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Vancouver building permits, week of 24 February 2025

The City of Vancouver issued 90 building permits between 24 February and 2 March 2025, worth $83.6M in all. Renovation led with 41 permits, then demolition with 26 and new build with 23. Downtown and Kensington-Cedar Cottage were the busiest neighbourhoods.

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Renovation41
Demolition26
New build23
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All 90 permits

IssuedAddressWorkContractor or applicantValue
2025-02-28 5060 James St
Riley Park
To construct a 6-storey non-combustible multiple dwelling (Building EB) containing 87 dwelling units (market strata units) all over three levels of underground parking having vehicular access from the rear lane. VBBL 2019 - NFPA 13- Green Roof - Radio antenna installed. Stage 1 - Excavation and Shoring issued on Feb. 28, 2025. New build Fabrick Construction Ltd $38,600,000
2025-02-28 4271 Heather St
South Cambie
To construct a 3-storey multiple dwelling, with roof deck, containing a total of seven (7) dwelling units, all over one level of underground parking having vehicular access lane. New build P Square Engineering And Construction Ltd $2,743,500
2025-02-28 4191 Elgin St
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
1FD To construct a 2 storey + basement single detached dwelling ($1,500,000) having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB1635911 2.\tHeat Pump proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in basement and second floor New build Pacific Mountain Homes ltd $1,500,000
2025-02-28 1330 E 64TH Av
Sunset
To construct a 2 storey duplex with 2 secondary suites located in the Basement ($915,775.00) 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 CB1858647 2.\tEntire building to be sprinklered 13D 3.\tAs shown by an asterisk (SPK*) 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. 4.\tExternal mechanical unit – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in the main floor New build Secondary suite Dhailwal and Bhullar Premium Homes Ltd. $915,775
2025-02-28 3822 W 3RD Av
West Point Grey
***PART 5*** Exterior and interior alterations to enclose the existing unconditioned courtyard and roof deck of this existing Single Detached House on this inside with lane site. Scope of work includes demolishing the existing detached garage with storage area to provide 2-car surface parking. This building is not sprinklered. Revision #1: - Location of glazing between upper and lower atriums has been shifted - Atrium to be fully conditione (heater) interior space - Bathtub added to the upper atrium - Main floor south facing door revised (on Grid 4) - Interior door from upper ensuite to atriu to be replaced - Bamboo planters deleted from the lower roof - Living Green Wall deleted from inside atrium - Upper rooftop units within 3m of roof edge, fall protection required - Enclosure added on upper roof around HVAC ducting - Proposed new skylights above the main floor deleted from scope - Existing skylights on the front of the home to remain as-is B. Wong - Feb 2/26 LOA for skylights and atrium glazing to be provided to the building inspector. Renovation Garage or shed Demolition Roofing HVAC Headland Construction Corporation $810,000
2025-02-28 4676 W 13TH Av
West Point Grey
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($500,000) with a carport, providing a total of 1 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED CARPORT, 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.\tHRV proposed - located in KITCHEN 4.\tHeat pump proposed – Exterior component located in yard, Interior component located in exterior accessed mech room (Rev.#1 - KT) New build Secondary suite Canada Wing-Form Development Ltd. $500,000
2025-02-28 3480 Main St
Riley Park
3492 Main St Interior alterations and a change of use from Beauty Salon to Health Care Office to provide improvements for a new tenant at 3492 Main St on the ground floor of this mixed-use building on this site. OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Commercial Lions Head Construction Ltd $350,000
2025-02-28 4203 Elgin St
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($328,300) with an attached garage and 1 carport, providing a total of 3 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE, to be sprinklered to NFPA 13R Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB1635911 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tHeat Pump proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in first floor mech room New build Secondary suite Pacific Mountain Homes ltd $328,300
2025-02-28 3245 Fraser St
Riley Park
To demolish this existing mixed use building (Retail/ 2 DUs- Rental) in this existing two storey with basement on the site. Demolition Contractor: Jenny Glowa of MWL Demolition Ltd Related to: DP-2023-00928: Approved Subject to Conditions BP-2024-00960: In Review Note: 1) Notice of Demolition must be provided to District Building Inspector 24 hours in advance of demolition by calling 3-1-1 or [contact removed] outside of Vancouver. Demolition Commercial MWL Demolition Ltd $280,000
2025-02-28 1285 W Broadway
Fairview
