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Vancouver building permits, week of 10 April 2023

The City of Vancouver issued 90 building permits between 10 and 16 April 2023, worth $71.4M in all. Demolition led with 39 permits, then renovation with 33 and new build with 15. Downtown and Kensington-Cedar Cottage were the busiest neighbourhoods.

Permits by trade

TradePermitsBar
Demolition39
Renovation33
New build15
Commercial2
Deck1
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All 90 permits

IssuedAddressWorkContractor or applicantValue
2023-04-14 555 W Hastings St
Downtown
To perform a change of major occupancy from Office (group D) to Bulk Data Storage (group F2) and interior alteration to entire 6th, 8th and 9th floors of the East Tower - The Spencer Building. A mechanical shaft will traverse from P1 through the Lower Mall and Upper Mall levels, exiting at level 1. The intent is for the shaft to be finished to match the existing adjacent building facade where it exits adjacent to the Harbour Centre lobby, and exhaust ducts will be largely concealed by the exterior canopy outside the lobby. 2019 VBBL Revision 1 - -To change the Arch/CRP to J Santeford -To change the Mech/Plbg Eng to G Liu -To change the Elec Eng to D Doherty -Generators relocated from P1 to a new (exterior) roof well on L8 -Elimination of proposed exhaust duct from P1 to the Hastings Plaza -Radiators moved from L9 to the new roof well on L8 -Chiller platform size has increased in width from ~93' to ~129' -Elimination of pump house reservoir on L5 Renovation Roofing HVAC Commercial no contractor listed $18,000,000
2023-04-14 300 W Georgia St
Downtown
#2100 - 21st storey Interior alterations to provide improvements to the existing office tenant on the 21st floor (#2100) in this commercial building on this site. Scope of work: remove/construct partition walls, doors, millwork, ceiling work, finishes, lighting, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and sprinkler work. TENANT: Innovation, Science & Economic Development Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial no contractor listed $1,563,000
2023-04-14 4243 W 12TH Av
West Point Grey
Exterior and Interior alterations to provide improvements and change the use from single detached house to single detached house with a secondary suite on this site. Scope of work includes to lift, move, add new foundations and a secondary suite. Additions to main, second and third floors The building is to be sprinklered in accordance with NFPA 13D requirements. A separate Sprinkler Permit is required. Scope of working includes sprinkler and the addition of 7 fixtures REUP submitted by Ke Jiang - Capital Hme Energy Renovation Secondary suite Ronse Massey Developments Inc $1,140,000
2023-04-14 2901 E Hastings St
Hastings-Sunrise
SPECIAL EVENT: To erect and install 1 - 20' x 23' tent (A), 2 16' x 20' tent (B), and 1 - 60' x 60' Shade Structure for the Garden Centre season for a limited period of time, expiring September 15, 2023 Commercial no contractor listed $40,000
2023-04-14 3088 W 41ST Av
Kerrisdale
#215 Interior alterations to unit #215 on the second floor to remove a loadbearing wall at this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Renovation no contractor listed $25,000
2023-04-14 2670 Garden Drive
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
case 201000173539 To demolish by deconstruction the existing one-family dwelling building to grade. Built 1945. 75% recycling required. Demolition Canadian Excavating Ltd $20,000
2023-04-14 2670 Garden Drive
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
case 201000173529 To demolish by deconstruction the existing one-family dwelling building to grade. Built 1947. 75% recycling required. Demolition Canadian Excavating Ltd $20,000
2023-04-14 2670 Garden Drive
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
case 201000173480 To demolish the existing one-family dwelling building to grade. Built 1968. Recycling is not required. Demolition Canadian Excavating Ltd $20,000
2023-04-14 2670 Garden Drive
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
case 201000173490 To demolish by deconstruction the existing one-family dwelling building to grade. Built 1944. 75% recycling required. Demolition no contractor listed $20,000
2023-04-14 1533 Nootka St
Hastings-Sunrise
To repair the damages to the existing garage caused by a vehicle impact on the southeast corner of this garage with access from the lane. Scope of work to includes foundation repair and the removal of the shed attached to the west side of the garage. Ok for field review per City staff Renovation Garage or shed no contractor listed $15,000
2023-04-14 1095 W Pender St
Downtown
#102 Exterior alterations to add outdoor patio seating for this existing Retail Store (Limited Food Establishment) in Unit # 102 in this existing commercial building. See DP-2022-00614 for a period of time, expiring Oct 3, 2023, unless extended in writing by the Director of Planning. Ok for DTI as per City staff Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $1,000
