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Vancouver building permits, week of 5 January 2026

The City of Vancouver issued 83 building permits between 5 and 11 January 2026, worth $42.7M in all. Renovation led with 53 permits, then demolition with 16 and new build with 14. Downtown and Kensington-Cedar Cottage were the busiest neighbourhoods.

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Renovation53
Demolition16
New build14
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All 83 permits

IssuedAddressWorkContractor or applicantValue
2026-01-09 7450 Hudson St
Marpole
Green Demo Parcel Warning: Building Permits (DB-2025-03184 & DB-2025-03189) have been suspended pending completion of the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2025-03186. To construct a 2 storey single detached house with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($1,700,000) with an open parking pad, 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 1. Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB2315089 2. No Strata Titling permitted 3. Mechanical unit proposed (external component located in side yard, internal component located in basement) New build Secondary suite Demolition OAKGLEN HOMES $1,700,000
2026-01-09 2286 E Broadway
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Building Permit for DP-2024-00603 To construct a Multiple Dwelling "Multiplex" with a three-storey 3-unit front building and a two-storey 1-unit rear building with two parking spaces under a carport having vehicular access from the lane. (1) BP-2025-01257 - Front Building ($1,000,000) (2) BP-2025-01258 - Rear Building ($300,000) BRB review: 1. Part 5 2. part 4 3. Reviewed to VBBL 2019 Revision #1 (Related to DPMA DP-2026-00256) New build Imperial Construction Ltd $1,300,000
2026-01-09 7450 Hudson St
Marpole
Green Demo Parcel Warning: Building Permits (DB-2025-03184 & DB-2025-03189) have been suspended pending completion of the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2025-03186. To construct a 2 storey laneway house ($250,000) with an attached garage, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: The entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13R Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law. 1. Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB2315089 2. No Strata Titling permitted 3. Mechanical unit proposed (external component in rear yard) New build Secondary suite Demolition OAKGLEN HOMES $359,650
2026-01-09 4008 W 18TH Av
Dunbar-Southlands
4008 W 18th Exterior and interior alterations to restore a portion of this existing single detached house to previously existing conditions as approved under DB-2018-02263 on this site due to fire damage. Scope of work includes new framing, cladding, roof framing, roof shingles and soffits. Repair to deck and interior finishes. Renovation Deck Roofing no contractor listed $250,000
2026-01-09 2090 W Broadway
Kitsilano
To demolish this existing 2 storey restaurant, beauty salon, retail and office building to grade as per City staff4-568-9373. Demolition Contractor: Clearview Demolition Ltd - Chris Duffy Tel: [contact removed] QP: Enviro-Vac - Emma Gibson Tel: [contact removed] Demolition Commercial Acculine Services (2014) Ltd $240,000
2026-01-09 1066 W Hastings St
Downtown
#1450 - 14th Floor Interior alterations to provide improvement to this existing office space on the 14th floor (#1450) in this existing commercial building on site. Scope of work: Remove two office partitions to create open work space. Patch drywall. Balance HVAC. Remove t-bar ceiling, New lighting to suite new open ceiling / exposed ceiling slab. Electrical, mechanical and sprinkler work to suit. TENANT: Pathfinder Asset Management Ltd Renovation HVAC Electrical Commercial Matra Construction Inc $150,000
2026-01-09 2390 Mcgill St
Grandview-Woodland
Interior alterations to provide residential improvement to an existing dwelling unit at #110 - 2390 McGill St. on the first floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on the site. Renovation no contractor listed $133,750
2026-01-09 1066 W Hastings St
Downtown
#1850 - 18th Floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to this new tenant on the 18th floor (#1850) in this existing commercial building on site. Scope of work: Demo/construct interior walls to create 2 meeting rooms, new millwork, relocate existing doors and electrical work to suit. Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing). Renovation Demolition HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial no contractor listed $125,000
2026-01-09 5844 Cambie St
