History

Hysan’s foundations in property investment, development and management were built over 80 years ago when the Company’s founding Lee family first started acquiring plots of land in “East Point” (as Causeway Bay was then called) used previously for homes, offices and godowns for a british trading company. A public garden and entertainment ground were constructed on the site, and were named collectively as The Lee Gardens. The Lee Theatre was also built for chinese opera and other stage performances.

The Lee family continued to develop the area in the vicinity of The Lee Gardens, building wider streets and constructing private residences. A distinctive community gradually emerged as the properties in the community were upgraded and re-built to meet the changing needs of the Hong Kong economy. In the years that followed, the Lee family continued to develop the area and help transform Causeway Bay into what is today a commercial and retail hub.

In 1981, when Hysan Development Company Limited was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, it owned five major developments in Causeway Bay. Today, Hysan has grown to become a leading property investment, development and management company in Hong Kong with an office, retail and residential portfolio of over 4 million square feet. Much of the portfolio is located in Causeway Bay, where Hysan is the largest commercial landlord.

The pioneering spirit of the Lee family continues to flourish at Hysan today. The company is committed to strategically investing in and developing quality properties, and to delivering attractive and sustainable returns to shareholders. We are equally committed to fostering long-term partnerships with our tenants.