pearlbankapartments

pearlbank apartments

A Singapore Housing Icon

data.entry 03 | 09 | 2011

launched 16 | 09 | 2001

Welcome to pearlbankapartments.com

This web site was created to update the public on the changing image of our estate.

Pearlbank is now more than 40 years old, being the oldest 99 yr leasehold high rise in Singapore. Pearlbank has gone through many phases in its' history > From Singapore's highest and largest single residential complex in 1972 to a dubious reputation as a 'red-light' building in the 1980's, to housing foreign workers in the 90's.

With the introduction of this web site in 2001 - we are working to eradicate the listings of our building under 'short-term rentals' and 'cheap accommodation' by zealous real estate agents.

With the introduction of 'rental guidelines' for Subsidiary Proprietors in 2002, all these problems are now behind us.

Don't believe errant classified ads for Pearlbank "Studio Apartments" - there aren't any. Some owners have ILLEGALLY subdivided their units. URA is on their tail. Subdividing is against Singapore's Fire Safety regulations. All tenancy agreements are now vetted by the Management and anomalies are reported to the appropriate authorities. Illegal subletting is also being looked at carefully again in 2011.

The 'cleaning-up' of our image does not only include errant illegal activities, but the upgrade of essential building components. Pearlbank residents can now enjoy upgraded lifts [No. 1 in 2009], new public ceilings, a re-instated koi pond at our central garden, new electrical and SCTV services to all units, a new roof in 2002 and repaired external plumbing shafts. A fresh paint job was completed at the interior rim in January 2003 and the exterior facade in 2008. March 2010, Lift No. 5 was totally reconstructed from the existing lift shaft including a new cab + rails.

Hailed as a 'Singapore Housing Icon' by the Singapore Institute of Architects in 2001, our superior location and integration to public transport and surrounding facilities like Pearl's Hill City Park are without equal.

We welcome groups like Singapore Architect, The Straits Times, Zouk Disco, Song + Kelly 21, FHM, Female, Style, Interior [Taiwan], and especially to ISH [2003] Magazine for representing our image in a new light - Thanks !

In 2007 more parties are expressing interest in the amazing spaces of Pearlbank, we welcome Farm, Action Theatre [scenes of Pleasure Factory were shot here] Condé Nast Traveler Magazine, URA, The Heritage Board of Singapore, International Herald Tribune, and Penthouse One appears on the cover of the June issue of ISH Click on the links to view the stories.

April-July 2007, the outside facade of Pearlbank has undergone a major facade repair to correct any loose or missing Shanghai plaster, and the lifts are being improved as an ongoing process. Repainting of the external facade was completed in June 2008.

04.05.08 - More international press is showing interest in the preservation of Pearlbank as a Singapore housing icon. Special thanks to : The Financial Times, Wallpaper* UK, FORM magazine, and Media Corp.

06.03.09 - VIP Magazine [Playboy] will be shooting the April centerfold: Tiffany Livingston at Penthouse One March 6th 2009.

24.03.09 - Channel News Asia will be shooting at Pearlbank in May 2009 for another story about our amazing building.

03.04.09 - Horizon Towers en-block sale is off ! good news for all stayers. Could the entire process of en-blocking become a thing of the past?

06.04.09 - Singapore Architect will be shooting Penthouse One on 8th April 2009 for an upcoming story.

20.03.10 - Lift no. 5 is totally re-constructed from new rails to new lift cabin. It's now the fastest lift in the building.

20.03.11 - An Extra Ordinary General Meeting is called to approve a special levy for urgent repairs. $1.5m is to be collected over nine months.

01.05.11 - Major repairs to spaulding concrete in the car park is underway.

05.07.11 - Major repairs continue: A new roof is being installed from July to September 2011, replacement of pumps and corroded wet riser pipes replaced.

03.09.11 - Record price for a unit : $1,118 sgd sq ft [June 2011]

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Pearlbank starts the year with a fresh new paint job in 2003. The Council decides to revert to a similar color scheme as the original 1972 colors shown in the image from the sales brochure above.

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