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Mayflower on Lonsdale

139-143 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Generated 8 November 2026
Mixed use · Residential Apartment
49 mheight
16floors
2005completed
89homes
6permits

Development milestones

Construction startedMar 2005First major construction permit issued
First occupantsMar 2005First occupancy permit issued
Completed2005Mayflower on Lonsdale completed: 16 floors

Building team

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ1
Overlays
DDO1, DDO2, DDO2-A6, HO507, PO1, SBO3
Strata plan
PS502057 · 95 lots
Scores
🚆 8 · ☕ 9 · 🌳 7 · ✨ 10

Timeline

20241 certificate · about $2k of new works
Largest: ASE replacement
20221 certificate · about $41k of new works
Largest: Reclad entry canopy
20171 building permit · about $100k of new works
Largest: Fitout works to an existing Retail Tenancy
20141 building permit · about $90k of new works
Largest: 1A & 3A Construction of internal alterations to restaurant
2013Council census records it as residential apartment, 16 floors
Name recorded: Mayflower on Lonsdale
20112 building permits · about $26k of new works
Largest: Fire detection system alteration and upgrade
2008Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 16 floors
Name recorded: The Mayflower on Lonsdale
2006Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 16 floors
Name recorded: ALPHA APARTMENTS
20061 building permit · about $150k of new works
Largest: Construction of shop fitout.
2005Mayflower on Lonsdale completed: 16 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
Mar 2005First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
Mar 2005First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
20051 building permit and 2 certificates · about $10.5m of new works
Largest: Stage 2: Construction of 16 storey apartment building (including ground retail area 7 basement services area). Construction of level 3 (Fi
2004Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 2 floors
20031 certificate · about $130k of new works
Largest: Demolition of Two Storey Building
2002First council census entry: unoccupied - unused, 2 floors

Building permits and certificates (11)

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.

23 Aug 2024ASE replacement$2k
26 Sept 2022Reclad entry canopy$41k
31 Mar 2017Fitout works to an existing Retail Tenancy$100k
22 May 20141A & 3A Construction of internal alterations to restaurant$90k
21 Dec 2011Fire detection system alteration and upgrade$21k
07 Oct 2011Alterations to an Exisitng Cafe at Lot 1a$5k
26 Nov 2006Construction of shop fitout.$150k
06 July 2005internal shop alterations$5k
30 Mar 2005Stage 1: Construction of 16 storey apartment building (including ground retail area 7 basement services area). Excavations, foundations, basement, ground & 1st floor slabs.$800k
30 Mar 2005Stage 2: Construction of 16 storey apartment building (including ground retail area 7 basement services area). Construction of level 3 (First Floor) to level 16 (14th floor) and fitout of lower ground and ground floor.$10.5m
01 Aug 2003Demolition of Two Storey Building$130k

Questions and answers

Is Mayflower on Lonsdale residential or commercial?
Mayflower on Lonsdale mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was Mayflower on Lonsdale built?
Mayflower on Lonsdale was completed in 2005.

How many floors does Mayflower on Lonsdale have?
Mayflower on Lonsdale has 16 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Mayflower on Lonsdale?
Mayflower on Lonsdale has 89 homes. The national address file lists 96 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

Does Mayflower on Lonsdale have hotel or student accommodation?
The City of Melbourne records 89 serviced apartments at Mayflower on Lonsdale.

What do apartments cost near Mayflower on Lonsdale?
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 Mayflower on Lonsdale?
The latest council census counted 2 businesses in Mayflower on Lonsdale, including Carmen Discount Smoke And Convenience Store and Ohgam.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Mayflower on Lonsdale?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 139-143 Lonsdale Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Mayflower on Lonsdale?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who built Mayflower on Lonsdale?
The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.

How tall is Mayflower on Lonsdale?
About 49 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 310 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Mayflower on Lonsdale?
Parliament Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Russell St/Bourke St #7, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Mayflower on Lonsdale?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO507).

Does Mayflower on Lonsdale have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS502057 has 95 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has any work been done on Mayflower on Lonsdale recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 6 building permits for Mayflower on Lonsdale since 2005. The most recent was in March 2017.

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.

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