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Vancouver building permits, week of 17 July 2023
The City of Vancouver issued 87 building permits between 17 and 23 July 2023, worth $57.6M in all. Renovation led with 42 permits, then new build with 20 and demolition with 17. Downtown and Dunbar-Southlands were the busiest neighbourhoods.
Permits by trade
| Trade | Permits | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation | 42 | |
| New build | 20 | |
| Demolition | 17 | |
| Solar | 3 | |
| Commercial | 3 | |
| Addition | 1 | |
| Garage or shed | 1 |
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| Issued | Address | Work | Contractor or applicant | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-21 | 3421 W 44TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Interior and Exterior alterations to this existing one family dwelling on this lot. Scope of work includes: 1) Replace and reconfiguration of kitchen. 2) Replace and reconfiguration of kitchen cabinetry. 3) Replacement and reconfiguration of bathroom fixtures and cabinetry. 4) New flooring and interior paint. 5) Addition of a 2 stop elevator between the main floor and upper floor. 6) Replacement of existing twin garage doors with single garage door. 7) Removal and replacement of windows. 8) Removal and replacement of existing front door assembly. 9) Replacement of existing patio material with new. 10) Closing in of 30.5 SF alcove in the north of the building. 11) Adjustment of sprinkler heads as required. 12) Interconnected Smoke/CO detectors in each sleeping room/den and one on each level Renovation Windows Plumbing | Vision Built Construction Ltd | $1,060,000 |
| 2023-07-21 | 2812 E 41ST Av Killarney |
To construct a 2 storey + basement one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the basement with a detached accessory building (garage) and open parking space, at the rear providing 3 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 registered at the Land Title Office under (CB473917) 2- External mechanical unit proposed in rear yard New build Secondary suite | J B Pacific Homes Ltd | $863,890 |
| 2023-07-21 | 850 E 38TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a two-storey two-family dwelling, 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. External mechanical units proposed in rear yard New build | Sigma West Homes | $704,130 |
| 2023-07-21 | 1190 Hornby St Downtown |
#1156 - 1190 Hornby St Interior alterations to accommodate new medical imaging centre in the ground floor unit (#1156) of this existing commercial building. Scope of work will include interior layout changes to construct five ultrasound rooms and two x-ray rooms, a new universal washroom, new mechanical and electrical services and minor exterior modification (air handling unit on exterior wall). OK for field review per City staffnon: [contact removed] Sched B struct provided by Brett Halicki: 604-688-98661 Sched B mech, plumbing, sprinkler provided by Garrett Hunt: [contact removed] Sched B electrical provided by Haitham Ahmed: [contact removed] DBI to determine if more permits are required at time of inspection. Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $600,000 |
| 2023-07-21 | 342 Water St Downtown |
level 2 to level 5 . Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing vacant office space from level 2 to 5 in this existing Municipally Designated Heritage B commercial building. * Note: CP Project - DB-2022-01155 Scope of work; select demo of partition walls, remove existing light fixtures, wiring light boxes, all communication wiring ducts, and extraneous electrical. Original flooring to be reinstated, & new light fixtures installed. Renovation Demolition HVAC Electrical Commercial | Govan Brown Ltd | $550,000 |
| 2023-07-21 | 163 E Pender St Downtown |
Interior demolition to remove the partition walls and install an elevator and create shell spaces in this existing two-storey with a basement Municipally Designated commercial building. No change of occupancy proposed under this permit. 2019 VBBL Renovation Demolition Commercial | no contractor listed | $475,000 |
| 2023-07-21 | 111 Dunsmuir St Downtown |
Minor Renovation Interior alteration to combine the two existing Restaurant Class -1 units (#104 & #115) into one unit and provide TI to a new restaurant tenant on the ground floor of this existing high rise commercial (office/restaurant) building. 1. One Class-1 and one Class 2 Cooking operations 2. Occupant load is 110 person 3. Was reviewed for conformance with VBBL 2019 Revision 1 November 17, 2023 To modify electrical, mechanical, and plumbing drawings per the itemized list in Revision-1 application Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $350,000 |
| 2023-07-21 | 2230 E 4TH Av Grandview-Woodland |
