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988 W 21st Av, Vancouver
An address in South Cambie, Vancouver, zoned C-2A (Commercial). 2 building permits are on file, most recently “Interior alteration and change of use from retail to music school at 3738 Oak street in t…” (issued 10 April 2018). The City's 2026 assessed value for the 30 accounts at this address is $18,860,438.
Neighbourhood profile
From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59150658, 659 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.
Permit history
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2018-04-10
Interior alteration and change of use from retail to music school at 3738 Oak street in this existing mixed use building. Okay for change of use as per City staff Energy upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Space Control systems (per City staff.4.1.2 of ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010) · $50,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2017-03-01
Interior alterations and a change of use from Health Care Office to Beauty Salon in this existing mixed use building on this site. OK for field review per City staff. Energy trigger chosen; L2 - Lighting - Upgrade all hard wired lighting within scope of work area to High Efficiency light systems. · $50,000
Merola Construction Inc Issued
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Recent permits in South Cambie
Exterior alterations for building envelope repairs to this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work includes: - Replacing the existing balcony guardrails with a fully face-mounted system - Replacing deteriorated wood trim and siding - Replacing the asphalt shingles on the mansard roof with new fibre-cement cladding Notes: 1. Exterior work only. 2. No interior or electrical work proposed. · no contractor listed2026-11-03
To demolish this existing single detached house (1928)(40,000.00) on this site (declared non rental) This demolition permit also permits abatement work to be completed to WorkSafe standards. Related permit(s): DP-2026-00487, BP-2026-01980, and BP-2026-01981 ***This permit is issued under the 2025 Vancouver Building By-law #14343 effective September 15, 2025.*** •\tThis permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023). Pre-1950 homes require recycling of a minimum 75 percent of non-hazardous construction materials, and pre-1940 homes with character will require a minimum 90% recycling of non-hazardous construction materials. In addition, pre-1910 homes or pre-1950 heritage listed homes, require deconstruction and salvage of a minimum of three metric tonnes of wood. · Mainline Excavation Ltd2026-10-29
To construct a Multiple Dwelling "Multiplex" with a three-storey + crawlspace two-unit front building and a two-storey one-unit rear building with a carport providing three parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane. 1. Mechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in front yard & court yard. Interior component located in stairs to second floor. · BLUEPOINT VENTURES LTD.2026-10-29