Oakridge
5898 Cambie St Interior alterations to change the use from General Office to General Office in conjunction with Retail Limited Food Services in this existing commercial building (bldg 3) on this site. Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $100,000
2026-01-09 658 Homer St
Downtown
Level 6 Interior alterations to provide office lobby improvements for this existing office tenant on the 6th floor in this existing Vancouver Heritage 'M' building on site. Scope of work: Security upgrade, adding doors, card reader, finishes, electrical and sprinkler work to suit. TENANT: Amazon Renovation Electrical Commercial GBS Construction Managers Inc $90,000
2026-01-09 3669 W 12TH Av
Kitsilano
Exterior and interior alterations to validate the conversion of an open balcony approx. 37 S.F. to a habitable space on the 3rd floor of this existing multiple conversion dwelling building at this site. Scope of work includes: updating the kitchen and decommissioning the fireplace on the first floor; update to bathrooms on the upper floor; to validate the enclosing of balcony to habitable space on the upper floor OK for DB per City staffle space. Notes: 1. Building is sprinklered 2. Permit reviewed and approved to VBBL #12511 (2019). 3. Any work other than mentioned scope of work requires a separate permit. Renovation Demolition ELEMENT PACIFIC HOMES INC. $90,000
2026-01-09 1040 W Georgia St
West End
#1710 - 17th Floor Interior alterations to remove all interior partition walls from this existing office space on the 17th floor (#1710) to create a one shell space for future tenant in this existing commercial building. Scope of work: Demo existing layout and create a vacant space and sprinkler work to suit. Renovation Demolition Commercial no contractor listed $40,000
2026-01-09 8188 Manitoba St
Marpole
#290- 8250 Manitoba St Interior alteration to provide first tenant improvements and change of use from Wholesale Class A Shell (Group F2) to Storage warehouse (Group F2) at this existing industrial building on this site. Scope of work: Adding partitions, accessible washroom. Plumbing, electrical, mechanical and sprinkler work to suit Reviewed under VBBL 2025 Ok for field review per City staffcessible washroom Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial Premium Restoration Ltd $35,000
2026-01-09 4195 Perry St
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
1594 Kingsway Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements and a change of use from an office to a Similar to Beauty and Wellness Centre for a limited time period from Nov. 30, 2025, to Nov. 30, 2028, in this existing multi-use building on this lot. Note: 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 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. 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 $20,000
2026-01-09 1879 Barclay St
West End
#207-1879 Barclay St Interior alterations to provide residential improvements to 207 on the 2nd Floor of this existing Residential building on this site. Scope of work includes re-re kitchen and Bathroom Okay for DTI as per City staff Renovation Plumbing no contractor listed $17,500
2026-01-09 2165 W 40TH Av
Arbutus Ridge
#704 - 2165 W 40th Ave Interior alterations to provide residential improvement to an existing dwelling unit at #704 - 2165 W 40th Ave. on the seventh floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on the site. Okay for DTI per City staff Renovation Diseno Development Corporation $7,500
2026-01-08 4429 W 13TH Av
West Point Grey
To construct a 2.5 storey one-family dwelling ($1,750,000) 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 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 the mechanical room New build Eyco Building Group Ltd $1,750,000
2026-01-08 2516 E 45TH Av
Victoria-Fraserview
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($740,000) with a carport, 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 2025 VBBL. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB2453930 2.\tNo A/C Unit proposed 3.\tHeat Pump – Exterior component located in rear of main house, Interior component located second floor closet New build Secondary suite Cypher Developments Ltd $740,000
2026-01-08 1115 Nelson St
West End
6th to 10th floor 1115 Nelson Exterior and interior alterations for fire damage repairs to 6th to 10th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Inspector to determine on site if further trades permits are required. VBBL 2019 Renovation no contractor listed $600,000
2026-01-08 2908 W 28TH Av
Dunbar-Southlands