Exterior and interior alterations to this Single Detached home including removing the exterior deck cover, reconstructing the rear deck and constructing a 15 ft by 21 ft one-car garage at the rear of this inside with lane site. Scope of work includes interior alterations to kitchen, replacement of one door and two windows REUP submitted by Arman Masoumi Renovation Deck Windows | no contractor listed | $250,000 |
| 2023-07-21 | 4900 Cartier St Shaughnessy |
To alter the interior of this existing dwelling unit in this multiple dwelling building by extending the 2nd floor into the previously open-to-below area. Renovation | no contractor listed | $80,000 |
| 2023-07-21 | 1325 Rolston St Downtown |
Interior alterations to provide improvements for new General Office tenant at 1330 Granville St on the second floor of this existing mixed-use building. Scope of work: construct new Falkbuilt partition system with framed glazing fronts, doors and electrical work. OK for Office TI 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). Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Syncor Solutions Limited | $50,000 |
| 2023-07-21 | 3753 W 10TH Av West Point Grey |
Related to DP-2023-00467 Interior alterations to combine two units (#101 - 3751 W 10th Ave & 3747 W 10th Ave) and provide improvements for a new Similar to Beauty and Wellness Centre tenant under new address 3749 W 10th Av in this existing mixed-use (commercial/residential) building. Scope of work includes validating the removal of a demising wall between two units. OK for field review as per City staff: No translucent or opaque film, artwork, posters, shelving, display case, curtains or similar elements are to be installed on or directly outside or inside of the approved glazing frontages and windows. Renovation Windows Commercial | no contractor listed | $30,000 |
| 2023-07-21 | 8511 Adera St Marpole |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – Metro 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 ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | Metro Contracting Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2023-07-21 | 850 E 38TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019.*** Demolition | Platinum Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2023-07-21 | 585 W 24TH Av South Cambie |
585 W 24th Ave Interior alterations to repair the basement slab of this existing one family dwelling on this lot. Scope of work includes: 1) Removal of a portion of the cracked and un-leveled slab on grade and repair the slab in the affected area of the basement as per the structural drawings. Ok for DTI as per City staff Renovation | no contractor listed | $7,500 |
| 2023-07-21 | 3415 Seaforth Drive Renfrew-Collingwood |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2023-01855 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: MCA Environmental Consulting Inc. - Tarlochan (Terry) Sunar ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | AKAL DEMOLITION & EXCAVATING LTD | — |
| 2023-07-21 | 2250 E 1ST Av Grandview-Woodland |
To construct a new multifamily residential building ( Building 2) containing 6 dwelling units. Related to BP-2020-01736. This permit was reviewed under the VBBL 2019. This is Passive House project. 14-June-2022 - Stage 1 (Excavation and Shoring) issued. 13-Mar-2023 - Stage 2 ( Foundation to grade, Str. only) issued. 21-Jul-2023 - Stage 3 ( Full permit) issued. Revisions issued: 13-Mar-2023 - Revision #1 (tn) Changes to ESC drawings. 16-Sep-2025 - Revision #2 (tn) BP Revision after the DP-2024-00151 and DP-2025-00215. Revisions to A/S/M/E/CCD drawings. 11-Mar-2026 - Revision#3 (tn) New build | Matacan Construction Corp | — |
| 2023-07-21 | 3546 W 35TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2023-01999 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 AScT, Ph.D. shown in QP form & attached doc. Demolition permit: BP-2023-02347 ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | Canadian Excavating Ltd | — |
| 2023-07-20 | 6283 Mccleery St Kerrisdale |
To construct a 2 storey + basement one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the basement with an existing surface parking, at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: Alteration of any archaeological site known or as-yet unidentified is a violation of the HCA. If materials are found, at any stage of ground disturbance, all work on the property must stop immediately and the Provincial Archaeological Branch, City of Vancouver and local First Nations, must be notified. 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- Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB487964 2- No strata titling permitted 3- External mechanical unit proposed at the rear yard 4- 8’ bar sink proposed in Basement/main floor (x2) New build Secondary suite | MEC Construction Ltd | $3,000,000 |
| 2023-07-20 | 4637 W 13TH Av West Point Grey |
