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Vancouver building permits, week of 12 April 2021
The City of Vancouver issued 80 building permits between 12 and 18 April 2021, worth $33.6M in all. Renovation led with 38 permits, then new build with 21 and demolition with 17. Hastings-Sunrise and Kensington-Cedar Cottage were the busiest neighbourhoods.
Permits by trade
| Trade | Permits | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation | 38 | |
| New build | 21 | |
| Demolition | 17 | |
| Addition | 2 | |
| Garage or shed | 1 | |
| Solar | 1 |
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| Issued | Address | Work | Contractor or applicant | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-16 | 2845 Yale St Hastings-Sunrise |
2 FD + 2SS + Detached Garage To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling with 2 secondary suites located in the Basement ($875,250) with a detached accessory building (garage) and 1 open parking at the rear providing 3 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2020-03404 is completed. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8698303 2.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite Demolition | Mercia Construction Ltd | $875,250 |
| 2021-04-16 | 815 SW Marine Drive Marpole |
Interior alterations to repair the fire damage in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work to repair fire damage, install washer and dryer and closets, revise kitchen layout, remove chimney, and related electrical and plumbing work. OK for field review as per City staff Renovation Plumbing Electrical | no contractor listed | $708,000 |
| 2021-04-16 | 515 W 10TH Av Fairview |
To provide for the replacement of an existing generator and a new fuel tank which is to be located in two (2) existing handicap accessible parking spaces at the bottom of the entry ramp to Parking Level P1 at this existing VanCity Building. OK for field review as per City staff. OK to process as BP only and to occupy the two (2) existing handicap parking spaces with the new equipment as per City staff. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $525,000 |
| 2021-04-16 | 1050 Alberni St West End |
#300 - 3rd floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing School – Arts or Self-Improvement tenant in this unit #300 on the 3rd floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: Remove select existing drywall partitions and replace with acoustic accordion partitions. Patch and make good any affected finishes. OK for field review per City staff: E2 - HVAC - Clean and Balance all Air Systems (per City staff.7.2.3.2 of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation HVAC Commercial | Reotech Construction Ltd | $200,000 |
| 2021-04-16 | 5468 Alberta St Riley Park |
Interior alterations to renovate this existing one-family dwelling on this site. Scope of work: - Install interior walls, update kitchen and bathroom, add new closet, new power room, plumbing fixtures and electrical work. - Remove 1 wood fireplace, replace boiler and DHW, and replace windows. - Add EV charger & upgrade attic insulation OK for field review as per City staff8-3296 Scope of work to include energy upgrade in accordance with Article 11.2.1.4 of the 2019 Vancouver Building By-law and as per the Energy Efficiency Upgrade Details noted in the Energuide Report. Renovation Windows HVAC Plumbing Electrical | Golden Flame Construction Ltd | $174,000 |
| 2021-04-16 | 949 E 39TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a 1 storey laneway house building ($161,040.00) with 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 1 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. 1.\tCovenant not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | New Look Developments Ltd | $161,040 |
| 2021-04-16 | 1128 W Georgia St West End |
#4903 & 5002 - Interior alterations to provide residential improvements to unit #4903 & 5002 on the 50th floor, and to consolidate unit into a single new residential unit of this existing mixed use building on site. Scope of work includes : Remove & install partition walls and doors, millwork, remove washroom and change to wine cellar, electrical and plumbing work, replace flooring throughout, and bulk storages to remain. Energy Upgrade Exempt: Reached Energy Efficiency Target OK for field review as per City staff This permit was reviewed under the 2019 VBBL during the Covid 19 pandemic. Renovation Plumbing Electrical | no contractor listed | $100,000 |
| 2021-04-16 | 5155 Victoria Drive Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Exterior and interior alterations for tenant improvements for the new tenant to this existing restaurant - Class 1 on the ground floor of this existing one-storey commercial building. Scope of work includes a new rooftop exhaust unit, new class 1 cooking hood. Notes: 1. Proposed occupant load: 137 2. Any increase in occupant load shall require further review of the VBBL and may require additional washrooms. Renovation Roofing Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $70,000 |
| 2021-04-16 | 2517 William St Hastings-Sunrise |