2023-04-14 4041 St. Catherines St
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2023-00240 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: COAST BC HAZMAT INSPECTIONS INC / BARAA HABASH Demolition permit: BP-2023-00507 Demolition CM Demo Ltd —
2023-04-14 133 W 49TH Av
Oakridge
Salvage & Abatement Permit for DB-2023-00323 143 W 49th Avenue Demolition of this existing One Family Dwelling with a Secondary Suite. This property has been used as a rental property. Related to DP-2022-00605. 75% recycling requirement as this house was built in 1939. Demolition no contractor listed —
2023-04-14 133 W 49TH Av
Oakridge
Salvage & Abatement Permit for DB-2023-00321 Demolition TALOFA REMOVALS & DEMOLITION LTD —
2023-04-14 133 W 49TH Av
Oakridge
Salvage & Abatement Permit for DB-2023-00332 161 W 49 Avenue To demolish this existing single family dwelling on this site. This site has been used as a rental property. Related to DP-2022-00605. Demolition no contractor listed —
2023-04-14 133 W 49TH Av
Oakridge
Salvage & Abatement Permit for DB-2023-00329 157 W 49 Avenue Demolition no contractor listed —
2023-04-14 133 W 49TH Av
Oakridge
Salvage & Abatement Permit for 151 W 49 Avenue To demolish this existing single family dwelling on this site. This site has been used as a rental property. Related to DP-2022-00605. 75% Recycling Requirement as house was built in 1940. Demolition no contractor listed —
2023-04-14 133 W 49TH Av
Oakridge
Building Permit for DB-2023-00333 163 W 49 Avenue To demolish this existing single family dwelling on this site. This site has been used as a rental property. Related to DP-2022-00605. Demolition no contractor listed —
2023-04-14 1212 Laurier Av
Shaughnessy
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: BP-2023-00119 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: KINETIC OHS SERVICES LTD. / RAMIN HAMIDNEJAD Demolition permit: DB-2023-00441 Demolition Octiscapes Site Services Ltd —
2023-04-13 1706 W 68TH Av
Marpole
To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling with 2 secondary suites located in the Basement ($1,449,250) with a detached accessory building (garage) and 1 open parking at the rear providing 3 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' lane. Note: The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to 2 x NFPA 13D 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB432293-CB432295 2.\tA/C proposed – Exterior component located in Rear, Interior component located in Basement New build Secondary suite Maxmore Construction and Development Ltd $1,449,250
2023-04-13 2615 Ash St
Fairview
Basement level - Vault C and D Interior alterations to provide improvements to Vault C and D and associated control rooms in the basement level of this existing BC Cancer Annex building. Scope of work: accommodate new linear accelerators, new flooring, ceiling, finishes, millwork and electrical & mechanical modifications to support the new equipment. Renovation HVAC Electrical Commercial no contractor listed $1,200,000
2023-04-13 1355 E 36TH Av
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling ($985,875) with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' lane. Note: The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to 2 x NFPA 13D 1.\tA/C proposed – Exterior component located in rear, Interior component located in basement. 2.\tBar sink located in basement. New build Modern Styles Home Ltd $985,875
2023-04-13 1548 E 41ST Av
Victoria-Fraserview
To construct a two-storey two-family dwelling with two secondary suites located in the basement, with a detached accessory building (garage) and open parking pad at the rear providing 4 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 rear & front yards. New build Secondary suite UR Land Construction Ltd $856,400
2023-04-13 63 Keefer Place
Downtown
Interior alterations for fire alarm upgrade and elevator recall to this existing high-rise residential building to meet the requirements of CSA-B44-2016. Note: application approved under the VBBL #12511 (2019) Renovation Electrical no contractor listed $814,051
2023-04-13 670 E 64TH Av
Sunset
To construct a two-storey two-family dwelling with two secondary suites ($751,000) located in the basement, with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to 2 x NFPA 13D. 1. Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB466352-CB466353 2. No strata titling permitted 3. A/C units proposed in rear yard and second storey 4. No Bar sinks proposed New build Secondary suite no contractor listed $800,000
2023-04-13 2161 W 12TH Av
Kitsilano
Exterior alterations only to provide for the low-slope roof membrane and skylight renewals at 2161 W 12th Avenue at this existing The Carlings (East Building) Multiple Dwelling building site. OK for Field Review processing as per City staff. Renovation Roofing no contractor listed $708,500