To construct a 2 storey + cellar single detached house ($1,180,000) with a detached accessory building (garage) ($10,000), at the rear providing 3 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1. No Strata Titling permitted 2. Rev#2: Mechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in second floor closet 3. Bar sink located in cellar recreation room New build | Richen Home & Design Inc | $1,180,000 |
| 2023-07-20 | 5531 Slocan St Renfrew-Collingwood |
To construct a 2 storey duplex with 2 secondary suites located in the Basement ($974,810.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) and 1 open parking at the rear providing 3 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: 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 CB739138-CB739139 2. Mechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in second floor mechanical closet. New build Secondary suite | C-Best Construction Ltd | $974,810 |
| 2023-07-20 | 2879 W 35TH Av Arbutus Ridge |
To construct a 2 storey + basement one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the basement with an attached garage to Laneway house and open parking space, 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 Rev#2: “Building envelope and environmental separation as per Part 5 design”. New build Secondary suite | Yang's Enterprises Ltd | $764,682 |
| 2023-07-20 | 3106 Wellington Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
To construct a 2 storey single detached house with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($709,875.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) ($10,000), at the rear providing 1 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1. Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB303345 2. No Strata Titling permitted 3. No external mechanical unit proposed 4. Bar sink located in Basement New build Secondary suite | NRB Contracting Ltd | $709,875 |
| 2023-07-20 | 758 E 60TH Av Sunset |
To construct a two-storey two-family dwelling ($630,750) with an attached garage, providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from East 60 Avenue. Note: This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2021-03028 is completed. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1. External mechanical unit proposed in the rear yard 2. Bar sinks proposed in the basement New build Demolition | Singh Development Ltd | $630,750 |
| 2023-07-20 | 762 E 60TH Av Sunset |
To construct a two-storey two-family dwelling ($630,750) with an attached garage, providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from East 60 Avenue. Note: This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2021-03028 is completed. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1. External mechanical unit proposed in the rear yard 2. Bar sinks proposed in the basement New build Demolition | Singh Development Ltd | $630,750 |
| 2023-07-20 | 2933 Charles St Hastings-Sunrise |
To construct a 2 storey + basement one-family dwelling with a secondary suite ($622.140) located in the basement with an open parking pad, providing a total of 1 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the rear 20' Lane. Note: This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2023-00014 is completed. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1- Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB 702037 2- No strata titling permitted 3- External mechanical unit proposed New build Secondary suite Demolition | 1149692 BC Ltd. | $622,140 |
| 2023-07-20 | 1763 Comox St West End |
#101 Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to an existing retail tenant on the 1st level of this existing mixed use building on site. Scope of work includes altering the layout at the west side of the unit, including a new manager's and cash office and coring of the slab for new electrical and mechanical. Ok for Field Review as per City staff: - This building is sprinklered. A separate permit is required for all related work. - District Building Inspector to determine if a Seismic letter is required for shelving over 6ft high. Renovation HVAC Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $500,000 |
| 2023-07-20 | 5454 Earles St Renfrew-Collingwood |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($200,000) with 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 1 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the rear 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 external mechanical unit proposed 4.\tEntire building to be sprinklered 13D New build Secondary suite | E-LOYAL CONSTRUCTION LTD | $200,000 |
| 2023-07-20 | 2879 W 35TH Av Arbutus Ridge |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house with an attached garage and open parking space, at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law Rev#2: “Building envelope and environmental separation as per Part 5 design”. 1- Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB663010 New build Secondary suite | Yang's Enterprises Ltd | $181,765 |
| 2023-07-20 | 800 Burrard St Downtown |
