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Vancouver building permits, week of 15 January 2024
The City of Vancouver issued 84 building permits between 15 and 21 January 2024, worth $161.1M in all. Renovation led with 39 permits, then demolition with 24 and new build with 19. Kensington-Cedar Cottage and Downtown were the busiest neighbourhoods.
Permits by trade
| Trade | Permits | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation | 39 | |
| Demolition | 24 | |
| New build | 19 | |
| Garage or shed | 1 | |
| Addition | 1 |
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All 84 permits
| Issued | Address | Work | Contractor or applicant | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-20 | 3295 Victoria Drive Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Note: This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2022-005424 is completed. To construct a 2 storey single detached house with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($989,787.50) with an open parking pad, providing 1 open parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB140116 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tHeat Pump Proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in Second Floor closet 4.\tBar sink located in Basement Rec room. New build Secondary suite Demolition | QKD Construction Ltd | $989,788 |
| 2024-01-20 | 3295 Victoria Drive Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($241,750.00) with 1 open parking pad, having vehicular access from the 20' 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 CB140116 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo External Mechanical Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | QKD Construction Ltd | $241,750 |
| 2024-01-19 | 718 E 62ND Av Sunset |
To construct a 2 storey duplex with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($700,818.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) and 1 open parking at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB1011474-CB1911475 2.\tNo External Mechanical Unit proposed 3.\tBar sink located in basement Rec Room. New build Secondary suite | Classy Caves Developments Ltd | $700,818 |
| 2024-01-19 | 3887 W 14TH Av West Point Grey |
****Withdraw permit application by the applicant.**** To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($224,995) 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 registered at the Land Title Office under CB828384 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted New build Secondary suite | KC Development Ltd | $224,995 |
| 2024-01-19 | 1330 Jervis St West End |
#503 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #503 on the 5th floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for DTI per City staff Renovation | Emerson Contracting | $200,000 |
| 2024-01-19 | 2590 Granville St Fairview |
#102 - 1st floor (#102 & #104 combined) Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing office tenant on the 1st floor (#102) to expand into the adjacent unit #104 (retaining#102) in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: remove a portion of demising wall and install a door between #102 & #104. Remove/install new partition walls, doors, to alter layout. RCP, & electrical to suit. *District Building Inspector to determine if a Special Sprinkler Inspection is required. Renovation Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $130,000 |
| 2024-01-19 | 1055 Dunsmuir St Downtown |
#3101 - 31st floor Interior alterations to provide improvements for a new office tenant on the 31st floor (#3101) of this existing commercial building. Scope of work: remove 1 partition wall and door between two offices to create a lunch/copy room. and a new coffee bar on the outside side of it. Electrical and plumbing to suit. District Building Inspector to determine if a Special Sprinkler Inspection is required. Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing). Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $10,000 |
| 2024-01-19 | 154 E 64TH Av Sunset |
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2023-02321 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: DB-2023-02654 ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | Kingsman Excavating Ltd. | — |
| 2024-01-18 | 4722 W 2ND Av West Point Grey |
To construct a PART 5 2 storey single detached house with a secondary suite located in the Cellar ($10,000,000.00) with an attached 3 car accessory building (garage), providing 3 parking spaces, having vehicular access from West 2nd Avenue 1. Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB663176 2. Mechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard. 3. Bar sink located in Bar Room. New build Secondary suite | MURRAY-SIMS CONSTRUCTION LTD | $10,000,000 |
| 2024-01-18 | 3887 W 14TH Av West Point Grey |
