Before redevelopment, Pak Tin Estate consisted of 17 residential blocks in total, which were built between 1969 and 1979.

In 1985, the Hong Kong Housing Authority announced that the strength of the concrete of Block 14 to 16 had structural problems and they were firstly demolished in 1989.

Pak Tin Commercial Complex is easily accessible.

It is well served by public transport including many bus routes.

The MTR Shek Kip Mei station is nearby and a bus terminal is located in Pak Tin Estate.