10th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements for this existing full floor office tenant on the 10th floor of this existing commercial building. Scope of work: remove/construct retractable and partition walls to alter layout to enlarge meeting room and create new office. Electrical and sprinklers to suit. Renovation Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $173,625 |
| 2023-07-20 | 2933 Charles St Hastings-Sunrise |
Prescriptive Pathway To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($139,267.50) 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.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under 702037 (N/A for standalone LWH) 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo External mechanical unit proposed New build Secondary suite | 1149692 BC Ltd. | $139,268 |
| 2023-07-20 | 945 Jervis St West End |
Unit 603- 6Th Floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #603 on the 6th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work includes re & re kitchen and bathroom. Renovation Plumbing | no contractor listed | $30,000 |
| 2023-07-20 | 6283 Mccleery St Kerrisdale |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – Assertive Demolition - Mike Holloway - (778)552-1237 Demolition | Assertive Excavating & Demolition Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2023-07-20 | 3106 Wellington Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing single detached house building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – PTL Contracting Ltd. - Sukhbir Singh Sihota [contact removed] ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | PTL Contracting Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2023-07-20 | 3957 W 36TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Green Demolition Conditions Apply 90% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Demolition | Van-City Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2023-07-20 | 3935 W 18TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
To install thirteen (13) flush mounted solar panels on the roof of this existing Single Detached House on this site. OK for Direct To Inspections (DTI) as per City staff. Solar | no contractor listed | $14,491 |
| 2023-07-20 | 744 W Hastings St Downtown |
#613 - 6th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to an existing office tenant on the 6th floor (#613) in this existing commercial building on site. Scope of work: Remove/construct partition walls, relocate sink and dishwasher, new staff pantry, new receptacles to be installed on counters, electrical and plumbing work. Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Qualifast Contracting Ltd | $8,000 |
| 2023-07-20 | 744 W Hastings St Downtown |
#619 - 6th floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for the existing office tenant on the 6th floor (#619) in this existing commercial building on site. Scope of work: remove partition wall, relocate sink, new receptacles to be installed on counters, electrical and plumbing work. Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Qualifast Contracting Ltd | $3,000 |
| 2023-07-20 | 1775 Trimble St West Point Grey |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2023-00433 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: EPOCH Environmental Consulting Ltd (Adrian Lee) ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2023-07-20 | 3826 W 17TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2023-02169 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 (David) Yang) ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | Mountain Tai Construction & Management Ltd | — |
| 2023-07-19 | 5385 Earles St Renfrew-Collingwood |
Building Permit for DP-2020-00002 To construct a 3 storey plus basement multiple dwelling, containing a total of 3 dwelling units, providing 3 surface parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane. Note: 1.0. Application is reviewed under VBBL 2019. 2.0. Building is to be sprinklered to NFPA 13R standards. New build | S Line Construction Ltd | $900,000 |
| 2023-07-19 | 1717 Bayshore Drive Downtown |
Unit #502 - 1777 Bayshore Drive Interior alterations to existing residential strata unit on the 5th floor (#502) of building E at 1777 Bayshore Drive. Scope of work includes renovation of existing kitchen and washroom, addition of new powder room, replacement of existing gas fireplace and minor layout changes to non-structural interior walls. REVISION#1: Change in scope to add a wet bar to living room, add laundry sink in laundry/pantry, reduce millwork detail in kitchen. Increase in project cost to $505,000. (from $500,000) June 18, 2024 REVISION#2: Change of Applicant and Contractor, from Venture Pacific Construction Management Ltd to [name withheld]. October 3, 2024 (EV) Ok for DTI per City staffermits are required during inspection. Renovation HVAC Plumbing | PROSTYLE CONSTRUCTION LTD. | $505,000 |
| 2023-07-19 | 639 Hornby St Downtown |
