6-Storey Condo Switched to 12-Storey Rental for Cambie Lot

A new rezoning application has been submitted for 486 West 26th Avenue a 10,131 SF lot at the Southeast corner of West 26th and Cambie. The application, entitled “Cambie Nexus” proposes a 12‑storey concrete rental residential tower with ground‑floor community‑serving retail.

The site was previously approved for a 6-storey, 29-unit condo project that never moved forward.

Project Snapshot

Key Stats From the Application:

  • Total residential units: 52
  • Unit mix:
    • 27 one‑bedroom
    • 19 two‑bedroom
    • 6 three‑bedroom
  • Density (FSR): 4.91 FSR
  • Building height: 12 storeys (approx. 145’)
  • Parking: 18 off‑street vehicle stalls

The architect for the project is Wilson Chang Architect Inc.

The site was acquired for $11,950,000 in 2018, which equates to $240 per buildable SF based on the current application.