Jalan Hang Tuah, Kuala Lumpur · Completed · Subsale
Bukit Bintang City Centre
Lucentia, the first residential phase of Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC): two conjoined towers of 47 and 36 floors (some portals say 35) with 666 units of 454 to 882 sq ft, beside a transit hub on Jalan Hang Tuah.
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Bukit Bintang City Centre at a glance
Every figure here comes from the developer, the government housing register or the property records named at the foot of the page. Where sources disagree, the range is shown. Where nobody has published a number, it is not on this page.
Development
Lucentia at Bukit Bintang City Centre
By BBCC Development Sdn Bhd, a joint venture of UDA Holdings, Eco World Development Group and the EPF; the IQI listing names Eco World
Address
2 Jalan Hang Tuah, Pudu
55100 Kuala Lumpur
Tenure
Leasehold · commercial title (serviced apartment)
Utility and maintenance rates are usually higher; check them
Completion
2021
Developer record and PropertyGuru; ask for the CCC date and title status
Units
666
393 in the 47-storey tower and 273 in the 36-storey tower (developer); PropertyGuru and EdgeProp give 700 units, and portals give 35 storeys for the lower tower
Layouts
454–882 sq ft
Six layout types, including a 652 sq ft 1+1-bedroom Type Cc; 1 to 2 bedrooms, 1 to 2 bathrooms
Foreign buyers
Larger units only
List prices run either side of the RM1 million KL minimum
Transit
Hang Tuah LRT and Monorail
The developer describes a transit hub linking three rail lines, with a link to Merdeka MRT
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at Bukit Bintang City Centre
City-centre homes on top of a rail interchange. Here is the case, and what to check.
Three rail lines at the door
The developer describes a transit hub taking in the Hang Tuah LRT and Monorail stations, with a link to Merdeka MRT.
Central distances
Merdeka 118 is about 800 m away, Tun Razak Exchange 1.1 km, KL Tower 1.5 km and KLCC 2 km, according to the listing.
Four levels of facilities
A podium deck on Level 3A and sky decks on Levels 33A and 35, with a 50 m lap pool, infinity pool and garden cabanas.
What to weigh: leasehold, commercial title, big rental supply
Units are leasehold on a commercial title, and most are studio to 2-bedroom layouts. Around 190–240 units were listed for rent in October 2026, many as short stays, so expect competition for tenants. EdgeProp records sales from about RM975 to RM2,134 psf, a wide spread.
The development
Bukit Bintang City Centre, decoded
Two conjoined towers within the Bukit Bintang City Centre mixed development: 47 floors with 393 units and 36 floors with 273 units, according to the developer (some portals give 35 floors).
Facilities
As listed by the developer on the IQI project listing.
Water
Pools
- 50 m lap pool
- Infinity pool
- Family pool
- Kids’ pool
- Biological pool
- Jacuzzi pods
Garden
Podium deck
- Tree house
- Herb garden
- Garden cabanas
- Function lawn
- Reflexology path
- Playground
Sky deck
Levels 33A and 35
- Gym
- Yoga deck
- Spa lounge
- Tea lounge
- Gourmet kitchen
- BBQ deck
Where the project is now
Layouts
All 6 Bukit Bintang City Centre layouts
6 layout types, from 454 to 882 sq ft. Sizes from the developer’s published plans, checked October 2026. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp.
Type Cc — 652 sq ft
1 bed 1 bath · 652 sq ft · variant of Type C
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Price and rent by layout
What each layout is asking at Bukit Bintang City Centre
Asking prices and rents from IQI co-broke listings in October 2026, matched to each layout by size. Asking prices are not sale prices; compare them with the recorded transactions above.
| Layout | Size | Asking price | Asking rent | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type A | 454 sq ft | RM864,000 | – | 1 |
Gallery
Bukit Bintang City Centre in pictures
Images from the developer’s marketing material unless stated. Ask for the full set on WhatsApp.