2023-04-13 1785 Main St
Mount Pleasant
Exterior alterations to provide improvements to this existing gasoline station - split island on this site. Work to include adding two EV charging stalls. Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $350,000
2023-04-13 1050 E 13TH Av
Mount Pleasant
CF-2022-011603 Interior alterations to provide improvements to this single detached house on this site. Scope of work: - Removal of interior walls & doors, plumbing fixtures, wood fireplace - Updates kitchen & bathrooms, install interior walls & doors, attic insulation, one additional bathroom on 2nd fl, relocate one bathroom on the main fl, millwork, finishes, appliances, AC central cooling system, flooring, EV charger, electrical & plumbing fixtures. OK For Field Review per City staff Renovation Plumbing Electrical no contractor listed $243,000
2023-04-13 2366 Wall St
Grandview-Woodland
Building Envelope Repair - exterior alterations to provide selective envelope repairs for this existing multiple dwelling building on the site. Scope of work: -Renewal of windows and sliding doors -Renewal of balcony waterproofing membrane and balcony guardrails -Renewal of stucco cladding Rev #2 - Increase scope of work includes replacement of existing wood siding cladding at roof parapet wall above balconies with rain-screen fiber cement cladding with improved waterproofing detailing at interfaces and the cladding to match the grain and color of existing wood siding. - Increase construction cost of 90,000.00 Rev #1 - Increase scope for work includes of existing wood siding cladding at balcony divider walls between units 216/217, 312/313, 316/317, 416/417, 412/413 along North & South EL of complex - Increase construction cost of 10,879.00 Renovation Windows Roofing no contractor listed $200,879
2023-04-13 545 E 46TH Av
Sunset
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($164,210) with 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 1 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed 4.\tEntire building to be sprinklered 13D New build Secondary suite Aurora Custom Homes Ltd $164,210
2023-04-13 2239 Kingsway
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements and change of use from beauty and Wellness Centre to a new Health Care Office tenant at 2245 Kingsway on the ground floor of this existing mixed-use building. Scope of work includes: New accessible washroom and demising existing interior walls to provide new interior layout. Okay for Field Review per City staff Renovation Plumbing Commercial Anova Constructions Ltd $150,000
2023-04-13 1090 Homer St
Downtown
Interior alterations to upgrade the Fire alarm system under Category 1B per Bulletin 2018-004-BU/EL in the existing commercial building. Renovation Electrical Commercial Action Electric Ltd $64,200
2023-04-13 302 Greensboro Place
Oakridge
Exterior and interior alterations for fire damage repairs only to this existing dwelling unit in this existing multiple dwelling. Renovation no contractor listed $50,000
2023-04-13 2966 W 4TH Av
Kitsilano
SPECIAL EVENT: To erect and install 1 - 20' x 23' tent (A), 2 - 16' x 20' tent (B), and 1 - 60' x 60' Shade Structure for the Garden Centre season for a limited period of time, expiring September 15, 2023 Commercial no contractor listed $40,000
2023-04-13 1 W 7TH Av
Mount Pleasant
#100 - 1st and 2nd Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new office tenant in this existing office building on this site. Scope of work: remove interior partition walls, install 2 panel barn door, new millwork, countertops, shelves, flooring, lighting and electrical work. Renovation Electrical Commercial no contractor listed $40,000
2023-04-13 1706 W 68TH Av
Marpole
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demo Declaration – Swift Site Services Ltd [contact removed] Demolition Swift Site Services Ltd $15,000
2023-04-13 670 E 64TH Av
Sunset
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demolition – Conventional (Standard) Bhullar Excavating and Demolition Demolition Bhullar Excavating and Demolition $15,000
2023-04-13 1233 W Cordova St
Downtown
#404 Interior alteration to provide improvements to Unit #404 on the fourth floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work includes replacement of tile in ensuite, tub and shower area only. Will require replacement of drywall. Ok for DTI as per City staff Renovation Plumbing no contractor listed $15,000
2023-04-13 381 E 41ST Av
Riley Park
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – Jewel Mini Excavating Ltd This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Pre-1950: Green Demolition Conditions Apply 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Demolition Jewel Mini Excavating Ltd $15,000
2023-04-13 1548 E 41ST Av
Victoria-Fraserview
