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Vancouver building permits, week of 23 December 2024
The City of Vancouver issued 27 building permits between 23 and 29 December 2024, worth $13.5M in all. Renovation led with 14 permits, then demolition with 7 and new build with 5. Kitsilano and Dunbar-Southlands were the busiest neighbourhoods.
Permits by trade
| Trade | Permits | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation | 14 | |
| Demolition | 7 | |
| New build | 5 | |
| Addition | 1 |
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All 27 permits
| Issued | Address | Work | Contractor or applicant | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-24 | 2656 Waverley Av Victoria-Fraserview |
Multiplex: To construct a three-storey multiple dwelling building containing three dwelling units at the front of the site and a one-car garage with two surface parking spaces at the rear of the site having access from the lane. Revision #1 (DPMA:DP-2025-00225) April 10th,2025: 1. relocation of car garage 1.22 ft toward the east. 2. addition of balcony for master bedroom the second floor (unit A). 3. addition of balcony for bedroom #2 on the second floor (unit A). BRB review notes: 1. Building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13R 2. Reviewed under VBBL 2019 New build | Crown Pacific Development Ltd. | $950,000 |
| 2024-12-24 | 4648 Elgin St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a 2 storey Duplex ($800,000) with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tHeat Pump proposed – Exterior component located in front and rear yard, Interior component located in second floor New build | Asanti Development Ltd | $800,000 |
| 2024-12-24 | 2445 W 3RD Av Kitsilano |
Interior alterations for an elevator and fire alarm upgrade to meet the CSA B44 requirements to this existing high-rise multiple dwelling building. Note: Permit reviewed and approved to VBBL #12511 (2019) Renovation Electrical | no contractor listed | $732,138 |
| 2024-12-24 | 3345 W 13TH Av Kitsilano |
To construct a 2.5 storey two-family dwelling ($718,105.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear 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.\tMechanical unit proposed – Interior component located in second floor closet New build | Maximus Vision Group | $718,105 |
| 2024-12-24 | 978 Granville St Downtown |
First Tenant Improvement - For this new Retail Limited Food (Group E), KFC, in this single-storey at-grade building on the site. Scope includes a dining area, one new universal washroom, and a back-of-house kitchen area. Notes: - 12 seats proposed. Maximum cannot exceed 16 seats. - Location of kitchen exhaust with ecologizer to match as proposed per DP-2023-00895 and revision #2 to base building BP-2019-04536. - Storefront alterations OK for DB per City staff: 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 *** Stage 1 - Full Construction Tenant Improvement (First TI) issued on December 24, 2024. Renovation Plumbing Commercial | Vanguard Commercial Services Ltd | $300,000 |
| 2024-12-24 | 1090 W Georgia St West End |
Interior demolition to remove nonloadbearing partitions and to return to shell for this existing School Arts or Self Improvement space on the 7th floor of this existing commercial building on this site. No other work or change in occupancy is permitted under this permit. Separate building permit required for future tenant work. Renovation Demolition Commercial | no contractor listed | $85,000 |
| 2024-12-24 | 969 Robson St Downtown |
Interior alterations for an elevator modernization of the service elevator to this existing mixed-use 6-storey commercial building on this site. Note: Permit reviewed and approved to VBBL #12511 (2019) Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $35,370 |
| 2024-12-24 | 2941 W 28TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Exterior and interior alterations to remove existing brick chimney and make good, add a new gas fireplace on the east elevation of this existing one family dwelling on this site OK for field review as per City staff: - DBI to determine on site if the structural review is required. - The proposed barriers will have to be extended slightly as the latest arborist report is from 2021. Renovation HVAC | no contractor listed | $17,800 |
| 2024-12-24 | 3345 W 13TH Av Kitsilano |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demolition – Pre 1950’s 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 – JVT Excavating & Demolition Ltd. (Sukhjinder Kang) [contact removed] Demolition | JVT EXCAVATING & DEMOLITION LTD | $15,000 |
| 2024-12-24 | 525 Wheelhouse Square Fairview |
#306 Interior alterations to provide improvements to restore sunroom with tiled flooring at dwelling unit #306 on the 3rd floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for DTI per City staff Renovation | no contractor listed | $10,000 |
| 2024-12-24 | 3755 St. George St Riley Park |
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2024-04966 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Company Name: Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. Demolition permit: DB-2024-05188 ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2024-12-24 | 3511 W 21ST Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2024-04033 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. Demolition permit: BP-2024-05184 ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | Vantac Management Ltd | — |
| 2024-12-24 | 2662 E 45TH Av Victoria-Fraserview |
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2024-04937 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Company Name: BCQP Environmental Inc. Demolition permit: BP-2024-05186 Demolition | Uppal Electrical Ltd | — |
| 2024-12-23 | 298 Alexander St Strathcona |
Building Permit for DP-2022-00733 Interior and exterior alterations to create two (2) tenancies, change of use of the main floor from Wholesale to Artist Studios Class-B (Dance Studio) at 298 Alexander St and Artist Studio Class-B (Shell) at 105 Gore Av within Group F2 Occupancy, addition of a new mezzanine (1,038.4 SF) for ancillary office use, and alteration to existing mezzanine to provide tenant improvement for the new tenant (298 Alexander St) in the existing industrial building on this site. Scope of work includes installation a new single stage fire alarm system, a new Class -B bicycle storage, a new interior loading bay, a new accessible parking, new pop-up rooftop lightboxes with new skylights, 3 new rooftop units, new roof insulation, new washrooms, new drain tiles, new footing/foundation and concrete slab at the new underground service space, and new windows. Class 3 Cooking Operation in the Artist Lunch Area/Event Bar. No commercial food operations are permitted. Occupant Load at 298 Alexander St = Max 30 persons Renovation Windows Roofing Plumbing Electrical Commercial | PWS Contracting Ltd | $6,000,000 |
