🏒 CommercialOfficeCompleted 1967

15 William Street

15-33 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 21 floors
  • 16 businesses
  • 300 car spaces

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59 years standing

  1. 1967Completed
  2. 2003Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

106 building permits Β· 1 news storyFull timeline ↓

About 15 William Street

15 William Street is a 21-storey office building in Melbourne. It was completed in 1967, and its refurbishment was designed by Techne Architecture + Interior Design.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1967 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
β€”
Floors
21
Footprint
4,093 mΒ²
Businesses
16
Car spaces
300
Strata plan
TP809868 Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
106

Score cards

πŸš† Transport7/10

Southern Cross Railway Station 7 min walk Β· 9 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities9/10

62 cafΓ©s, 1 grocers, 1 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

106 street trees within 150 m Β· park 114 m away

✨ Activity6/10

283 people pass daily nearby Β· 26 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 15 William Street.

🏦OwnerAMP2000–2009reportedRefurbishment Β· 2000-2009 Β· Vendor before the 2009 saleSource: Real Estate Source β†—
πŸ“ArchitectTechne Architecture + Interior Design2016reportedRefurbishment Β· 2016 Β· Level 7 showcase office designSource: Schiavello β†—
🏦OwnerDeka Immobilien2009–presentreportedCurrent Β· 2009-present Β· Current ownerSource: Real Estate Source β†—
+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
7 min Β· 568 m
πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
8 min Β· 629 m
πŸš‹Melbourne Aquarium/Flinders St #2
Tram stop
2 min Β· 130 m
πŸš‹Flinders St/Queens Bridge St #1
Tram stop
2 min Β· 171 m
πŸš‹William St/Collins St #3
Tram stop
2 min Β· 184 m

Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.

Within a 3-minute walk

62β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
1πŸ›’ Grocers
3πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
1🩺 Medical
1πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
11🍷 Pubs & bars

Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)

Residents37,341
Median age26
Households renting70%
Households without a car75%
Walk to work40%
Public transport to work43%

ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).

Businesses in 15 William Street

16 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.

Administrative Appeals Tribunal

Central Government Administration

Airwallex Pty Ltd

Computer System Design and Related Services

Chatorey – The Indian Streetory

Cafes and Restaurants

Cognizant Technology Solutions Australia Pty Ltd

Computer System Design and Related Services

DASSAULT SYSTEMES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Computer System Design and Related Services

Deniz Alterations

Clothing and Footwear Repair

Kobab Korean Kitchen

Takeaway Food Services

Leo Cussen Centre For Law

Technical and Vocational Education and Training

Media Brands

Advertising Services

Looking for space in 15 William Street?