#510 and #520 - 5th floor (*TI to #520) Interior alterations to demise office unit #520 into two units to be #510 and #520 and to provide tenant improvements for a new office tenant in #520 in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: construct demising wall, partition walls for enclosed offices, meeting room, staff kitchen, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler work. TENANT: Robbie Fleming Lawyers OK for Office TI 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). Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $120,000 |
| 2023-07-19 | 725 Granville St Downtown |
#2800 - 28th floor (full floor tenant) Interior alterations to the existing full floor office tenant on the 28th floor (#2800) in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: remove glass panels, doors, millwork, construct new partition walls to create smaller offices, electrical and sprinkler work. TENANT: Alexander Holburn OK for Office TI per City staffrequired for proposed sprinkler work. 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). Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Harrier Construction & Project Management Ltd | $100,000 |
| 2023-07-19 | 1021 W Hastings St Downtown |
#920 - 9th floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvement for a new office tenant on the 9th floor (#920) in this existing Vancouver Heritage B commercial building on this site. Scope of work: construct select partition walls to create new offices and meeting room, finishes and electrical work. Revision #1 - remove one office from scope. Sept.14/23mk TENANT: Corpay Renovation Electrical Commercial | Elevation Ventures Inc | $70,000 |
| 2023-07-19 | 3807 W 31ST Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Interior alterations to this existing Single Detached House with a Secondary Suite Scope of work includes: 1) Remove stairs between existing secondary suite and main dwelling. 2) Add additional powder room to the existing legal secondary suite. 3) Reconfigure and replace existing secondary suite kitchen. 4) Renovate existing secondary suite bathroom. 5) Make good fire separation between suite and existing furnace room. 6) Close off all existing air ducts to secondary suite and provide electrical baseboard heating to secondary suite. 7) Combine two closets in the secondary suite master bedroom. 8) Add an additional layer of gypsum to the ceiling of secondary suite. 9) Install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. 10) Re & Re plumbing as required. 11) Re & Re electrical work as required. Ok for Field Review as per City staff Renovation Secondary suite HVAC Plumbing Electrical | applicant withheld (individual) | $69,000 |
| 2023-07-19 | 800 Burrard St Downtown |
970 Robson Street Interior alterations to renovate this existing retail store on the ground floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work includes: 1) Updates to Mechanical system. 2) Updates to Electrical system. 3) Structural changes to support Mechanical unit and Mechanical alterations. Ok for Field Review as per City staff Renovation Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2023-07-19 | 6207 Fleming St Victoria-Fraserview |
6207 Fleming Street To install 22 solar panels on the roof of this existing one family dwelling with a secondary suite on this site. Ok for DTI as per City staff Solar | no contractor listed | $23,023 |
| 2023-07-19 | 1190 Melville St Downtown |
#220 & #230 Melville Street Interior alterations to this existing commercial building on this site. Work Description: 1) New interior partitions and door between #220 & #230 2) New paint and interior finishes. 3) New electrical and lighting. Note to DBI: Renovation Electrical Commercial | Ark and Mason Design Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2023-07-19 | 3114 Graveley St Hastings-Sunrise |
To install twelve (12) flush mounted solar panels on the roof of this existing Single Detached House on this site. OK for Direct To Inspections (DTI) as per City staff. Solar | no contractor listed | $13,068 |
| 2023-07-19 | 818 W 10TH Av Fairview |
Interior alterations to provide improvements to the basement level of this existing Hospital (Blusson Spinal Cord Centre) building on this site. Work to relocate a wall between the data room and boiler room. OK for DTI per City staff Renovation Basement HVAC Commercial | Eco-Sol Reinstatement Solutions Inc | $8,000 |
| 2023-07-19 | 1848 Island Av Victoria-Fraserview |
Exterior alterations to this existing one family dwelling on this site. Scope of work includes: 1)Repair and resurface and extend the deck 1.3' and add 2 light tubes. Renovation Deck | no contractor listed | $7,300 |
| 2023-07-19 | 1630 W 40TH Av Shaughnessy |
Salvage and abatement permit only for BP-2023-00938 and to be completed under the supervision of Qualified Professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Steven Seewald of Alara Environmental Health and Safety Ltd ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | PTL Contracting Ltd | — |
