| Completed | 1910 | Swanston Apartments completed: 10 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.
| 09 Feb 2022 | Level 2 - 8 - Alterations to existing apartment building (installation of air conditioning for apartments) | $329k |
| 28 Apr 2019 | Internal alterations to existing apartment 703 | $90k |
| 07 July 2017 | Unit 901 - New Stairs-Spiral Stairs | $12k |
| 14 June 2017 | Fitout of existing retail building - Stage 1 - Completion fo internal fit out works only | $130k |
| 11 Nov 2016 | Existing fire alarm monitoring system converted to another approved monitoring system (ASE replaced) | $2k |
| 14 Oct 2016 | Stage 6 - Installation of blocker plates to fire star doors | $198k |
| 29 Aug 2016 | Resolution of council building notice | $50k |
| 29 Aug 2016 | Stage 4 - Install two new fire doors to basement Citi power cabinet works, sprinklers, new emergency light, smoke detector, seal switch room & replace circuit breakers main switchboard | $100k |
| 23 Dec 2015 | Stage 5 - Installation of smoke detection, occupant warning, removal of cables/wires in the fire stair, replace sprinkler heads, install new sprinkler heads, smoke separation of electrical cupboards, strobe light, statutory signage (booster, way finding to pump room, sprinkler control valve, FIR), block plan, alarm zone plans, seal penetrations & emergency lighting - All floor levels | $198k |
| 01 Apr 2015 | Retail Tenancy Fitout | $200k |
| 08 Mar 2015 | Tenancy 3 Internal Tenancy Alterations | $8k |
| 23 Feb 2015 | Stage 3 - Install new drinking water grade sluices, check valves, replace copper pipe/fittings & new gauges for sprinkler system | $50k |
| 14 Nov 2014 | Stage 2: Replace/repair fire alarm bell, donger, fire extinguishers, install new 2 hour fire door to basement switch board room, hydrant caps & fast response sprinkler head within pump room | $50k |
| 04 Dec 2013 | Stage 2: Remainder of works including booster assembly. Refurbishment of foyer area | $140k |
| 20 Nov 2013 | Stage 3: Remainder of works. Alterations to including new shop front | $191k |
| 15 Nov 2013 | Refurbishment of foyer area | $140k |
| 08 Nov 2013 | Stage 2: Alterations to external facade. | $191k |
| 01 Nov 2013 | Alterations including new shop front Ground Floor Stage 1 | $191k |
| 11 Feb 2008 | Retail internal tenancy fitout to shops 325 & 321. | $140k |
| 10 Jan 2005 | Refurbishment of entrance foyer in no. 256-262 Little Collins Street Melbourne 3000 | $34k |
| 11 Dec 2000 | stage 2 grnd shops 1&2 retail fit out | $100k |
| 30 June 2000 | stage 1, internal soft demolition to an existing shop. | $10k |
| 14 Dec 1999 | Construction of apartments. Stage 2 - new apartments excluding services | $1.1m |
| 26 May 1998 | Construction of apartments. Stage 1 - New display apartment & separating stud wall on the ground & level 3 | $1.1m |
Is Swanston Apartments residential or commercial?
Swanston Apartments mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Swanston Apartments built?
Swanston Apartments was completed in 1910.
How many floors does Swanston Apartments have?
Swanston Apartments has 10 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Swanston Apartments?
Swanston Apartments has 37 homes. The national address file lists 2 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What do apartments cost near Swanston Apartments?
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 Swanston Apartments?
The latest council census counted 2 businesses in Swanston Apartments, including Gorman and Tom's Project.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Swanston Apartments?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 135-137 Swanston Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Swanston Apartments?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Swanston Apartments?
Nahum Barnet designed Swanston Apartments. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Swanston Apartments?
About 41 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 403 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Swanston Apartments?
Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Swanston St/Bourke St #6, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Swanston Apartments?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1079).
Does Swanston Apartments have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS410672 has 3 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on Swanston Apartments recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 21 building permits for Swanston Apartments since 1998. The most recent was in February 2022.
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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.
