Yow San Building

Yow San Building in Central & Western got its occupation permit in 1975 and is about 50 years old; BD's published lists show no orders or notices since May 2023.

Building facts

Address: 36 Gilman's Bazaar
District: Central & Western
Occupation permit date: 21 Nov 1975
Age: about 50 years
Occupation permit no.: H233/75
Use: Office / commercial
Block type: Tower
Owners' corporation: Not marked in RVD's list
Year built (RVD): 1975
Nearest MTR: Sheung Wan (about 290 m) · Hong Kong (about 380 m)
BD block ID: 1049828

Source: BD building information and age records、RVD names of buildings · Updated 19 Oct 2026

Buildings Department orders and notices

This block is not on BD's published order and notice lists (issued since May 2023, complied since May 2024).

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

21 Nov 1975 · Occupation permit issued (H233/75)

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