Interior and exterior alterations to the main and basemen floors, and change of use of this existing one storey with a basement, one family dwelling to one family dwelling with a secondary suite, with one off street parking space provided in the detached garage, have vehicular access off the rear lane. Scope of work: - removing unauthorized rear deck and replacing door to the deck with a window. - demo & install interior doors, walls, boiler, plumbing fixtures and EL work on basement & main fl - re&re two doors on North & one window on West EL. Note: 1. Previous building permit of BP-2019-03387 will be cancelled upon the issuance of this permit. 2. District Building Inspector to determine at field review inspection if Structural submission is required for the posts under the existing drop beam in the basement. 3. Two off street parking spaces proposed under DP-2020-00089, but under this permit off street parking space reduced to one. REUP submitted per City staff(northeast portion of the basement and 1st storey) #2 - 2517 William St - Secondary Suite (south portion and northwest portion of the basement) 1) No strata-titling will be permitted. 2) An annual Vancouver Business License must be obtained prior to the rental of this approved one-family dwelling and/or secondary suite on this site. 3) Install interconnected, hardwired, 120 volt smoke alarms with battery back-up and silencing feature, in each sleeping unit and within 5m outside each sleeping areas on each storey as per Building Bylaw 9.10.19. 4) Install Carbon Monoxide Alarm as per Building By-Law 9.32.4.2. & Bulletin 2007-007-BU/EL 5) Upgrade work under Part 11 (based on value of work – energuide related Part 11.2.1.4.) 6) Ceiling height to be a min. 6ft 6" over 80% of the suite area and all exit routes Renovation Basement Secondary suite Deck Garage or shed Demolition Windows HVAC Plumbing | no contractor listed | $60,000 |
| 2021-04-16 | 738 Broughton St West End |
Elevator and fire alarm system component upgrades to meet the CSA/B44 requirements to this existing high-rise residential building. Renovation Electrical | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2021-04-16 | 647 Powell St Strathcona |
Exterior alterations to enclose the rear loading bay and stairwell of this existing Research Laboratory with ancillary office tenant in this existing industrial building on the site. OK for Field Review as per City staff DB as per City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $20,000 |
| 2021-04-16 | 2845 Yale St Hastings-Sunrise |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – JVT EXCAVATING & DEMOLITION LTD [contact removed] This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Pre-1950: Green Demolition Conditions Apply 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Demolition | JVT EXCAVATING & DEMOLITION LTD | $15,000 |
| 2021-04-16 | 3372 Fleming St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To alter the interior only of the existing one-family dwelling with secondary suite to provide abatement of hazardous materials. NOTES: 1. No new work permitted. 2. No exterior work permitted. 3. This issuance of this Building Permit does not guarantee issuance of any subsequent building permit(s) for future work. Owner(s) proceeds at their own risk. OK for SIPS without drawings as per City staff. Renovation Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $12,000 |
| 2021-04-16 | 5844 Cambie St Oakridge |
5898 Cambie St Exterior alterations to provide improvements to this Temporary Sales Presentation Center similar to General Office unit 5898 Cambie St on the ground floor of this commercial building on this site. OK for DB per City staffanuary 13, 2021 Renovation Commercial | North Oriental Construction Ltd | $6,000 |
| 2021-04-16 | 1245 Homer St Downtown |
related to CF-2017-015412 BP after DP-2019-00584 To validate interior alterations to remove a non-loadbearing wall, thereby removing the enclosed balcony and converting it to interior space (app. 47 SF) in this existing dwelling unit on the first floor of this existing multiple dwelling building. OK for field review per City staff Renovation | no contractor listed | $300 |
| 2021-04-16 | 2727 W 14TH Av Kitsilano |
Salvage and abatement permit Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2021-04-15 | 3809 W King Edward Av Dunbar-Southlands |
This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2020-03038 is completed *Lots to be consolidated before construction begins* To construct a 2 storey + basement one-family dwelling ($969,000) with a surface parking at the rear providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1-\tA/C unit proposed 2-\t8’ bar sink proposed in basement New build Demolition | New Tradition Construction Ltd | $969,000 |
| 2021-04-15 | 15 W 19TH Av Riley Park |
To construct a 2 storey + basement one-family dwelling with a secondary suite ($728,500) located in the basement with a detached accessory building (garage), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law **1- Covenant to be registered at the Land Title Office before sheathing inspection** 2- No strata titling permitted for the secondary suit New build Secondary suite | Coso Investments Corporation | $728,500 |
| 2021-04-15 | 2445 Adanac St Hastings-Sunrise |