Exterior and interior alterations to convert the first floor to a secondary suite for this existing single detached house and adding a 2-car detached garage on this inside with lane site. Scope of work includes new interior partition walls, windows(tempered safety glass), and doors, bathroom upgrades, and revised outdoor living space. Entire building to be sprinklered Renovation Secondary suite Garage or shed Windows Plumbing no contractor listed $500,000
2026-01-08 180 E 2ND Av
Mount Pleasant
#150 - 1877 Main St Interior alterations for first TIs to change the use from Retail (shell) to Health Care Office in this unit #150 on the ground floor of this existing mixed-use building on this site. Revision #1: Interior layout changes to staff room and staff washroom areas to match as built condition. Tenant: ReBounce Physio Schdeule B - ARCH/STRUC - Alexander Evseev [contact removed] Building is sprinklered, any additional work to the existing system will require a separate Sprinkler Permit. Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $328,000
2026-01-08 2516 E 45TH Av
Victoria-Fraserview
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($300,000) with 1 carport, providing a total of 1 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: The entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D Note: This is a 2 building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB2453930 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed 4.\tHeat Pump – Exterior component located rear of laneway house, Interior component located under stairs New build Secondary suite Cypher Developments Ltd $300,000
2026-01-08 175 E Broadway
Mount Pleasant
Unit 206 – Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements and a change of use from Tattoo Parlour to General Office in this existing Commercial Building on this site. Scope of work: Demising and construction of partition walls and doors. New finishes, millwork, plumbing, electrical and sprinkler work to suit Ok for DTI as per City staff Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial Quinton Construction Ltd $160,000
2026-01-08 3716 Dunbar St
Dunbar-Southlands
To demolish to grade this existing single detached house(1944) on the site. No Excavation or shoring work is permitted. Demo Contractor: AKAL EXCAVATING & DEMOLITION LTD Harpreet Sidhu - [contact removed] Note: 1) Demo to grade only. No soil disturbance or excavation of soil other than that which is incidental to the demolition is permitted under this permit. 2) This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) with a recycling requirement of 75 percent of non-hazardous construction materials. Pre-1910 houses will need to salvage a minimum of 3 metric tonnes of wood. 3) Recycling & Reuse Plan For Green Demolition & Wood Salvage to be provided prior to the issuance of this Green Demolition Permit. Demolition KC Development Ltd $60,000
2026-01-08 7777 Granville St
Marpole
To demolish to grade this existing Single Detached House (1949) on the site. No Excavation or shoring work is permitted. Demo Contractor: Canadian Excavating Ltd - Nirmal Brar - [contact removed] Related to: DP-2023-00862/DP-2025-00624 and BP-2025-02819 Note: 1) Demo to grade only. No soil disturbance or excavation of soil other than that which is incidental to the demolition is permitted under this permit. 2) This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) with a recycling requirement of 75 percent of non-hazardous construction materials. Pre-1910 houses will need to salvage a minimum of 3 metric tonnes of wood. 3) Recycling & Reuse Plan For Green Demolition & Wood Salvage to be provided prior to the issuance of this Green Demolition Permit. Demolition Canadian Excavating Ltd $55,000
2026-01-08 1125 E 14TH Av
Mount Pleasant
To demolish the existing 2 family dwelling, to grade ($45,000). This demolition permit also permits abatement work to be completed to WorkSafe standards. This demolition was reviewed under VBBL 2025. Demo Contractor: Gurvinder Sanghera - Metro Contracting LTD [contact removed] QP: Kurt McInnes - Odin's Eyes Inspections [contact removed] Demolition Metro Contracting Ltd $45,000
2026-01-08 2516 E 45TH Av
Victoria-Fraserview
Building Permit for DB-2025-04677 1FD + SS NEW R1-1 BYLAW ***This permit is issued under the 2025 Vancouver Building By-law #14343 effective September 15, 2025.*** Demolition Cypher Developments Ltd $40,000
2026-01-08 4429 W 13TH Av
West Point Grey
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($40,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. 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 – Octiscapes Site Services (Amie Poole) ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition Octiscapes Site Services Ltd $40,000
