| Completed | 1924 | Capitol Arcade completed: 11 floors |
Each cost is the estimate on that record. Stages of a project often repeat its full value, so these don't add up to what was spent.
| 27 Mar 2026 | Basement - Replacement of smoke detectors with thermal detectors | $3k |
| 09 Feb 2026 | Alterations to existing building - fire services works | $139k |
| 23 Dec 2025 | Shop 1 & 2, Ground Level and Basement Level - Proposed Alterations for Grill'd | $1.4m |
| 05 Aug 2025 | Shop 1 & 2, Ground Level and Basement Level - Proposed Alterations for Grill'd | $1.4m |
| 19 July 2024 | Shop 4 - Internal non-structural rearrangment within an existing shop | $15k |
| 03 Oct 2019 | Tenancy Fitout of Shop | $95k |
| 18 Sept 2019 | Stage 3: New DDA platform lift and deletion of existing timber gantry between level 4 and 5 | $5.4m |
| 14 June 2019 | Relocation of the existing main switchboard | $645k |
| 30 May 2019 | Stage 2: Architectural & Services | $12.6m |
| 18 Apr 2019 | Proposed retail fitout Lot 1 & 2 | $550k |
| 05 Mar 2019 | Stage 2: Architectural and Services (excludes the DDA platform Lift) | $5 |
| 08 Nov 2018 | RMIT Capitol Theatre - Flytower - Stage 1: Internal demolition work and structural flytower, rigging loft, plant room and maintenance platforms | $5.5m |
| 22 Oct 2018 | Refurbishment of Arcade | $1.1m |
| 30 July 2018 | Stage 3: Theatre seats & timber wall linings | $12.6m |
| 23 Mar 2018 | Building 113, RMIT - Stage 1: Demolition and Structural works - Refurbishment of The Capitol Theatre | $11.0m |
| 30 Oct 2017 | Shop 1 - Proposed Restaurant Fitout for Kim Sing Restaurant | $82k |
| 06 Sept 2017 | Stage 2 - Fit-out work | $180k |
| 26 June 2017 | Starbucks, 117 Swanstone St - Stage 1 - Building works which includes demolition permit | $9k |
| 09 Nov 2015 | Internal apartment alterations | $99k |
| 22 June 2015 | Proposed Alterations to an existing shop | $200k |
| 15 June 2015 | Proposed change of use to a Gallery | $22k |
| 27 July 2012 | Alteration to Shop 2A - Shop front | $30k |
| 23 Sept 2009 | New security door / screen to entry | $29k |
| 30 June 2009 | Alterations to balustrade of entry to building (RMIT Capitol Theatre) | $11k |
| 26 Aug 2008 | Alteration to basement walls & windows -Capitol Arcade | $18k |
| 12 Nov 2007 | Alterations to an existing storage facility - Units 59-63. | $5k |
| 09 Nov 2007 | RMIT Building 113 "Capitol Theatre". Installation of mechanical roof plant. | $88k |
| 10 Sept 2007 | Alterations to Fire Extinguishers Building 113 | $5k |
| 11 Apr 2006 | RMIT capitol theatre. Replacement of theatre seats, theatre seats installation | $115k |
| 25 Jan 2006 | Internal alterations to storage units 61, 62 and 63; Internal alterations to basement level units 59, 60, 61, 62 and 63 | $10k |
| 08 Mar 2005 | Alterations to RMIT building 113. Capital Theatre. Internal alterations to foyer levels. Levels 2 and 3. | $38k |
| 07 May 2003 | New Shopfront & Signage to an existing retail outlet | $20k |
| 26 Mar 2003 | Replacement of cooling tower | $23k |
| 04 Sept 2001 | Stage 1 - Alterations - architectural and structural. | $6.4m |
| 20 Mar 2001 | Internal demolition/removal - Capitol Apartments. | $180k |
| 13 Mar 2001 | Stage2 - Architectural, structural and services, Capitol Theatre. | $500k |
| 08 Mar 2001 | Installation of alarm signalling equipment | $190 |
| 14 Dec 2000 | Capitol Theatre - Stage 1 - Internal alterations to theatre. Internal demolition only. | $500k |
| 14 Dec 2000 | Stage 1 - Install stair hoist to ground floor stage Capitol Chinese Theatre Lot 15 RMIT | $500k |
| 29 Mar 2000 | Stage 2 - Capitol theatre fire safety | $280k |
| 29 Mar 2000 | Stage 2 - Fire safety upgrade works. Variation to original building permit (stage access, south corridor teatuTe stair alterations, sprinklers below trophy shop) | $280k |
| 05 Nov 1999 | Stage 1 - Capitol theatre fire safety | $720k |
| 13 Aug 1999 | Alterations to an existing building | $107k |
| 04 Aug 1999 | Shop 12 fitout - Capitol Arcade, 109-117 Swanston Street, Melbourne | $9k |
| 29 Sept 1998 | Shop 9 and 10 fitout and signage, 109-111 Swanston Street, Melbourne | $80k |
| 14 Nov 1997 | Alterations to an existing shop | $20k |
Is Capitol Arcade residential or commercial?
Capitol Arcade mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Capitol Arcade built?
Capitol Arcade was completed in 1924.
How many floors does Capitol Arcade have?
Capitol Arcade has 11 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Capitol Arcade?
Capitol Arcade has 61 homes. The national address file lists 87 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What do apartments cost near Capitol Arcade?
The median unit price in Melbourne was $545,000 in 2025, from the Victorian Property Sales Report. That's for the whole suburb, not this building.
What businesses are in Capitol Arcade?
The latest council census counted 10 businesses in Capitol Arcade, including Express Clothing Alterations, Femme Connection and In Shop.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Capitol Arcade?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 109-117 Swanston Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Capitol Arcade?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Capitol Arcade?
Peck and Kempter designed Capitol Arcade and Reinforced Concrete and Monier Pipe Construction Company built it. The building team section has the sources.
What public transport is near Capitol Arcade?
Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Capitol Arcade?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO502).
Does Capitol Arcade have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS317597 has 89 lots.
Has any work been done on Capitol Arcade recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 38 building permits for Capitol Arcade since 1997. The most recent was in March 2026.
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); Development Activity Monitor (CC BY 4.0); Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.