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demolition AKAL DEMOLITION & EXCAVATING LTD $15,000
2023-04-13 2753 Nanaimo St
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000.00) 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 Hans Demolition and Excavating Ltd. $15,000
2023-04-13 2232 Renfrew St
Hastings-Sunrise
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Green Demolition Conditions Apply 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Demolition JVT EXCAVATING & DEMOLITION LTD $15,000
2023-04-13 1820 W 3RD Av
Kitsilano
#317 - 1820 W 3rd Avenue Unit #317 Re & Re bathroom remodel. OK FOR DTI PROCESSING BY M. Meier March 27, 2023. Renovation no contractor listed $10,500
2023-04-13 750 W 6TH Av
Fairview
Exterior alterations to remove a planter and replace with a guardrail on the roof deck of this dwelling unit 2212 Willow St at this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for field review as per City staff Renovation Roofing no contractor listed $4,000
2023-04-13 3018 E 19TH Av
Renfrew-Collingwood
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2023-00623 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: BMAC Technologies and Consulting Inc (Farhad Hemmati) Demolition permit:DB-2023-00779 ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition no contractor listed —
2023-04-13 4181 W 10TH Av
West Point Grey
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2023-01013 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. Deconstruction Permit: BP-2023-01235 QP: ALARA Environmental Health & Safety Ltd. Demolition J&R Excavation & Demolition Ltd. —
2023-04-13 2474 E 21ST Av
Renfrew-Collingwood
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2023-00733 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Pacific Ark Environmental Consulting Ltd (Xiaoqiang (David) Yang) Demolition permit: DB-2023-00882 ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition East West Excavating 2022 Ltd —
2023-04-13 798 W 66TH Av
Marpole
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2023-00360 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: EMTEC Environmental, Health & Safety Consulting Inc - Jereld Salazar Demolition CANTON EXCAVATING LTD. —
2023-04-13 505 Railway St
Strathcona
S&A Building permit BP-2021-03041 To demolish a furniture manufacturing with ancillary retail/showroom and wholesale class B in this existing industrial building on the site Demolition Commercial MWL Demolition Ltd —
2023-04-13 4465 W 6TH Av
West Point Grey
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2023-00744 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: EMTEC Environmental, Health & Safety Consulting Inc. (Jereld Salazar) Demolition permit: BP-2023-00835 ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition Canadian Excavating Ltd —
2023-04-13 5734 Mckinnon St
Killarney
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2023-00809 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: EMTEC Environmental, health & Safety consulting Inc (Jereld Salazar) Demolition permit: DB-2023-01074 ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition Van-City Excavating Ltd —
2023-04-13 4551 W 15TH Av
West Point Grey
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2023-00776 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: EMTEC Environmental, Health & Safety Consulting Inc. (Jereld Salazar) Demolition permit: BP-2023-00922 ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition applicant withheld (individual) —
2023-04-13 2893 W 22ND Av
Arbutus Ridge
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2023-00815 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: MCA Environmental Consulting Inc. (Tarlochan (Terry) Sunar) Demolition permit: BP-2023-00965 ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition Canadian Excavating Ltd —
2023-04-13 1166 Rossland St
Hastings-Sunrise
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2023-00324and to be completed under the supervision of Qualified Professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Nihal Excavating and Landscape Ltd Demolition no contractor listed —
2023-04-13 3171 W 10TH Av
Kitsilano
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2023-00656 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Enviro-Vac (division of paragon remediation group ltd) (Emma Gibson) Demolition permit: BP-2023-01021 ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition 3R Demolition Corp —
2023-04-13 4039 W 11TH Av
West Point Grey
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2023- 00741 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Pacific Ark Environmental Consulting Ltd- Xiaoqiang Yang Demolition G & H Demolition & Excavation Ltd. —
2023-04-12 5399 Joyce St
Renfrew-Collingwood