#250 - 2nd floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing health care office tenant space on the 2nd floor (#250) of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: add 3 new offices in open area. Also to validate work without permit for additional walls, shown as built on the existing floor plan. Electrical, plumbing and sprinklers to suit. Ok for F/R per City staff Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial Perfect Space Construction Ltd. $240,000
2025-02-28 2526 W 5TH Av
Kitsilano
#2 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #2 on the upper floor of this multiple conversion dwelling (4 unit) building on this site. OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Quinton Construction Ltd $225,000
2025-02-28 1735 E 2ND Av
Grandview-Woodland
Exterior and interior alterations to provide improvements, and to change of use of this existing two-story plus basement Character Single Detached House to a Single Detached House with a Secondary Suite. Revision #1 1. Replace two parking spaces in front of the laneway house with a landscaped area. 2. Add a new exterior ramp with railing. 3. Revise layout of permeable and impermeable areas. 4. Modify site grading levels. 5. Update wall & floor assemblies based on proposed energy upgrade form. 6. Relocate heat pump from the basement to the main floor. 7. Add a new ledge to accommodate additional interior foundation wall insulation. 8. Update elevator shaft dimensions to 70 3/4" × 67 3/8". 9. Add a new HVAC duct on the second floor. 10. Revise exterior elevations to reflect updated window locations based on site conditions. Building to be Sprinklered to NFPA 13D 1. Alter an existing building/ interior renovation/demolition of existing interior walls-build an addition of 5 feet to the north side of the house 2. Alter for a secondary suite _ 3. Provide upgrade for accessibility add a lift extending from the basement level to the second floor 4. Provide upgrades for fire alarms/fire sprinklers, structural (if required), mechanical, electrical and plumbing 5. Lower the foundation of the house to improve headroom in the basement 6. Demolition of garage and rebuild 5 feet to the north with south wall in line with house north wall 7. Demolition of the existing exterior stairs on east elevation and rebuild new staircase leading to north sun deck 8. Demolition of existing sun deck and rebuild of the new sun deck (8'-0" x 20'-9") to the north side of the house 9. Upgrade of building envelope Renovation Secondary suite Deck Demolition HVAC Plumbing Electrical no contractor listed $157,000
2025-02-28 990 Beach Av
Downtown
Interior alterations to provide residential improvements to unit 702 on the 7th floor of this existing mixed use building on this site. Okay for DTI per City staff Renovation Factory Edge Construction Ltd $150,000
2025-02-28 7902 Granville St
Marpole
#B-7916 Granville St Interior alterations to provide improvements to #B-7916 Granville St in this existing mixed-use building on this site. Scope of work: New bathroom in upper floor, update kitchen, existing bathrooms and flooring, replace light fixtures, remove two gas fireplaces and install heat pump. Notes: - Enclosed balcony to remain. - This building is sprinklered. A separate sprinkler permit is required for all related work. Renovation HVAC Plumbing Pantheon Developments Ltd $150,000
2025-02-28 4278 W 9TH Av
West Point Grey
To Demolish via deconstruction this existing Single Detached House built in 1928 on this site to grade. Demolition Contractor: Jas Sidhu of East West Excavating 2022 LTD Green Demolition with a recycling requirement of 75% Related to: DP-2024-00580 BP-2024-04211: Building A (2 Fd rear building) BP-2024-04212: Building B (1Fd front building) BP-2024-04213: Building C (1Fd front building) Note: 1) The deconstruction shall be in accordance with the submitted deconstruction plan and to be confirmed through an acceptable Deconstruction Compliance Report form with copies of recycling and disposal facility receipts. Documents to be uploaded directly to the online account. All deconstruction is to be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning prior to the issuance of the building permit. 2) Notice of Demolition must be provided to District Building Inspector 24 hours in advance of demolition by calling 3-1-1 or [contact removed] outside of Vancouver. Demolition East West Excavating 2022 Ltd $100,000
2025-02-28 1285 W Broadway
Fairview
#280 - 2nd floor Interior alterations to provide improvements for a new health care office tenant on the 2nd floor (#280) of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work : demo to select areas to add 1 enclosed office behind reception area and a demountable partition to enlarge cardiac room, work includes new partitions & doors, minor modification to existing lighting. Electrical to & sprinklers to suit. 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 Perfect Space Construction Ltd. $90,000
2025-02-28 2115 W 40TH Av
Arbutus Ridge
#101 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #101 on the ground floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for DTI per City staff Renovation no contractor listed $60,000
2025-02-28 4191 Elgin St
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($40,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Green Demolition Conditions Apply : 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Demo Declaration by Deconstruction – Canadian Excavating Ltd (Nirmal Brar) 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 Canadian Excavating Ltd $40,000