To construct a two-storey two-family dwelling ($689,250.00) with two secondary suites and a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1. A/C units proposed in front and rear yard 2. No Bar sinks proposed New build Secondary suite | 1030906 BC Ltd | $689,250 |
| 2021-04-15 | 1405 Thornton St Strathcona |
Interior alterations and change of use to the existing courier depot (F2) to a food distribution warehouse (F2) with subsidiary Social Services (A2) for the greater Vancouver Food Bank in this existing single storey single tenant building. To be reviewed under the 2019 VBBL. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $400,000 |
| 2021-04-15 | 1265 Beach Av West End |
Exterior alterations only for guardrail replacement to glass guardrail on every balcony in this existing 11 storey multiple dwelling building ( Group C). Ok for DB as per City staff Renovation | Vido Building Repairs & Maintenance Ltd | $300,000 |
| 2021-04-15 | 3809 W King Edward Av Dunbar-Southlands |
To construct a 1 storey laneway house building ($225,000) with an attached garage providing 1 parking space and with an open parking pad providing 1 parking space having vehicular access from the lane *Lots to be consolidated before construction begins* Rev #1: The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D as per VBBL 3.2.5.12(3)(d). Note: Parking for the site has been provided under DB (construction of LWH) Note: This is a 1 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8766342 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | New Tradition Construction Ltd | $225,000 |
| 2021-04-15 | 719 E 31ST Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Interior alterations for structural repairs of four dwelling (townhouse) units, #3, #4, #9 and #10 on the combined 1st & 2nd floor in this existing Multiple dwelling building. Scope of work includes: replace beam between #3 and #4; repair floor, shed framing, wall on the south side of #4 and replace suspended concrete slab outside #4; repair wall and shed framing on the west side of #10. Ok for Field review as per City staff. Notes: ~ Energy Upgrade: Project Type Exempt. ~ Building Sprinklered (Underground to grade only) – No sprinkler permit required. Renovation Garage or shed | West Coast Building Restoration Inc | $100,000 |
| 2021-04-15 | 2789 Alamein Av Arbutus Ridge |
Interior alterations for first TI and change of use from retail shell (E) to dog grooming similar to beauty salon (D). Scope of work: new interior partition walls/doors, lighting, T-bar ceiling, washer/dryer, bathroom, dog washing stations, finishes, plumbing and electrical work. TENANT: Paw Palace Dog Grooming Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2021-04-15 | 2852 W 14TH Av Kitsilano |
Exterior alteration to remove rear upper window and door to provide exterior folding door at the rear of this existing one-family dwelling building on this site. OK for field review as per City staff Renovation | Flipside Homes | $40,000 |
| 2021-04-15 | 2945 W 36TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Interior alterations to provide improvements to remove the secondary suite and to legalize previous work done in the basement level of this one family dwelling building on this site. OK for Field Review per City staff: No REUP required per City staff Renovation Basement Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $20,000 |
| 2021-04-15 | 986 Renfrew St Hastings-Sunrise |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – Vancouver Excavating and Contracting Ltd [contact removed] This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Green Demolition Conditions Apply 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Demolition | Vancouver Excavating and Contracting Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2021-04-15 | 4163 Miller St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Demo contractor name: JVT Excavating & Demolition Ltd. Demo contractor phone number: [contact removed] Note: Pre-1950 recycling requirement: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition | JVT EXCAVATING & DEMOLITION LTD | $15,000 |
| 2021-04-15 | 3809 W King Edward Av Dunbar-Southlands |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. **Asbestos-containing chimney mastic to be removed in accordance with QP Risk Assessment titled "Mechanical Removal of Non-Friable Asbestos Containing Mastic"** This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Pre-1950 recycling requirement: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition | CM Demo Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2021-04-15 | 3595 Puget Drive Dunbar-Southlands |
Demolition – Pre 1950’s To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023). Note: Pre-1950 recycling requirement: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste. Demolition | Canadian Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2021-04-15 | 460 Railway St Strathcona |