To construct a 2 storey + basement single detached house ($1,016,425) with an attached garage (LWH), and 1 surface parking 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-2022-01491 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 CB828384 2- No strata titling permitted 3- Bar sink proposed 4- External mechanical unit proposed New build Demolition | KC Development Ltd | $1,016,425 |
| 2024-01-18 | 4041 St. Catherines St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Note: This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2023-00507 is completed. To construct a 2.5 storey duplex ($662,202.50) with 2 vehicle detached garage rear yard providing vehicular access from the 15’ lane. 1.\tExternal Mechanical Units Proposed – Exterior component located in front and rear yard, Interior component located in closet on top floor. New build Demolition | JHN Development Ltd | $662,202 |
| 2024-01-18 | 4722 W 2ND Av West Point Grey |
WITHDRAWN To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($448,000.00) with an 1 open parking pad, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to NFPA 13 Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1. Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB663176 2. No Strata Titling permitted 3. Mechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard. New build Secondary suite | MURRAY-SIMS CONSTRUCTION LTD | $448,000 |
| 2024-01-18 | 1717 Bayshore Drive Downtown |
#104 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #104 on the ground and second floors of this multiple dwelling building on this site. Revision#1: Change to interior layout. Adjustment on ceiling and RCP layout to suit plan modifications. April 16, 2024 (EV) OK for DTI per City staff Renovation | MYK Construction Ltd | $400,000 |
| 2024-01-18 | 1095 W Pender St Downtown |
#250 - 2nd Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvement to this existing general office on the 2nd floor (#250) of this existing commercial building on site. Scope of work: Demolish existing partitions, doors, finishes, fixtures and glazing. Construct new lunchroom millwork, partitions, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler work to suit. Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required 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 Demolition HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $200,000 |
| 2024-01-18 | 3333 Main St Riley Park |
3373 Main Street Interior and Exterior alterations to this existing office (financial institution) in this commercial/residential building. Scope of work includes: 1) To remove interior ATM and install an Exterior facing ATM 2) Existing glazing and mullions to be updated as per drawings 3) Update exterior wall coverings as per drawings 4) New exterior lighting Related to DP-2023-00464 This building is sprinklered. DBI to determine if separate sprinkler permit is required. No translucent or opaque film, artwork, posters, shelving, display cases or similar elements are to be installed on or directly outside or inside of the approved glazing frontages and windows so that the interior of the premises is visible at all times from the sidewalk Renovation Windows Commercial | Novacom Building Partners Ltd. | $120,000 |
| 2024-01-18 | 5380 Dundee St Renfrew-Collingwood |
Damage repair due to fire at dwelling unit 5 and 11 in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Renovation | Golden Flame Construction Ltd | $115,000 |
| 2024-01-18 | 1075 E 21ST Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Interior alterations to renovate this existing Single Detached House on this site. Note: Bar sink in the wet bar, max. 8' wide. Revision#1: To update REUP to with the following changes: 1. attic insulation increase to R50, 2. Installed gas combi boiler/central air heater instead of heat pump. To update the drawing page 1D1.10 OK to process as DTI as per City staff Renovation HVAC Plumbing | no contractor listed | $90,000 |
| 2024-01-18 | 136 W Hastings St Downtown |
Interior alterations to change of use from Financial Institution to Barber Shop on the ground floor of this existing mixed-use building on this site. Scope of work includes interior walls, plumbing, and finishes. New Tenant: Xerxes Barber & Lounge LTD. OK for Field Review as per City staff: This building is sprinklered. District Building Inspector to determine if a separate sprinkler permit is required for related work. No translucent or opaque film, artwork, posters, shelving, display cases or similar elements are to be installed on or directly outside or inside of the approved glazing frontages and windows so that the interior of the premises is visible at all times from the sidewalk Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trade’s permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing). Renovation Windows HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $25,000 |
