Reserve funds, special levies, insurance deductibles, water damage history, and EV readiness across strata buildings in the city of New Westminster - extracted from real strata documents.
Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF)
The typical New Westminster strata building holds $4,028 per unit.
BUILT Pre-2000
$4,860 per unit
BUILT 2000–2015
$4,184 per unit
BUILT 2016+
$2,595 per unit
A lower reserve can reflect recent major work, not poor management.
Special Levies
One-time charges for major repairs or projects.
Had a special levy in ~2 years
54%
Based on 80+ samples.
What each unit typically pays
$1,020 per special levy
Range: $526 - $1,980
How often levies are approved
84%
About 16% are voted down.
A levy can mean the strata is fixing a problem, not ignoring one.
Typical water deductible
$50,000
Most common claim type.
Based on 85+ samples.
Typical flood or sewer deductible
$50,000
A separate line item from water.
Based on 85+ samples.
Typical minimum earthquake deductible
$250,000
Plus ~15% of insured value.
Based on 80+ samples.
Water incidents per year
3.1per year
Average incidents in a strata building.
Based on 80+ samples.
Water incidents per 100 units
3.1per 100 units each year
Normalized for building size.
Based on 80+ samples.
Typical repair cost
$8,000per incident
Average repair cost per incident.
Based on 145+ samples.
Water incident rate by building age
Rates vary by building age.
BUILT Pre-2000
3.7
incidents per year
BUILT 2000–2015
2.4
incidents per year
BUILT 2016+
2.9
incidents per year
Repeated patterns matter more than a single event.
How widely water events spread
Scope changes both disruption and insurance exposure.
560+ samples with a stated answer.
Buildings that restrict short-term rentals
95%
Where a clear bylaw exists.
75+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that ban both cats and dogs
12%
Buildings that prohibit both cats and dogs.
80+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that allow gas or propane BBQs
94%
Where a gas or propane barbecue is permitted.
70+ samples with a stated rule.
Elevators per 100 units
1.9
More elevators usually means less waiting and better service.
Based on 50+ samples.
Some EV readiness in place
71%
Planning stage
19%
No evidence of EV plans
10%
Compare the building's reserve fund per unit from the Form B against the New Westminster median of $4,028 shown on this page. The depreciation report will show whether the fund is on track for planned expenses.
The median reserve fund balance in New Westminster is $4,028 per unit, based on 80+ samples.
About 54% of strata buildings in New Westminster had an approved special levy within the last two years, based on 80+ samples.
Water incident frequency ranges from 2.4 per year in 2000–2015 buildings to 3.7 per year in pre-2000 buildings within this dataset.
Approximately 95% of sampled strata buildings in New Westminster have a stated restriction on short-term rentals.
The most commonly reported amenities in New Westminster are Bike Storage (found in 51% of buildings) and Party / Amenity room (48%). Gym / Fitness Room appears in 45% of sampled buildings.
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Bylaws & rules
Pet policies, rental restrictions, and daily obligations - these rules decide how you actually live in the building.
Insurance certificate
Deductibles, coverage limits, and what you're personally on the hook for if something goes wrong.
Depreciation report
The funding plan, how much life is left in major components, and when big-ticket repairs are coming.
Recent council minutes
Unresolved disputes, upcoming projects, and how decisions actually get made.
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Data last updated: July 21, 2026
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