1220 Kensington Rd NW
Small Office · mid-rise office building · built 1973 · 1220 Kensington Rd NW
1220 Kensington Rd NW is a 16.1 m mid-rise office building in Hillhurst, Calgary, recorded on the City assessment roll as built in 1973. Its main structure is the 332nd tallest office roof of the 775 ranked in this record, and 7th of 19 in Hillhurst. The City assesses the parcel at $4.9M on the 2026 roll, 371st of 822 sites in the record by assessed value. The nearest CTrain platform is Sunnyside, 543 m away in a straight line. 239 scheduled transit trips call within 300 m of the parcel on a weekday. Since 2012 the City has recorded 11 building permits and 5 development permits on the parcel, the largest a $220,000 restaurant - licensed and drinking establishment permit for alteration, applied for in 2012.
- Civic address
- 1220 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB
- Community
- Hillhurst (HIL)
- City sub-property use
- C102 Small Office · all Small Office sites
- Land use district
- C-COR1 — Commercial - Corridor 1 (Commercial)
- Height rank
- #332 of 785 citywide · #7 of 17 in Hillhurst
- Footprint to parcel
- 58% of the parcel under LiDAR footprints
- Parcel pieces
- 1 titled piece · roll 058168600
- Coordinates
- 51.052776, -114.089835
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Massing and site plan
Left: isometric massing of every LiDAR structure on the parcel, at true scale, viewed from the south-west with 3.9 m storey lines. Right: plan of the parcel with surrounding footprints, Plus 15 walkways and nearby stations. Open this building in the 3D city →
How it compares
Roof height against the Hillhurst median and tallest, and against the city.
Access
Public-geometry tests only; confirm routes, entrances and hours with the building.
CTrain
Nearest station: Sunnyside, 543 m straight-line (route 201).
Plus 15
Outside the Plus 15 network area.
Cycling
The best-rated cycling facility within 400 m of the parcel is a protected lane (Cycle Track), 381 m away.
Winter access
The parcel fronts a Priority 2 snow and ice clearing route, 10 m from its edge. Priority 2 routes are cleared after the Priority 1 network.
Accessible crossing
The nearest accessible pedestrian signal is at Kensington Road and 10a Street, 180 m from the parcel. The closest signalised crossing, Kensington Road and Kensington Crescent/11a Street at 45 m, has no accessible signal recorded.
Straight-line tests against The City of Calgary Calgary Bikeways, Snow and Ice Clearing Priority Routes and Traffic Signals, retrieved 2026-09-24. Bikeways are ranked by the City's comfort level, where 1 is a protected lane and 4 a major street. Snow priority is a clearing order, not a clearing time. An accessible pedestrian signal gives audible and tactile crossing cues; a signal recorded as unknown is not counted as having none.
Transit service
Scheduled Calgary Transit service at the door, not only the distance to a platform.
239 scheduled transit trips call within 300 m of this parcel on a representative weekday, 26 of them between 07:00 and 09:00, across 3 routes and 7 stops. The closest stop is EB Kensington RD @ Kensington CR NW, 37 m away.
| Service class | Trips on the service day |
|---|---|
| REGULAR | 239 |
Routes: 1 Bowness/Forest Lawn · 4 Huntington · 5 North Haven.
Calgary Transit Scheduling Data (GTFS), service day 2026-09-28 inside the 2026-09-15 to 2026-12-20 service period. A trip is counted once however many stops it calls at inside the radius. Schedules change each service period; this is the schedule, not observed service.
Parking
What the City’s own tariff record says about kerbside parking beside this parcel.
Residential permit parking zone K. The centre of this parcel falls inside a City residential parking zone, so nearby residential streets are permit-restricted and are not available for all-day staff parking. Check the signs for the hours that apply.
Paid on-street parking within 200 m
215 metered stalls across 32 City parking zones touching this walking radius, at $1.00 to $3.00 per hour depending on zone and time of day. Maximum stay 30 to 120 minutes. Tariff zones 17, 19.
Enforced 0910-1750 MON-SAT.
Closest zone
Kensington Rd NW, Fr 11 St NW To 11A St NW — 3 m from the parcel, 5 parallel stalls, tariff zone 17, 120-minute maximum.
