16 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1910 on a 564 m² HA-2 lot with a rear lane. Older than 79% of the buildings on E Hastings St.

Assessed 2026
$539,002
Zoning
HA-2
Lot
≈ 564 m²
Built
1910
2 serious2 to check5 notes2 clear

What the records show for 16 E Hastings St

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6 open rental-standards issues

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Serious

On the Heritage Register, category B, designated

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Zoned HA-2

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What the record says
Lot about 564 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district HA-2 (HA).
What it means
The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
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Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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5 permits on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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Built 1910: ask about a buried oil tank

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Assessed at $539,002, +32% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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On or next to an arterial road (Carrall St)

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Outside the City floodplain

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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 16 E Hastings St

Assessed at $539,002 for 2026 (+12% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on E Hastings St. 5 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2026: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($100,000). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Stadium-Chinatown Station is 440 m away.

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Assessment history of 16 E Hastings St

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2026$539,002
Up 32% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 5 since 2017

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Jul 2026 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$100,000
4 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 564 m²
ZoningHA-2
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 16 E Hastings St

Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Crosstown Elementary337 m
The Westside School797 m
Alexander Academy856 m
Pioneer Place (Pigeon Park)87 m
Sun Yat-Sen Gardens157 m

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Transit near 16 E Hastings St

Nearest SkyTrain: Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line)440 m
Eastbound E Pender St @ Carrall St · 19, 22, N1976 m
Eastbound W Hastings St @ Carrall St · 14, 16, 20, N20, N3580 m
Westbound W Pender St @ Carrall St · 19, 209, 210, 211, 214, 22, 4, 7, N1992 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 4, 7, 8, 14, 16, 19, 20, 22, 23, 50, 209, 210, 211, 214, N19, N20, N35, N8, R5

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 5 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadCarrall St, 36 m
SkyTrain guideway385 m
Railway line319 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)

Crime near 16 E Hastings St

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 1 new-building permit and 5 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Downtown, the City issued 11 new-building permits and 13 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 16 E Hastings St

What is 16 E Hastings St assessed at?

$539,002 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 16 E Hastings St built?

In 1910, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.

What is the zoning of 16 E Hastings St?

It is zoned HA-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 16 E Hastings St?

It is in a historic area district (HA-2). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 16 E Hastings St in a floodplain?

No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More

Is 16 E Hastings St on the Heritage Register?

Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 16 E Hastings St be rented short term (Airbnb)?

Only as the owner’s or tenant’s principal residence, with a City business licence and a provincial registration number; a second home or investment unit cannot be rented for less than 90 days. More

What building permits has 16 E Hastings St had?

The City has issued 5 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2026: addition or alteration ($100,000). More

Which schools serve 16 E Hastings St?

Elementary: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 16 E Hastings St?

Stadium-Chinatown Station is 440 m away in a straight line.

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