Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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What the record says
Built 1941.
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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4 permits on this lot since 2017, 3 in the last 3 years
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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 $5,183,000 for 2026 (+36% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on W 62nd Ave, above 98% of them. The lot is larger than 80% of the lots in Marpole. Rebuilt after a 2023 demolition. School catchment: McKechnie Elementary and Magee Secondary. Marine Drive Station is 1.9 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 Marpole, the City issued 92 new-building permits and 44 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 1522 W 62nd Ave
What is 1522 W 62nd Ave assessed at?
$5,183,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 1522 W 62nd Ave built?
In 1941, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 1522 W 62nd Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 1522 W 62nd Ave?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental), right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 1522 W 62nd Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 1522 W 62nd Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 1522 W 62nd Ave had?
The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2023: new building ($225,873). More
Which schools serve 1522 W 62nd Ave?
Elementary: McKechnie Elementary. Secondary: Magee Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1522 W 62nd Ave?
Marine Drive Station is 1.9 km away in a straight line.
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