Reserve funds, special levies, insurance deductibles, water damage history, and EV readiness across strata buildings in Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver - extracted from real strata documents.
Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF)
The typical Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver strata building holds $4,203 per unit.
BUILT Pre-2000
$4,317 per unit
BUILT 2000–2015
$4,787 per unit
BUILT 2016+
Updating Soon
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
41%
Based on 25+ samples.
What each unit typically pays
$2,124 per special levy
Range: $1,227 - $5,060
How often levies are approved
80%
About 20% are voted down.
A levy can mean the strata is fixing a problem, not ignoring one.
Typical water deductible
$25,000
Most common claim type.
Based on 30+ samples.
Typical flood or sewer deductible
$25,000
A separate line item from water.
Based on 30+ samples.
Typical minimum earthquake deductible
$100,000
Plus ~10% of insured value.
Based on 30+ samples.
Water incidents per year
2.1per year
Average incidents in a strata building.
Based on 30+ samples.
Water incidents per 100 units
3.7per 100 units each year
Normalized for building size.
Based on 30+ samples.
Typical repair cost
$4,923per incident
Average repair cost per incident.
Based on 40+ samples.
Water incident rate by building age
Rates vary by building age.
BUILT Pre-2000
2.1
incidents per year
BUILT 2000–2015
2.1
incidents per year
BUILT 2016+
Updating Soon
Repeated patterns matter more than a single event.
How widely water events spread
Scope changes both disruption and insurance exposure.
160+ samples with a stated answer.
Buildings that restrict short-term rentals
88%
Where a clear bylaw exists.
25+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that ban both cats and dogs
14%
Buildings that prohibit both cats and dogs.
25+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that allow gas or propane BBQs
96%
Where a gas or propane barbecue is permitted.
25+ samples with a stated rule.
Elevators per 100 units
2.4
More elevators usually means less waiting and better service.
Based on 20+ samples.
Some EV readiness in place
57%
Planning stage
23%
No evidence of EV plans
20%
Compare the building's reserve fund per unit from the Form B against the Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver median of $4,203 shown on this page. The depreciation report will show whether the fund is on track for planned expenses.
The median reserve fund balance in Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver is $4,203 per unit, based on 30+ samples.
About 41% of strata buildings in Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver had an approved special levy within the last two years, based on 25+ samples.
Approximately 88% of sampled strata buildings in Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver have a stated restriction on short-term rentals.
The most commonly reported amenities in Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver are Bike Storage (found in 74% of buildings) and Party / Amenity room (55%). Gym / Fitness Room appears in 29% of sampled buildings.
Approximately 17% of sampled buildings in Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver do not allow dogs, based on stated bylaws.
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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 1, 2026
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