Hosies House
1-5 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 11 floors
- 14 businesses
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70 years standing
- 1956Completed
- 1987Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
10 building permits · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About Hosies House
Hosies House is an 11-storey office building at 1-5 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, covered by a heritage overlay. Designed by Mussen, McKay and Potter and completed in 1956, its main use in the council census is office. In August 2021 the City of Melbourne funded restoration of the Hosie's Hotel mural.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1956 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- —
- Floors
- 11 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 335 m²
- Architect
- Mussen, McKay and Potter Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Businesses
- 14
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- SP28089 · 21 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ2
- Permits on record
- 10
Score cards
Flinders Street Station 2 min walk · 10 tram stops within 400 m
119 cafés, 9 grocers, 7 medical within 250 m
24 street trees within 150 m · park 141 m away
28,010 people pass daily nearby · 63 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
The building team
The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of Hosies House.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station2 min · 146 m
Train station3 min · 209 m
Tram stop1 min · 23 m
Tram stop1 min · 36 m
Tram stop2 min · 168 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Businesses in Hosies House
14 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
7-Eleven
Airah
A R Law Services
BriteDent Dental Surgery
Dreams Gentlemen's Club
Jones Real Estate
Marwaha Overseas Pty Ltd
Pho Flinders Express
Ping Ming Health
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Hosies House: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2-A1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designHO1327Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesHO505Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO2Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideSBO2Special Building Overlay: mapped as at risk of overland stormwater floodingVicmap Planning, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0. Plain-English summaries are ours. Check the planning scheme for exact controls.
Subdivision & permits
- Plan of subdivision
- SP28089
- Lots on the plan
- 21
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 10
- Estimated cost of works
- About $1.1m
Costs are estimates declared on permits, not amounts spent. Stages of a project repeat its value, so we group them and count each project once. A value can cover a project spanning several buildings. Our calculation from City of Melbourne building permits, CC BY 4.0.
History of the site
How it's been recorded over time
City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.
Community
What people say about Hosies House in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hosies House residential or commercial?
Hosies House is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Hosies House built?
Hosies House was completed in 1956.
How many floors does Hosies House have?
Hosies House has 11 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Hosies House?
The latest council census counted 14 businesses in Hosies House, including 7-Eleven, Airah and A R Law Services.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Hosies House?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Hosies House?
Mussen, McKay and Potter designed Hosies House. The building team section has the sources.
What public transport is near Hosies House?
Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Elizabeth St/Flinders St #4, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Hosies House?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1327).
Does Hosies House have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision SP28089 has 21 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on Hosies House recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 10 building permits for Hosies House since 1995. The most recent was in December 2018.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosies House | Commercial | — | 11 | 1956 |
| Victoria University Of Technology | Commercial | 50 m | 19 | 1991 |
| River View House | Commercial | 63 m | 17 | 1972 |
| ANA Building | Commercial | 87 m | 9 | 1939 |
| Double Tree by Hilton | Hotel | 77 m | 15 | 1977 |
That's Built compiles information from public records, research and contributions. Details are checked against multiple sources where possible but may contain errors and aren't professional advice. Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0), CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0), CLUE business establishments (CC BY 4.0), CLUE residential dwellings (CC BY 4.0), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.