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id: e2b8a25818
section: housing
first_reported: 2026-11-09 18:08 MST
updated: 2026-11-09 18:08 MST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Andy Yan likens illegal Vancouver rentals to Hong Kong homes

SFU city program director Andy Yan told Global News that the division of homes in Vancouver reminds him of Hong Kong's coffin apartments.

Section: [Housing & Homelessness](/vancouver/section/housing.md) · Entities: [Andy Yan](/vancouver/wiki/andy-yan.md), [Simon Fraser University](/vancouver/wiki/simon-fraser-university.md)

## Coverage

- [Global News BC](https://globalnews.ca/news/12143349/vancouvers-illegal-rental-houses-hong-kong-coffin-apartments/), 2026-11-09 18:08 MST: Vancouver’s illegal rental houses reminiscent of Hong Kong’s coffin apartments

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