420 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1906 on a 578 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Older than 80% of the buildings on W Hastings St.

Assessed 2026
$7,020,000
Zoning
DD
Lot
≈ 578 m²
Built
1906
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What the records show for 420 W Hastings St

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Zoned DD

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Lot about 578 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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On the Heritage Register, category B

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Built 1906: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $7,020,000, −30% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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On or next to an arterial road (Homer 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 420 W Hastings St

Assessed at $7,020,000 for 2026 (−33% on 2025). Assessed higher than 44% of the houses on W Hastings St. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Waterfront Station is 260 m away.

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Assessment history of 420 W Hastings St

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2026$7,020,000
Down 30% since 2021
20202026

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≈ 578 m²
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 420 W Hastings St

Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Alexander Academy250 m
Crosstown Elementary642 m
The Westside School662 m
Victory Square169 m
Cathedral Square222 m

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Transit near 420 W Hastings St

Nearest SkyTrain: Waterfront (Canada Line, Expo Line, SeaBus, WCE)260 m
Southbound Richards St @ W Hastings St · 20, 575 m
Eastbound W Hastings St @ Homer St · 14, 16, 20, N20, N3585 m
Westbound W Hastings St @ Hamilton St · 14, 16, 20, 3, 8, N20, N35, N8101 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≈ 20 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadHomer St, 33 m
SkyTrain guideway230 m
Railway line230 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)

Crime near 420 W Hastings 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 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 420 W Hastings St

What is 420 W Hastings St assessed at?

$7,020,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 420 W Hastings St built?

In 1906, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1950.

What is the zoning of 420 W Hastings St?

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

What can be built at 420 W Hastings St?

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

Is 420 W Hastings St in a floodplain?

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

Is 420 W Hastings St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 420 W Hastings 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 420 W Hastings St had?

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

Which schools serve 420 W Hastings 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 420 W Hastings St?

Waterfront Station is 260 m away in a straight line.

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