Tai Yan Building

Tai Yan Building in Tsuen Wan got its occupation permit in 1970 and is about 55 years old; BD's published lists show no orders or notices since May 2023.

Building facts

Address: 20 Hoi Pa St Tai Yan Building
District: Tsuen Wan
Street: Hoi Pa Street
Occupation permit date: 27 Nov 1970
Age: about 55 years
Occupation permit no.: NT91/70
Use: Residential / composite
Block type: Tower
Nearest MTR: Tsuen Wan (about 590 m) · Tsuen Wan West (about 640 m)
BD block ID: 1277692

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Type	Issued (since May 2023)	Complied / withdrawn / superseded (since May 2024)
Removal orders (unauthorised building works) Requires unauthorised building works (rooftop structures, canopies, projections and the like) to be removed and the affected parts reinstated. (Buildings Ordinance s24)	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

27 Nov 1970 · Occupation permit issued (NT91/70)

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