Interior alterations to allow salvage of non-structural building components prior to or during abatement work and removal of non-structural hazardous materials in this existing commercial building QP is Dylan Parks of Enviro-Vac (div of Paragon Remediation Group Ltd) Note : This is a salvage and abatement permit only and does not authorize any demolition or deconstruction work on the building. Once you have completed your salvage and abatement, please send the report to [contact removed] Renovation Demolition Commercial | MWL Demolition Ltd | — |
| 2021-04-14 | 162 Main St Strathcona |
To construct a 6 storey with 69 Supportive Housing from 2nd to 6th floors with retails and residential ancillary uses on the main floor with no parking. Basement and main level are of concrete construction. Levels 2-6 are of wood frame construction. (No kitchen Exhaust ducts proposed. Only HVAC ducts at the main ceiling level.) VBBL 2019 - Reviewed during 2020/2021 Pandemic. STAGE 1 - Excavation and Shoring issued on April 14, 2021. STGAE 2 - Full Construction issued on June 25, 2021. Rev# 1 (Apr. 21, 2022) - Interior and exterior changes on the following: - changing from Affordable Housing to Supportive Housing; - expanding the North retail unit; - eliminating the South retail unit; - expanding Amenity spaces with servery function, calming room and security office at the first floor; - reducing Class B bike stalls from 12 stalls to 8 stalls; and, - adding a heat treatment room. Rev# 2 - (Apr. 28, 2023) - Interior and exterior alterations and change of major occupancy per the following below and change of owners from Anhart Community to the City of Vancouver. - a change of use from Retail to Social Service Centre; - changing Unit #210 from a 2 bedroom dwelling to ancillary office space - updated interior details; - removal of the Tensarch structure from the roof and addition of an overhang, and; - corrected Landscape drawing for Level 1 to show the correct mosaic tile in the residential entry alcove. New build | Etro Construction Limited | $11,200,000 |
| 2021-04-14 | 7283 Rupert St Killarney |
2 FD + 2 SS + Garage To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling with (2) secondary suite(s) located in the Basement ($1,142,250.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) and 2 open parking at the rear providing 4 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8825608 2.\tA/C proposed – Exterior component(s) located in Rear Yard, Interior component(s) located in upper floor hall closet New build Secondary suite | C-Best Construction Ltd | $1,142,250 |
| 2021-04-14 | 1602 W 62ND Av Marpole |
To construct a 2 storey + basement one-family dwelling with a secondary suite ($1,110,475.00) located in the basement with a detached LWH garage and a surface parking stall, at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1- Covenant to be registered at the Land Title Office prior to sheathing inspection. 2- No strata titling permitted 3- Bar sink proposed (Basement Rec Room) 4- A/C unit proposed (South Rear Yard) New build Secondary suite | Lamai Homes Ltd | $1,110,475 |
| 2021-04-14 | 2765 Nanaimo St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
2 FD + Cellar/Basement + Garage To construct a 2 storey + basement/cellar two-family dwelling ($882,000.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) and 1 open parking at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. **This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2020-02989 is completed.** 1.\tNo A/C Unit proposed 2.\tA/C proposed – Exterior component(s) located in rear yard beneath sun deck, Interior component(s) located in Upper floor bedroom closet(s) 3.\tBar sink(s) located in basement Rec. Rm(s) New build Secondary suite Demolition | 0820163 BC Ltd | $882,000 |
| 2021-04-14 | 1021 W Hastings St Downtown |
#3150 Interior alterations to expand unit #3150 to unit #3100, retaining unit#3150 and provide tenant improvements to the newly expanded space on the 31st floor of this existing Municipally Designated Vancouver Heritage B commercial building on this site. Scope of work: Remove & construct new partition walls and millwork, install new lighting, create new lunchroom area and partial removal of the demising wall OK for Field Review per City staff: - BOMA BESt Building Renovation Commercial | Fusion Project Management Ltd | $500,000 |
| 2021-04-14 | 1602 W 62ND Av Marpole |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($224,945) with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law 1.\tCovenant to be registered at the Land Title Office prior to sheathing inspection. 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Lamai Homes Ltd | $224,945 |
| 2021-04-14 | 2794 Pandora St Hastings-Sunrise |
Exterior and interior alterations and change of use of this existing one-family dwelling to a one-family dwelling with a secondary suite. The scope of work includes new front entrance, reducing existing rear deck and new interior layout for all floors. Building to be sprinklered to NFPA-13D Renovation Secondary suite Deck | no contractor listed | $220,000 |
| 2021-04-14 | 2430 E 11TH Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($173,500) with an open parking pad, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law 1.\tNo Strata Titling permitted New build Secondary suite | applicant withheld (individual) | $173,500 |
| 2021-04-14 | 250 W Pender St Downtown |