| 2024-01-18 | 3822 W Broadway West Point Grey |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demolition – Pre 1950’s Pre-1950 Green Demolition Conditions Apply : 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Demo Declaration by Deconstruction – Progressive Environmental Inc (Kyle Armstrong) [contact removed] ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | Progressive Environmental Inc | $15,000 |
| 2024-01-18 | 129 E King Edward Av Riley Park |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demolition – Pre 1950’s Pre-1950 Green Demolition Conditions Apply : 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Demo Declaration by Deconstruction – Akal Demolition & Excavating Ltd (Harpreet S Sidhu) [contact removed] ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | Bhullar Excavating and Demolition | $15,000 |
| 2024-01-18 | 4 N Slocan St Hastings-Sunrise |
To demolish the existing single detached house building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demolition – Pre-1950 Green Demolition Conditions Apply : 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Demo Declaration by Deconstruction – AKAL Demolition and Excavating Ltd / Harpreet S Sidhu / [contact removed] Demolition | AKAL DEMOLITION & EXCAVATING LTD | $15,000 |
| 2024-01-18 | 3481 Monmouth Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
3481 Monmouth Ave Exterior alterations to remove covered deck and storage room underneath at rear of existing single detached house on this site. Scope of work includes removing existing deck, aluminum cover, and approx 50sq.ft storage room underneath deck. REVISION#1: Change in scope to add SA and CO alarms on lower and upper floors, and replace one interior door with a 45 min fire rated door. Increase in project cost to $6,500.00 (from $5,000.00). May 29, 2024 (EV) Ok for DTI per City staff Renovation Deck | no contractor listed | $6,500 |
| 2024-01-18 | 2691 Nanaimo Street Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
This permit is for Salvage and Abatement work only to this existing Single Detached House; to be completed under the supervision of a Qualified Professional. QP: Ramin Hamidnejad, CRSP of Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. Demolition Permit: BP-2023-04445 Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2024-01-18 | 2671 Nanaimo Street Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
This permit is for Salvage and Abatement work only to this existing Single Detached House; to be completed under the supervision of a Qualified Professional. QP: Ramin Hamidnejad, CRSP of Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. Demolition Permit: BP-2023-04367 Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2024-01-18 | 2619 Nanaimo Street Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
This permit is for Salvage and Abatement work only to this existing Single Detached House; to be completed under the supervision of a Qualified Professional. QP: Ramin Hamidnejad, CRSP of Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. Green Demolition Permit: BP-2023-04348 Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2024-01-18 | 2607 Nanaimo Street Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
This permit is for Salvage and Abatement work only to this existing Single Detached House; to be completed under the supervision of a Qualified Professional. QP: Ramin Hamidnejad, CRSP of Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. Green Demolition Permit: BP-2023-04322 Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2024-01-18 | 2375 E 11TH Avenue Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
This permit is for Salvage and Abatement work only to this existing Single Detached House; to be completed under the supervision of a Qualified Professional. QP: Ramin Hamidnejad, CRSP of Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. Demolition Permit: BP-2023-04366 Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2024-01-18 | 2767 Cambridge St Hastings-Sunrise |
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2023-03696 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. (David Yang) Demolition permit: BP-2023-04094 ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2024-01-17 | 1111 W Georgia St Downtown |
#1330 - 13th floor Interior alterations to provide improvement to this new tenant and a change of use from General Office to a Health Care office (HCO) in this unit on the 13th floor (#1330) of this existing commercial building on site. Scope of work: Demolish existing partition/glass walls to suit new layout. Construct new treatment rooms, storage, kitchen, electrical and plumbing work. REVISION #1 - change location of storage closet and add washroom. Mar 26/24 mk OK for Change of Use by Aemelia P - Dec 21/23 TENANT: Promethean Medical Aesthetics Inc Renovation Demolition Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $360,000 |
| 2024-01-17 | 355 Burrard St Downtown |
