Ruby Commercial Building

Ruby Commercial Building in Yau Tsim Mong got its occupation permit in 1982 and is about 44 years old; BD has issued 19 statutory orders or notices to it since May 2023.

Building facts

Address: 480 Nathan Rd Ruby Commercial Building
District: Yau Tsim Mong
Street: Nathan Road
Occupation permit date: 2 Sept 1982
Age: about 44 years
Occupation permit no.: K61/82
Use: Office / commercial
Block type: Tower
Owners' corporation: Formed (RVD record)
Year built (RVD): 1982
Nearest MTR: Yau Ma Tei (about 180 m) · Jordan (about 740 m)
BD block ID: 155812

Source: BD building information and age records、RVD names of buildings · 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Type	Issued (since May 2023)	Complied / withdrawn / superseded (since May 2024)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)	17	17
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)	1	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.

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

2 Sept 1982 · Occupation permit issued (K61/82)

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