2025-02-28 1330 E 64TH Av
Sunset
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demolition Bhullar Excavating and Demolition $15,000
2025-02-28 618 E Kent Av South
Sunset
#174 Interior alterations to for a new Food or beverage Products manufacturing Class B tenant in this space. Tenant: Butter Baked Goods Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $10,000
2025-02-28 2520 Guelph St
Mount Pleasant
To provide approximately 380 square feet outdoor patio seating on private property to be used in conjunction with this existing Health Care Office at this existing mixed-use Building on this site. Building Review Branch Notes: - Proposed occupant load interior + patio is 49 persons max - Provide signage ‘staff only’ at patio. - Refer to related development permit DP-2023-00668 and building permit BP-2022-03762 for Tenant Improvement *** Reviewed under the VBBL 2019 *** Renovation Signage Commercial no contractor listed $7,000
2025-02-28 2889 E 1ST Av
Hastings-Sunrise
1637 Renfrew St Interior alterations and a change of use from Retail (Limited Food Service) to Restaurant Class 1 (Low Occupant Load D) to provide improvements for a new tenant at unit 1637 Renfrew St on the ground floor of this mixed use building on this site. OK for Field Review per City staff: - A permanent sign, with lettering not less than 50 mm high with a 12 mm stroke, indicating the lesser of the occupant load for the suite or 30 persons, shall be posted in a conspicuous location near the suite’s principal entrance. - Storefront glazing is to remain clear and unobstructed. No translucent or opaque film, artwork, shelving, display case, curtains or similar elements are to be installed on or directly outside or inside of the approved glazing. Separate permit is required for all signage. - No change to kitchen equip proposed. Renovation Signage Commercial no contractor listed $5,000
2025-02-28 2748 W 21ST Av
Arbutus Ridge
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2025-00311 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) ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition BESTWAY EXCAVATING & DEMOLITION 2008 LTD —
2025-02-27 4445 W 10TH Av
West Point Grey
To construct a new 5-storey mixed-use building on this site, with retail on the Level 2 and residential on Levels 3-5, containing 2 CRUs and six (6) dwelling units, all over one level of parking garage having vehicular access from the lane. * Issue Tree permit and complete HPO Notes: 1- Basement level is the first floor per VBBL 2019. 2- The building is considered 4 storey on development permit DP-2022-00509. 3- Reviewed for conformance to VBBL 2019 4- Commercial kitchen ventilation system shall comply with NFPA 96, 2014 New build HVAC Commercial applicant withheld (individual) $5,300,000
2025-02-27 3511 E 48TH Av
Killarney
To construct a 2 storey single detached house with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($1,140,000) with an open parking pad, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB1721880 2.\tHeat Pump proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in second floor 3.\tBar sink located in basement New build Secondary suite C-Best Construction Ltd $1,140,000
2025-02-27 2350 Commercial Drive
Grandview-Woodland
Interior alteration to provide tenant improvement to the existing office (2350 Commercial Dr) in this existing restaurant/office building on this site. Work to include: interior wall alteration, removal of one existing one washroom, universal washroom upgrade, replacing existing ramp, replacing existing lighting fixtures and electrical upgrades, new finishes and hardware. Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial no contractor listed $930,000
2025-02-27 6106 Arlington St
Killarney
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($550,000.00) with a carport, providing a total of 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the rear 20' Lane. 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 Unique-Style Homes Ltd $550,000
2025-02-27 3511 E 48TH Av
Killarney
***Canceling the one-storey LWH and move forward with the two-storey LWH under R1-1 regulations.*** To construct a 1 storey laneway house building ($471,000) with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 3 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB1721880 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tHeat Pump proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in main floor New build Secondary suite C-Best Construction Ltd $471,000
2025-02-27 550 E 57TH Av
Sunset
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($350,000) with an open parking pad, providing a total of 1 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' rear Lane. Note: The entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tMechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in side yard, Interior component located in first floor New build Secondary suite Mudwood Homes Inc $350,000
2025-02-27 6191 Boundary Road
Killarney
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($327,070) with 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 1 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 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.\tEntire building to be sprinklered 13D 4.\tHeat Pump proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in main and second floor New build Secondary suite no contractor listed $325,070