#1100 - 11th Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvement to this existing general office of the 11th floor (#1100) of this existing Municipally Designated Heritage "A" listed building (Marine Building) on this site. Scope of work: Demolish non loadbearing partitions, doors, floor finish. Construct new partitions for private offices, millwork, glazing, electrical and plumbing work. Renovation Demolition Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $275,000 |
| 2024-01-17 | 8089 Laburnum St Kerrisdale |
Exterior and interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing single detached house on this site. Exterior work to replace sliding doors with swing doors at the basement level and replace all windows in same size openings. Scope of work to include interior walls, OK for Field Review per City staffte sprinkler permit is required for all related work This permit is for alterations as shown in plans only. Any unauthorized work on this site, existing or otherwise, is neither recognized nor approved and may be subject to enforcement action. Renovation Windows | A-Line Construction Inc | $130,000 |
| 2024-01-17 | 1401 W 8TH Av Fairview |
#400 - 4th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to this vacant full floor office space on the 4th floor (#400) of this existing commercial building. Scope of work: remove all interior partitions, doors, millwork, flooring, finishes, t-bar ceiling grid, & acoustical ceiling tiles to base building. Install new t-bar ceiling, flooring, & paint. Existing lighting & HVAC diffusers to remain. Revise existing sprinklers to suit open floor plan. No new partition walls in scope. Renovation HVAC Commercial | GBS Construction Managers Inc | $100,000 |
| 2024-01-17 | 3737 Rupert St Renfrew-Collingwood |
Interior alterations to provide First TI to this existing retail space for a new retail limited food tenant (E - Deli Shop) on the ground floor of this existing 6-storey mixed-use commercial/residential building. Notes: 1. Permit reviewed and approved to VBBL #12511 (2019) 2. Proposed occupant load: 25 3. Any increase in occupant load may require further review of the VBBL and additional washrooms. Renovation Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $75,000 |
| 2024-01-17 | 4337 W 11TH Av West Point Grey |
To construct a detached two-car garage on the rear of this existing Single Detached House with Secondary Suite. Ok for SIPS per City staffd relocate a window (7050) on South EL - New location for single man door on the South elevation - Revised walk way to garage man door - Install new wall vent in gable and cancel side yard ventilation - Remove graded beam from the Structural - Increase construction cost of 3000.00 Garage or shed | no contractor listed | $66,000 |
| 2024-01-17 | 1432 W 10TH Av Fairview |
Exterior and interior alterations to remove the unauthorized addition to this unit #401 and restore it to the last approved conditions on the 4th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. No rental unit. Ok for field review per City staff Addition Renovation | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2024-01-17 | 1155 Haro St West End |
Interior alterations to install new DDRS system for elevator recall and new smoke detectors at elevator lobby of this existing high-rise multiple dwelling building on site. Note: Permit reviewed and approved to VBBL #12511 (2019) Renovation | no contractor listed | $39,308 |
| 2024-01-17 | 2593 E Kent Av North Killarney |
2593 E Kent Ave N Exterior alterations to repair damage to existing garage at rear of existing infill dwelling. Scope of work to include replacing sections of framing, insulation, drywall, exterior siding and replacement of garage door that were damaged by a vehicle. Ok for field review per City staff: Ismael Charrat - [contact removed] Renovation | Belfor Property Restoration | $18,000 |
| 2024-01-17 | 2759 W 24TH Av Arbutus Ridge |
Demo permit . Building Permit for DB-2023-01212 1FD + SS ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demo contractor name: Bestway Excavating & Demolition 2008 LTD Demo contractor phone number: [contact removed] Demolition | no contractor listed | $15,000 |
| 2024-01-17 | 1108 W 46TH Av Oakridge |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demo Declaration – JVT Excavation & Demolition Ltd [contact removed] ***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 | $15,000 |
| 2024-01-16 | 250 E 39TH Av Riley Park |
To construct a 2 storey duplex ($950,000) with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the rear 20' lane. 1.\tExterior Mechanical Unit proposed – Exterior component (max 55 dBA) located in rear yard, Interior component located in half storey New build | Kadium Construction Ltd | $950,000 |
| 2024-01-16 | 1788 Columbia St Mount Pleasant |