| 2024-12-23 | 6061 Sherbrooke St Sunset |
To construct a 2.5 storey + basement duplex ($1,200,000) with a detached accessory building (garage) and 2 open parking at the rear providing 4 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tHeat Pump proposed – Exterior component located in side yard, Interior component located in basement 2.\tBar sink located in basement New build | Sigma West Homes | $1,200,000 |
| 2024-12-23 | 685 Great Northern Way Strathcona |
To perform interior alterations, including the addition of a 158 sq. ft. vestibule and change of use/major occupancy from General Office and Digital Entertainment Office for computer and phone game manufacturing to Institutional Use (Emily Carr) in Units #140, #170, and #180 and converting into a single unit. Note: 1.0. Application is reviewed under VBBL 2019. 2.0. This is a change of major occupancy from Office to school, Minor horizontal addition and minor renovation and Part 11 upgrade triggers are F2, S3, N3 and A3 as hazard index and occupant load did not increase. 3.0. S3 upgrade is to be done in stages and it is a condition agreed with DP-2024-00649 issuance and separate BP will be applied and to be monitored by CPO of DP with regard to making applications and completing. Addition Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $750,000 |
| 2024-12-23 | 2380 W 4TH Av Kitsilano |
Exterior and interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new Restaurant Class 1 tenant in this one-story commercial building. One class 1 cooking operation. Total occupant load is 42 with 37 seats inside and 5 staff members. Note: 1.0. Application is reviewed under VBBL2019. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $750,000 |
| 2024-12-23 | 5510 Columbia St Riley Park |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($500,000.00) with 1 carport, providing a total of 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: The entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tRev#1: Exterior heat pump located east of site, Interior heat pump located in crawl space New build Secondary suite | 0820163 BC Ltd | $500,000 |
| 2024-12-23 | 3484 Kingsway Killarney |
Interior & exterior alterations and change of major occupancy from Neighbourhood Public House (group A2) to Grocery Store (group E) containing a meat produce area to provide improvements for a new tenant at 5757 Battison St on the ground floor of this existing mixed-use building on this site. Scope of work includes replacing the existing west exterior door with concrete wall, replacing the existing interior ramp with new interior stairs, adding a rooftop unit. Occupant Load = Max 95 persons OK for BP only as per City staff. OK for the concrete infill wall by W. Wong on Dec 16, 2024. ***REVIEWED UNDER VBBL 2019 WITH AMENDMENTS EFFECTIVE ON JAN 01, 2024*** Building Review Branch Notes: - This building is nonconforming building as per VBBL 3.2.2. All new work should comply with 3.1.5 Noncombustible Construction. - This is categorized as Minor Renovation and Change of Major Occupancy: F2, S3, N3, & A3, but S3 upgrade is waived by Saul Schwebs on Nov 08, 2024. Renovation Roofing Commercial | DENSE CONSTRUCTION LIMITED | $180,400 |
| 2024-12-23 | 6535 Brooks St Killarney |
6535 Brooks St To provide exterior & interior alterations and a change of use from one family dwelling to one family dwelling with secondary suite to this existing building on site. Scope of work includes new front covered porch, new secondary suite, new wok kitchen and bathroom renovation. Framing, concrete, plumbing electrical, mechanical, millwork and finishes. Rev #1: Amendment application to change North elevation windows, to change a bedroom to a bathroom, and to update closet layout. Project value: 150,000 + 20,000 -> $170,000 OK for field review per City staff Renovation Secondary suite Windows Plumbing Electrical | no contractor listed | $170,000 |
| 2024-12-23 | 1038 W 7TH Av Fairview |
#2 & #3 Exterior alterations to replace windows and sliding doors at dwelling units #2 and #3 on the main and 2nd floors of this multiple dwelling building on this site. Re & re only Renovation Windows | no contractor listed | $108,000 |
| 2024-12-23 | 1111 Beach Av West End |
Interior alterations to provide elevator modernization for the new single stage DDRS fire alarm installation, in this existing 28 storey multiple dwelling building, over 2 levels of underground parking having vehicle access from Beach Ave Main Recall level - main floor, Alternate Recall level – 2nd storey (Mezzanine) Renovation Electrical | no contractor listed | $78,300 |
| 2024-12-23 | 2525 Quebec St Mount Pleasant |
Exterior alterations to provide improvements to this multiple dwelling site for new fencing and two gates with locks. No HAP required per City staff Renovation | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2024-12-23 | 6061 Sherbrooke St Sunset |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($40,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – Platinum Excavating Ltd (Harjot Nijjer) NEW R1-1 BYLAW ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | Platinum Excavating Ltd | $40,000 |
| 2024-12-23 | 808 W Hastings St Downtown |
Interior alterations to change of use from retail (group E) to office (currency exchange - group D) in this existing commercial building on this site. Ok for field review as per City staff: 1. 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 store front glazing. 2. No security fence or gate at store front. 3. Separate permit is required for signage . Renovation Signage Commercial | no contractor listed | $9,000 |
| 2024-12-23 | 4519 Blenheim St Dunbar-Southlands |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2024-04794 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Xiaoqiang (David) Yang_Pacific Ark Environmental Consulting Ltd. Demolition | Apollo Excavating & Civil Works Ltd. | — |
| 2024-12-23 | 2941 W 29TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2024-04828 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. Demolition | Finest Construction & Renovation Ltd | — |