2026-01-08 6925 Cypress St
Kerrisdale
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building on this site by means of deconstruction. This demolition permit also permits abatement work to be completed to WorkSafe standards. 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 – Apollo Excavating & Civil Works Ltd (Tina Luo) *This permit is issued under the 2025 Vancouver Building By-law #14343 effective September 15, 2025. This demolition permit also permits abatement work to be completed to WorkSafe standards. QP: Odin's Eye Inspections (KURT MCINNES) Demolition Apollo Excavating & Civil Works Ltd. $40,000
2026-01-08 2238 Kingsway
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
2230 Kingsway Interior alterations only and a change of use from Beauty and Wellness Centre to provide tenant improvements for a new retail store in unit 2230 Kingsway at this existing mixed-use commercial and residential building. Scope of work: Install partition walls and iron grills with doors Ok for BP Field Review by Nehzat J, Dec 5, 2025 This is a sprinklered building. Sprinkler Contractor: D & R FIRE PROTECTION LTD Contractor to have a valid Vancouver Business Licence or Intermunicpal Business Licence Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $8,000
2026-01-07 65 W 21ST Av
Riley Park
To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling ($927,500) 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 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1. Mechanical unit proposed (Air-to-air heat pump) – Exterior components in front and rear yard, interior component in third half storey mech. room New build Dema Developments Ltd $927,500
2026-01-07 219 E 24TH Av
Riley Park
Interior and exterior alterations to provide tenant improvement to a new restaurant (group A2) in this shell space. Scope of work includes installation of a condensing unit at the loading bay, a grease interceptor at Level P1, and a kitchen ventilation discharge to back lane. Renovation HVAC Commercial MUST' ART LTD. $700,000
2026-01-07 655 Burrard St
Downtown
2nd floor - 655 Burrard St Interior alterations to renovate this existing lounge area on the 2nd floor of this existing Hotel. Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $650,000
2026-01-07 320 Granville St
Downtown
#1070 & 1080 – 15th Floor Interior alterations to provide first tenant improvements to units 1070 & 1080 (retaining Unit #1080) on the 10th floor of this existing office shell space in this existing commercial use building on this site. Scope of work: Demising partition wall and combining units 1070 & 1080. Construction of new partition walls, millwork, lighting, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and sprinkler work to suit. Ok for Field Review as per City staff Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial Brian Michael Lee & Gordon Miller Kerr & Daniel Keith Clayton $600,000
2026-01-07 1717 E 13TH Av
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements and change of major occupancy from Retail shell (Group E) space to restaurant class 1 (Group A2) in this existing mixed-use building on this site. Purposed occupant load: 40 dining room +8 Kitchen Staff (No more than 60 due to washroom restriction.) Tenant: Haisan Dining ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVIEWED & ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2025******** Building Review Branch Notes: 1. No Part 11 upgrade as per VBBL 11.2.1.2(3). Renovation Commercial Pacific Solutions Contracting Ltd $380,000
2026-01-07 733 Beatty St
Downtown
733 Beatty St Exterior alterations to replace the existing roof top unit (MUA) in this existing YWCA hotel building on this site. Renovation Roofing Commercial no contractor listed $375,000
2026-01-07 1021 W Hastings St
Downtown
#2100 - 21st - floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for this existing full floor office tenant on the 21st floor (#2100) of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work; demo to selet areas, and construction of new partitions to change layout, including kitchen. Electrical, Plumbing/mechanical , and Sprinklers to suit. Renovation Demolition Plumbing Electrical Commercial no contractor listed $350,000
2026-01-07 999 Canada Place
Downtown