Change of Major Occupancy Interior alterations and Change of Major Occupancy to this existing Fitness Centre (Group D), for a Limited Retail Food tenant (Group E) on the ground level of this existing mixed-use building. One class 1 cooking with vent less hood per City staffdered a Restricted Change of Major Occupancy, as per City staff.2.1.2-A of VBBL 2019. As per City staff Renovation Commercial | TSG Construction Ltd | $690,000 |
| 2024-01-16 | 2928 Commercial Drive Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Exterior and interior alterations to demo/repair fire and water damage to multiple units (Units 107, 108, 109, 110, 205, 207, 209, 307 and 309) in the existing mixed use building on this site. Renovation Demolition | HD SUPERIOR FINISHING LTD. | $500,000 |
| 2024-01-16 | 3327 Kingsway Renfrew-Collingwood |
Exterior and interior alterations and a change the occupancy from Retail (E) to Restaurant Class 1 (A2) in this existing one-storey commercial building. The exterior alterations is to install roof top units for the kitchen exhaust system and HVAC system. Class 1 cooking proposed. Interior occupant load 49. 2019 VBBL Revision #1 - interior layout changes and changes to cookline Renovation Roofing HVAC Commercial | A&O Contracting Ltd | $300,000 |
| 2024-01-16 | 887 Great Northern Way Strathcona |
To alter the exterior and interior of suite #125 in this existing commercial building to provide improvements for a new Laboratory tenant (Genevant). Scope of work includes new mechanical unit on the roof. Renovation Roofing Commercial | no contractor listed | $250,000 |
| 2024-01-16 | 568 W 18TH Av South Cambie |
To construct a 1 storey laneway house building ($200,000.00) with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo Exterior Mechanical Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Smallworks Studio and Laneway Housing Inc | $200,000 |
| 2024-01-16 | 2828 Natal St Renfrew-Collingwood |
2828 Natal St Interior alterations to existing Utility and Communication - Data Centre at this site. The scope of work includes enclosing approx. 430ft of the existing server room to create 2 storage rooms for storing computer batteries. Lighting, sprinklers and ducted exhaust fans to be installed. Ok for field review per City staff: Farshid Rafiei [contact removed] Sched B - Elec: Mohamed Khan [contact removed] Sched B - Mech, plumb: Recep Ahmet Ozata [contact removed] Renovation HVAC Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $100,000 |
| 2024-01-16 | 4559 W 8TH Av West Point Grey |
To construct a new one-car garage (13x20) at the rear of of this one-family dwelling inside with lane lot. Electric vehicle level 2 charging station required as per City staff.14 Garage roof drainage to the satisfaction of the DBI. Renovation Roofing Plumbing Electrical | no contractor listed | $60,000 |
| 2024-01-16 | 3350 Monmouth Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
CF-2021-011943 - Exterior and interior alterations to convert the crawl space into habitable space (approx. 238.29 sf)and change the use from Single Detached House to Single Detached House with a Secondary Suite on this site. Exterior renovations are limited to remove unauthorized deck cover on rear deck on the main & upper floors. Scope of work: - To remove unauthorized deck covers on the rear deck on the main floor and upper floor. - Proposed two bedrooms, one window on N EL, and closet on the bsmt level. Ok for SIPs as per City staff Renovation Secondary suite Deck | no contractor listed | $52,500 |
| 2024-01-16 | 405 E 19TH Av Riley Park |
405 E 19th Exterior repair work to existing accessory building (garage) at rear of single detached house on this site. Scope of work to include removing and replacing parts of wall cladding, sheathing and insulation, and repositioning and anchoring displaced studs and bottom plates that were damaged due to a vehicle impact. Ok for DTI per City staff: Struct - Terrence Holder - [contact removed] Renovation Garage or shed | no contractor listed | $35,000 |
| 2024-01-16 | 250 E 39TH Av Riley Park |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – Bhullar Excavating and Demolition Inc. - Baghail Bhullar ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | Bhullar Excavating and Demolition | $15,000 |
| 2024-01-16 | 6981 Prince Edward St Sunset |
Interior alterations to change the use from Single Detached House to Single Detached House with Secondary Suite. Ok for Field Review per City staffg IA-2022-00320 - No strata-titling will be permitted. - 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. - 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 9.10.19.3 - Install Carbon Monoxide Alarm as per Building By-Law 9.32.4.2 - Upgrade work under Part 11 (based on value of work – energuide related Part 11.2.1.4.) - Ceiling height to be a min. 6ft 6" over 80% of the suite area and all exit routes - Dedicated 3'-0" wide firefighting access path with overhead clearance of 2m to be maintained at all times - All unsafe guards and handrails to be upgraded to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official. Renovation Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $12,000 |