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM | $1.50 per Hour |
| Mon-Fri 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM | $3.00 per Hour |
| Mon-Fri 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM | $2.50 per Hour |
| Mon-Fri 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM | $2.00 per Hour |
| Saturday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM | $2.25 per Hour |
| Sunday/Holidays: | Free parking |
| Free parking to 9 AM | See Signs /Parking Restrictions |
The City of Calgary On-Street Parking Zones with Rates, retrieved 2026-09-24. Counts cover Active paid parking zones only: loading bays, taxi stands, accessible stalls and permit-only zones are excluded, and off-street parkades are not in this dataset. Tariffs and enforcement hours change; confirm on the sign.
Assessment history
Assessed values are The City of Calgary’s taxation figures by roll year, not sale prices or rents; Alberta does not publish transaction prices.
Roll 058168600 · Small Office
Published values by roll year
| Roll year | Assessed value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | $2.1M | — |
| 2006 | $2.4M | 10.3% |
| 2007 | $3.4M | 42.4% |
| 2008 | $4.1M | 22.6% |
| 2009 | $5.0M | 21.6% |
| 2010 | $4.3M | -14.6% |
| 2011 | $3.2M | -24.5% |
| 2012 | $3.5M | 9.6% |
| 2013 | $4.2M | 17.8% |
| 2014 | $4.5M | 7.4% |
| 2015 | $4.8M | 8.3% |
| 2016 | $5.0M | 3.5% |
| 2017 | $4.6M | -8.8% |
| 2018 | $2.8M | -38.6% |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 91.5% |
| 2020 | $4.7M | -12.1% |
| 2021 | $4.2M | -11.2% |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 18.8% |
| 2023 | $4.4M | -11.6% |
| 2024 | $4.5M | 2.3% |
| 2025 | $4.8M | 6.9% |
| 2026 | $4.9M | 1.2% |
Development and building permits
Applications the City has located on this parcel since 2012, from the Development Permits and Building Permits datasets.
Recent development permits 5 since 2012
| Applied | Permit | Category · description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-06 | DP2020-0038 | Change of Use - Permitted Use CHANGE OF USE: RETAIL AND CONSUMER SERVICE | Released Approval |
| 2017-08-11 | DP2017-3682 | Change of Use - Discretionary Use or Relaxations Required CHANGE OF USE: MEDICAL MARIHUANA COUNSELLING | Cancelled |
| 2014-01-14 | DP2014-0122 | Change of Use - Discretionary Use or Relaxations Required CHANGE OF USE: INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITY (16 STUDENTS), RETAIL AND CONSUMER SERVICE | Released Approval |
| 2012-11-02 | DP2012-4654 | Signs - Permitted Use SIGN - CLASS B: FASCIA SIGN | Released Approval |
| 2012-08-24 | DP2012-3640 | Renovations - Non-Residential ADDITION: DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT - MEDIUM (TRELLIS OVER OUTDOOR PATIO) | Released Approval |
Recent building permits 11 since 2012 · 4 in the City’s office class
| Applied | Permit | Class · work | Est. cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-02 | BP2023-12540 | 3106 - Retail Shop · Alteration Pedego Bike Shop - Interior alterations | $30,000 | Completed |
| 2022-11-24 | BP2022-19284 | 5202 - Clinic · Alteration Interior Alterations | $185,000 | Completed |
| 2021-08-20 | BP2021-14646 | 3402 - Office · Fire/ Security Alarm Fire alarm upgrade. | $80,000 | Completed |
| 2021-08-03 | BP2021-13539 | 3614 - Restaurant - Licensed And Drinking Establishment · Alteration Original Joe's Kensington - Patio | $100,000 | Completed |
| 2021-04-06 | BP2021-05401 | 3610 - Drinking Establishment · Alteration Original Joe's Restaurant - Interior Alteration | $190,000 | Completed |
| 2019-03-05 | BP2019-02249 | 3402 - Office · Alteration Interior alterations | $16,500 | Completed |
| 2014-01-29 | BP2014-01141 | 3402 - Office · Alteration Interior Alteration | $51,000 | Completed |
| 2013-12-20 | BP2013-18808 | 3106 - Retail Shop · Alteration Interior Alteration (existing space expands to adjacent) | $74,870 | Completed |
Declared estimated project cost across all 11 non-residential building permits on the parcel since 2012: $1.0M. Permit descriptions are the City’s records at retrieval; applicant and contractor names are not reproduced.
Inspections
What City inspectors recorded against the permits on this parcel.
33 inspection results are published against 7 of the 11 building permits on this parcel, from 2012-09-25 to 2023-10-05. 6 inspections used a life-safety checklist and 1 a barrier-free checklist.
