850 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1913 on a 578 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Older than 62% of the buildings on W Hastings St.

Assessed 2026
$16,160,000
Zoning
DD
Lot
≈ 578 m²
Built
1913
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What the records show for 850 W Hastings St

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On the Heritage Register, category A, designated

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Zoned DD

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What the record says
Lot about 578 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district DD (DD).
What it means
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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15 permits on this lot since 2017, 4 in the last 3 years

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Built 1913: ask about a buried oil tank

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $16,160,000, −44% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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On or next to an arterial road (Hornby St)

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SkyTrain guideway about 136 m away

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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 850 W Hastings St

Assessed at $16,160,000 for 2026 (−24% on 2025). Assessed higher than 65% of the houses on W Hastings St. 15 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2026: addition or alteration, general office ($815,200). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Burrard Station is 270 m away.

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Assessment history of 850 W Hastings St

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2026$16,160,000
Down 44% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 15 since 2017

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Aug 2026 · Addition or alteration, general office$815,200
14 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 578 m²
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 850 W Hastings St

Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Alexander Academy199 m
Pattison High School877 m
Pattison School877 m
s??q?lxen?m'ts'exwts'a?xwi7252 m
Portal Park306 m

How catchments work

Transit near 850 W Hastings St

Nearest SkyTrain: Burrard (Expo Line)270 m
Eastbound W Pender St @ Burrard St · 19, 209, 210, 211, 214, 22, 5, N2493 m
Westbound W Pender St @ Howe St · 19, 22, 5115 m
Westbound W Pender St @ Howe St · N35, N8130 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 44, 50, 209, 210, 211, 214, N10, N15, N17, N19, N20, N22, N24, N35, N8, N9, R5, WCE

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Bowhall Red Maple
Ground elevation≈ 20 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadHornby St, 19 m
SkyTrain guideway136 m
Railway line275 m
Truck route123 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)

Crime near 850 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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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 850 W Hastings St

What is 850 W Hastings St assessed at?

$16,160,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 850 W Hastings St built?

In 1913, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 850 W Hastings St?

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

What can be built at 850 W Hastings St?

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

Is 850 W Hastings St in a floodplain?

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

Is 850 W Hastings St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 850 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 850 W Hastings St had?

The City has issued 15 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2026: addition or alteration ($815,200). More

Which schools serve 850 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 850 W Hastings St?

Burrard Station is 270 m away in a straight line.

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