| 2024-01-16 | 1426 E 54TH Av Victoria-Fraserview |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2023-04640 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Kurt Mclnnes - Odin's Eye Inspections - [contact removed] Demolition | Metro Contracting Ltd | — |
| 2024-01-16 | 2845 E 27TH Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2023-04635 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Peter R. Van Bakel of BCQP Environmental Inc. ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | Canadian Excavating Ltd | — |
| 2024-01-16 | 2693 W 49TH Av Kerrisdale |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2023-04294 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 Tarlocahn Sunar [contact removed] Demolition | Bhullar Excavating and Demolition | — |
| 2024-01-16 | 1722 W 68TH Av Marpole |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2023-04433 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Xiaoqiang (David) Yang of Pacific Ark Environmental Consulting Ltd. ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | Scottech Innovation Ltd | — |
| 2024-01-15 | 4189 Yew St Arbutus Ridge |
To construct a new building with two blocks (Block C & Block D) connected by a parkade below street level. Block C is an 8-storey mixed-use building, comprising of 56 Market Rental dwelling units on Levels 3 to 8, with retail and institutional occupancy (Daycare & Neighborhood House) at ground and Level 2. Block D is a 13-storey mixed use building comprising of 210 Market Rental dwelling units on ground level to Level 13 with Restaurant (Class 1) on ground level. Both buildings are situated over a common 3-level underground parkade, having vehicular access from Yew Street Extension. Stage I (Excavation/Shoring and Structure to Grade) Issued July 7/22. Stage I Revision #1 : to update the floor numbering and shoring design Stage II (full construction) issued Jan 15/ 2024 New build Commercial | no contractor listed | $132,000,000 |
| 2024-01-15 | 1207 W 59TH Av Marpole |
To construct a 2 storey Single Detached House with a Secondary Suite located in the Basement ($1,400,617.50) with a detached accessory building (garage) and an open parking pad, providing 3 parking spaces in total, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: 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 Note: 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. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB670994 2.\tHeat Pump (2) proposed – Exterior component located in Rear, Interior component located in basement. 3.\tBar sink located in Basement New build Secondary suite | Hengwang Construction Ltd | $1,400,618 |
| 2024-01-15 | 2792 Cambridge St Hastings-Sunrise |
To reposition on-site/alter and building new foundation to convert this existing One-Family Character Dwelling to a Multiple Conversion Dwelling (Building 1) containing 3 Dwelling Units, and, to develop an Infill One-Family Dwelling (Building 2, under separate application) at the rear of the site, providing one garage parking space and one surface stall all having vehicular access from the lane. See BP-2023-01003 for infill building ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2019 ******** Building Review Branch Notes: Renovation | Laneside Homes Ltd | $1,007,000 |
| 2024-01-15 | 258 E 60TH Av Sunset |
To construct a 2 storey single detached house with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($900,000.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) ($10,000), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane at this flowing artesian site. 1. Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB861865 2. No Strata Titling permitted 3. Mechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located under stairs in the rear yard, Interior component located in mechanical room in basement 4. Bar sink located in Rec/Guest Room New build Secondary suite | PHW HOMES INC | $900,000 |
| 2024-01-15 | 7109 Quebec St Sunset |
To construct a 2.5 storey Duplex with 2 secondary suites located in the Basement ($898,500.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) and 1 open parking at the rear providing 2 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 Note: This is a 2.5 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law Note: 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. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB892700 2.\tMechanical Unit proposed – Exterior component located in Rear, Interior component located in Second Floor. New build Secondary suite | Cypher Developments Ltd | $898,500 |
| 2024-01-15 | 2792 Cambridge St Hastings-Sunrise |
To develop an infill single-detached house (building 2) at the rear of this Multiple Conversion Dwelling (Building 1) containing 3 Dwelling Units, providing one garage parking space and one surface stall all having vehicular access from the lane. See BP-2023-01002 for the principal building. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2019 ******** Building Review Branch Notes: New build Secondary suite | Laneside Homes Ltd | $828,000 |