2025-02-27 6475 Balaclava St
Kerrisdale
Interior and exterior alterations to this existing Municipally Designated Heritage (B) Single Detached House and to construct a detached one car garage on this inside without lane site Scope of work includes conversion of the existing attached garage to an open-sided covered patio on the South side of the building, addition of windows and doors in lower level recreation room, enclose a portion of an area under the stairs and deck at the South West corner of the building to create an area for the pool mechanical room and an outdoor shower space, remove the exterior stairs located on the south side of the building and replace with heritage style wood guards with glass guard, provide exterior vehicular gates at the front of the property, and alter the existing landscape and impermeability Rev #1 - To add the pool back to the site plan, with a note indicating that it will be submitted under a separate permit. Renovation Deck Pool or hot tub Windows no contractor listed $320,000
2025-02-27 5788 Vine St
Kerrisdale
Interior alteration to provide improvement to unit PH5 in this existing multiple dwelling on this site. Work to include kitchen and bathroom upgrades, removal of interior wall, removal of fireplace, removal and replacement of interior doors, electrical upgrades and new finishes. DBI to determine on site if structural is required. Ok for DTI as per City staff Renovation Plumbing Electrical no contractor listed $75,000
2025-02-27 2962 Crown St
West Point Grey
Interior alterations and a change of use from single detached house to single detached house with secondary suite with two off street parking being provided in the accessory garage on this site. OK for SIPS per City staff: - This building IS sprinklered. - 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 on each storey as per Building Bylaw 9.10.19. - Install Carbon Monoxide Alarm as per Building By-Law 9.32.4.2. - 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 Renovation Secondary suite no contractor listed $50,000
2025-02-27 3511 E 48TH Av
Killarney
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($40,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – Gateway Excavating Ltd - (Gurmeet Singh) 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 Gateway Landscaping & Excavating Ltd $40,000
2025-02-27 535 Thurlow St
Downtown
#800 - 8th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing office space on the 8th floor (#800) of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: remove all partition, doors, millwork, finishes and construct/install new partitions, doors/frames, millwork, finishes for new display office suit. Plumbing, Electrical, & Sprinklers to suit. Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial Onni Contracting Ltd $35,000
2025-02-27 808 W Hastings St
Downtown
To install an outdoor seating area to be used in conjunction with the existing Restaurant Class-1 (A2) on the ground level of this existing mixed-use high-rise commercial building on the site. Notes: 1. This permit is related to development permit DP-2024-00172. 2. Proposed outdoor patio seats: 15 3. Total seating (including accessible seating): 45 4. Any increase in occupant load shall require further review of the VBBL and may require additional washrooms. 5. Permit reviewed and approved to VBBL #12511 (2019) Renovation Plumbing Commercial no contractor listed $20,000
2025-02-27 1001 Richards St
Downtown
#2104 Interior alterations to provide fire and water damage repair to dwelling unit #2104 on the 21st floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for DTI per City staff Renovation no contractor listed $10,000
2025-02-27 874 W 6TH Av
Fairview
#103 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #103 on the ground floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. Work to remove and add interior walls to create a bedroom. DBI to determine if structural is required. OK for DB per City staff Renovation no contractor listed $5,000
2025-02-27 4377 Ash St
South Cambie
Salvage & Abatement Permit for BP-2024-05098 Demolition no contractor listed —
2025-02-27 3429 Napier St
Hastings-Sunrise
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2024-05208 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-2025-00238 ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition no contractor listed —
2025-02-27 3058 W 34TH Av
Dunbar-Southlands
Salvage and Abatement Permit for DB-2024-04216 Demolition Ajac Construction & Excavation Inc —
2025-02-27 3122 Courtenay St
West Point Grey
Salvage and abatement permit only for BP-2025-00443 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Pacific Ark Environmental Consulting Ltd. (Xiaoqiang Yang) Demolition MORNING CONSTRUCTION LTD —
2025-02-26 7239 Oak St
Oakridge
