50 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1910 on a 801 m² HA-2 lot with a rear lane. Older than 88% of the buildings on W Cordova St.

Assessed 2026
$11,247,800
Zoning
HA-2
Lot
≈ 801 m²
Built
1910
2 serious2 to check6 notes2 clear

What the records show for 50 W Cordova St

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4 open rental-standards issues

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Serious

On the Heritage Register, category C, designated

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Zoned HA-2

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What the record says
Lot about 801 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.
What to do
Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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6 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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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $11,247,800, +2% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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On or next to an arterial road (W Cordova 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 50 W Cordova St

Assessed at $11,247,800 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 57% of the houses on W Cordova St. The land is 88% of the value. 6 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2025: addition or alteration, rooming house ($20,000). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Stadium-Chinatown Station is 430 m away.

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Assessment history of 50 W Cordova St

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2026$11,247,800
Up 2% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 6 since 2017

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Dec 2025 · Addition or alteration, rooming house$20,000
5 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 801 m²
ZoningHA-2
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 50 W Cordova St

Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Crosstown Elementary427 m
Alexander Academy658 m
The Westside School773 m
Pioneer Place (Pigeon Park)122 m
Victory Square313 m

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Transit near 50 W Cordova St

Nearest SkyTrain: Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line)430 m
Westbound W Hastings St @ Carrall St · 14, 16, 20, 3, 8, N20, N35, N885 m
Eastbound W Cordova St @ Carrall St · 209, 210, 211, 214, 3, 4, 7, 8, N887 m
Westbound W Hastings St @ Abbott St · R588 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 50, 209, 210, 211, 214, N15, N19, N20, N24, N35, N8, R5

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 7 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadW Cordova St, 34 m
SkyTrain guideway428 m
Railway line201 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)

Crime near 50 W Cordova 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 2 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 50 W Cordova St

What is 50 W Cordova St assessed at?

$11,247,800 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 50 W Cordova St built?

In 1910, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1969.

What is the zoning of 50 W Cordova St?

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

What can be built at 50 W Cordova St?

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

Is 50 W Cordova St in a floodplain?

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

Is 50 W Cordova St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 50 W Cordova 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 50 W Cordova St had?

The City has issued 6 permits since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2025: addition or alteration ($20,000). More

Which schools serve 50 W Cordova St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 50 W Cordova St?

Stadium-Chinatown Station is 430 m away in a straight line.

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