| 2024-01-15 | 2124 Renfrew St Hastings-Sunrise |
To construct a 2.5 storey two-family dwelling ($800,000) with a detached accessory building (garage) providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: The entire building to be sprinklered to 2 x NFPA 13D Note: This is a 2.5 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law Note: 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. 1. The entire building to be sprinklered to 2 x NFPA 13D 2. Heat Pump proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard. New build | VANLEADER CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT LTD. | $800,000 |
| 2024-01-15 | 173 E 45TH Av Sunset |
To construct a two-storey two-family dwelling ($738,692.50) 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-2023-03379 is completed. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1. Exterior Mechanical units proposed New build Demolition | Ambleside Developments Ltd | $738,692 |
| 2024-01-15 | 609 Granville St Downtown |
G044 - upper mall Interior alterations to provide improvements for a new retail tenant on the upper mall level of this existing commercial building. Scope of work: demo /construct new partition walls, doors, millwork, finishes. Electrical, Mechanical, Sprinkler to suit. Renovation Demolition Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $714,000 |
| 2024-01-15 | 4188 Yew St Arbutus Ridge |
To alter the interior to provide first tenant improvements for the new Retail Store with ancillary health care office tenant (Amplifon). This building is sprinklered. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $325,000 |
| 2024-01-15 | 550 Burrard St Downtown |
#400 - 4th and 5th floors Interior alterations to provide improvement for a new full floors office tenant on the 4th and 5th floors of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: minor interior alterations including select demo, new floor and wall finishes, new door hardware, new dishwashers, coffee, and water machines, kitchenette millwork modifications. Relocating lighting to suit new furniture layout. Adding leak detection. REVISION #1- Aug.14/24 mk revision to all hand doors. * Electromagnetic locks are to conform with 3.4.6.16 (4) as per the bulletin * Existing interconnecting stairs (BP-2019-04086 Rev#1) Revision #2 to align with Alternative Solutions Application AL-2024-00140 submitted by GHL Revision #3 - March 26, 2026 - adding a temporarily occupied privacy enclosure on Level 4 Increase in work value $20,000 Renovation Demolition Commercial | no contractor listed | $315,000 |
| 2024-01-15 | 1207 W 59TH Av Marpole |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($209,577.50) with detached accessory building (garage) and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 3 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB670994 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tHeat pump proposed at South New build Secondary suite | Hengwang Construction Ltd | $209,578 |
| 2024-01-15 | 434 E 38TH Av Riley Park |
To construct a 1 storey laneway house building ($200,000) with 1 open parking pad, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the Lane. 1.\tCovenant not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tMechanical Unit proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard north elevation New build Secondary suite | Bayview Construction Ltd | $200,000 |
| 2024-01-15 | 488 Kingsway Mount Pleasant |
530 Kingsway Interior alterations to provide improvements for a new Health Care Office tenant in this existing Health Care Office space at 530 Kingsway on the ground floor of this mixed-use building on this site. Scope of work: Minor demo to alter layout for new partition walls, doors, millwork, finishes. Electrical , Plumbing, sprinklers, HVAC to suit. OK for FIT per City staff Renovation Demolition HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Medico Construction & Design Ltd | $200,000 |
| 2024-01-15 | 355 Burrard St Downtown |
#540 - 5th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements for a new office tenant on the 5th floor (#540) of this existing commercial building. Scope of work: demo to shell and construct new partitions walls, doors, millwork, finishes for new layout. Electrical, plumbing, sprinklers to suit. Renovation Demolition Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $175,000 |
| 2024-01-15 | 476 E 29TH Av Riley Park |
Interior alterations to renovate this existing Single Detached House on this site. Scope of work: - Install interior walls & doors, reconfigure & relocate bathrooms, kitchen update, add storage and laundry room, new fireplace. REV #2 To rename room type from bedroom to den with storage on the lower floor, and study with storage on the upper floor. Revision#1 - Remove door and window & adding stairs on South EL Renovation HVAC Plumbing | no contractor listed | $94,000 |