To construct a two three-storey, multiple dwellings (townhouses) containing nineteen (19) dwelling units, over one level of underground parking having vehicular access from the rear lane. VBBL 2019 - NFPA 13 This permit is for site work, below-grade facilities, and common underground parking. Spinoffs: Building 1 - BP-2024-03078 Building 2 - BP-2024-03079 Stage 1 - Excavation, Shoring & Foundation to Grade issued on Feb. 26, 2025. Stage 2 - Full Construction issued on Sept. 23, 2025. Revision #1 - (_______) changes on the following: •\tThe parkade and site plan grading have been revised slightly to accommodate site conditions encountered during construction, •\tAll powder room, bedroom and storage doors have been revised from sliding doors to swing doors, •\tOne powder room door in the Block 1 layout has been mirrored, •\tThe Block 1 roof access has been revised, with the roof hatch design is replaced by a standard access door, •\tThe window and door design along the laneway elevation of Block 2 has been modified slightly. The overall opening sizes remain the same or smaller, with height adjustments; therefore, no impact on egress and spatial analysis, •\tThe elevation heights are slightly adjusted, but the overall configuration still remains the same, •\tThe exterior cladding design has been updated, and a Development Permit Minor Amendment (DPMA) application has been submitted for the exterior changes. New build Magil Construction Canada Inc $7,576,734
2025-02-26 8188 Manitoba St
Marpole
#680 - 6th floor (consolidated from #674, #676, #678, #680, & #682) Interior alterations to the 6th floor to consolidate 5 office-shell spaces (units #674, #676, #678, #680, & #682) into one unit, to be #680, and provide a first tenant improvement in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of wok: remove demising walls, and provide for a full tenant fit out of shell space to unit #680 Ok for F/R per City staff Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $1,227,809
2025-02-26 2153 E 20TH Av
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
To construct a 2 storey + basement Duplex ($1,000,000) with a detached accessory building (garage) having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tHeat Pump proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in second floor New build Sigma West Homes $1,000,000
2025-02-26 1495 E 58TH Av
Victoria-Fraserview
To construct a Multiple Dwelling "Multiplex" with a two-storey plus basement two-unit front building and a two-storey one-unit rear building with three surface parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane. This permit is for site work and front building. Building 1: BP-2024-02710 - Front Building (2 units) Building 2: BP-2024-02782 - Rear Building (1 Unit) ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2019 AND AMENDMENT EFFECTIVE JULY 23RD, 2024 ******** Building Review Branch Notes: 1.\tThis lot is NOT Stratified. 2.\tSch B- STR & GEO are submitted. 3.\tAll dwelling units have separate exterior entrances. 4.\tEntire building to be sprinkler to NFPA 13D requirement. 5.\tAll new windows, doors, and skylights shall conform to AAMA/WDMA/CSA101/I.S.2/A440, NAFS. Revision #1 - Issued July 30, 2025 -Basement washroom in both unit reconfigure from 2 piece to 3 piece to accommodate shower tub converting washroom to adaptable bathroom. Shower control required to be offset of accessible from required clearance space. -Upper floor west elevation washroom reconfigure in both units. New build TOP VISION DEVELOPMENTS INC. $800,000
2025-02-26 1120 E 23RD Av
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
To develop a CHBA Net-Zero standards designed two storeys Duplex ($639,195.00) with a detached accessory building at the rear providing two parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tCovenant not required with existing house 2.\tEntire building to be sprinklered 13D 3.\tExternal mechanical unit – Exterior component located in rear yard New build True Maple Construction Ltd $639,195
2025-02-26 6315 West Boulevard
Kerrisdale
Exterior and interior alterations to renovate the existing Retail store for a new retail tenant on the ground floor of this existing mixed use building. The scope include to add window film facing W 48th Ave. Revision 1: Amendment application to remove mop sink from scope of work and update washroom fixture locations to fit site conditions. Revision 2: Amendment to remove plumbing inspection requirement. No other changes made. Renovation Windows Plumbing Commercial no contractor listed $300,000
2025-02-26 1495 E 58TH Av
Victoria-Fraserview
To construct a Multiple Dwelling "Multiplex" with a two-storey plus basement two-unit front building and a two-storey one-unit rear building with three surface parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane. This permit is for rear building. Building 1: BP-2024-02710 - Front Building (2 units) Building 2: BP-2024-02782 - Rear Building (1 Unit) ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2019 AND AMENDMENT EFFECTIVE JULY 23RD, 2024 ******** Building Review Branch Notes: 2.\tThis lot is NOT Stratified. 3.\tSch B- STR & GEO are submitted. 4.\tAll dwelling units have separate exterior entrances. 5.\tEntire building to be sprinkler to NFPA 13D requirement. 6.\tAll new windows, doors, and skylights shall conform to AAMA/WDMA/CSA101/I.S.2/A440, NAFS. New build TOP VISION DEVELOPMENTS INC. $300,000
2025-02-26 869 E Pender St
Strathcona
