MIT House
386-392 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 69 m tall · #196 in Melbourne
- 19 floors
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6 years standing
Built in 3 yrs 9 mths
- 2014Planning application
- 2016Refurbished
- Apr 2016Construction started
- 2020Completed
- TodayStill standing
24 building permits · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About MIT House
MIT House is a 19-storey commercial accommodation building in Melbourne, with a roof height of 69 metres. Developed by Aurumstone Group, designed by Urban Design Architects and built by Verve Construction, it was completed around 2020.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🛎️ Hotel
- Completed
- 2020 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 61 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
69 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#196 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 19
- Footprint
- 670 m²
- Architect
- Urban Design Architects Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Builder
- Verve Construction Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- PS729180 · 150 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 24
Score cards
Melbourne Central Station 4 min walk · 10 tram stops within 400 m
145 cafés, 9 grocers, 5 medical within 250 m
85 street trees within 150 m · park 412 m away
11,024 people pass daily nearby · 93 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
Apartments
From the council's development record, so the built numbers may differ a little.
City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor and off-street car parks, CC BY 4.0.
The building team
The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of MIT House.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station4 min · 306 m
Train station4 min · 313 m
Tram stop2 min · 172 m
Tram stop3 min · 202 m
Tram stop3 min · 220 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Timeline
Everything that has happened at MIT House: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designPO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideVicmap Planning, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0. Plain-English summaries are ours. Check the planning scheme for exact controls.
Subdivision & permits
- Plan of subdivision
- PS729180
- Lots on the plan
- 150
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 24
- Estimated cost of works
- About $91.7m
Costs are estimates declared on permits, not amounts spent. Stages of a project repeat its value, so we group them and count each project once. A value can cover a project spanning several buildings. Our calculation from City of Melbourne building permits, CC BY 4.0.
History of the site
How it's been recorded over time
City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.
Community
What people say about MIT House in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is MIT House residential or commercial?
MIT House is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.
When was MIT House built?
MIT House was completed in 2020.
How many floors does MIT House have?
MIT House has 19 floors above ground.
What size apartments are in MIT House?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 118 1 bed and 50 2 bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
Who designed and built MIT House?
Aurumstone Group developed MIT House, Urban Design Architects designed it and Verve Construction built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is MIT House?
About 69 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 196 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near MIT House?
Melbourne Central Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for MIT House?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does MIT House have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS729180 has 150 lots.
Has any work been done on MIT House recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 24 building permits for MIT House since 1998. The most recent was in October 2023.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIT House | Hotel | — | 19 | 2020 |
| Lonsdale Gardens | Commercial | 24 m | 13 | 1994 |
| University City Apartments | Mixed use | 42 m | 14 | 1950 |
| Taylors House | Commercial | 75 m | 13 | 1986 |
That's Built compiles information from public records, research and contributions. Details are checked against multiple sources where possible but may contain errors and aren't professional advice. 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)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.