Washrooms - 2nd floor (#240) Interior alterations to provide improvements to the washrooms on the second floor of this School-College in this Heritage 'A' commercial building on this site. Scope of work: - Demo of toilets, partitions, vanities and ceiling grids - New layout to include 3 sinks, 1 accessible stall, 4 regular stalls, ceiling and wall finishes, lighting & plumbing fixtures, flooring. OK for Field Review per City staff: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Lighting Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1 of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation Demolition Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $150,000 |
| 2021-04-14 | 1200 W 73RD Av Marpole |
5th and 9th floor - Common Lobby Interior alterations only to provide improvements to the 5th and 9th floor common lobby area at this existing Airport Square commercial office building. Scope of work includes removing and replacing finishes to provide new flooring, new doors, walls, ceiling work and installing new lighting. Okay for Field Review as per City staff: - Energy Upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Additional Controls for specialized lighting (per City staff.4.1.6 of ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010) - This building is Sprinklered. A separate permit is required for the sprinkler work Renovation Commercial | Gibraltar Holdings Ltd | $80,000 |
| 2021-04-14 | 1071 Mainland St Downtown |
1076 Hamilton - Main Floor Interior alterations and change of use from beauty and wellness to a health care office with ancillary beauty and wellness on the main floor of this existing commercial building. Scope of work: - Interior layout changes, remove and install interior walls, doors, plumbing fixtures & lighting, millwork, and flooring \t\t\t\t\t\t HCO is an outright use, no change in parking. OK for Field Review, per City staff: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to Local Control (per City staff.4.1.1.(a) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation Plumbing Commercial | Reotech Construction Ltd | $75,000 |
| 2021-04-14 | 401 W Georgia St Downtown |
1550 - 15th floor Interior alterations to remove all non load-bearing partition walls to return to shell office space in these existing office units on the 15th floor #1530 to expand into #1550 (retain unit #1550) in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: to remove demising walls between the two units, demo partition walls/bulkheads, doors, lighting, millwork Separate permit required for any future tenant improvement. Renovation Demolition Commercial | no contractor listed | $65,000 |
| 2021-04-14 | 555 W 12TH Av Fairview |
units #3 and #4 - lower level mall Interior alterations to demise unit #3 into two retail shell units #3 and # 4 with a new 2HR Fire R.R. non-load bearing demising wall in the existing Municipally Designated Vancouver Heritage Register 'A' commercial building on this site. Scope of work: construct new demising wall, remove select interior partition walls/doors and electrical work. Renovation Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $25,000 |
| 2021-04-14 | 639 Hornby St Downtown |
#1900 & #1905 - 19th floor *t.i. work to #1900 only Interior alterations to this existing office tenant to demise #1900 into two units to be #1900 and #1905 on the 19th floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: remove interior door/frame, construct new demising wall, new glass entry door, relocate light fixtures, t-bar/ceiling work, finishes, electrical and sprinkler work. Building Sprinklered - Sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work. Energy exemption: N/A (BOMA BESt (Path 2)) Renovation Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $15,000 |
| 2021-04-14 | 4153 Miller St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Deconstruct 75% Green Demolition Conditions Apply 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required JVT Excavating & Demolition Ltd [contact removed]) Demolition | JVT EXCAVATING & DEMOLITION LTD | $15,000 |
| 2021-04-14 | 7283 Rupert St Killarney |
DEMOLITION - Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – East West Excavating Ltd. (Dale Aujla) [contact removed]) Demolition | East West Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2021-04-14 | 3495 Franklin St Hastings-Sunrise |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – AKAL DEMOLITION & EXCAVATING LTD [contact removed]) This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Pre-1950 Green Demolition Conditions Apply 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Demolition | AKAL DEMOLITION & EXCAVATING LTD | $15,000 |
| 2021-04-14 | 2765 Nanaimo St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
DEMOLITION BY DECONSTRUCTION To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Pre-1950 Green Demolition Conditions Apply : 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Demolition | Van-City Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2021-04-14 | 1602 W 62ND Av Marpole |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demo Declaration – Van-City Excavating Ltd [contact removed] Demolition | Van-City Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2021-04-14 | 3335 Charles St Hastings-Sunrise |