To construct an INFILL one-family dwelling (Building 2) at the rear of the site, providing two parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVIEWED & ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2019 ******** Building Review Branch Notes: 1. Lot has not been stratified. 2. Struct. B, Geo. B, are submitted. 3. Entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. 4. All dwelling units have their own separate exterior entrance. 5. All new windows, doors, and skylights shall conform to AAMA/WDMA/CSA101/I.S.2/A440, NAFS. 6. Contractor shall have a valid business license. Renovation Windows no contractor listed $285,950
2025-02-26 2153 E 20TH Av
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($40,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – Hands On Demolition & Excavating Ltd (Amandeep Sandhu) 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 Hands On Demolition & Excavating Ltd $40,000
2025-02-26 410 W Georgia St
Downtown
Addition of new maglocks to Level 25 at 410 W Georgia Street. Maglocks to be added to exterior doors leading to roof top terrace/amenity spaces. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2019 ******** Building Review Branch Notes: 1. Related to AL-2024-00010 - Electromagnetic lock Renovation Roofing Commercial no contractor listed $20,000
2025-02-26 3743 W 2ND Av
West Point Grey
Salvage and abatement permit only for BP-2025-00676 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Pacific Ark Environmental Consulting Ltd. (Xiaoqiang Yang) Demolition Finest Construction & Renovation Ltd —
2025-02-26 4659 W 11TH Avenue
West Point Grey
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: BP-2025-00135 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Pacific Ark Environmental Consulting Ltd (Xiaoqiang (David) Yang) Demolition permit: BP-2025-00225 The owner and applicant have to be aware that the Salvage and Abatement permit will expire 6 months after the issuance date. It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the property and house is a safe and secure manner prior to the commencement of Demolition work after final plan review and landscape review process has been completed. NOTE : Excavation work is NOT part of scope of the Demolition Permit ; Excavation work is part of the Main Construction Permit after issuance. ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition Apollo Excavating & Civil Works Ltd. —
2025-02-25 720 Beatty St
Downtown
Interior alterations to provide improvements for a new Restaurant Class 1 tenant at this existing Restaurant Class 1 shell unit 160 W Georgia St on the ground floor of this commercial building on this site. Class 1 cooking operation. Building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13 standard Proposed OL 76 persons (max OL 100 persons limited by washroom count) Renovation Commercial NPC Northland Builders Inc $2,000,000
2025-02-25 595 Burrard St
Downtown
31st and 32nd Floor Interior alterations to provide improvement to this existing office on the 31st and 32nd floors in this existing commercial building on site. Scope of work: Refinishing the existing staircase, new millwork, fixtures, electrical and plumbing. * Existing interconnecting stairs from reception area on the 31st floor to the 32nd floor. Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial no contractor listed $300,000
2025-02-25 5528 Stamford St
Renfrew-Collingwood
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($300,000.00) with a carport providing a total of 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the street 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.\tNo mechanical unit proposed New build Secondary suite Lamai Homes Ltd $300,000
2025-02-25 658 Homer St
Downtown
#201 658 HOMER ST This room is only for the exclusive use of the property management as rental office and a permit is required if the room is vacant. Project Description: Interior alterations to provide tenant improvement to this existing office space at unit 201 on level 2 at this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: new partitions with GWB and glass, Adjust sprinklers to code. New millwork and finishes. Adjust lighting and power distribution. Install new washroom and relocate kitchen sink. OK for Field Review as per City staff Renovation Plumbing Commercial no contractor listed $210,000
2025-02-25 1856 E Georgia St
Grandview-Woodland
Permit to install new drains in the ground floor concrete patios and lawn areas and repair waterproof membrane at the building base walls. Ok for Field Review as per City staff Renovation no contractor listed $65,000
2025-02-25 4023 W 18TH Av
Dunbar-Southlands
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($40,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Demo Declaration by Deconstruction – 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Company Name: VAN-CITY EXCAVATING LTD (Contact Name: Harpinder Dhillon) (TEL: [contact removed]) Demolition Van-City Excavating Ltd $40,000
2025-02-25 1255 Pendrell St
West End
#606 Interior Alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit 606 on the 6th floor of the multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for DTI per City staffral details required. Renovation no contractor listed $30,000
2025-02-25 4516 Heather St
South Cambie
