957 Nicola St, Vancouver

Neighbourhood profile

From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59150845, 651 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

Permit history

1. 2026-11-02 #1-955 Nicola St Exterior and interior alterations to provide tenant improvements and a change of use/occupancy from Barber Shop (Group D) to Retail - Limited Food (Group E) at #1-955 Nicola Street, as approved by the Board of Variance Appeal No. Z36308 dated March 10th, 2026, on the ground floor of this existing mixed use building on this site. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVIEWED & ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2025 AND AMENDMENT EFFECTIVE May 5, 2026 ******** Building Review Branch Notes: · $100,000
   no contractor listed Issued
2. 2023-08-21 To perform interior and exterior alterations to an existing Heritage B mixed-use building, including changing the use from housekeeping units to dwelling units. Note: Existing ground floor has a group D occupancy and retained. Note: "This permit has been reviewed under the provision of Vancouver Building By-law 2019 (#12511)." Revision #1 - TJ (May 7th ,2024) Related DP-2023-00800 1. East elevation windows to be replaced 2. Sprinkler room and electrical room alterations on basement level 3. Level 1 stairs and entry door altered 4. Unprotected openings altered on south and west 5. proposed new roof dormer to the north side of existing roof 6. 3 skylights proposed to existing roof (residential suite) Revision #2 - TJ (Aug 7th, 2024) 1. Revised basement layout to add new non-load bearing wall Related to DP-2022-00310. · $345,000
   no contractor listed Issued
3. 2023-08-16 953 Nicola Street - Interior and exterior alterations to provide for the repair and replacement of the storefront and facade at 953 Nicola Street at this existing Vancouver Heritage Register B mixed-use commercial and residential building site. OK for Field Review processing as per City staff. Note: OK for DTI processing now that the Heritage Review Group has been Accepted by Heritage Planner James Boldt on June 29, 2023, as per City staff. · $5,000
   no contractor listed Issued
4. 2023-05-29 Interior alterations only to remove the hazardous materials in the followings addresses in this existing mixed use building Scope of work - Interior drywall to be removed for the abatement for the existing walls & ceilings 955 Nicola St (955A & 955B) - Level 1 957 Nicola St - Basement 957 Nicola St - 2nd & 3rd fl QP is Ramin Hamidnejad of Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. · $10,000
   no contractor listed Issued
5. 2022-02-25 Exterior and interior alterations to renovate the dwelling unit at 951 Nicola Street (2nd floor) in this existing mixed-use building. The scope of work includes to rebuild the rear stairs and reconfigure the unit layout. Building structure is being upgraded to S3 level of Part 11 of VBBL. Note: This application is reviewed under VBBL2019. · $100,000
   no contractor listed Issued
6. 2021-08-27 Exterior alterations to remove and replace cladding with new rainscreen and windows on the west, east and north elevations and roof, and interior alterations to provide improvements for Retail Store at 1500 Barclay St in this existing mixed-use heritage building that is on the Vancouver Heritage Register (B). Scope of work include relocating rear door and add a new landing on the west elevation, removing hazardous material and repairing flood damage. Replacement of siding to match existing in colour and material. No changes to openings of windows and door. Separate Sign Permit is required to replace existing projecting sign. Revision #1 - to build a 5'-6" wide by 4'-3" deep closet. Revision #2 1. Adding four A/C units on south elevation wall. 2. Concrete curb entry to be rebuilt. 3. Update drawings to reflect site conditions. OK for field review as per City staff · $205,500
   no contractor listed Issued

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