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2021-00886 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. (Ramin Hamidnejad) Demolition permit: BP-2021-00887 Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2021-04-14 | 3203 E 20TH Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2021-00446 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2021-04-14 | 3338 W 31ST Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2021-01450 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Terry (Tarlochan) Sunar - MCA Environmental Consulting Inc. - [contact removed] Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2021-04-13 | To alter, relocate, add to and convert this existing two-storey with basement one-family dwelling to a multiple conversion dwelling containing three dwelling units and to construct a two-storey one-family infill dwelling with an attached two-car garage and two surface parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. - See BP-2020-01195 for INFILL. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2019 ******** Rev. #1 - C. Fong - March 1, 2023. - relocate mech. units. - change basement living room to den in Unit B. - increase interior stair run by 1". - revise kitchen layout on main floor in all units. - revise Unit A 2nd floor bathroom and bedrooms. - change Unit B 2nd floor den to a WIC. - revise flat roof slope and related details. - reduce Unit A basement east window (bathroom) from 2026 to 2020, remove Main floor east window at kitchen, reduce main floor baywindow from 4644 to 4620, reduce South ensuite window from 2040 to 2020. - reduce Unit B 2nd floor west windows from 2040 to 2030. - change Unit A & C south balcony door from double swing to sliding. Building Review Branch Notes: Renovation Roofing | no contractor listed | $800,000 | |
| 2021-04-13 | To construct a two-storey one-family infill dwelling with an attached two-car garage and two surface parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. - See BP-2020-01194 for Character building. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2019 ******** Rev. #1 - C. Fong - March 1, 2023. - relocate mech. unit. - increase interior stair run by 1” - revise kitchen layout and shift patio door to north by 3’-6” - remove south facing kitchen window. - change garage door from 8670 to 8680. - reduce west garage A window from 2046 to 2036. - reduce north windows on 2nd floor from 7026 to 7020, shower window from 2026 tp 2020. - reduce west ensuite window from 4626 to 2018. - change infill floor assembly within dwelling from F3a to F3. - update assemblies F3, F3a & F4. Building Review Branch Notes: New build Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $500,000 | |
| 2021-04-13 | 3175 Point Grey Road Kitsilano |
Interior alterations and layout changes only to install a residential elevator in this dwelling unit (3175 Point Grey Road) on the west side of this existing two-family dwelling on this site. Scope of work includes replacement of existing skylight (like with like). OK for field review per City staff Renovation | no contractor listed | $300,000 |
| 2021-04-13 | 126 E 48TH Av Sunset |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($175,000.00) with an open parking pad, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law Note: Bldg 1 (principal bldg) addressed 126 e 48th ave retained on site. 1.\tNo A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Whitestone Management Ltd | $175,000 |
| 2021-04-13 | 3678 E 24TH Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
To build a Detached 4 Car Garage (3 Regular and 1 Small/Bike Parking Stall) at the rear of this existing One Family Dwelling, with access from the lane. OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 Garage or shed | no contractor listed | $100,000 |
| 2021-04-13 | 355 Burrard St Downtown |
#408 - 4th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to the existing office unit on the 4th floor (#408) in this existing Municipally Designated Vancouver Heritage "A" commercial building on this site. Scope of Work: remove glazing partition, millwork, cabinets, construct partition wall from open area to entry area, millwork, finishes, plumbing fixtures, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler work. REVISION #1: interior layout changes, increase in project value from $35,000 to $55,000. July 27, 2021 mlh Building Sprinklered - No sprinkler permit required per City staff: BOMA BESt (Path 1) - No Additional Upgrades Required Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $55,000 |
| 2021-04-13 | 1348 Robson St West End |
Minor renovation Interior renovation to modify cooking equipment and the kitchen exhaust fire suppression system of the existing restaurant (Cora) in this 3-storey mixed use building. Notes: 1- No exterior changes 2- MUA fan, roof exhaust fan, and ducting remain as are existing, no change 3- Exterior patio is not part of this application 4- Class-1 cooking operation Renovation Roofing HVAC Commercial | no contractor listed | $20,000 |
| 2021-04-13 | 349 E 6TH Av Mount Pleasant |
