989 Nelson St, Vancouver

Neighbourhood profile

From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59153246, 1,082 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

Permit history

1. 2026-01-23 To change of occupancy from office D to fitness centre Low occupancy load and will remain as D. No work proposed. · $100
   no contractor listed Issued
2. 2026-01-12 Interior alterations to provide improvement to an existing commercial office unit at #219- 970 Burrard St. on the second floor of this existing mixed use building commercial on the site. Okay for DTI per City staff · $5,000
   no contractor listed Issued
3. 2025-06-24 Interior alterations for elevator upgrades to elevators #4 and #5 to meet the CSA B44-16 requirements to this existing mixed-use high-rise commercial/residential building. Notes: 1. Elevators #4 and #5 are serving the commercial portion of the building only and up to the 2nd Floor. 2. Main Recall Level: Main Floor 3. Alternate Recall Level: Lower Main Level 4. Permit reviewed and approved to VBBL #12511 (2019) · $52,590
   no contractor listed Issued
4. 2025-05-29 Exterior and interior alteration to change the use of approximately 3260 sq. ft. of Office to Health Care Office with Ancillary Beauty and Wellness Centre and Fitness Centre - Class 1, in this existing mixed-use building on this site. Scope of work includes new interior walls, cold plunges tubs, a steam room, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, sprinklers, millwork, and finishes OK for field review per City staff · $200,000
   no contractor listed Issued
5. 2025-05-26 Interior alterations to validate work to demise unit 149 into two separate units 149 and 151 in this existing multi use building on this site. Scope of work includes validating an existing demising wall and existing glass partition wall. Note: This building is sprinklered. District Building Inspector to determine if a separate sprinkler permit is required for all related work. This permit is for alterations as shown in plans only. Any unauthorized work on this site, existing or otherwise, is neither recognized nor approved and may be subject to enforcement action. Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit 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 trade’s permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing). · $50,000
   no contractor listed Issued
6. 2025-04-29 Unit M34 Interior alterations to remove interior partition walls. Scope of work includes the removal of interior walls, millwork and finishes. OK for Field Review as per City staff: This space will require future tenant improvements prior to being occupied. · $20,000
   no contractor listed Issued
7. 2024-11-12 #108 - 1st floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing office space on the 1st floor (#108) of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work; new glazing wall to divide one office into two. * District Building Inspector to determine if a Special Sprinkler Inspection is required. 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). · $10,000
   no contractor listed Issued
8. 2024-01-30 #220 Interior alterations to demise this existing Health Care Office #220 into two units on the 2nd floor of this existing commercial building on this site. · $5,000
   no contractor listed Issued
9. 2024-01-12 #2007 Interior alterations to provide improvements to validate removal of bedroom and conversion of den to bedroom at dwelling unit #2007 on the 20th floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for DTI per City staff · $8,200
   no contractor listed Issued
10. 2023-10-17 #911 Interior alterations to provide improvements to the washroom of dwelling unit #911 on the 9th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for DTI per City staff · $8,000
    no contractor listed Issued
11. 2023-08-16 Interior alterations to renovate this existing dwelling unit #2103 on the 21st floor of this Multiple Dwelling building on this site. OKAY FOR DTI BY J.ZHANG JULY 28, 2023. · $80,000
    no contractor listed Issued
12. 2023-02-23 #1711 - 989 Nelson Street Interior alterations to unit #1711 of this existing multiple dwelling building. Scope of work includes: 1) Restoring a non load bearing wall that was originally removed under BU436968. Ok for DTI as per City staff. · $5,375
    no contractor listed Issued
13. 2023-02-10 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #1006 on the 10th floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. E2 - Appliances - Upgrade to an Energuide/Energy Star appliance (washer; dryer) OK for DTI per City staff · $40,000
    Schedio Spaces Inc Issued
14. 2022-03-08 #2105 - 21st floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #2105 on the 21st floor in this multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work: remove select partition walls, create open concept kitchen, update bathroom, new appliances, lighting, electrical and plumbing work. OK for Field Review per City staffEnerguide/Energy Star appliance (fridge; dishwasher) 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. · $40,000
    no contractor listed Issued