To construct a six storey multiple dwelling, containing a total of 46 dwelling units, all over 2 levels of underground parking providing a total of 51 parking spaces having vehicular access lane. This permit has been reviewed under the 2019 Vancouver Building By-law (#12511). Building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13 requirements. Radio Antenna System to be installed in this building. STAGED CONSTRUCTION Stage 1 - Excavation and Shoring - issued January 28, 2022 Stage 2 - Foundation to Grade - issued March 16, 2022 Stage 3 - Full Construction - issued April 12, 2023 Revision 1 - Revise P1 level layout and garage gate location to provide 2.3m headroom clearance, infill open-to-below area in amenity room on L1, minor interior and exterior floor layout changes on Levels P2, P1, L1 and L6 per City staff. - issued February 29, 2024 New build Commercial Westbury Properties Ltd $9,602,000
2023-04-12 285 E 64TH Av
Sunset
To construct a 2 storey + basement one-family dwelling with a secondary suite ($725,500) located in the basement. Note: Parking for the site has been provided under DB-2022-05293 (Laneway House) Note: The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. 1- Covenant to be registered prior to sheathing inspection. 2- No strata titling permitted 3- Bar sink proposed in basement 4- No A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite Arch Developments Limited $725,500
2023-04-12 2161 W 12TH Av
Kitsilano
Exterior alterations only to provide for the low-slope roof membrane and skylight renewals at 2181 W 12th Avenue at this existing The Carlings (West Building) Multiple Dwelling building site. OK for Field Review processing as per City staff. Renovation Roofing no contractor listed $708,500
2023-04-12 3323 Napier St
Hastings-Sunrise
Performance Pathway Chosen. To construct a 2 1/2 storey duplex ($663,642.50) with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tA/C proposed – Exterior component located in front and rear yard, Interior component located in closets on partial storey. 2.\tBar sink not proposed. New build Secondary suite C-Best Construction Ltd $663,642
2023-04-12 1717 E 13TH Av
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
To demolish this existing one-storey commercial building on this site. Note: 1)The deconstruction shall be in accordance with the submitted deconstruction plan and to be confirmed through an acceptable Deconstruction Compliance Report form with copies of recycling and disposal facility receipts. Attach all receipts and submit by email to [contact removed]. All deconstruction is to be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning prior to the issuance of the building permit. 2) Notice of Demolition must be provided to District Building Inspector 24 hours in advance of demolition by calling 3-1-1 or [contact removed] outside of Vancouver. Demolition Commercial Assertive Excavating & Demolition Ltd $500,000
2023-04-12 1339 W 53RD Av
Oakridge
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($228,787.5) with an detached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tEntire building to be sprinklered 13D 4.\tA/C proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in main / upper floor New build Secondary suite Big Tree Construction Ltd $228,788
2023-04-12 3525 W 10TH Av
Kitsilano
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($189,770) with 1 open parking pad providing 1 parking space having vehicular access from the lane. The entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law Note: Bldg 1 (principal bldg) addressed 3525 W 10TH AVE retained on site. Note: See permit BP-2023-00388 for main house deck alteration. The Main House exterior alteration work to be completed prior to the Final inspection of the Laneway House. 1.\tNo A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite Greatvan Builders Inc $189,770
2023-04-12 285 E 64TH Av
Sunset
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($165,750) 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 The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. 1- Covenant to be registered prior to sheathing inspection. 2- No strata titling permitted New build Secondary suite Arch Developments Limited $165,750
2023-04-12 772 E 59TH Av
Sunset
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($159,477.5) with 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 1 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed 4.\tEntire building to be sprinklered 13D New build Secondary suite Indra Construction Ltd $159,478
2023-04-12 851 Terminal Av
Strathcona
Interior Alterations to provide tenant improvement and change of use from Wholesale Dealer (Group F2) to Food Manufacturing - Class B (Group F2) for the main floor tenant, Holy Cow Foods Inc., in this existing 2-storey mixed-use (manufacturing/office) building on the site. Scope of work includes - installation of Class 1 Cooking Operation with 2 Type 1 hoods and kitchen equipment for the commissary kitchen. - Legalize the service mezzanines above walk-in cooler, freezer and kitchen for maintenance purpose only. Minor Renovation: E2 upgrade exempted, scope is limited to tenant equipment. Mechanical Review Notes: 1. Class 1 cooking operations (Grease-Laden Vapours). 2. Commercial kitchen exhaust system to NFPA 96 (2 x Type 1 hood). *** Reviewed under the VBBL 2019*** Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $60,000