Interior alterations to allow salvage of non-structural building components prior to or during abatement work and removal of non-structural hazardous materials in this existing multiple dwelling building. Related to DB-2021-00655 Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2021-04-12 | 1374 Laurier Av Shaughnessy |
To perform interior and exterior alterations, add a rear addition and retain the existing character merit two-and-a-half-storey, plus cellar one family dwelling, and to develop a new garage having 3 parking spaces with vehicular access from the rear lane. Sprinkler NFPA 13D PART 5 Addition Renovation | Ho's Construction Ltd | $4,000,000 |
| 2021-04-12 | 6014 Collingwood Place Dunbar-Southlands |
Addition/Alteration to this existing one family dwelling. Scope of work to include; Maintain existing basement and crawl space, Maintain existing main floor with addition at back of house to expand the kitchen and provide an outdoor covered porch, addition of new upper partial storey, rework interior floor plan throughout, new exterior finishes, windows, doors, rain screen, insulation throughout, new roof line and solar panels. Sprinkler to NFPA 13D Solar | Naikoon Contracting Ltd | $1,350,000 |
| 2021-04-12 | 1977 E 2ND Av Grandview-Woodland |
Building #1: To construct a new 2 storey plus cellar Two-Family dwelling, (and a separate two-storey one-family dwelling building at the rear of the property providing 3 parking spaces (2 garage + 1 surface space) having vehicular access from the rear lane, under separate permit) Building Review Branch Notes: - Building Permit for DP-2018-00570 - Main permit for 2 buildings on this lot. - Building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D - Project value for Duplex: $800k. * Reviewed as per VBBL 2019 and issued during 2020/2021 Pandemic Crisis. New build | Modern Styles Home Ltd | $1,000,000 |
| 2021-04-12 | 2855 W 38TH Av Arbutus Ridge |
To construct a 2 storey + basement one family dwelling building ($940,500) on this site. Note: Parking for the site has been provided under DB-2020-03876 (Laneway House). Note: This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2020-03874 is completed. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law 1. A/C unit proposed 2. Bar sink located New build Secondary suite Demolition | Onyx Projects Ltd | $940,500 |
| 2021-04-12 | 1956 Graveley St Grandview-Woodland |
To alter, relocate, add to and convert existing one-family dwelling to Multiple Conversion Dwelling two-family dwelling (Building 1), and to construct an infill one-family dwelling with an attached one-car garage (Building 2), having vehicular access from the lane. - See BP-2019-03800 for infill building. Project value of MCD is $500,000 and Infill is $200,000. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2014 AND REVIEWED DURING THE 2020 COVID-19 PANDEMIC CRISIS. ******** Building Review Branch Notes: - Sch-A, Struct. B & Geo. B are submitted. - Entire building is to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D requirements. - Existing building is fully upgraded meeting 'Recontruction' upgrade levels of F4, S4, N4, A4 & E6. - Each dwelling unit has its own direct and separate entrance. - All new windows, doors, and skylights shall conform to AAMA/WDMA/CSA101/I.S.2/A440, NAFS. Renovation Windows | no contractor listed | $700,000 |
| 2021-04-12 | 3256 W 22ND Av Dunbar-Southlands |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($225,000.00) with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law Note: The entire building is to be sprinklered to NFPA 13R standards. 1.\tNon-Stratification Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8900051 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tLot Consolidation Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8826899 3.\tNo A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Classic European Construction Inc | $225,000 |
| 2021-04-12 | 2855 W 38TH Av Arbutus Ridge |
To construct a 1 storey laneway house building ($225,000) with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 3 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 1 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8656723 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Onyx Projects Ltd | $225,000 |
| 2021-04-12 | 2050 W 36TH Av Shaughnessy |
Addition/Alteration to this existing one family dwelling heritage B house. scope of work to include renovation to the upstairs, Minor addition at the rear of the building to include as additional walk in closet and bedroom. REUP provide by: W. Cameron Lockhart of Capitol Home Energy [contact removed] Addition Renovation | no contractor listed | $200,000 |
| 2021-04-12 | 5992 Lincoln St Killarney |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($183,000) with an open parking pad, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law Note: Bldg 1 (principal bldg) addressed #1-5992 LINCOLN STREET retained on site. NOTE : Main House exterior rear deck reduction on a separate building permit (BP-2021-01225). The issuance of the Main House alteration permit to be completed prior to Framing inspection of the Laneway House. The Main House exterior rear deck reduction work to be completed prior to the Final inspection of the Laneway House. 1.\tNo A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Metro-City Projects Inc | $183,000 |
