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712 Richards St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold lot on a 2,223 m² DD lot with a rear lane. The lot is larger than 78% of the lots in Downtown.
Assessed 2026
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What the records show for 712 Richards St
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Some permits are filed under another civic number
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Zoned DD
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On or next to an arterial road (Richards St)
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 712 Richards St
22 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2026: addition or alteration, school - university or college ($6,200,000). School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Vancouver City Centre Station is 240 m away.
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Assessment history of 712 Richards St
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Permits on this lot · 22 since 2017
UnlockSep 2026 · Addition or alteration, school - university or college$6,200,000
21 more permits in the full report
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 712 Richards St
Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
The Westside School406 m
Alexander Academy507 m
Pattison High School638 m
Cathedral Square236 m
Yaletown Park448 m
Transit near 712 Richards St
Nearest SkyTrain: Vancouver City Centre (Canada Line)240 m
Westbound W Georgia St @ Richards St · 250, 253, 25461 m
Westbound W Georgia St @ Homer St · 240, 241, 246, 247, N2466 m
Eastbound W Georgia St @ Homer St · 240, 241, 246, 247, 250, 253, 254, N24120 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 50, 209, 210, 211, 214, 240, 241, 246, 247, 250, 253, 254, 257, N10, N15, N17, N19, N20, N22, N24, N35, N8, N9
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 30 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 4 m
Nearest arterial roadRichards St, 32 m
SkyTrain guideway226 m
Truck route51 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)
Crime near 712 Richards St
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Crime near 712 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 1 demolition permit.
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 712 Richards St
What is the zoning of 712 Richards St?
It is zoned DD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 712 Richards St?
It is in a downtown district (DD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 712 Richards St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 712 Richards St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 712 Richards St had?
The City has issued 22 permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2026: addition or alteration ($6,200,000). More
Which schools serve 712 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 712 Richards St?
Vancouver City Centre Station is 240 m away in a straight line.
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