| 2024-01-15 | 3772 W 14TH Av West Point Grey |
3772 W 14th Ave Interior and exterior renovations to validate unapproved work in existing single detached house on site. Related to CF-2023-011356 Scope of work to include removing a kitchen in the basement, replacing windows with same size on all floors, re&re of bathroom, installing heat pump in rear yard, replacing staircase connecting second floor to rooftop patio. Ok for field review per City staff: Zhanchao Zhao - [contact removed] REVISION #1 Revised plans/notation to show correct north-south arrow and 2 windows on east elevation to match floor plan. Additional section drawings provided Renovation Windows Roofing HVAC | no contractor listed | $80,000 |
| 2024-01-15 | 550 W Broadway Fairview |
Unit #603 - 550 W Broadway Interior renovations and first TI to office (shell) for new beauty salon in existing mixed-use building on site. Scope of work to include layout changes and additions of plumbing fixtures. Ok for field review per City staff: Alex Z.Q. Li [contact removed] Revision#1: April 11 2024: -removal of lifted platform/headsink location revised/ponywall location revised/minor change in staff room Renovation Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2024-01-15 | 3874 W 17TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Interior & exterior alterations and a change of use from single detached house to single detached house with secondary suite with two off street parking (one in accessory garage) with access from the lane. Work to include the removal of existing fireplace and chimney. Renovation Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $35,000 |
| 2024-01-15 | 650 Princess Av Strathcona |
CF-2019-006902 - Exterior and interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing multiple conversion building containing two units. Exterior work to remove the covered patio and shed. OK for DB per City staff Renovation Garage or shed | no contractor listed | $25,000 |
| 2024-01-15 | 3185 Grandview Highway Renfrew-Collingwood |
Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing Retail (Real Canadian Superstore) tenant at this Retail commercial building on this site. Scope of work includes installment of new automated security gates. Ok for field review as per City staff: Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $20,000 |
| 2024-01-15 | 7109 Quebec St Sunset |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demo Declaration –Jewel Mini Excavating Ltd [contact removed] Demolition | Jewel Mini Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2024-01-15 | 2241 E 8TH Av Grandview-Woodland |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – JB Site works Inc [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 | J B Siteworks Inc. | $15,000 |
| 2024-01-15 | 258 E 60TH Av Sunset |
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing single detached house building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – G&K Excavation and Demolition - Gurjinder S Gill [contact removed] Demolition | G & K Excavation and Demolition Services Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2024-01-15 | 173 E 45TH Av Sunset |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – APPLEHILL 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 ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | APPLEHILL EXCAVATING LTD. | $15,000 |
| 2024-01-15 | 1207 W 59TH Av Marpole |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demo Declaration –East West Excavating 2002 Ltd [contact removed] Demolition | East West Excavating 2022 Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2024-01-15 | 2124 Renfrew St Hastings-Sunrise |
Building Permit for DB-2023-03163 2FD - Artesian Well area - Built 1957 Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Note: Demo Declaration by Deconstruction – JVT Excavating and Demolition Ltd. ***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 | $15,000 |
| 2024-01-15 | 2558 Yale St Hastings-Sunrise |
Green Demo 90% 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) Green Demo Parcel Warning: Building Permit DB-2023-03801 has will be issued pending completion of the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2023-04047 Note: Demo Declaration by Deconstruction – 90% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Company Name: Platinum Excavation Ltd. (Contact Name: Harjot Nijjer) ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | Platinum Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2024-01-15 | 58 Keefer Place Downtown |
#2807 Interior alterations to reinstate the solarium at this dwelling unit #2807 on the 28th floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for DTI per City staff Renovation | no contractor listed | $6,850 |