Location & connectivity
Where Bukit Bintang City Centre sits
2, Jalan Hang Tuah, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
The recorded numbers
What units here sell and rent for
Recorded sales and asking prices are different things. Transacted figures come from deals recorded with the government valuation department; asking figures are what owners or the developer are listing at.
| Measure | Figure | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Transacted median, last 48 months | about RM1,773 psf | EdgeProp project data, Oct 2026 |
| Transacted recorded high and low | RM2,134 psf (Oct 2018) · RM975 psf (Feb 2025) | EdgeProp project data, Oct 2026 |
| Asking for sale | from RM600,000 · about RM1,164–2,056 psf | PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent furnished, studio to 2 bed | RM3,300 – RM5,600 a month (PropertyGuru shows from RM2,200) | iProperty and PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 |
| Developer list price (launch) on the IQI listing | RM817,000 – RM1,646,000 | IQI Project Centre, 2026 |
Transacted figures are EdgeProp’s recorded sales, given per square foot (median over the last 48 months, seen October 2026). Sale and rent figures marked asking are listing prices seen in October 2026; furnished studios were listed at RM3,300–3,600 and 2-bedroom units at RM5,300–5,600 on iProperty. EdgeProp puts the gross yield at about 4.5%. Many units are run as short-stay homestays, so long-let rents vary.
Track record
About BBCC Development Sdn Bhd
Lucentia is developed by BBCC Development Sdn Bhd, a joint venture of UDA Holdings, Eco World Development Group and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), which also runs the project website. The IQI listing names Eco World.
Lucentia is described as the first residential offering in BBCC, an integrated development with business, retail and entertainment space around a rail transit hub.
Around the building
What is near Bukit Bintang City Centre
The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.
🚉 Getting around
- Hang Tuah~200 m
- Hang Tuah~200 m
- Imbi~300 m
🛍️ Malls
- Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre~0 m
- LaLaport BBCC~100 m
- KWC Fashion Mall~400 m
🎓 Schools
- Sarang Cookery~400 m
- Victoria Institution~500 m
- SK Jalan Hang Tuah (1) & (2)~500 m
- Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Jalan Davidson~500 m
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- YTL International College of Hotel Management~1.0 km
- Kuala Lumpur Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine~1.1 km
- ATC~1.1 km
🏥 Hospitals
- Chinese Maternity Hospital~700 m
- Tung Shin Hospital~800 m
- Prince Court Medical Centre~1.8 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Names as recorded on the map; check opening and enrolment details yourself.
Is it for you?
Which kind of buyer are you?
The same building suits different people for different reasons. Pick the line that sounds like you.
🏠 Living here yourself
Layouts here run from about 454 to 882 sq ft. Ask me which stacks get the better view and the least afternoon sun; that changes the price more than the floor.
💰 Buying to rent out
Compare the recorded rents in "The price numbers" above with the instalment on your loan. Smaller layouts usually rent faster; larger ones hold tenants longer.
👨👩👧 Family with children
Check the school and clinic distances in the location section, the number of car parks per unit and how busy the lifts are at 7.30 am.
✈️ Buying from overseas
Foreigners can only buy above the state minimum price and pay 8% stamp duty from 2026. Ask me which units here qualify before you shortlist.
Straight talk
What I will not hide from you
Every project has trade-offs. These are the ones I would want to know before paying a deposit.
- ⚠️ Leasehold title. Check how many years remain on the lease; banks lend less, and buyers pay less, as the lease gets shorter.
- ⚠️ Serviced apartments usually sit on commercial land. Utility tariffs and some loan terms can be less favourable than for a residential title.
- ⚠️ Asking prices are not sale prices. Compare any offer with the recorded transacted price per sq ft above before you commit.