| 2023-07-18 | 3186 Grant St Hastings-Sunrise |
To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling with a secondary suite and lock off unit located in the Basement ($888,770) with a detached accessory building (2 car garage) and 1 open parking at the rear providing 3 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB588576 CB588577 2.\tEntire building to be sprinklered 2x 13D 3.\tHeat Pump proposed – Exterior component located in Rear yard, Interior component located in Upper floor 4.\t “As shown by an asterisk (*) on the building permit floor plans and/or elevations, exit protection is required to be provided in accordance with Articles 9.9.4.4., 9.9.4.6., and/or 9.37.2.8. of the 2019 VBBL New build Secondary suite | Khera Homes Ltd | $888,670 |
| 2023-07-18 | 110 Cambie St Downtown |
To alter this Municipally Designated Heritage "B" commercial building on this site as per condition below: 1. Rehabilitation of the building by way of interior alterations to the ground level from Restaurant Class 1 to Retail Limited Food Service. The alteration described under item no. 1, authorized by the Building Permit Number BP-2023-01955, including conditions and plans forming part thereof, are approved under the Heritage By-law and this Building Permit also constitutes a Heritage Alteration Permit. Furthermore, Heritage staff have the following Conditions of Approval: Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $250,000 |
| 2023-07-18 | 7188 Nanaimo St Victoria-Fraserview |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($228,590) with an attached 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.\tHeat Pump proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in upper floor New build Secondary suite | Py Chue Construction Ltd | $228,590 |
| 2023-07-18 | 2737 E 57TH Av Victoria-Fraserview |
To alter the exterior and interior of the existing single-detached house to replace all windows/doors, convert the attached carport into a garage and renovate the kitchen and bathrooms. Renovation Garage or shed Windows Plumbing | no contractor listed | $200,000 |
| 2023-07-18 | 4453 W 10TH Av West Point Grey |
Interior alterations at this existing retail space by providing an opening as convenient access to the adjacent building. The opening is protected by a fire shutter with a fusible link. Related to DB-2021-05140 VBBL 2019 - None sprinkler existing building. Renovation Commercial | Street Level Contracting Ltd | $75,000 |
| 2023-07-18 | 4188 W King Edward Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Exterior alterations to remove the outdoor pool on the rear of this existing Single Detached House. Okay for DTI by J. Zhang, July 6, 2023. Renovation Pool or hot tub | no contractor listed | $40,000 |
| 2023-07-18 | 1503 W 61ST Av Marpole |
1503 W 61st Avenue To demolish this existing one family dwelling on this site. Related to DP-2019-00899 & BP-2021-06618 Demolition | All Right Trucking 99 Ltd | $30,000 |
| 2023-07-18 | 1950 E 11TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Exterior alterations for localized building envelope repair to this dwelling unit #301 in this existing multiple dwelling building. Scope of works: 1. Localized stucco cladding replacement with rain-screened stucco cladding. 2. Two balcony swing doors replacement. 3. Replacement of waterproofing membrane with re-sloping. 4. Parapet wall stucco cladding replacement with rain-screened stucco and new cap flashing. OK for Field Review as per City staffhadi (POD) on June 20, 2023 Note: - The replaced door, and new stucco and cap flashing “color and texture” matches the existing. - DBI to determine on site if the structural drawing is required. Renovation | no contractor listed | $24,500 |
| 2023-07-18 | 3641 W 8TH Av Kitsilano |
3643 W 8th Av Interior alterations to convert the attic space at 3643 West 8th Avenue into new habitable space at this existing duplex building on this site. Renovation | no contractor listed | $15,000 |
| 2023-07-18 | 4039 W 11TH Av West Point Grey |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – Apollo Excavating & Civil Works 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 | Apollo Excavating & Civil Works Ltd. | $15,000 |
| 2023-07-18 | 1849 W 30TH Av Shaughnessy |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. ***Soil report for u/g tank contamination required prior to removing suspension on building permit Demolition – Pre 1950’s Pre-1950 with Character Merit Green Demolition Conditions Apply : 90% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Demo Declaration by Deconstruction – GNA Contracting Ltd (Gurpreet Singh) Demolition | GNA Contracting Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2023-07-18 | 1726 E 5TH Av Grandview-Woodland |
