| Completed | 1926 | The Argus Building completed: 7 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.
| 25 Mar 2026 | Shop 1 - Proposed alterations to existing retail tenancy - stage 1 internal works | $80k |
| 03 Oct 2025 | Proposed restaurant fitout - Stage 1 - Strip out, and fit out (excluding mechanical works) | $328k |
| 07 July 2025 | ASE replacement | $2k |
| 21 Mar 2024 | Minor services and partition alterations to Levels 18, 19 & 21 | $200k |
| 20 Mar 2024 | Ground Floor (Part) - Retail tenancy fit out works | $95k |
| 14 Dec 2018 | Alteration to restaurant | $88k |
| 06 Sept 2018 | Shop 5 - Internal Rectification Works to an Existing Tenancy Only | $17k |
| 19 Apr 2018 | Stage 1 - All works to Level 6 only - Levels 2 & 6 - Additions and alterations to an existing administration office | $1.1m |
| 19 Apr 2018 | Stage 2 - All works to Level 2M only | $1.1m |
| 23 Oct 2017 | Stage 2 - All works to Level 2M only | $1.1m |
| 01 June 2016 | Stage 2 - Internal Strip-Out Only | $600k |
| 05 Apr 2016 | Construction of Stage 1 - Sanitary Facilities | $200k |
| 08 July 2015 | Internal Office Alterations | $10k |
| 22 Jan 2015 | Tenancy 4 - Shop fitout | $50k |
| 29 Oct 2014 | Shop 6, Alterations | $10k |
| 22 Oct 2014 | T1 - construction of a Internal shop fit-out | $200k |
| 29 Sept 2014 | Stage 3: Balance of works | $21.4m |
| 19 Sept 2014 | (Stage 2: Architectural Wall Layout Amendment, Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic & Fire Services) | $21.4m |
| 20 June 2014 | MIT Argus Building Redevelopment - Stage 2 - Structural Works (Lift Core, Stairs 1 & 2, Mezzanine) | $15.2m |
| 02 June 2014 | Architectural Wall Layout Stage 1 | $21.4m |
| 01 May 2014 | Tenancy 7 Internal tenancy fitout for Crown Asian | $202k |
| 22 Apr 2014 | Tenancy 3 "Ba'get" fitout Argus building | $230k |
| 04 Apr 2014 | alterations to an existing building (restaurant) | $50k |
| 14 Mar 2014 | Fitout of a restaurant | $50k |
| 12 Dec 2013 | Stage 5: Roof plant enclosure. Redevelopment of existing building | $15.6m |
| 15 Nov 2013 | Stage 4: Architectural & Services. Redevelopment of existing building | $15.5m |
| 27 June 2013 | Redevelopment of existing building - Stage 3 - All remaining Structural Works | $15.2m |
| 02 Apr 2013 | Alteration to building (MIT) - Stage 1 Demolition | $15.2m |
| 27 Jan 2010 | Amendment: Stage 1 - Internal strip-out/structural works and services excluding fire services | $28.8m |
| 03 Dec 2008 | La Trobe City Campus (Argus Building). Proposed alterations to an existing building (Office, Retail & Educational), Lot 1. Stage 2: All works to completion. | $28.8m |
| 18 Nov 2005 | tenancy GD63 | $30k |
| 27 Sept 2004 | Tenancy fitout Shop 156 | $140k |
| 27 Aug 2004 | Alteration Level 2 Shop 215a | $88k |
| 06 Feb 2001 | stage 1 demolition:internal asbestos removal grnd &5th fl & roof & tower of Argus Bldg | $1.2m |
| 26 June 2000 | installation of alarm signalling equipment | $190 |
| 15 Jan 1998 | Additions to shop. Construction of new entrance canopy | $15k |
| 22 Dec 1995 | Ground and mezzanine floor fitout to Argus Cafe. | $60k |
Is The Argus Building residential or commercial?
The Argus Building is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as educational/research.
When was The Argus Building built?
The Argus Building was completed in 1926.
How many floors does The Argus Building have?
The Argus Building has 7 floors above ground.
What businesses are in The Argus Building?
The latest council census counted 8 businesses in The Argus Building, including Core Realty Pty Ltd, Crown Asian Supermarket and Glory Nails & Beauty II.
Is there office or retail space for lease in The Argus Building?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built The Argus Building?
Godfrey & Spowers designed The Argus Building. The building team section has the sources.
What public transport is near The Argus Building?
Melbourne Central Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Central Station/La Trobe St #5, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for The Argus Building?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1049).
Does The Argus Building have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS742560 has 4 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on The Argus Building recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 32 building permits for The Argus Building since 1995. The most recent was in October 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); 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.
