Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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What the record says
Built 1972.
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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Assessed at $1,754,800 for 2026 (−1% on 2025). Assessed higher than 45% of the houses on Henry St. The land is 95% of the value. The lot is smaller than 73% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. School catchment: McBride Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 1.7 km away.
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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 4634 Henry St
What is 4634 Henry St assessed at?
$1,754,800 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 4634 Henry St built?
In 1972, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 4634 Henry St?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 4634 Henry St?
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 4634 Henry St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 4634 Henry St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
Can 4634 Henry 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 4634 Henry St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 4634 Henry St?
Elementary: McBride Elementary. Secondary: Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4634 Henry St?
Nanaimo Station is 1.7 km away in a straight line.
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