2023-04-12 1919 Beach Av
West End
Exterior and interior alterations to renovate this existing Dwelling unit #500 on the 5th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building. Scope of work: - Remove & install interior walls & doors, update kitchen & bathroom, plumbing fixtures, and millwork. - To replace doors with french door to the existing balcony on West EL. Ok for Field Review as per City staff Renovation Plumbing Ferrari Contracting Ltd $50,000
2023-04-12 200 Granville St
Downtown
#100 - 200 Granville St Interior alterations to remove walls and doors ONLY. No other work is to approved under this BP-2023-01054. Renovation Commercial New City Solutions Inc $50,000
2023-04-12 3323 Napier St
Hastings-Sunrise
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing single detached house building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – EAST WEST EXCAVATING 2022 LTD / JAS SIDHU / [contact removed] Demolition AKAL DEMOLITION & EXCAVATING LTD $15,000
2023-04-12 285 E 64TH Av
Sunset
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – Canadian Excavating Ltd (Nirmal Brar) Demolition Canadian Excavating Ltd $15,000
2023-04-12 5361 Dundee St
Renfrew-Collingwood
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000.00) 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 T.G. Electrical Ltd $15,000
2023-04-12 774 Denman St
West End
Interior alterations to change the use from Restaurant Class 1 to Retail store on the ground floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $10,000
2023-04-12 1138 Davie St
West End
To extend a deck for an existing outdoor seating area and to install a new accessible ramp for the existing Restaurant Class 2 use on this site. No change to the occupant load of maximum 300 persons including patio. *** Reviewed under the VBBL 2019 *** Deck Commercial no contractor listed $10,000
2023-04-12 3525 W 10TH Av
Kitsilano
Exterior alterations to this existing One Family Dwelling (principle dwelling building) on this inside with lane site. Scope to Include: Removing 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. ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Renovation Secondary suite Deck Greatvan Builders Inc $4,500
2023-04-12 2430 Harrison Drive
Victoria-Fraserview
Exterior alterations to remove the extended deck and deck cover at the rear and restore a 4'x8' landing only on this existing single detached house with secondary suite and laneway house site. OK for Field Review as per City staff Renovation Secondary suite Deck no contractor listed $2,000
2023-04-12 2181 W 20TH Av
Arbutus Ridge
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2023-00830 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: MCA Environmental Consulting Inc (Tarlochan (Terry) Sunar) Demolition permit: BP-2023-01085 ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition Canadian Excavating Ltd —
2023-04-11 3477 W 41ST Av
Dunbar-Southlands
To construct a six (6) storey combustible Multiple Dwelling building containing one-hundred & nine (109) Secured Market Rental Housing units, all over two (2) levels of underground parking having vehicular access from lane. This permit has been reviewed under the 2019 Vancouver Building By-law (#12511). Building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13 requirements. Radio Antenna System to be installed in this building. STAGED CONSTRUCTION Stage 1 - Excavation and Shoring - issued April 11, 2023 Stage 2 - Foundation to Grade - issued August 14, 2023 Stage 3 - Full Construction - issued December 13, 2023 Revision 1 - Post fire remediation of concrete structure - issued September 17, 2025 Revision 2 - issued December 18, 2025 New build Commercial Graham Construction and Engineering LP $27,185,718
2023-04-11 906 E 64TH Av
Sunset
To construct a 2 storey + basement one-family dwelling with a secondary suite 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 Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2022-01483 is completed. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1- Heat pump proposed for second floor New build Secondary suite Demolition no contractor listed $711,135
2023-04-11 833 W Pender St
Downtown
Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for the Restaurant- Class 1 (Group A2) at the roof deck level of the existing Hotel (Group C) building on this site. Refer to DP-2022-00677 & DP-2022-00750 Separate BP required for exterior outdoor seating. 99 total seats = 26 interior seats + 73 exterior seats Sept 26/23- Bill Seifert- New plumbing permit required to complete work started under PP-2023-01418 prior to BP completion. Renovation Roofing Plumbing Commercial FS Property Inc $420,000