| 2021-04-12 | 1081 Burrard St West End |
1st & 4th Floor - 1081 Burrard St Interior alterations to provide kitchen equipment upgrade on the 1st and 4th floor in this existing hospital building. OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $100,000 |
| 2021-04-12 | 2619 E Hastings St Hastings-Sunrise |
To demolish this mixed use building containing retail on the 1st floor and 1 dwelling unit (residential rental) on the 2nd floor. 75% recycling per City staff: 360 Penticton St – BP-2020-03561 - Salvage and Abatement 360 Penticton St – DB-2020-03557 - Demolition 2601 E Hastings St – BP-2020-03559 - Salvage and Abatement 2601 E Hastings St – BP-2020-03549 - Demolition 2619 E Hastings St – BP-2020-03560 - Salvage and Abatement 2619 E Hastings St – DB-2020-03555 - Demolition Demolition | Pro-Can Construction Group Corp | $67,500 |
| 2021-04-12 | 4480 Oak St South Cambie |
Interior alterations to install new heat pumps and exhaust fans in the communications and IT rooms at 4500 Oak Street in this existing Hospital- Treatment (Group B2) building on this site. Renovation HVAC Commercial | no contractor listed | $65,000 |
| 2021-04-12 | 1055 Dunsmuir St Downtown |
#2300 - 23rd Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this existing office tenant on the 23rd floor (#2300) on this existing commercial use building. Scope of work: remove 3 partition walls to provide a open collaboration space, change lighting, remove and replace kitchenette. Plumbing to remain in current location. Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work. Selected Energy Upgrade :L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Partial OFF (per City staff.4.1.1.(g) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) OK For Field Review per City staff Renovation Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $40,000 |
| 2021-04-12 | 2855 W 38TH Av Arbutus Ridge |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – TX Contracting Ltd. [contact removed]) This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Pre-1950 Green Demolition Conditions Apply 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Demolition | TX Contracting Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2021-04-12 | 3529 Fleming St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Exterior alterations to replace the front porch and add a new retaining wall at the front of this existing two storey one family dwelling on this site. Renovation | no contractor listed | $5,000 |
| 2021-04-12 | 3595 W 18TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Interior alterations only and a change of use from the existing Beauty Salon to a new Retail Store (Convenience Store) at 3378 Dunbar Street at this existing mixed-use commercial and residential building. Scope of work: Install coffee station, add interior door to storage area, replace lighting, repair tile flooring. Tenant: Thirstyyy. Outright use in C-2 no change in parking KVogt OK for field review as per City staff. Energy Upgrade: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to Local Control (per City staff.4.1.1.(a) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation Commercial | Artgate Construction Ltd | $4,880 |
| 2021-04-12 | 5992 Lincoln St Killarney |
Exterior alterations to this existing One Family Dwelling (principle dwelling building) on this inside with lane site. Scope to Include: Removing the attached garage and a portion of the existing rear deck to achieve min. 16.08' separation between principal dwelling and the new laneway house. NOTE : The principle dwelling exterior rear deck reduction work to be completed prior to the Final inspection of the related Laneway House. Renovation Secondary suite Deck | Metro-City Projects Inc | $2,000 |
| 2021-04-12 | 1956 Graveley St Grandview-Woodland |
To construct an infill one-family dwelling residential building (Building 2) with an attached one-car garage (subsidiary to infill), having vehicular access from the lane. - See BP-2019-03799 for main building. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2014 AND REVIEWED DURING THE 2020 COVID-19 PANDEMIC CRISIS. ******** Building Review Branch Notes: - Entire building is to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D requirements. - Sch-A, Struct. B & Geo. B are submitted. - All document of Infill & principle building have been included in BP-2019-03799. - All new windows, doors, and skylights shall conform to AAMA/WDMA/CSA101/I.S.2/A440, NAFS. New build Secondary suite | no contractor listed | — |
| 2021-04-12 | 1977 E 2ND Av Grandview-Woodland |
Building #2: To construct a two storey One-Family Dwelling and attached garage at the rear of the property providing 3 parking spaces (2 garage + 1 surface space) having vehicular access from the rear lane. Building Review Branch Notes: - Refer to BP-2019-05720 for all reviews, docs, etc. - Building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13R - Project value for Building #2: $200k. * Reviewed as per VBBL 2019 and issued during 2020/2021 Pandemic Crisis. New build | Modern Styles Home Ltd | — |