| Construction started | Jul 1999 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Apr 2001 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2001 | The Philadelphia Apartments completed: 27 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.
| 06 Nov 2025 | Stage 2 - Cladding rectification works | $6.6m |
| 13 Aug 2025 | Stage 1 - Sprinkler Works internal to the building and on balconies | $495k |
| 30 Aug 2023 | Conversion & Fitout of Vinesmith Cellar Door Wine Bar and Restaurant | $1.8m |
| 24 June 2021 | Unit 2201 - Proposed Residential Apartment Alterations | $1.1m |
| 02 Mar 2016 | Alterations - Apartment 1901, 31 Spring Street Melbourne | $10 |
| 23 Dec 2015 | 1704 & 1705 - Alterations to Existing Building | $9k |
| 28 Jan 2015 | Installation of new Code Red (ASE) monitoring system | $1k |
| 19 Sept 2014 | Alterations - Replacement of glazing panels to swimming pool | $73k |
| 12 May 2009 | Alterations to Unit 2301, Level 23 | $190k |
| 12 May 2009 | Internal alterations to existing apartment Unit 2302 | $350k |
| 22 May 2003 | Tenancy fitout of apartment on level 22 | $249k |
| 23 Apr 2001 | Restaurant fit out | $200k |
| 30 July 1999 | Stage 2 - Footing and strengthening works to level 11 | $23.9m |
| 28 June 1999 | Stage 1 - Partial demolition of the building from basement to level 14 | $550k |
Is The Philadelphia Apartments residential or commercial?
The Philadelphia Apartments is a residential building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was The Philadelphia Apartments built?
The Philadelphia Apartments was completed in 2001.
How many floors does The Philadelphia Apartments have?
The Philadelphia Apartments has 27 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in The Philadelphia Apartments?
The Philadelphia Apartments has 111 homes. The national address file lists 113 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
Does The Philadelphia Apartments have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 111 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near The Philadelphia Apartments?
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.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in The Philadelphia Apartments?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 25-31 Spring Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Who designed and built The Philadelphia Apartments?
peckvonhartel designed The Philadelphia Apartments and Multiplex built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is The Philadelphia Apartments?
About 99 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 117 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near The Philadelphia Apartments?
Parliament Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Spring St/Flinders St #8, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for The Philadelphia Apartments?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does The Philadelphia Apartments have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS411586 has 110 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on The Philadelphia Apartments recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 13 building permits for The Philadelphia Apartments since 1999. The most recent was in November 2025.
Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0); CLUE building information (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.
