Empire Building

Empire Building in Central & Western got its occupation permit in 1964 and is about 62 years old; BD's published lists show no orders or notices since May 2023.

Building facts

Address: 178 Des Voeux Rd W Empire Building
District: Central & Western
Street: Des Voeux Road W
Occupation permit date: 10 Jan 1964
Age: about 62 years
Occupation permit no.: H9/64
Use: Residential / composite
Block type: Tower
Nearest MTR: Sai Ying Pun (about 270 m) · Sheung Wan (about 880 m)
BD block ID: 1421461

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

Buildings Department orders and notices

This block is not on BD's published order and notice lists (issued since May 2023, complied since May 2024).

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

10 Jan 1964 · Occupation permit issued (H9/64)

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