To demolish this single detached house to grade by deconstruction 75% recycling is required Ok for SIPs per City staff: "Notice of Demolition must be provided to District Building Inspector 24 hours in advance of demolition by calling 3-1-1 or [contact removed] outside of Vancouver." The deconstruction shall be in accordance with the submitted deconstruction plan and to be confirmed through an acceptable Deconstruction Compliance Report form with copies of recycling and disposal facility receipts. Attach all receipts and submit by email to [contact removed]. All deconstruction is to be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning prior to the issuance of the building permit. Demolition no contractor listed $15,000
2025-02-25 5735 Cree St
Sunset
Interior and exterior alterations to restore this existing single detached house to match approval under DB419156. Work includes removal of rear desk extension, removal of deck cover, removal of two metal covers in the rear yard, and removal of unauthorized dwelling unit on the cellar floor. Renovation no contractor listed $5,000
2025-02-25 7239 Oak St
Oakridge
To provide for the Salvage and Abatement to this existing One-Family Dwelling building. OK for SIPS processing as per City staff. Related Permits: 7239 Oak St - DB-2020-02935 (Demo) 7239 Oak St - BP-2020-02937 (S&A) 7255 Oak St - DB-2020-02939 (Demo) 7255 Oak St - BP-2020-02941 (S&A) Demolition Van-City Excavating Ltd —
2025-02-25 Child Farm Concess 650 Pipeline Road Salvage and Abatement Permit for BP-2024-04967 To demolish this animal hospital / shelter at this existing Stanley Park site. Demo contractor: Division 2 Contracting Parm Jaiya [contact removed] QP: Division 2 Environmental Parm Jaiya [contact removed] Demolition Commercial no contractor listed —
2025-02-25 7239 Oak St
Oakridge
To provide for the Salvage and Abatement to this existing One-Family Dwelling building. OK for SIPS processing as per City staff. Related Permits: 7239 Oak St - DB-2020-02935 (Demo) 7239 Oak St - BP-2020-02937 (S&A) 7255 Oak St - DB-2020-02939 (Demo) 7255 Oak St - BP-2020-02941 (S&A) Demolition Van-City Excavating Ltd —
2025-02-24 6507 Cypress St
Kerrisdale
MULTIPLEX To construct a three storey multiple dwelling building containing five dwelling units at the front with 4 surface parking spaces at the rear having access from the lane. BRB notes: - Part 5 - Reviewed under VBBL 2019 - Building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D New build no contractor listed $3,000,000
2025-02-24 8725 Oak St
Marpole
Exterior and interior alterations to renovate this existing Multiple Dwelling building on this site. Scope of work includes interior layout changes, upgrades to existing fire alarm, elevator modernization, deck repairs, and new exterior windows and doors and guard rails. 2019 VBBL. Ok for BP only as per City staff Renovation Deck Windows Electrical no contractor listed $2,200,000
2025-02-24 505 Burrard St
Downtown
Bentall 1 - Lobby Exterior and interior alterations to interior main level lobby and concourse level of this existing commercial building. Work to include: alterations to main level entry vestibule, alteration and refinishing of the escalator for main level lobby to concourse level. Note: 1). The 15m max travel distance within the exit lobby is an existing deficiency. See Code Consultant Letter. 2). The proposed breakaway doors need to be identified as per City staff.3.1.12. 3). Fire separation with 0 fire resistance rating (smoke barrier) is required between the exit lobby and the adjacent tenant spaces. Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $1,950,000
2025-02-24 4831 Collingwood St
Dunbar-Southlands
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling ($1,000,000) with an attached carport at the laneway house, providing 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 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 to be registered prior to sheathing inspection. 2.\tHRV unit proposed - located in second floor hallway closet 3.\tHeatpump proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in second floor hallway closet New build Secondary suite applicant withheld (individual) $1,000,000
2025-02-24 2815 Trinity St
Hastings-Sunrise
To construct a 2.5 storey ($990,000) 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.\tHRV unit proposed - located in kitchen 2.\tHeat pump proposed – Exterior component located in front and rear yard, Interior component located at half-storey New build KENLUX DEVELOPMENT LTD. $990,000
2025-02-24 2136 Venables St
Grandview-Woodland
To construct a two-storey duplex with two secondary suites ($800,000.00) located in the basement, with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20ft lane. Note: This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2024-03434 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 CB1864808 - CB1864810 2. External mechanical units proposed New build Secondary suite Demolition VANCOR DEVELOPMENT LTD $800,000
2025-02-24 3435 Sawmill Crescent
Killarney
Interior alterations and change of use from Retail Shell to Financial institution for first tenant improvements for a new financial institution tenant on the ground floor of this 7 storey mixed use commercial and residential building on this site. Scope of work includes combining units 3415 and 3419 into 3415 Sawmill Crescent Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $603,000
2025-02-24 1424 Comox St
West End
Interior alterations for an elevator and fire alarm upgrade to meet the CSA B44 requirements to this existing 3-storey multiple dwelling building. Notes: 1. Main Floor - Main Recall Level 2. 2nd Floor - Alternate Recall Level 3. Permit reviewed and approved to VBBL #12511 (2019) Renovation Electrical no contractor listed $305,000
