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New 12-storey Tsimshatsui shop-flat building leads modern housing trend
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F three or four buildings are any indication, there is a definite trend towards bigger and better flats in the densely populated Tsim Sha Tsui area of Hong Kong.
The move has been brought about by the increasing demand for this type of residence but at a rental not inflated by the expensive site formation and higher land costs found on Hong Kong island.
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Tsim Sha Tsui's flatness. while generally not providing island-type panoramic views except to top floor residents. greatly reduces site formation.
Typical of the new trend is the recently completed 12 storey rein forced concrete building for Mohan's at the corner of Hankow and Peking roads (K.I.L. 7961).
It rises on the site of Mohan's former store. an ancient three-storey building typical of the area.
The overall cost of construction was $2 million including piling, demolition. lifts. air conditioning for the store and other services. Cost per cubic foot was $4.60. The site area is 4.183 square feet and the building area 3.460 square feet.
The first five floors of the build- ing. including basement and ground floor, are taken up by Mohan's store.
A total of only 17 flats occupy the other nine floors two flats to a floor until the top floor with its usual penthouse type abode.
All with the exception of the penthouse, have three bedrooms, two bathrooms a living/dining room, kitchen utility room, servant's room and servant's toilet.
Their average area, including balcony (average 7 feet x 12 feet). is about 1,000 square feet.
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