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Dilapidated downtown building at risk of catastrophic collapse, says Vancouver's chief builder

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Vancouver ’s chief building official is recommending the demolition of a long-vacant 115-year-old former rooming house.

The building, at 500 Dunsmuir Street in Downtown Vancouver , is owned by developer Holborn Properties .

It was originally built as a hotel in 1908 , before being converted to a hostel after WWII to help with returning veterans.

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