#660 - 6th Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for this existing office tenant on the 6th Floor (#660) of this existing commercial building on site. Scope of work: Remove a portion of an interior walls, doors. Construct new exit door, new accordion partition, new washroom, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler work to suit. TENANT: The Philippine Consulate General Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing). Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial Epic Spaces Inc $195,000
2026-01-07 1735 W 16TH Av
Fairview
1735 W 16th Exterior and interior alterations to provide residential improvements to this existing duplex on this site. Scope of work includes updates to kitchen, windows and doors. New interior wall and remove interior balcony. Okay for Field Review per City staffl dwelling unit located at 1735 W 16th Avenue only. Any unauthorized work on this site, existing or otherwise, is neither recognized nor approved and may be subject to enforcement action. Renovation no contractor listed $150,000
2026-01-07 1935 W 14TH Av
Kitsilano
1939 W 14TH AVE Exterior and interior alterations to provide residential improvements to this existing infill single detached house on this site. Scope of work includes updating kitchen and bathroom, removing fireplace in living room, new windows on the main floor; update to bathroom to add washer/dryer on the upper floor Okay for Field Review per City staff Renovation Windows Plumbing MXM VANCOUVER HOME RENOVATIONS LTD. $95,000
2026-01-07 1078 Maple St
Kitsilano
Exterior and interior alterations to provide residential improvements to this existing duplex on this site. Scope of work includes updates to kitchen, bathroom and walk in closet. New windows and doors. No change in existing FSR or Site Coverage. Renovation Windows Plumbing no contractor listed $87,000
2026-01-07 2628 Yew St
Kitsilano
Interior alterations to provide residential improvement to an existing dwelling unit at 211-2628 Yew St on the second floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on the site. Okay for DTI per City staff Renovation no contractor listed $85,000
2026-01-07 800 Hornby St
Downtown
750 Hornby - Vancouver Art Gallery Exterior alterations to install security gate on the North side of this existing Municipally Designated Heritage Museum building on this site. Ok for Field Review per City staff Renovation Commercial Iron Age Manufacturing Ltd $70,000
2026-01-07 945 Jervis St
West End
#503 - 945 Jervis St Interior alterations to provide residential improvement to an existing dwelling unit at #503 - 945 Jervis St. on the fifth floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on the site. Okay for DTI per City staff Renovation K S Maintenance Ltd $40,000
2026-01-07 2348 Oliver Crescent
Arbutus Ridge
To demolish the existing single detached house building ($40,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. This demolition permit also permits abatement work to be completed to WorkSafe standards. Demolition – Pre 1950’s (Built: 1991) 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 – BHULLAR EXCAVATING AND DEMOLITION INC (BAGHAIL BHULLAR) Demolition Bhullar Excavating and Demolition $40,000
2026-01-07 65 W 21ST Av
Riley Park
Green Demo Parcel Warning: Building Permit (DB-2025-03520) have been suspended pending completion of the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2025-03562. 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 – Kingsman Excavating Ltd. (Jas Dhami) [contact removed] ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition Kingsman Excavating Ltd. $40,000
2026-01-07 3358 Wellington Av
Renfrew-Collingwood
3358 Wellington Av Interior and exterior alterations and change of use from single detached house to single detached house with secondary suite in this existing building on this site. Construction of exterior walls on main floor to enclose carport at rear into 2 car garage with access from rear lane, validate existing secondary suite on main floor and provide residential improvements to the upper floor kitchen, dining and living room, construction of walls creating 2 new bedrooms. Renovation Secondary suite Garage or shed no contractor listed $25,000
2026-01-07 319 W Pender St
Downtown
#10-319 W Pender Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements and change of use from office to a school- vocational (low occupant D) on the basement floor level of this existing commercial Vancouver Heritage Registered B Building. Sandra Moore, Reg Arch, Arch Sched B Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $24,000
2026-01-07 1062 E 7TH Av
Mount Pleasant
Interior alterations to provide residential improvement to an existing dwelling unit at 1062 E 7th Ave. on the ground and second floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on the site. Okay for DTI per City staff Renovation reVISION Custom Home Renovations Inc $20,000
