53 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold lot on a 1,767 m² HA-2 lot with a rear lane. The lot is larger than 74% of the lots in Downtown.

Assessed 2026
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Zoning
HA-2
Lot
≈ 1,767 m²
Built
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What the records show for 53 W Cordova St

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Zoned HA-2

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What the record says
Lot about 1,767 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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No building permits on record since 2017

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

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Railway line about 146 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 53 W Cordova St

School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Stadium-Chinatown Station is 490 m away.

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Assessment history of 53 W Cordova St

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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

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Area≈ 1,767 m²
ZoningHA-2
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 53 W Cordova St

Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Crosstown Elementary479 m
Alexander Academy674 m
The Westside School833 m
Pioneer Place (Pigeon Park)140 m
CRAB Park at Portside315 m

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Transit near 53 W Cordova St

Nearest SkyTrain: Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line)490 m
Eastbound W Cordova St @ Carrall St · 209, 210, 211, 214, 3, 4, 7, 8, N868 m
Westbound W Hastings St @ Carrall St · 14, 16, 20, 3, 8, N20, N35, N8126 m
Westbound W Cordova St @ Abbott St · 50143 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 front1 · Bowhall Red Maple
Ground elevation≈ 6 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadW Cordova St, 21 m
SkyTrain guideway487 m
Railway line146 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)

Crime near 53 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 53 W Cordova St

What is the zoning of 53 W Cordova St?

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

What can be built at 53 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 53 W Cordova St in a floodplain?

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

Is 53 W Cordova St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 53 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 53 W Cordova St had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 53 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 53 W Cordova St?

Stadium-Chinatown Station is 490 m away in a straight line.

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