Interior alteration to remove the basement suite in this existing Single Detached House. Scope of work includes: 1) Reinstating the stairs between the basement level and main floor. 2) To permanently cap off any discontinued domestic water pipes and drainage pipes OR any discontinued domestic water pipes and drainage pipes related to the removal of the unauthorized suite to permanently be capped off. 3) Removal of the range, hood fan and all associated wiring up to to the supply breaker Ok for Field Review as per City staffby POD - June 13/23 Note: Renovation Basement Secondary suite Plumbing Electrical | no contractor listed | $15,000 |
| 2023-07-18 | 550 W Broadway Fairview |
#308 - 3rd Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this new office tenant on the 3rd floor (#308) of this existing mixed-use building on site. Scope of work: Construct new partitions to create new rooms, new doors, switches and lighting. TENANT: Dr Xin Yong Wang Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit 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). Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $10,000 |
| 2023-07-18 | 4772 Main St Riley Park |
Interior alterations to remove an unauthorized dwelling unit and to restore the unit to a mechanical room and commercial storage at 4760 Main Street in the basement of this existing 2 storey plus basement mixed use building on site. Scope of work includes: 1)\tRemoval of all upper cabinets. Okay to keep sink and lower cabinets. 2)\tRemoval of range and range hood up to the supply breaker. (Electrical Permit will be required for this scope). 3)\tRemove window separating commercial storage room and parkade. 4)\tBathtub in the commercial storage is to be removed and permanently cap off any discontinued domestic water pipes and drainage pipes. 5)\tLoading area within parkade is expanded as the Commercial Storage has been removed. 6)\tTo validate layout changes within the Commercial Storage and Mechanical room area in the basement. Renovation Plumbing Electrical | Shemesh Development Ltd | $10,000 |
| 2023-07-18 | 1301 Arbutus St Kitsilano |
SPECIAL EVENT: To erect and install 1 - 20' x 52' and 1 - 16' x 48' stages with 8 - 10' x 10' tents for the Vancouver Open Beach Volleyball Tournament for a limited period of time expiring July 17, 2023. Note: this application was approved to the VBBL #12511 (2019) Commercial | no contractor listed | $6,517 |
| 2023-07-18 | 1345 W 4TH Av Fairview |
#300 - 3rd floor Interior alterations and change of use from Retail to General Office to provide improvements for a new tenant on the 3rd floor (#300) in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: construct select partition walls to create offices in what previously approved as showroom. TENANT: General Office OK for DB per City staff; June 22, 2023 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). Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $3,000 |
| 2023-07-18 | 181 Keefer Place Downtown |
Unit #3101 - 183 Keefer Place Interior alterations to existing condo including additions of non-structural walls and interior door to close off dining room. OK for DTI per City staff Renovation | no contractor listed | $2,800 |
| 2023-07-18 | 3156 E 8TH Av Hastings-Sunrise |
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2022-02311 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. Deconstruction Permit: BP-2022-04446 Demolition | Apollo Excavating & Civil Works Ltd. | — |
| 2023-07-18 | 2919 Charles St Hastings-Sunrise |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2023-01970 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Ramin Hamidnejad- Kinetic OHS Services Ltd - [contact removed] Demolition | AKAL DEMOLITION & EXCAVATING LTD | — |
| 2023-07-17 | 220 Prior St Strathcona |
To construct a ten-storey mixed-use building containing manufacturing use (main floor & 2nd floor), retail use (main floor), general office/ single tenant space (3rd – 9th floor), amenity ( 10th floor), all over four levels of underground parking having vehicular access from the Station St. 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. New build Commercial | Syncra Construction Corp | $35,621,595 |
| 2023-07-17 | 2608 W 31ST Av Arbutus Ridge |
To construct a 2 storey + basement one-family dwelling ($1,521,260.00) with a detached accessory building (garage), 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- Bar/Sink proposed in 2- HEAT PUMP unit proposed New build | LDJ Contracting (2016) Ltd | $1,521,260 |
| 2023-07-17 | 3304 Wellington Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
Building Permit for DP-2021-00226: To alter, add, convert and restore the existing one- family dwelling character house listed on the Vancouver Heritage Registry as a "building B" of 3 story into 3 units MCD and to construct a 2 story infill dwelling with an attached one car garage at the rear and one surface parking. Total area added to the character house is 697 sq.ft. Note: 1.0. This application is reviewed under VBBL 2019. 2.0. Cost of character housing is $1,050,000 and infill building is 450,000. 3.0. This permit is for site work and character building. 4.0. Building is sprinklered with NFPA 13R system. Renovation | no contractor listed | $1,500,000 |
