Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF)
The typical Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver strata building holds $4,620 per unit.
BUILT Pre-2000
$5,134 per unit
BUILT 2000+
$4,352 per unit
A lower reserve can reflect recent major work, not poor management.
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Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver Strata Statistics
Reserve funds, special levies, insurance deductibles, water damage history, and EV readiness across strata buildings in Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver - extracted from real strata documents.
Reserve Funds and Special Levies in Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver
Special Levies
One-time charges for major repairs or projects.
Had a special levy in ~2 years
54%
Based on 20+ samples.
What each unit typically pays
$1,285 per special levy
Range: $709 - $4,715
How often levies are approved
83%
About 17% are voted down.
A levy can mean the strata is fixing a problem, not ignoring one.
Insurance Deductibles in Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver Strata Buildings
Typical water deductible
$25,000
Most common claim type.
Based on 25+ samples.
Typical flood or sewer deductible
$25,000
A separate line item from water.
Based on 25+ samples.
Typical minimum earthquake deductible
$100,000
Plus ~10% of insured value.
Based on 25+ samples.
Water Damage and Repair Trends in Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver
Water incidents per year
2.3per year
Average incidents in a strata building.
Based on 25+ samples.
Water incidents per 100 units
3.6per 100 units each year
Normalized for building size.
Based on 25+ samples.
Typical repair cost
$4,450per incident
Average repair cost per incident.
Based on 35+ samples.
Water incident rate by building age
Rates vary by building age.
BUILT Pre-2000
2.3
incidents per year
BUILT 2000+
2.1
incidents per year
Repeated patterns matter more than a single event.
How widely water events spread
Scope changes both disruption and insurance exposure.
Single unit36%
Common areas only36%
Multiple units15%
Multiple floors12%
Building-wide2%
130+ samples with a stated answer.
Strata Bylaws and Lifestyle Rules in Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver
Buildings that restrict short-term rentals
89%
Where a clear bylaw exists.
25+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that ban both cats and dogs
34%
Buildings that prohibit both cats and dogs.
5+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that allow gas or propane BBQs
89%
Where a gas or propane barbecue is permitted.
15+ samples with a stated rule.
Elevators per 100 units
3
More elevators usually means less waiting and better service.
Based on 20+ samples.
EV Charging Readiness in Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver Strata Buildings
Some EV readiness in place
46%
Planning stage
50%
No evidence of EV plans
4%
Questions to Ask Before Buying a Strata in Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver
How should I compare a building's reserve fund against Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver benchmarks?
Compare the building's reserve fund per unit from the Form B against the Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver median of $4,620 shown on this page. The depreciation report will show whether the fund is on track for planned expenses.
What is the typical reserve fund per unit in Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver?
The median reserve fund balance in Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver is $4,620 per unit, based on 25+ samples.
How common are special levies in Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver?
About 54% of strata buildings in Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver had an approved special levy within the last two years, based on 20+ samples.
How common are short-term rental restrictions in Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver?
Approximately 89% of sampled strata buildings in Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver have a stated restriction on short-term rentals.
What amenities are most common in Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver strata buildings?
The most commonly reported amenities in Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver are Gym / Fitness Room (found in 100% of buildings) and Sauna (100%). Party / Amenity room appears in 100% of sampled buildings.
What share of strata buildings in Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver restrict dogs?
Approximately 43% of sampled buildings in Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver do not allow dogs, based on stated bylaws.
Beyond the numbers
The full picture lives in the documents
The statistics above are a starting point. Every strata building has its own document package - hundreds of pages covering finances, insurance, bylaws, and building condition. It’s the only way to truly understand what you’re buying into.
Once you have the documents, start here
1
Bylaws & rules
Pet policies, rental restrictions, and daily obligations - these rules decide how you actually live in the building.
2
Insurance certificate
Deductibles, coverage limits, and what you're personally on the hook for if something goes wrong.
3
Depreciation report
The funding plan, how much life is left in major components, and when big-ticket repairs are coming.
4
Recent council minutes
Unresolved disputes, upcoming projects, and how decisions actually get made.
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How These Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver Strata Statistics Were Built
Based on 25+ samples in Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver. Always review the building's own documents.
Data last updated: July 25, 2026
Age of buildings in this dataset
Where this market sits by building age.
Before 199034%
1990-199928%
2000-200917%
2010-201914%
After 20207%
Building types in this dataset
Towers, townhouses, mixed-use, and more.
Residential only72%
Integrated mixed-use28%
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