639 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1992 on a 3,340 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Older than 56% of the buildings on Hornby St.

Assessed 2026
$189,004,000
Zoning
DD
Lot
≈ 3,340 m²
Built
1992
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What the records show for 639 Hornby St

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Zoned DD

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Lot about 3,340 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district DD (DD).
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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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62 permits on this lot since 2017, 15 in the last 3 years

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $189,004,000, −28% since 2021

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On or next to an arterial road (Hornby St)

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SkyTrain guideway about 103 m away

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 639 Hornby St

Assessed at $189,004,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Hornby St, above 96% of them. The lot is larger than 86% of the lots in Downtown. 62 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2026: addition or alteration, general office ($25,000). School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Burrard Station is 140 m away.

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Assessment history of 639 Hornby St

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2026$189,004,000
Down 28% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 62 since 2017

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Sep 2026 · Addition or alteration, general office$25,000
61 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 3,340 m²
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 639 Hornby St

Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Alexander Academy420 m
Pattison High School538 m
Pattison School538 m
s??q?lxen?m'ts'exwts'a?xwi790 m
Art Phillips Park189 m

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Transit near 639 Hornby St

Nearest SkyTrain: Burrard (Expo Line)140 m
Burrard Station bus loop · 2, 5, 22, 44, 209, 210, 211, 214, N22, R564 m
Eastbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St · 240, 241, 246, 247, 250, 253, 254, 257, N22, N2481 m
Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St · 240, 241, 246, 247, N24132 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 4, 5, 7, 10, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 44, 50, 209, 210, 211, 214, 240, 241, 246, 247, 250, 253, 254, 257, N10, N15, N17, N19, N20, N22, N24, N35, N8, N9, R5

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Red Maple
Ground elevation≈ 28 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 5 m
Nearest arterial roadHornby St, 32 m
SkyTrain guideway103 m
Truck route69 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)

Crime near 639 Hornby 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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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 639 Hornby St

What is 639 Hornby St assessed at?

$189,004,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 639 Hornby St built?

In 1992, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 639 Hornby St?

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

What can be built at 639 Hornby St?

It is in a downtown district (DD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 639 Hornby St in a floodplain?

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

Is 639 Hornby St on the Heritage Register?

No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 639 Hornby 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 639 Hornby St had?

The City has issued 62 permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2026: addition or alteration ($25,000). More

Which schools serve 639 Hornby St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 639 Hornby St?

Burrard Station is 140 m away in a straight line.

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