Ming Hing House, 56 Staunton Street

Ming Hing House, 56 Staunton Street in Central & Western got its occupation permit in 1972 and is about 54 years old; BD has issued 1 statutory orders or notices to it since May 2023.

Building facts

Address: 56 Staunton St Ming Hing House
District: Central & Western
Street: Staunton Street
Occupation permit date: 4 May 1972
Age: about 54 years
Occupation permit no.: H88/72
Use: Residential / composite
Block type: Tower
Nearest MTR: Sheung Wan (about 460 m) · Hong Kong (about 680 m)
BD block ID: 414677

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Type	Issued (since May 2023)	Complied / withdrawn / superseded (since May 2024)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	2

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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

4 May 1972 · Occupation permit issued (H88/72)

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