We'll try to put you in touch with an agent, though we can't promise a reply.
Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at 15 William Street: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2025πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 4 certificates Β· about $23.7m of new works
Largest: Spec Suites - Level 2 and Level 13 - Demolition of Tenancies
2024πŸ› 
Works
6 building permits and 3 certificates Β· about $7.4m of new works
Largest: Stage 2 - Fitout
2023πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits and 3 certificates Β· about $1.6m of new works
Largest: Stage 1 - Alterations to sanitary facilities to ground floor lobby.
2022πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $2.6m of new works
Largest: Level 12 - Alterations to existing building
2021πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $57k of new works
Largest: Level 5 - Internal Office Alterations
2020πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $627k of new works
Largest: Stage Two – To Permit All Services Works and Updates to Architectural Works
2019πŸ› 
Works
8 building permits and 3 certificates Β· about $21.0m of new works
Largest: Alterations to Level 7, 15 William St, Melb
2018πŸ› 
Works
5 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $17.3m of new works
Largest: Level 4, 5, 8 & 11 - Alterations to existing building
2017πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 7 certificates Β· about $3.4m of new works
Largest: Level 15 & 16 - Alterations
2016πŸ› 
Works
9 building permits and 5 certificates Β· about $11.2m of new works
Largest: Levels 5,6 & 8 - Proposed office tenancy make good works
2015πŸ› 
Works
8 building permits and 4 certificates Β· about $4.3m of new works
Largest: End of Trip Facility - Alterations - 15 William Street Melbourne
2014πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $867k of new works
Largest: Fitout Level 14
2013πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $2.0m of new works
Largest: Internal Office Fitout Alterations & Construction of an interconnecting stair - Levels 13 & 14
2012πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 3 certificates Β· about $372k of new works
Largest: Office fitout Level 14 (First State Super)
2011πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $850k of new works
Largest: Office alterations Levels 2-6
2010πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits Β· about $327k of new works
Largest: LEVEL 8 & 9 - SUNCORP ALTERATIONS
10 Jun 2009πŸ“°
News
Deka Immobilien buys 15 William Street office for $167 million
Deka Immobilien reportedly paid $167 million for the 20-level A-grade office at 15 William Street, bought from vendor AMP. The article says AMP had spent $25.5m in 2000 and later completed a $100m refurbishment and extension.
Covered by 2 outlets
2009πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $43k of new works
Largest: Health Super Ammendment to Level 14 Lift Lobby Door
2008πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 22 floors
Name recorded: 15W
2008πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $134k of new works
Largest: Office partition fitout to Level 7
2007πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $185k of new works
Largest: Office tenancy internal alterations to Level 17 (part).
2006πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 21 floors
Name recorded: 15W
2006πŸ› 
Works
7 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $6.4m of new works
Largest: Varaiation Stage 2 - Architectural, structural, services; Alterations to child minding facility & extra carpark from lower ground floor to L
2005πŸ› 
Works
7 building permits and 8 certificates Β· about $5.4m of new works
Largest: Stage 1b: early works package - construcion of L1 computer /communications room and construction of L2 - serivces only
2004πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 21 floors
Name recorded: 15W
2004πŸ› 
Works
6 building permits and 3 certificates Β· about $7.9m of new works
Largest: New stair and office fitout to level 11, 15 & 16. Stage 1: Investigation Works on level 16. Taking back carpet, scabbling of concrete, repla
2003πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 3 certificates Β· about $74.1m of new works
Largest: Office Refurbishment. Stage 1 - Structural, Architectural and Services - Office Refurbishment
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: unoccupied - under renovation, 20 floors
2001πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $5.5m of new works
Largest: stage 1A; internal demolition works for office refurbishment: demolition of annexe bldg to Monash House
2000πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $190 of new works
Largest: Installation of alarm signalling equipment
1967πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
15 William Street completed: 21 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 (CCZ1)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
PO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide

Vicmap Planning, Β© 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
TP809868
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
106
Estimated cost of works
About $197.0m
2000New works by year (estimated)2025

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

2002Unoccupied - Under Renovation Β· 20 floors Β· "MONASH HOUSE"
2004Unoccupied - Unused Β· 21 floors Β· "15W"
2006Office Β· 21 floors Β· "15W"
2008Office Β· 22 floors Β· "15W"

City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 15 William Street residential or commercial?

15 William Street is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.

When was 15 William Street built?

15 William Street was completed in 1967.

How many floors does 15 William Street have?

15 William Street has 21 floors above ground.

What businesses are in 15 William Street?

The latest council census counted 16 businesses in 15 William Street, including Administrative Appeals Tribunal, Airwallex Pty Ltd and Chatorey – The Indian Streetory.

Is there office or retail space for lease in 15 William Street?

See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built 15 William Street?

Techne Architecture + Interior Design designed 15 William Street. The building team section has the sources.

What public transport is near 15 William Street?

Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 7 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Aquarium/Flinders St #2, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for 15 William Street?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).

Does 15 William Street have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision TP809868 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on 15 William Street recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 106 building permits for 15 William Street since 2001. The most recent was in June 2025.

Compare with nearby buildings

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15 William StreetCommercialβ€”211967
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The Olderfleet BuildingCommercial105 m402020
Best Western Riverside ApartmentsCommercial100 m191990

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), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details Β© Google Maps.

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