What was inspected
Result of each visit
| Outcome | Inspections |
|---|---|
| Acceptable with Conditions | 12 |
| Acceptable | 12 |
| Not Acceptable | 8 |
| Acceptable Add Inspection | 1 |
Stage
| Inspection type | Count |
|---|---|
| Progress | 18 |
| Framing | 9 |
| Final | 6 |
The 14 most recent inspection results
| Date | Permit | Stage | Checklist | Outcome | Inspector note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-05 | BP2023-12540 | Final | Directives | Acceptable with Conditions | DCP inspections required to be completed prior to occupancy |
| 2023-10-05 | BP2023-12540 | Final | General Inspection Observations | Acceptable with Conditions | Tenant Improvement Inspections Observations were: Final inspection completed, no deficiencies noted at time of inspection. Permit file closed. |
| 2023-09-11 | BP2023-12540 | Progress | Emergency Lighting and Exit Signs | Acceptable with Conditions | Exit signs to be visible - above exit doors, when exiting staff lounge & bike storage |
| 2023-09-11 | BP2023-12540 | Progress | National Fire Code AE2019 | Acceptable with Conditions | 2.1.5 Fire Extinguisher as per NFPA 10 |
| 2023-09-11 | BP2023-12540 | Progress | Barrier-Free Buildings | Acceptable with Conditions | 3.8.2.11. Counters and Counters For Telephones - Reviewed A-3.8.2.11.(1) with Contractor. Proposed occupancy and use does not appear to mandate existing counter to comply with permit condition #4. |
| 2023-09-11 | BP2023-12540 | Progress | General Inspection Observations | Acceptable with Conditions | Alteration Inspection Observations were: Framing layout appears as per proposed plans, wood studs. No changes to HVAC or fire alarm. No new penetrations through demising walls. Bike wash station. Deficiencies as noted. Ok to proceed. |
| 2023-09-11 | BP2023-12540 | Progress | Directives | Acceptable with Conditions | Call 311 to book an inspection Final, when ready |
| 2023-09-11 | BP2023-12540 | Progress | Emergency Lighting and Exit Signs | Acceptable with Conditions | Emergency lighting is required |
| 2023-09-11 | BP2023-12540 | Progress | Directives | Acceptable with Conditions | Ensure all other discipline rough-in and final inspections are completed PRIOR to calling for building final inspection. |
| 2023-09-11 | BP2023-12540 | Progress | Field Level Hazard Assessment (FLHA) | Acceptable with Conditions | Field Level Hazard Assessment: Weather clear and dry. No unsafe conditions identified. PPE worn. |
| 2023-03-07 | BP2022-19284 | Final | Directives | Acceptable | File closed. |
| 2022-07-12 | BP2021-14646 | Framing | Directives | Acceptable | File closed. |
| 2021-12-07 | BP2021-14646 | Framing | Documents Commercial | Not Acceptable | Fire Alarm Verification |
| 2021-12-07 | BP2021-14646 | Framing | Directives | Not Acceptable | Correct and RECALL inspection. |
An inspection result is a record of one visit, not a verdict on the building. 8 of these 33 results are recorded as Not Acceptable. In the City's process a Not Acceptable result is an ordinary step: the inspector lists what must change and the work is re-inspected, which is why the most common outcome across the record is Acceptable Add Inspection. Most results relate to a single tenant improvement rather than the whole building. Inspector notes are The City of Calgary's own text at retrieval, with contact details removed; applicant and contractor names are never read.
The City of Calgary Building Inspections Results, joined to building permits by permit number, retrieved 2026-09-24.
Occupiers and licensed businesses
The public record of who operates on the parcel, labelled by source.
Businesses licensed by the City on this parcel 2 as of 2026-09-24
| Licensed business | Address | Licence type | Status | Licensed since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Joe'S Restaurant & Bar | 1220 Kensington Rd NW | Alcohol Beverage Sales (Drinking Est/Restaurant), Entertainment Establishment, Food Service - Premises (Seating), Outdoor Patio | Licensed | 2011 |
| Pedego Electric Bikes Calgary | 1220 Kensington Rd NW | Retail Dealer - Premises | Renewal pending | 2023 |
Not a tenant roster. The City licenses specific business types (retail, food service, personal services, contractors, wholesalers, schools and similar). Most office occupiers such as professional firms need no municipal licence and do not appear here. Matched by civic address and by licence location inside the parcel; home-based licences are excluded.