2026-01-07 2929 Main St
Mount Pleasant
Unit #14 - 2949 Main St Interior alterations to change the use and major occupancy from Production Studio (F2) to Retail (E) at this existing commercial building on this site. OK for field review per City staff. Notes: 1. This permit is reviewed under VBBL 2025. 2. Sprinkler permit may be required based on-site findings. 3. Contractor requires a valid City of Vancouver Business Licence or IMBL. Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $7,000
2026-01-07 5605 Dunbar St
Dunbar-Southlands
CF-2024-000351 Interior alterations to change the occupancy of 5601 Dunbar from retail food (E) to restaurant (A2) and to combine 5601 Dunbar and 5607 Dunbar into a single restaurant tenant space to be addressed 5601 Dunbar on the ground floor of this existing mixed use building. The scope would increase the seats from 38 to 48 persons. Scope of work includes new cooking equipment under the existing Class 1 hood. 2025 VBBL Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $7,000
2026-01-07 1851 Cotton Drive
Grandview-Woodland
1851 Cotton Dr Exterior and Interior alterations to change the use of this existing duplex to single detached house. Scope of work: Remove one existing entrance door and replace with a new window. Interior modification of the stairs and adjacent walls. Related to CF-2024-010752 OK for field review per City staff Renovation Windows no contractor listed $2,000
2026-01-07 1960 W 7TH Av
Kitsilano
Building Permit for DB-2025-02115 To demolish this existing multiple dwelling building on this site Demolition to grade only Demolition Contractor: Clearview Demolition Ltd - Chris Duffy Tel: [contact removed] QP: Enviro-Vac Division of Paragon Remediation Group Ltd - Emma Gibson Tel: [contact removed] Related to: DP-2024-01170 BP-2025-01613 OK for intake per City staff outstanding for LDS clearance. Demolition Clearview Demolition Ltd —
2026-01-06 320 Granville St
Downtown
#1900 – 19th Floor - 320 Granville St Interior alterations to provide first tenant improvements and change of use from Office Shell to General Office for a full floor tenant on the 19th floor in this existing commercial use building on this site. Scope of work: Construction of partition walls, millwork, new paint, new flooring, lighting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and sprinkler work to suit. Okay for Field Review as per City staff Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial no contractor listed $1,300,000
2026-01-06 1376 E 11TH Av
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
To construct a 2 storey + partial storey duplex ($790,000) with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. (RT-5) 1.\tMechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in front and rear face of building, Interior component located in Mechanical rooms New build Grandmark Holdings Ltd $790,000
2026-01-06 1888 Scotia St
Strathcona
327 E 2nd Interior alterations to demise the existing office unit 327 E 2nd Ave into two units (#327 and #331), change the use of one of the newly created unit from Office to Fitness Centre (low occupant A2 - group D) and provide first tenant improvements on the ground floor of this existing mixed-use building on this site. Revision #1 - March 24, 2026 - combining the unit (#331) with the adjacent unit (#327) - adjustments to washroom and shower layout Increase in work value of $100,000 This is a sprinklered building. Sprinkler contractor: Sprinkl-Tech Installations Inc 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 Renovation Signage Commercial Concrete Cashmere Ltd $500,000
2026-01-06 5300 Maple St
Shaughnessy
5300 Maple St Exterior alterations to replace the windows on the east and south side of this existing Vancouver Heritage Register elementary school building on this site. Ok for field review per City staff Renovation Windows Commercial no contractor listed $290,000
2026-01-06 150 E 28TH Av
Riley Park
Exterior and interior alterations to provide residential improvements to this existing single detached house on this site. Scope of work includes removing covered deck, updates to bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and laundry. RE & RE for windows. Renovation Deck Plumbing no contractor listed $155,500
2026-01-06 146 W 18TH Av
Riley Park
Exterior and interior alterations to provide residential improvements to this existing single detached house on this site. Scope of work includes updates to bathroom, and kitchen. Rebuilding front stairs, rear deck (as is) and removing side porch entry. New cladding and rainscreen to the exterior. Re&re windows Renovation Deck Plumbing no contractor listed $150,000