The real cost
What buying here costs in 2026
Worked example for a unit at RM820,000, around the typical asking price here. Your figures will differ with the price and the bank.
| Malaysian buyer (90% loan) | Foreign buyer (70% loan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | RM820,000 | RM820,000 |
| Down payment | RM82,000 | RM246,000 |
| Loan amount | RM738,000 | RM574,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM18,600 | RM65,600 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM3,690 | RM2,870 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM10,206 | RM10,206 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM9,320 | RM7,549 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM123,816 | RM332,225 |
| State consent fee for foreigners | – | Set by each state; ask me for the figure |
Estimates only. Stamp duty: 1–4% tiers for Malaysians and PRs, 8% flat for foreigners from 1 Jan 2026. Legal fees follow the Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2023. First-time Malaysian buyers of homes up to RM500,000 may get a stamp duty exemption until 2027. Valuation, disbursements and moving costs are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
How many units are there, and how big are they?
The developer’s record lists 666 units of 454 to 882 sq ft, with 1 to 2 bedrooms and 1 to 2 bathrooms.
Is Bukit Bintang City Centre freehold?
No, it is leasehold, on a commercial title for serviced apartments. Confirm the remaining lease on the title, and check utility and maintenance rates, which are usually higher on a commercial title.
Can a foreigner buy at Bukit Bintang City Centre?
In Kuala Lumpur a foreigner needs a property priced at RM1 million or more, with state consent from the Federal Territories Land and Mines Office. Developer list prices here run from RM817,000 to RM1,646,000, so only a unit bought at RM1 million or more qualifies, which in practice means the larger layouts. Check the agreed subsale price, not the list price. Transfers of homes to foreigners pay 8% stamp duty from 1 January 2026.
What rent can a unit at Lucentia, BBCC fetch?
Furnished listings in October 2026 asked about RM3,300–3,600 a month for a 454 sq ft studio, RM3,600–4,500 for 1-bedroom and 1+1 units, and RM5,300–5,600 for 2-bedroom units (iProperty). PropertyGuru shows rents from RM2,200. These are asking rents; agreed rents can be lower.
Berapakah harga senarai pemaju untuk Bukit Bintang City Centre?
Dalam rekod IQI, harga senarai pemaju ialah RM817,000 hingga RM1,646,000. Harga tawaran subsale bermula sekitar RM600,000 (PropertyGuru, Oktober 2026), dan sewa yang diminta sekitar RM3,300 hingga RM5,600 sebulan untuk unit berperabot (iProperty, Oktober 2026).
Bukit Bintang City Centre 是永久地契吗？有多少个单位？
不是。Bukit Bintang City Centre 是租赁地契（Leasehold），共有666个单位，面积约454至882平方尺，1至2房。属于商业地契（服务式公寓），水电费和管理费通常较高，购买前请先核实。
Which schools are near Bukit Bintang City Centre?
On map data, the nearest schools are Sarang Cookery (~400 m), Victoria Institution (~500 m), SK Jalan Hang Tuah (1) & (2) (~500 m). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near Bukit Bintang City Centre?
The nearest stations on map data are Hang Tuah (~200 m), Hang Tuah (~200 m), Imbi (~300 m).
What is the nearest hospital and mall to Bukit Bintang City Centre?
The nearest hospital on map data is Chinese Maternity Hospital (~700 m), and the nearest mall is Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre (~0 m).
How much cash do I need to buy at Bukit Bintang City Centre?
For a unit at RM820,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM7,549 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM123,816, before the state consent fee. The full table is in "What buying here costs in 2026".
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Prices move and the better units go first. Tell me your budget and whether you are buying to live in or to rent out, and I will send back the units that fit, not a generic brochure.
Buying, selling or renting: one conversation, no obligation.
Jason Lim
10 years in Malaysian property · Johor Bahru & Kuala Lumpur · REN 84424 · IQI Realty Sdn. Bhd. E (1) 1584/6
I work with local families, investors and buyers from Singapore and overseas. If a project is not right for what you need, I will say so; that is usually worth more than the brochure.