15. 2021-07-16 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #1703 on the 17th floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work: To remove one non-bearing interior wall and build new closed wall · $45,000
    no contractor listed Issued
16. 2021-02-18 #811 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #811 on the 8th floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for Field Review per City staff: 1. Energy upgrade trigger: L2 - Lighting - Install energy efficient lighting fixtures (single occupied space area) 2. No sprinkler permit required · $25,000
    Level One Construction Ltd Issued
17. 2019-11-29 VBBL 2014 Interior alterations and change of use from Health Care Office to Retail Ltd Food in this existing mixed-use building. OK for field review per City staff: 1. 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. · $40,000
    no contractor listed Issued
18. 2019-07-16 Exterior alterations to repair a structural column damaged by a vehicle accident in the front of this existing Heritage A municipally designated commercial/residential building. "1)\tTo repair damaged column by removing and repairing the cladding and temporarily remove, store, and then reinstate light fixture and sign of the damaged column. If necessary, switch column cladding with cladding from an inconspicuous location, as indicated in the proposal. Concrete to be repaired and weatherproofing applied. Modification at base of the column to allow for release of moisture, as outlined in proposal. The alterations described under item no. 1 above, authorized by the Development Building Permit Number DB-2019-02762 including conditions and plans forming part thereof, are approved under the Heritage By-law and this Development Building Permit also constitutes a Heritage Alteration Permit.” Ok for field review per City staff · $10,000
    no contractor listed Issued
19. 2019-06-10 #133, #141, #142 and #143 - 1st floor Interior alterations to demise #133 on the 1st floor into four units to be #133, #141, #142 and #143 and to provide tenant improvements to the new office units in this existing mixed use building on this site. Scope of work: remove partition walls/doors, construct new demising walls, new partition walls/ doors, ceiling work, lighting, finishes, electrical and mechanical work. · $50,000
    Fuhrmann Construction Group Issued
20. 2019-03-20 #140 - To permit interior alterations to this existing office space in this mixed use building. Scope of work to include: Demising a wall to create a new office unit (#140). Removing one interior wall to create an open office space, Close off an existing door and sidelight window from the North corridor. Add a sidelight window to existing East corridor door. OK For Field Review as per City staff.2019 · $15,000
    Fuhrmann Construction Group Issued
21. 2018-12-11 985 Hornby Street Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this existing Restaurant Class 1 for a new bubble tea shop tenant at this existing municipally designated Heritage 'A' commercial building Scope of work to include: Demolish some interior walls and build new. Remove all old kitchen equipment and install new equipment. New mill work counters, flooring, and general painting throughout. Updating of lighting and T-Bar ceiling. OK For Field Review as per City staff.2018 · $50,000
    AAMES Contracting Ltd Issued
22. 2018-06-11 #L09 Interior alterations only and change of use from Retail Store to provide tenant improvements for a new Health Care Office use at unit #L09 (strata lot 423) at this existing mixed-use commercial and residential Vancouver Heritage Register 'A' Electra Building. OK for field review as per City staff. Energy Upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Lighting Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1 of ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010) · $47,000
    applicant withheld (individual) Issued
23. 2017-09-22 Interior alterations to provide voluntary elevator and fire alarm upgrades for the existing residential (Group C) building on this site. Proposed upgrade is limited to elevators 1, 2, and 3 only. Refer to related Electrical Permit- EP-2017-05074. Change Notice #1- 2019-03-22- S.Le · $1,198,160
    Sasco Contractors Ltd Issued
24. 2017-06-07 Unit #M34 (Main Floor) - Interior alterations to add a temporary sales office on the Main floor of this existing mixed use Heritage "A" building on this site. Related to Development Permit No. DP-2017-00476. Scheduled Submitted: · $820,000
    no contractor listed Issued
25. 2017-03-28 Interior alterations only to provide tenant improvements and change of use from Print Shop (D) for a new Retail Limited Food Store (E) use at 991 Hornby Street at this existing mixed-use commercial and residential building site. OK for field review as per City staff. Note: Upgrading as per City staff.2.1.2 for both Minor Renovation and Small Suite Change of major Occupancy required. Selected energy upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade all hard wired Lighting within an occupied space to High Efficiency light systems · $60,000
    no contractor listed Issued

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