2026-01-06 2652 E 6TH Av
Hastings-Sunrise
2652 E 6th Exterior and interior alterations to provide improvements and change of use from one family dwelling to one family dwelling with secondary suite to this existing building on site. As- built stairs encroachment on side yard ok per City staffg conversion of carport to garage on the ground floor; updates to kitchen and bathrooms and removing covered deck on the upper floor Renovation Secondary suite Deck Garage or shed no contractor listed $50,000
2026-01-06 435 Boundary Road
Hastings-Sunrise
3670 E Hastings Interior alterations to change the use from Retail to Fitness Centre Class 1 (low occupant A2 - group D) and provide first tenant improvements for a new tenant in this unit on the 2nd level of this existing mixed-use building on this site. Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $50,000
2026-01-06 1058 W 49TH Av
Oakridge
To demolish this fire damage single detached house to grade as per City staff. CF-2025-003427 Okay for BP as per City staffContractor : Radius Excavation - Casey Edington Tel : [contact removed] QP : Xcel Safety Systems Limited - Steve Sokalski Tel : [contact removed] Demolition RADIUS EXCAVATION INC $46,885
2026-01-06 3961 W 13TH Av
West Point Grey
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($40,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. 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 – Vema Deconstruction Ltd (Erick Serpas) ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition Vema Deconstruction Ltd $40,000
2026-01-06 376 W 17TH Av
Riley Park
To demolish the existing single detached house building ($40,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Green Demolition Conditions Apply : 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Company name: Canstar Excavating & Landscaping Ltd ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition Canstar Excavating & Landscaping Ltd $40,000
2026-01-06 7450 Hudson St
Marpole
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($40,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Green Demo Parcel Warning: Building Permits (DB-2025-03184 & DB-2025-03189) have been suspended pending completion of the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2025-03186. 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 – Canadian Excavating Ltd. (Nirmal Brar) [contact removed] ***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
2026-01-06 725 Granville St
Downtown
#2301 - 23rd Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this existing general office on the 23rd floor (#2301) in this existing commercial building on site. Scope of work: Demo 2 private offices and their existing flooring. Construct new partition walls, sliding door for 1 private office, new closets, new vinyl flooring, paint, electrical 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 $40,000
2026-01-06 1376 E 11TH Av
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
DEMOLITION BY DECONSTRUCTION To demolish the existing single detached house building ($40,000) 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 – Company Name APPLEHILL EXCAVATING Demolition APPLEHILL EXCAVATING LTD. $40,000
2026-01-06 8188 Manitoba St
Marpole
#519 - 8188 Manitoba St Interior alterations to provide first tenant improvements and change of use from Office Shell to General Office in unit #519 on the 5th floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Revision #1: 1. To remove from scope: Bathroom, H/W tank, ERV, and some track lights 2. To install in-line fan and exhaust fan. 3. To install walls and door around transformer area. Renovation Commercial 1513304 BC Ltd $38,000
2026-01-06 3333 Bridgeway
Hastings-Sunrise
Unit #140 - 3333 Bridgeway Interior alterations in unit #140 to provide first tenant improvements and change use from existing Wholesale Class A Shell to Similar to Packaging Plant in this existing commercial building on this site. OK for field review per City staff. Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $30,000
2026-01-06 3570 E Hastings St
Hastings-Sunrise
Interior alterations to add fire separation to the ceiling of this existing retail store in this existing mixed use building on this site. OK to process as DTI as per City staff Renovation Commercial applicant withheld (individual) $18,000
2026-01-06 587 W 7TH Av
Fairview