| 2023-07-17 | 2164 Wall St Grandview-Woodland |
interior and exterior alterations (Unit #401) to provide an addition of 517 ft2 on the 4th-storey of this existing 4 storey multiple dwelling building. This project is being classified as a minor vertical addition. To be reviewed under the 2019 VBBL. Addition Renovation | no contractor listed | $120,700 |
| 2023-07-17 | 8162 Ontario St Sunset |
Interior alterations for a new Wholesaling Class B with ancillary Retail (rental only) (E, unit 101), General office (D, unit 201 and Light Manufacturing (F3, unit 201) to occupy all 3 units in this industrial building. 2019 VBBL. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $100,000 |
| 2023-07-17 | 444 W 49TH Av Oakridge |
#303 - 3rd Floor Interior alterations to renovate the two bathrooms in this dwelling unit #303 on the 3rd floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. OK to process as DTI as per City staff Renovation Plumbing | Barzelai Building Corporation | $70,000 |
| 2023-07-17 | 1188 W Georgia St West End |
#1010 - 10th floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for this office space on the 10th floor (#1010) in this existing commercial building. Scope of work: remove/construct partition walls, doors, millwork, finishes, lighting, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler work. OK For DTI per City staff Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $43,000 |
| 2023-07-17 | 3475 W 21ST Av Dunbar-Southlands |
To construct a detached two-car garage on the rear of this existing Single Detached House. Ok for SIPs per City staff Garage or shed | Cypher Developments Ltd | $40,000 |
| 2023-07-17 | 747 Keefer St Strathcona |
Exterior and interior alterations to provide structural support and remediation for exploratory work to this fire damage roof at this building on this site. OK for SIPS per City staff: Separate permit for repair work. Renovation Roofing | On Side Restoration Services Ltd | $8,000 |
| 2023-07-17 | 707 E 20TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Interior alterations to provide tenant improvement for this existing beauty salon tenant on the ground floor (3558 Fraser St) of the existing mixed-use building on this site. Scope of work includes the removal of walls and two sinks with the addition of new walls and one sink. Ok for DTI as per City staff Renovation Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $5,000 |
| 2023-07-17 | Lumberman'S Arch 3250 Stanley Park Drive | SPECIAL EVENT: To erect and install 1 - 12' x 40' stage for the Walk with the Dragon event for a limited period of time expiring July 9, 2023. Note: this application was approved to the VBBL #12511 (2019) Commercial | no contractor listed | $3,000 |
| 2023-07-17 | 2000 W Georgia St | SPECIAL EVENT: To erect and install 1 - 20' x 40' tent for the Tennis BC event for a limited period of time expiring July 23, 2023. Note: this application is reviewed and approved to the VBBL #12511 (2019) Commercial | no contractor listed | $1,200 |
| 2023-07-17 | 650 W 41ST Av Oakridge |
Building Permit for BP-2021-02436 To construct four storeys of retail, food hall and restaurant space over three levels of underground parking. Shell permit. The work under this permit includes upgrades to the existing parkade and associated rooftop park (BP fees revised to include this scope of work). Stage I: Modifications and associated upgrades to exit stair ‘E’, reconfiguration of vehicular exit ramp and construction of a temporary exit stair to allow for the ongoing use of the existing parkade while modifications to stair ‘E’ are carried out. Renovation Roofing Commercial | no contractor listed | — |
| 2023-07-17 | 2565 Dundas St Hastings-Sunrise |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2023-02433 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. - Ramin Hamidnejad ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | JVT EXCAVATING & DEMOLITION LTD | — |
| 2023-07-17 | 3880 SW Marine Drive Dunbar-Southlands |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2023-01608 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Kurt McInnes of Odin's Eye Insepctions [contact removed] Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2023-07-17 | 3304 Wellington Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
Building Permit for DP-2021-00226: To construct an infill dwelling with an attached one car garage at the rear. Please refer BP-2022-04389 for permit review detail and permit drawings. Note: 1.0. This application is reviewed under VBBL 2019. 2.0. Building is sprinklered with NFPA 13R system. New build Secondary suite | no contractor listed | — |