The building had thirteen floors which, according to local folklore and media reports, allegedly killed workers during its construction process due to "bad luck" believed to be caused by the
unlucky number, 13. Later, the
architectural engineers called a
shaman to address the fear of evil spirit or bad luck. Shaman, according to local legends, brought the deceased bodies of four virgins from a "local hospital and buried them at the four corners of the building", in order to avoid any harm from evil spirits. It is believed the local residents often hear screams of horror, the sound of a
military parade, in addition to
unexpected sights of spectral
G.I. walking with a Vietnamese girlfriend. A French architect had warned Doi about the building's unpromising structure such as "13 floors". Prior to its completion, workers witnessed frequent spiritual incidents associated with "the number 13". When the building was completed, US troops stayed in the building on rent. After the war ended, some Vietnamese families stayed in the building, and since then local residents have reportedly heard screams and the sounds of a military parade.
Later development In 2016 or earlier, the local authorities of Ho Chi Minh City stated site clearance in the city, including 727 Tran Hung Dao. They removed households from the apartment, however ten families refused to leave the site because the compensation rate provided by the authorities was allegedly low. Most of the locals here have moved into the nearby 109 Nguyễn Biểu apartment. ==In popular culture==