2025-02-24 4831 Collingwood St
Dunbar-Southlands
To construct a 1 storey laneway house building ($250,000) with an attached carport, providing a total of 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant to be registered prior to sheathing inspection. 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tHRV unit proposed - located in hallway closet New build Secondary suite applicant withheld (individual) $250,000
2025-02-24 595 Burrard St
Downtown
Bentall 2 - Lobby Exterior and interior alterations to interior main level lobby of this existing commercial building. Note: 1). The 15m max travel distance within the exit lobby is an existing deficiency. See Code Consultant Letter. 2). The proposed breakaway doors need to be identified as per City staff.3.1.12. Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $200,000
2025-02-24 3044 Clark Drive
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Interior alterations to all 3 dwelling units in the existing multiple conversion dwelling (3DU) on this site. Addition of 1 bedroom, changes of finishes and renovation on all 3 levels. Re & re windows Renovation no contractor listed $60,000
2025-02-24 4005 Vine St
Arbutus Ridge
Interior alterations to provide residential improvements to unit 306 on the 3rd floor of this existing residential building on this site. Scope of work limited to updating the hallway bathroom. Okay for DTI per City staff Renovation no contractor listed $50,000
2025-02-24 240 E 37TH Av
Riley Park
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($40,000) 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 – Canadian Excavating Ltd. (Nirmal Brar) [contact removed] Demolition Canadian Excavating Ltd $40,000
2025-02-24 2815 Trinity St
Hastings-Sunrise
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($40,000) on this site. Demo Declaration – Canadian Excavating Ltd (Nirmal Brar) [contact removed] Demolition Canadian Excavating Ltd $40,000
2025-02-24 4377 Ash St
South Cambie
To demolish the existing single detached home on this site. No S/A Required. No Green Demo Note: 1) Notice of Demolition must be provided to District Building Inspector 24 hours in advance of demolition by calling 3-1-1 or [contact removed] outside Vancouver Demolition no contractor listed $22,500
2025-02-24 122 Water St
Downtown
Interior alterations to repair the rear fire damaged stairwell at this existing existing Municipally Designated Heritage "M" Rooming House (Single Room Accommodation - SRA) building on this site. OK without drawings per City staff Renovation Pacific Preferred Developments Ltd $13,000
2025-02-24 1155 Robson St
West End
#200 To Change the use and Change the Major occupancy of unit 200 (full floor) to School - Shell (A2). OK to intake per City staffupancy permits required prior to occupancy. Renovation Commercial RSP Construction Group Ltd $5,000
2025-02-24 3551 Kingsway
Renfrew-Collingwood
Interior alterations to change the use from Retail to Health Care Office in this unit on the ground floor of this existing mixed-use building on this site. No construction work is to be done, placement of RMT table, and desk only. Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $5,000
2025-02-24 1140 Homer St
Downtown
Unit 280 -1140 Homer St To provide a change of use from office to low occupant fitness centre in this existing Vancouver Heritage Register B commercial building on this site. No alterations proposed. Note: This building is sprinklered. District Building Inspector to determine if a separate 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 Commercial no contractor listed $1
2025-02-24 3405 W 23RD Av
Dunbar-Southlands
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2025-00269 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Company Name: Pacific Ark Environmental Consulting Ltd. (Contact Name: Xiaoqiang (David) Yang) Demolition permit: BP-2025-00270 Demolition East West Excavating 2022 Ltd —
2025-02-24 6365 Yew St
Kerrisdale
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2024-05210 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Tarlochan (Terry) Sunar_MCA Environmental Consulting Inc. Demolition FRONTIER EXCAVATING (2005) LTD —
2025-02-24 1495 E 58TH Av
Victoria-Fraserview
Interior alterations to allow salvage of non-structural building components prior to or during abatement work and removal of non-structural hazardous materials in this existing Single Detached House; to be completed under the supervision of a Qualified Professional. QP: Kurt McInnes of Odin's Eye Inspections Related to demolition permit DB-2024-03123: Issued separately Demolition Finest Construction & Renovation Ltd —
2025-02-24 2965 W 13TH Av
Kitsilano
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2025-00563 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Tarlochan (Terry) Sunar_MCA Environmental Consulting Demolition JVT EXCAVATING & DEMOLITION LTD —
2025-02-24 3958 Gladstone St
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2025-00499 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, CRSP of Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition Canadian Excavating Ltd —

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