Vancouver set to demolish the historic Dunsmuir House SRO due to safety risks starting Jan 17.

The City of Vancouver will begin demolishing the historic Dunsmuir House SRO building on January 17 due to severe structural damage and safety risks, with work expected to complete by January 20. Vacated since 2013, the building's condition worsened despite efforts to preserve it. The owner, Holborn Properties, will miss the City Council's 21-day deadline, citing the demolition's complexity. The City is considering stricter measures to prevent similar neglect of vacant buildings.

January 10, 2025
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