#PH2 - 587 W 7TH AV Interior alterations to provide residential improvements to PH2 on the Penthouse of this existing residential building on this site. Scope of work includes renovation of existing ensuite Okay for DTI as per City staff Renovation Plumbing no contractor listed $10,000
2026-01-05 4480 Oak St
South Cambie
To construct a new generator building (approx. 2,633 sf) next to the existing Heather Substation, and the associated duct bank connections to 3 other emergency generators, electrical distribution rooms where a new substation room is proposed in the 1982 building in this existing parkade station. This project will increase critical emergency power capacity for the BC Children's & Women's Hospital campus. Sprinklers are waived for the new generator room. VBBL 2019 New build HVAC Electrical Commercial no contractor listed $14,190,000
2026-01-05 1289 W 76TH Av
Marpole
To construct a new 6-storey self storage building (mini-storage warehouse) with associated uncovered and enclosed loading bays and parking on the main floor. New build Commercial no contractor listed $9,000,000
2026-01-05 1038 Canada Place
Downtown
1038 Canada Place Interior alterations to provide owner improvement to the existing spa area on the 5th level of the hotel in this existing high-rise. This building is sprinklered. A separate sprinkler permit is required for all related work. Renovation Commercial MARANELLO DEVELOPMENTS INC. $500,000
2026-01-05 726 E King Edward Av
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($385,000.00) with a 2 car carport, providing a total of 2 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.\tMechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in court yard, Interior component located in second floor closet New build Secondary suite Metro-City Projects Inc $385,000
2026-01-05 4447 Gladstone St
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
To construct a Multiple Dwelling “Multiplex” with a 3 storey 2-unit front building and a 2 storey 1-unit rear building, with 1 parking spaces having access from the lane. 1. Mechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in court yard. Interior component located in second floor mechanical room. New build Tynehead Homes Ltd. $350,000
2026-01-05 2512 Venables St
Hastings-Sunrise
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($228,000) with a 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.\tMechanical unit proposed – Interior component located under the stairs New build Secondary suite AR Event Solutions Inc $228,000
2026-01-05 1210 W 8TH Av
Fairview
1216 W 8th Including the operational letter submitted by Yi Qu dated Oct 21, 2025. Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a change of use for a Health Care Office in unit 1216 W 8th Ave on the ground floor of this existing mixed-use building on this site. Renovation Commercial Richard Sales $120,478
2026-01-05 4447 Gladstone St
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($4,000.00) on this site. Demo Declaration – Bhullar Excavating and Demolition Inc.(Bill Bhullar) [contact removed] Demolition Bhullar Excavating and Demolition $40,000
2026-01-05 2768 Cranberry Drive
Kitsilano
2723 ARBUTUS ST Interior alterations to provide improvements to retail unit 2723 ARBUTUS ST on main floor of this mixed use building on this site. Scope of work includes adding a demising wall to existing nail saloon Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $25,000
2026-01-05 3336 E Georgia St
Hastings-Sunrise
3336 East Georgia St Removing of existing existing detached garage located at the southeast corner of the property, straddling the property line, as per City staff. Renovation Garage or shed no contractor listed $10,000
2026-01-05 1933 W Broadway
Kitsilano
1933 W Broadway Okay for BP Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements and a change of use from Office-Group D to Fitness Centre - Low Occupant D (approx. 1645 Sq Ft. in size), on the ground floor at this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work includes: remove some partitions, change flooring, add equipment and furniture Okay for Field Review as per City staffnder VBBL 2025. Renovation Commercial MDM-HARP Contracting Inc $4,000
2026-01-05 3971 Boyd Diversion
Renfrew-Collingwood
To construct a Multiple Dwelling "Multiplex" with a three-storey four-unit front building and a two-storey one-unit rear building with an attached carport providing three parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tEntire building to be sprinklered 3D and Part 5 design is applicable 2.\tHeat Pump proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in second floor New build Heritage Image Homes Ltd —

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