| Completed | 1974 | The Nova completed: 17 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.
| 30 Nov 2023 | Shop 1A - Proposed shop fitout for "Fresh Air & Pancake" | $175k |
| 10 Feb 2023 | 346 Little Bourke - Proposed restaurant fit out - Waku Waku | $204k |
| 15 Nov 2021 | Installation of a Grease Trap | $15k |
| 03 June 2019 | Shop S1 - Internal alteration works to an existing tenancy | $30k |
| 30 Oct 2017 | Shop 1 - Internal Tenancy Fitout Works Only (No External Works Permitted) | $60k |
| 06 Dec 2016 | Lot 1, Shop 1 and 2 - Minor upgrade/repair to mechanical services | $8k |
| 29 July 2012 | Shop fitout | $50k |
| 11 Apr 2012 | Ground Floor - Internal Non Structural Demolition Works within Tenancy 1. The Nova | $5k |
| 22 July 2011 | Pie Face Tenancy Fitout - Shop 3. Stage 2: Signage. | $7k |
| 10 June 2011 | Fitout Shop 3 | $11k |
| 01 June 2011 | Pie Face Tenancy Fitout - Shop 3 | $63k |
| 23 Mar 2011 | Fitout of cafe (Icey Ice) at 219-233 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne 3000 | $50k |
| 26 May 2009 | Shop Refurbishment | $30k |
| 09 Nov 2007 | Shop 3, fitout | $35k |
| 01 Aug 2007 | Construct rooftop service access | $28k |
| 15 June 2007 | Shop fitout Ground Level | $45k |
| 18 Sept 2003 | Level 12 - Alterations for the conversion of Level 12 to residential apartments 1201 and 1202. | $300k |
| 16 Dec 2002 | Stage 1 - Internal Alterations Ground Floor Shop. | $70k |
| 20 Dec 2001 | Internal alterations to unit 6 only - Office alterations. | $5k |
| 07 Dec 2001 | Cafe fitout to tenancy level 7, alterations to existing building | $40k |
| 28 Sept 2001 | Stage 1 Refurbish building & convert upper levels to residential | $16.4m |
| 16 Aug 2001 | Fitout of shop 5, ground level, for take away restaurant (Sono Restaurant) | $40k |
| 17 July 2001 | Ground floor. Internal fitout to shop. | $35k |
| 09 July 2001 | Level 12. Apartments 1201 & 1202. Alterations and additions for conversion to residential apartments. | $400k |
| 12 Dec 2000 | new infill floor to ground floor of shop. | $4k |
| 06 Dec 2000 | shop fitout- excluding floor, shop front and signs. | $40k |
| 19 Apr 2000 | Internal demolition & strip out work | $450k |
| 03 Sept 1999 | Internal partial demolition of a retail shop | $60k |
| 30 Nov 1995 | Office Alterations to Level 2, 3, & 5 | $150k |
| 16 June 1995 | Telecom fitout on Level 8 | $48k |
Is The Nova residential or commercial?
The Nova mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was The Nova built?
The Nova was completed in 1974.
How many floors does The Nova have?
The Nova has 17 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in The Nova?
The Nova has 136 homes. The national address file lists 200 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
Does The Nova have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 50 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near The Nova?
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 Nova?
The latest council census counted 9 businesses in The Nova, including Carhartt, City Phones and Ezymart.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in The Nova?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 219-233 Elizabeth Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in The Nova?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built The Nova?
Fender Katsalidis designed The Nova and CDK Tectoniks built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is The Nova?
About 66 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 207 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near The Nova?
Melbourne Central Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St #3, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for The Nova?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2).
Does The Nova have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS429256 has 231 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on The Nova recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 19 building permits for The Nova since 1995. The most recent was in November 2023.
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.
