38 Elgin Street

38 Elgin Street in Central & Western got its occupation permit in 1959 and is about 67 years old; BD's published lists show no orders or notices since May 2023.

Building facts

Address: 38 Elgin St
District: Central & Western
Street: Elgin Street
Occupation permit date: 16 Feb 1959
Age: about 67 years
Occupation permit no.: H41/59
Use: Residential / composite
Block type: Tower
Nearest MTR: Sheung Wan (about 590 m) · Hong Kong (about 660 m)
BD block ID: 337242

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Type	Issued (since May 2023)	Complied / withdrawn / superseded (since May 2024)
Repair orders (dangerous buildings) Issued when a building or part of it has become, or is likely to become, dangerous; requires repair or demolition. (Buildings Ordinance s26)	0	1
Drainage repair / investigation orders Issued when drains are defective, blocked or insanitary; requires investigation and repair. (Buildings Ordinance s28)	0	1

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.

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

16 Feb 1959 · Occupation permit issued (H41/59)

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