No individuals are named. The City issues many personal-service licences to people trading under their own name. Suite numbers are never published, and where a licence reads as an individual rather than an organisation the name is withheld and only the licence category is shown. Names of sources this site does not use are omitted.
Nearby office buildings
The six nearest office building sites in the record, by straight-line distance between parcel centroids.
Where this building sits in the record
Every collection this building belongs to, from the same public data shown above.
1220 Kensington Rd NW questions
Answers drawn from the record.
How tall is 1220 Kensington Rd NW?
The main structure on the parcel has a LiDAR roof height of 16.1 m in The City of Calgary’s 3D building data, a storey-equivalent of about 4 at 3.9 m per storey.
When was 1220 Kensington Rd NW built?
The City’s assessment roll records 1973 as the year of construction.
What is the assessed value of 1220 Kensington Rd NW?
The City of Calgary assesses this parcel at $4.9M in total on the 2026 roll, 371st of 822 sites in this record. Assessed value is the City’s figure for property tax, not a sale price or an asking price.
What is 1220 Kensington Rd NW zoned?
The parcel is designated C-COR1, Commercial - Corridor 1, under the City of Calgary Land Use Bylaw. Confirm the designation and any amendments with the City before relying on it.
Which CTrain station is closest to 1220 Kensington Rd NW?
Sunnyside Station, 543 m in a straight line from the parcel centroid.
Who is in 1220 Kensington Rd NW?
The City of Calgary business licence register lists 2 licensed businesses at this address or inside the parcel as of 2026-09-24, shown in the occupiers section. Most office occupiers such as professional firms do not need a municipal licence, so the register is not a tenant roster.
Has 1220 Kensington Rd NW been inspected?
The City publishes 33 inspection results against 7 permits here, between 2012-09-25 and 2023-10-05. 6 used a life-safety checklist such as fire separations, firestopping or emergency lighting. 1 used the barrier-free checklist. Each result records one visit and most relate to a single tenant improvement, so this is not a verdict on the building.
How good is transit at 1220 Kensington Rd NW?
239 scheduled transit trips call within 300 m of the parcel on a representative weekday, 26 of them in the morning peak, across 3 routes. The closest stop is EB Kensington RD @ Kensington CR NW, 37 m away. That is the published schedule for one service period, not observed service, and it counts each trip once however many stops it makes nearby.
Can staff cycle or get there in winter at 1220 Kensington Rd NW?
The best-rated cycling facility within 400 m is a protected lane, 381 m away. The parcel fronts a Priority 2 snow and ice clearing route. It sits inside residential permit parking zone K, so nearby residential streets are not available for all-day parking. These are straight-line tests against City layers.
Where can visitors park at 1220 Kensington Rd NW?
The City of Calgary's tariff record shows 215 paid on-street stalls in 32 zones within 200 m of the parcel, at $1.00 to $3.00 per hour. The closest is Kensington Rd NW, Fr 11 St NW To 11A St NW, 3 m away. Loading bays, taxi stands, accessible stalls and off-street parkades are not counted, and rates change, so confirm on the sign.
Is office space available at 1220 Kensington Rd NW?
This profile is built from public records and does not track availability, rents or tenancy. Submit a private requirement and current options in the building or nearby will be confirmed through Commercially.
Public record sources: Current Year Property Assessments (Parcel), Historical Property Assessments (Parcel), Assessment Subproperty Use Codes, 3D Buildings - Citywide (LiDAR roof outlines), Land Use Districts, Transit LRT Stations, Green Line Stations, Plus 15, Historic Resource (Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources), Development Permits, Building Permits, Calgary Existing Buildings - Performance Metrics (BenchmarkYYC), Calgary Business Licenses, On-Street Parking Zones with Rates, Building Inspections Results, Residential Parking Zones, Snow and Ice Clearing Priority Routes, Traffic Signals, Calgary Bikeways — The City of Calgary, retrieved 2026-09-24. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – City of Calgary. Building names, floor counts and architects, where shown, come from Wikidata (CC0). No brokerage, listing-data or commercial research source is used.
Boundary: Assessed values are the City’s assessment-roll figures for taxation and are not sale prices, asking rents, vacancy or availability; Alberta does not publish transaction prices. LiDAR heights are roof-surface elevations above the lowest ground point at the building perimeter and can differ from architectural heights. Storey equivalents are derived at 3.9 m per storey and are not floor counts. Distances are straight-line. Permit descriptions are the City’s records at retrieval and do not establish current use, tenancy or availability. Read the methodology.