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Series consists of case files on properties sold. Files typically include appraisals, legal documents, correspondence, etc., as well as records generated in relation to the sale, e.g. Council resolution re sale, offer to purchase, copies of deed, conveyancing particulars, etc., pertaining primarily to major properties. Arranged alphabetically by file title.

Series consists of files containing correspondence and other documentation pertaining to a variety of development projects, including Renfrew, Fraserview, wartime housing, Renfrew Heights, and land assembly projects. Arranged alphabetically by subject.

File consists of a report by consultant Robert G. Lemon on the Fields and Chatham Steel buildings, which were located on a provincial heritage site in Vancouver. The report contains information on building histories and also includes architectural drawings and interior and exterior photographs of the buildings prior to their demolition.

Series consists of files containing correspondence and other documentation (including photographs) pertaining to insurance for the city, e.g., content valuation reports, valuation records on civic buildings, Insurance Committee, and liability procedures.

Series consists of records pertaining to the rental and leasing of City property. Included are lease and rental agreements (and related correspondence and reports) between the City and various individuals and organizations, pertaining to the Renfrew and Fraserview housing projects as well as False Creek. Arranged alphabetically by case file.

File consists of 38 photographs showing areas in Strathcona before, during and after development. Topics include the relocation of Raymur Avenue, the McLean Park housing developments, and the Raymur housing project.

Series consists of registers (insurance, tax sale properties, and title deeds), journals (tax sales and rentals, wartime housing), cash books (tax sales and rentals, mortgages and loans, corporation land sales, Better Housing Scheme), as well as soldiers' housing accounts, Better Housing scheme ledger account, tax sale properties (assessed values), and a ledger recording the sale of city lands.

Series consists of Council resolutions, correspondence, plans and registration details, relating to properties reserved for highways, streets and lanes. Arranged in District Lot (D.L.) number order.

Series consists of records pertaining to the activities of the Properties Division arising from the Vancouver Redevelopment Study of 1957. In the context of that study, the Division was responsible for the acquisition of land titles, as well as temporarily relocating former residents of properties acquired, demolition, clearing and grading of properties, dedication of streets and lands, registration of subdivisions, and dealing with lands offered for disposal.

Most of the records are "project files" which contain correspondence, reports, copies of agreements, clippings, and architectural plans. "Acquisition files" contain property descriptions, a few photographs of some of the properties, and correspondence concerning the purchases of property for redevelopment projects.

Projects no. 1, 2, and 3 are defined as follows. Project no. 1 was organized into the following subareas: A-1 - Raymur-Campbell public housing; A-2 - MacLean Park Playground; A-3 - MacLean Park public housing; and D-1 - blocks within the boundaries of 1st Avenue, Granville, 6th Avenue, and Burrard. Project no. 2 was divided into the following subareas: A-5 - blocks within the boundaries of waterfront, Clark, Hastings, and Heatley; A-6 - MacLean Park public housing; and A-7 - Strathcona School site extension. Project no. 3 concerned blocks within the boundaries of Hastings, Woodland, Columbia, and Boundary.

Records are arranged in the following broad categories in this order: Project no. 1, Project no. 2, Project no. 3, Second Narrows Bridge area, Strathcona Rehabilitation Project, Britannia Community Services Centre, Other Projects, Britannia Site Acquisitions, Neighbourhood Improvement Program, Project no. 2 (miscellany), Project no. 3 (miscellany), Project no. 2 (miscellany), Project no. 1 (miscellany), Project no. 3 (including "enquiry files" by property), Project no. 2 (oversize plans), Acquisition Files (Projects no. 1 and no. 2), Project no. 1, and Project no. 2.

Series consists of photographs of houses in the Strathcona area.

Series consists of records relating to land subdivision (primarily Champlain Heights). Included are Council resolutions and reports on traffic, facilities, soil and other issues. Arranged alphabetically by subject.

Series includes records pertaining to the sale of land for taxes, applications for the "work for taxes" scheme, a record of sales of city tax sale properties, and comparative statements and monthly sales for tax sale lands and city owned properties. Arranged chronologically.