38 Cochrane Street

38 Cochrane Street in Central & Western got its occupation permit in 1965 and is about 60 years old; BD has issued 3 statutory orders or notices to it since May 2023.

Building facts

Address: 38 Cochrane St
District: Central & Western
Street: Cochrane Street
Occupation permit date: 6 Dec 1965
Age: about 60 years
Occupation permit no.: H325/65
Use: Residential / composite
Block type: Tower
Nearest MTR: Hong Kong (about 470 m) · Sheung Wan (about 510 m)
BD block ID: 1101007

Source: BD building information and age records · Updated 19 Oct 2026

Buildings Department orders and notices

Type	Issued (since May 2023)	Complied / withdrawn / superseded (since May 2024)
Mandatory Building Inspection notices Owners must appoint a Registered Inspector to inspect the common parts, external walls and projections, and carry out any repairs found necessary. (Buildings Ordinance s30B)	1	0
Mandatory Window Inspection notices Owners must appoint a Qualified Person to inspect all windows of the building and carry out any repairs found necessary. (Buildings Ordinance s30C)	2	2

These are BD's cumulative counts, not the number still outstanding, and earlier orders are not on the lists. Before a purchase, check BD's orders search, the MBIS/MWIS notice search and a land search. See our guide to inspections and orders.

First seen on a BD list by this site: 17 Oct 2026

Inspection scheme age thresholds

Reached the 30-year age threshold of the Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme (domestic buildings of 3 storeys or fewer are exempt); BD may serve an inspection notice.
Reached the 10-year age threshold of the Mandatory Window Inspection Scheme (same exemption).

Age counts from the occupation permit date; BD selects buildings for notices by risk. See BD: MBIS.

Record history

6 Dec 1965 · Occupation permit issued (H325/65)

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