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Kam Shek House, 42 Eastern Street

Kam Shek House, 42 Eastern Street in Central & Western got its occupation permit in 1973 and is about 52 years old; BD has issued 1 statutory orders or notices to it since May 2023.

Building facts

Address
42 Eastern St Kam Shek House
District
Central & Western
Street
Eastern Street
Occupation permit date
26 Nov 1973
Age
about 52 years
Occupation permit no.
H218/73
Use
Residential / composite
Block type
Podium
Nearest MTR
Sai Ying Pun (about 170 m) · Sheung Wan (about 860 m)
BD block ID
353836

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

Buildings Department orders and notices

TypeIssued (since May 2023)Complied / withdrawn / superseded (since May 2024)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)
10

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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

  • 26 Nov 1973 · Occupation permit issued (H218/73)

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