| Construction started | Mar 2013 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Sep 2014 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | By Oct 2014 | The William completed: 24 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.
| 31 Jan 2020 | Lot 16 - Alteration to Restaurant (Little Billy) | $50k |
| 19 Dec 2019 | Lot 16 - Alteration to Restaurant (Little Billy) | $0 |
| 04 Oct 2019 | Shop LB9 - Proposed Minor Internal Office Fitout for Wyndam Hotels & Resorts | $71k |
| 23 Nov 2017 | Stage 4 - Remainder of demolition works. | $120.0m |
| 11 Aug 2017 | Stage 7 - Mechanical services, internal partitions and part fire services. | $120.0m |
| 07 Aug 2017 | The William - Installation of sprinklers to under croft over Guests Lane. | $10k |
| 20 Oct 2016 | Suite 1, Level 1 - Skyrise office fitout | $90k |
| 22 Apr 2016 | Ground Floor - Proposed Internal Tenancy Fitout | $475k |
| 07 Apr 2016 | Tenancy LB03 Proposed shop fitout to an existing building - Bruce Lee Sushi and Roll | $300k |
| 24 Feb 2016 | Shop LB06 Stage 1 - comprising of rough in internal works only; framing of Walls and ceiling; installation of cables for electrical works; plumbing works and Preparation for now floor finish only | $10k |
| 01 Feb 2016 | Intemal alterations to a Restaurant | $30k |
| 06 Nov 2015 | Tenancy LB4 - additions and alterations to existing restaurant shop | $350k |
| 21 Oct 2015 | LB5 - Internal Shop Fitout | $145k |
| 30 Sept 2015 | Stage 2 - Balance of works. | $300k |
| 25 Aug 2015 | Shop LB06 Stage 2 - Completion of fitout works and shopfront further to Stage 1 works | $40k |
| 29 July 2015 | Proposed tenancy fit out of hair salon | $161k |
| 17 June 2015 | Stage 5 - Structural works. | $120.0m |
| 17 June 2015 | Stage 8 - All works to completion. | $120.0m |
| 08 May 2015 | Little Billy - Ground Floor Retail Tenancy Fit Out | $994k |
| 30 Mar 2015 | Tenancy LB7 - Internal Tenancy Fitout | $120k |
| 23 Mar 2015 | Tenancy LB8 Ground, Tenancy LB10 Level 1 (Lt Bourke Street) Stage 1 - The William, commercial space landwork works. Installation of plant equipment and external facade louvres. | $350k |
| 15 Jan 2015 | Stage 3: Balance of Works - Tenancy LB09 & LB08a | $789k |
| 15 Jan 2015 | Wyndham hotels & resorts office fitout | $629k |
| 15 Dec 2014 | Stage 2: Balance of Works | $629k |
| 16 Oct 2014 | Stage 1 - Change of use-redevelopment of an existing building and construction of new stories above existing. Partial demolition, canopy. | $120.0m |
| 26 Sept 2014 | Stage 2 - Demolish south west corner of William Street Tower. Partial demolition, canopy. | $120.0m |
| 26 Sept 2014 | Stage 3 - Internal stripout. | $120.0m |
| 26 Mar 2013 | Stage 6 - Electrical, hydraulic and lifts. | $120.0m |
| 09 May 2008 | Partial demolition of external brick wall (Level 1-10), Lot 1. | $132k |
| 25 Aug 2005 | Fire hydrant service upgrade works to an existing building. Basement, lower ground, ground and levels 1 to 18. | $750k |
| 19 July 2000 | installtion of alarm signalling equipment | $190 |
| 09 Sept 1996 | New lobbies | $1.9m |
Is The William residential or commercial?
The William mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was The William built?
The William was completed in 2014.
How many floors does The William have?
The William has 24 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in The William?
The William has 443 homes. The national address file lists 616 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
Does The William have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 80 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
Does The William have hotel or student accommodation?
The City of Melbourne records 87 serviced apartments at The William.
What do apartments cost near The William?
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 The William?
The latest council census counted 11 businesses in The William, including Architecture HQ Pty Limted, Dackie Maolatang Melbourne Pty Ltd and Kodai Sushi And Chicken.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in The William?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 189-203 William Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in The William?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built The William?
Hengyi Australia developed The William, Bruce Henderson Architects designed it and Built built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is The William?
About 88 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 146 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near The William?
Flagstaff Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Bourke St/William St #5, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for The William?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does The William have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS648185 has 636 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on The William recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 17 building permits for The William since 1996. The most recent was in January 2020.
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.