2023-04-11 2268 E 35TH Av
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($225,000) 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' rear Lane. Note: The entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1. Covenant not required with existing house 2. No Strata Titling permitted 3. Heat Pump Mechanical Condenser Unit proposed South elevation facing lane. New build Secondary suite Prospex Development/ KNC Development $225,000
2023-04-11 602 Dunsmuir St
Downtown
Exterior and interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this existing restaurant Class 1 for a new bakery in this existing Municipally designated Vancouver Heritage Register ‘C’ Building. Renovation Commercial Final Choice Construction Inc $110,000
2023-04-11 1075 W Georgia St
Downtown
#2200 - 22nd Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new office tenant on the 22nd floor (#2200) to remove all non load bearing partition walls, ceiling and finishes to return to base/shell building in this existing commercial building. Scope of work: Demolish all existing interior walls, doors, ceiling, lighting, floor finishes, millwork, server racks, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler work. Renovation Demolition Plumbing Electrical Commercial no contractor listed $100,000
2023-04-11 111 Alexander St
Downtown
Exterior alteration to add a platform with stairs for mechanical equipment maintenance on the roof of this existing Municipally Designated Heritage building Sewage Pump station. Cleared by David (POD) & Maxine (heritage) Renovation Roofing Commercial no contractor listed $95,000
2023-04-11 2201 Oak St
Fairview
Interior alterations only to provide improvements to the Master Ensuite and closet area on the Second Level Floor Plan and to relocate the Kitchen and Dining Room and to add a Bedroom on the Third Level Floor Plan at this existing Townhouse Dwelling unit at this existing Sixth Estates Multiple Dwelling building. OK for Field Review as per City staff. Rev #2 - Master ensuite bathroom door on 2nd fl remain the same - Increase new bedroom barn door size to 32" - Revised kitchen cabinets on the wall beside the fridge Energy Upgrade: E2 - Lighting - Install lighting dimmer, timers, and/or motion detectors on interior lights Renovation Modus Enterprises Ltd $46,000
2023-04-11 4150 Columbia St
Riley Park
To demolish the existing single detached house on this site by means of deconstruction. This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Pre-1950 recycling requirement: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste Note: 1) This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw with a recycling requirement of 75 percent of non-hazardous construction materials. 2)The deconstruction shall be in accordance with the submitted deconstruction plan and to be confirmed through an acceptable Deconstruction Compliance Report form with copies of recycling and disposal facility receipts. Attach all receipts and submit by email to [contact removed]. All deconstruction is to be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning prior to the issuance of the building permit. 3) Notice of Demolition must be provided to District Building Inspector 24 hours in advance of demolition by calling 3-1-1 or [contact removed] outside of Vancouver. Demolition G L Excavating Ltd $26,000
2023-04-11 1317 E 18TH Av
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – Canstar Excavating and landscaping Ltd. [contact removed] This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Pre-1950: Green Demolition Conditions Apply 90% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Demolition Canstar Excavating & Landscaping Ltd $15,000
2023-04-11 877 W 7TH Av
Fairview
CF-2020-016294 Interior alterations to restore crawl space to original permitted state in this existing multiple dwelling on this site. Ok for Field Review per City staff: Renovation no contractor listed $6,000
2023-04-11 2559 E 5TH Av
Hastings-Sunrise
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2020-XXXXX and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Harvey Wong of Kinetic OHS Office: [contact removed] Cell: [contact removed] [contact removed] Demolition no contractor listed —
2023-04-11 7076 Carrington St
Dunbar-Southlands
Salvage and Abatement Permit for BP-2023-00622 To demolish this existing Single Detached House on this site. Demolition no contractor listed —
2023-04-10 1068 W Broadway
Fairview
Interior alterations to provide tenants improvements for a new tenant (Fitness – Group A2) on the second storey of the existing mix-used building on this site. Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $200,000

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