| Completed | 1937 | Alkira House completed: 6 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.
| 12 Dec 2016 | Completion of internal alterations commenced without a building permit | $12k |
| 15 Apr 2015 | Internal apartment alterations | $86k |
| 07 Aug 2000 | installation of alarm signalling equipment. | $190 |
| 09 Nov 1998 | stage 3, Alterations/additions to building, 18 Queen Street, Melbourne | $800k |
| 21 July 1998 | stage 2, Alterations/additions to building, 18 Queen Street, Melbourne | $800k |
| 20 Mar 1998 | stage 1, Residential conversion, 18 Queen Street, Melbourne | $700k |
| 05 Jan 1998 | Alterations to an office and shop | $35k |
Is Alkira House residential or commercial?
Alkira House mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Alkira House built?
Alkira House was completed in 1937.
How many floors does Alkira House have?
Alkira House has 6 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Alkira House?
Alkira House has 16 homes. The national address file lists 17 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What do apartments cost near Alkira House?
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 Alkira House?
The latest council census counted 1 business in Alkira House, including Bar Jayda.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Alkira House?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 18 Queen Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Alkira House?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Alkira House?
James Wardrop designed Alkira House and Swanson Bros built it. The building team section has the sources.
What public transport is near Alkira House?
Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Market St/Flinders St #3, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Alkira House?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO729).
Does Alkira House have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS412804 has 18 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on Alkira House recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 6 building permits for Alkira House since 1998. The most recent was in December 2016.
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.
