Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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What the record says
Built 1964.
What it means
Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
What to do
Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline
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What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.
Assessed at $2,107,900 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 65% of the houses on E 28th Ave. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is larger than 82% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. School catchment: McBride Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. King Edward Station is 2.1 km away.
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Each finding explained, full permit and value history, questions for the seller and a PDF for your agent.
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Kensington-Cedar Cottage, the City issued 213 new-building permits and 140 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 847 E 28th Ave
What is 847 E 28th Ave assessed at?
$2,107,900 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 847 E 28th Ave built?
In 1964, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 847 E 28th Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 847 E 28th Ave?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 847 E 28th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 847 E 28th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
Can 847 E 28th Ave 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 847 E 28th Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 847 E 28th Ave?
Elementary: McBride Elementary. Secondary: Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 847 E 28th Ave?
King Edward Station is 2.1 km away in a straight line.
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