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422 Richards St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1901 on a 612 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Older than 98% of the buildings on Richards St.
Assessed 2026
$8,988,000
Zoning
DD
Lot
≈ 612 m²
Built
1901
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What the records show for 422 Richards St
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Built 1901: ask about a buried oil tank
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned DD
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Assessed at $8,988,000, −15% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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On or next to an arterial road (Richards St)
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 422 Richards St
Assessed at $8,988,000 for 2026 (−18% on 2025). Assessed higher than 52% of the houses on Richards St. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Waterfront Station is 220 m away.
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Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 422 Richards St
Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Alexander Academy205 m
Crosstown Elementary687 m
The Westside School688 m
Victory Square213 m
Cathedral Square223 m
Transit near 422 Richards St
Nearest SkyTrain: Waterfront (Canada Line, Expo Line, SeaBus, WCE)220 m
Southbound Richards St @ W Hastings St · 20, 531 m
Eastbound W Hastings St @ Seymour St · 14, 16, 20, N20, N3582 m
Westbound W Hastings St @ Richards St · 14, 16, 3, 8, N2087 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 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, WCE
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 21 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m
Nearest arterial roadRichards St, 21 m
SkyTrain guideway222 m
Railway line220 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)
Crime near 422 Richards St
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Crime near 422 Richards St
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 1 new-building permit and 3 demolition permits.
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 422 Richards St
What is 422 Richards St assessed at?
$8,988,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 422 Richards St built?
In 1901, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 422 Richards St?
It is zoned DD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 422 Richards St?
It is in a downtown district (DD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 422 Richards St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 422 Richards St on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 422 Richards St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 422 Richards 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 422 Richards St?
Waterfront Station is 220 m away in a straight line.
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