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996 W 38th Av, Vancouver
An address in South Cambie, Vancouver, zoned R1-1 (Residential Inclusive). 2 building permits are on file, most recently “Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to add the 3rd display suite to the e…” (issued 22 January 2025). The City's 2026 assessed value is $2,455,000.
Neighbourhood profile
From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59150545, 931 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.
Permit history
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2025-01-22
Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to add the 3rd display suite to the existing Presentation Centre building on this site. · $400,000
no contractor listed Issued -
2023-12-18
To construct a 1-storey office building (real estate presentation center) consisting of: 1st storey - display & suite mockups; workstations/office spaces surface parking accessed via new temporary road off West 38 Avenue. *This permit has been reviewed under the provisions of VBBL 2019.* STAGED CONSTRUCTION Stage 1: Core & Shell (S.Yoo) ISSUED: Dec. 18, 2023 Stage 2: Interior Fit-out (S.Yoo) ISSUED: Apr. 25, 2024 · $3,000,000
Ledcor Construction Limited 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