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Wai Yuen Building

Wai Yuen Building in Central & Western got its occupation permit in 1974 and is about 52 years old; BD has issued 1 statutory orders or notices to it since May 2023.

Building facts

Address
57 Peel St Wai Yuen Building
Occupation permit date
6 Sept 1974
Age
about 52 years
Occupation permit no.
H173/74
Use
Residential / composite
Block type
Tower
Nearest MTR
Sheung Wan (about 470 m) · Hong Kong (about 620 m)
BD block ID
392896

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TypeIssued (since May 2023)Complied / withdrawn / superseded (since May 2024)
Drainage repair / investigation orders
Issued when drains are defective, blocked or insanitary; requires investigation and repair. (Buildings Ordinance s28)
10

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

  • 6 Sept 1974 · Occupation permit issued (H173/74)

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