44 upgrade. Scope of work: - Reprogram existing addressable smoke detector at elevator lobbies and shaft and add new smoke detectors, where required (machine room). - Installation of new exit signs - Replacement of elevator fused disconnect switches, elevator machine room and elevator pit receptacles with GFCI type, replacement of existing elevator machine room and elevator pit lights with new LED type c/w wire guards, installation of new outdoor downlights on rooftop level, upgrade of existing transfer switch controller to accommodate pre-transfer and elevator emergency power signals Building Review Branch Notes: - Related to EP-2020-09218 · $39,300
    Action Electric Ltd
    Issued
  7. 2020-01-29 #2203 - 22nd Level Interior alterations to provide improvements to the dwelling unit at #2203 on the 22nd Level in this existing Multiple Dwelling Building (Building 2) on this site. Scope of work: Remove a wall the in kitchen to create open concept, add pot lights, new cabinets, countertops, and appliances in kitchen. New Vanities in both bathrooms. New doors, lighting, drop ceiling, millwork finishes, hardwood floors, tiles and paint throughout suite. OK For Field Review per City staff.2019 Notes: · $80,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  8. 2019-12-09 Interior alterations and a change of use from Retail Limited Food (E) to Barber Shop (D) on the ground floor in this existing mixed-use building on this site. OK for Field Review per City staff. Note: 1. Processed through CRC 2. Building is Sprinklered - Building Inspector to determine if a separate Sprinkler Permit is required 3. Storefront glazing is to remain clear and unobstructed. No translucent or opaque film, artwork, posters, shelving, display case, curtains or similar elements are to be installed on or directly outside or inside of the approved glazing. 4. Energy Upgrade trigger; L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Lighting Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1 ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010) · $8,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  9. 2019-05-01 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #2505 on the 25th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for field review as per City staff: - remove and replace plumbing fixtures, kitchen cabinetry and appliances - install new hardwood flooring, LED lighting, interior walls at walk in closet - reduce the interior walls of closet at bedroom Energy Upgrade Selected: L2 - SWH - Install low flow shower heads in all showers Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site is a separate sprinkler permit is required. · $60,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  10. 2019-01-07 #1806 Interior alterations to provide improvements to this dwelling unit #1806 on the 18th floor in this existing mixed use building on this site. Scope of work: to add additional bathroom and closet. Related: IA-2018-01515: (IA - Sprinkler) OK for field review as per City staff: L2 - SWH - Install low flow shower heads in all showers · $50,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  11. 2018-09-13 #408 Interior alterations to provide improvements in unit #408 in this existing 25 storey multiple dwelling building. Scope of Work: - Remove two non-loadbearing walls to put in kitchen island - Relocate fridge OK for field review as per City staff: L2 - HVAC - Install timers (up to 60 minutes), or humidistat for washroom fan(s) · $85,000
    Westwood Heritage and Design Ltd
    Issued
  12. 2018-09-13 #2405 Interior alteration to provide tenant improvement by replacing kitchen and a door in the washroom in the suite #2405 in this existing multiple dwelling residential building on this site. Okay for field review as per City staff · $80,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  13. 2017-12-21 Interior alterations to this existing multiple dwelling building in conjunction with replacing the domestic water piping, including firestopping and repairing walls and ceilings. Scope of work includes redirect all the pipes to the common corridor and construct water pipe shafts and bulkhead by lowering the ceilings in the common corridors to conceal the pipes, adjust the lighting, sprinklers and annunciation devices to accommodate the ceiling height. Ok for field review as per City staff · $3,350,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued
  14. 2017-03-17 #1305 - Interior alterations to renovate existing dwelling unit #1305 on the 13th floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work includes: removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room. remove swing door to the master en-suite and replace with a sliding pocket door, updating kitchen and bathrooms, and update lighting in the suite. · $50,000
    GL West Construction Ltd
    Issued
  15. 2017-03-08 #2401 - Interior alterations to remove the wall between the kitchen and living and dining room at unit #2401 on the 24th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Work to replace flooring. · $7,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued

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