| Completed | 1959 | Darling Towers completed: 13 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.
| 16 May 2025 | Proposed Rectifcation in Relation to Building Notice 1136555 Issued by the City of Melbourne | $15k |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 20 Manchester Lane - Proposed shop fitout (Miguelitos Ice Cream) | $80k |
| 11 Dec 2024 | Change of use from Class 5 to Class 3 short stay apartments | $775k |
| 15 Mar 2024 | Alterations & Change of Use to Tertiary School - Part Level 1 | $774k |
| 26 July 2023 | Partial removal and installation of cladding including the installation of sprinklers to the existing canopy. | $2k |
| 01 June 2023 | Construction of alterations to an existing office | $1.1m |
| 24 Mar 2021 | Lot 1212 - Balcony Waterproofing - Duplicate | $7k |
| 12 June 2020 | Rectification works and change of use from apartment to retail space | $0 |
| 09 June 2020 | T07 Removal of Fire Hose Reel | $2k |
| 02 Sept 2019 | Lot 1213 - Balcony Waterproofing | $18k |
| 03 Dec 2018 | Level 2 - Installation of Fire detection and alarm system | $5k |
| 21 July 2017 | Stage 1: Level 2 - Proposed Minor Office Fitout for Hewlett Packard - To permit all works (excluding curved hero wall) | $106k |
| 21 July 2017 | Stage 2: Level 2 - Proposed Minor Office Fitout for Hewlett Packard - To Include Curved Hero Wall | $106k |
| 03 July 2017 | Fitout of Cosmetic Dental Surgery - Level 1 | $350k |
| 30 Mar 2017 | Shop 2 - OPSM - Proposed Tenancy Fitout to Basement Level | $86k |
| 16 Dec 2015 | Stage 2 - External works only | $4k |
| 14 Dec 2015 | Bank of Melbourne Fit-Out | $334k |
| 25 Feb 2015 | Lot T01 and 16 - Proposed additions and alterations to retail tenancy including change of use to basement | $600k |
| 20 June 2014 | Level 1 - Proposed Fitout of Office | $400k |
| 12 Dec 2013 | Apartment 201 & 311 - Change of Use from offices to apartments (level 2 and 3) Stage 1: Internal works only | $3.8m |
| 12 Dec 2013 | Lot 2A and 3A - Demolition of internal parts of building | $100k |
| 29 Aug 2013 | Change of Use from offices to apartments (level 2 and 3) Stage 2: To Completion (Balconies, Windows, Courtyards etc) | $500k |
| 21 Jan 2013 | Alterations - Stage 1: Internal Works - Ground Floor Bank | $1.4m |
| 07 Jan 2013 | Alterations - Stage 2: External Works Only - Ground Floor Bank Fitout | $1.4m |
| 21 Dec 2011 | Retail store fitout (Saba) | $950k |
| 13 Dec 2010 | Alterations to existing tenancy (Amex Blue works), Level 1. Stage 1: All building works excluding services. | $207k |
| 06 Oct 2010 | Tiffany & Co Retail Store - internal and external works (part ground floor) | $1.7m |
| 26 June 2010 | Internal alterations of an existing tenancy - Level 3 | $190k |
| 20 June 2006 | Alteration to existing building. Retail, shop fitout. | $10k |
| 04 Apr 2006 | Fitout of shop T04, retail constructions. Fitout of jewelry store. | $33k |
| 02 Sept 2005 | Stage 2: Internal fit out for new ground floor retail shells, new male and female toilets in disused lift shaft exluding services. | $225k |
| 01 June 2005 | Stage 1- New floor infills to stair void and new floor to toilets within lift shaft. | $25k |
| 05 Nov 2004 | Office partition fitout ground floor | $270k |
| 27 Oct 2004 | Void Infills and internal alterations.on ground and level 1. | $93k |
| 24 Mar 2004 | Fitout Shop | $100k |
| 11 Dec 2002 | Installation of Signage for Retail Shop - Travelex. External Ground Floor | $10k |
| 16 Oct 2002 | Alteration to Offices on Ground and First Floor | $270k |
| 20 Mar 2002 | Alterations to existing building, part level 3 | $100k |
| 23 May 2001 | alts to install 2 new lifts part bmt b1; grnd ; lvls 4-12 CLASSES 7 & 2 | $360k |
| 30 Mar 2001 | Stage 2 - Construct two extra storeys and convert level 4 to 10 residential apartments | $14.6m |
| 18 Oct 2000 | ground internal office fit out excluding shopfront & signage. (for travelex store) | $120k |
| 15 Oct 1999 | Stage 1 - Levels 4-10 & Roof Alterations to existing building for furture conversion to residential apartments | $319k |
| 16 June 1997 | Office fitout on Level 8 | $15k |
| 03 June 1996 | Telstra office fitout to Level 9 | $5k |
| 31 May 1996 | Alterations to foyer | $102k |
| 31 May 1996 | Fire safety upgrade works | $52k |
| 20 Mar 1996 | Partition fitout to Level 3 | $130k |
| 10 Oct 1995 | Level 10, office partition fitout to existing building | $40k |
| 20 Dec 1994 | Ground & First levels part, American Express tenancy fitout (alterations to existing building) | $580k |
| 17 Nov 1994 | Construction of alterations and additions to ground floor and first floor offices. (office retail store) | $900k |
Is Darling Towers residential or commercial?
Darling Towers mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Darling Towers built?
Darling Towers was completed in 1959.
How many floors does Darling Towers have?
Darling Towers has 13 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Darling Towers?
Darling Towers has 186 homes. The national address file lists 196 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What do apartments cost near Darling Towers?
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 Darling Towers?
The latest council census counted 7 businesses in Darling Towers, including AOC Carpark, Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana and Mens Health Melbourne.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Darling Towers?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 233-239 Collins Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Darling Towers?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who built Darling Towers?
The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.
How tall is Darling Towers?
About 47 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 329 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Darling Towers?
Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 1 minute's walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Darling Towers?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO502).
Does Darling Towers have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS339927 has 194 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on Darling Towers recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 34 building permits for Darling Towers since 1994. The most recent was in May 2025.
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.
