🏒 CommercialUnoccupied - UnusedCompleted 1891πŸ› Heritage overlay

BNZA House

389-399 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 9 floors
  • 6 businesses
  • 6 car spaces

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135 years standing

  1. 1891Completed
  2. 1983Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

23 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About BNZA House

BNZA House is a nine-floor building on Collins Street in Melbourne, and it is covered by a heritage overlay. Construction began in 1891 and the building was completed the same year. The architect was Wright, Reed & Beaver.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1891
Construction started
1891 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
β€”
Floors
9 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
865 mΒ²
Architect
Wright, Reed & Beaver
Businesses
6
Car spaces
6
Strata plan
TP849713 Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
23

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

Flinders Street Station 5 min walk Β· 12 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities6/10

109 cafΓ©s, 3 grocers, 8 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

117 street trees within 150 m Β· park 102 m away

✨ Activity10/10

5,147 people pass daily nearby Β· 69 licensed venues within 200 m

Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.

The building team

The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of BNZA House.

πŸ“ArchitectWright, Reed & Beaver1889–1893verified1889-1893 Β· Design competition winnerSource: Australian Design Online (adonline.id.au) β†—
🏦OwnerNational Mutual Life Association1889–1893reported1889-1893 Β· Original clientSource: Wikipedia β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Flinders Street Station
Train station
5 min Β· 434 m
πŸš†Town Hall Station
Train station
6 min Β· 485 m
πŸš‹William St/Collins St #3
Tram stop
2 min Β· 144 m
πŸš‹Market St/Flinders St #3
Tram stop
2 min Β· 198 m
πŸš‹Elizabeth St/Collins St #5
Tram stop
3 min Β· 204 m

Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.

Within a 3-minute walk

109β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
3πŸ›’ Grocers
6πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
8🩺 Medical
0πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
19🍷 Pubs & bars

Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)

Residents37,341
Median age26
Households renting70%
Households without a car75%
Walk to work40%
Public transport to work43%

ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).

Businesses in BNZA House

6 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.

Collins Coffee House

Cafes and Restaurants

Flo Energy

On Selling Electricity and Electricity Market Operation

Frontier Ecomomics

Management Advice and Other Consulting Services

Globetrotter Corporate Travel

Travel Agency and Tour Arrangement Services

INTROBA CONSULTING PTY LTD

Engineering Design and Engineering Consulting Services

MSC Group

Other Auxiliary Finance and Investment Services

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Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at BNZA House: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2026πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $347k of new works
Largest: Ground and Lower Ground - Alterations to existing office building
2024πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 9 floors
Name recorded: BNZA House
2020πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $644k of new works
Largest: Level 6. Fitout to Existing Tenancies.
2018πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates Β· about $356k of new works
Largest: Alterations to an existing office
2017πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 9 floors
Name recorded: BNZA House
2017πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $1.2m of new works
Largest: Stage 2: Level 7 Offices - Zendesk - Fit-out Works
2015πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 9 floors
Name recorded: BNZA House
2015πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $3.8m of new works
Largest: Level 3, 4 & 5: Alterations to existing Office
2014πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $491k of new works
Largest: LEVEL 1, Alterations to existing Office
2012πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $340k of new works
Largest: Toilet refurbishment & internal fitout Level 8
2011πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $1.1m of new works
Largest: Internal alterations to Ground floor entry & lobby also Level 6
2010πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 9 floors
Name recorded: BNZA House
2010πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $60k of new works
Largest: Proposed office alterations to existing tenancy
2009πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $36k of new works
Largest: Partioning works to an office - Level 4
2008πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $140k of new works
Largest: Internal Office fitout Level 7, 395 Collins Street
2007πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits Β· about $74k of new works
Largest: Tenancy fitout of Offices Level 8
2006πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $85k of new works
Largest: Upgrade Emergency Warning System
2005πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $150k of new works
Largest: shop fitout
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: office, 9 floors
1999πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $207k of new works
Largest: Office partitions on the ground floor
1998πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates Β· about $30k of new works
Largest: Office partition alterations on level 7, 395 Collins Street, Melbourne
1997πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $180k of new works
Largest: Alterations to lower ground floor
1891πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
BNZA House completed: 9 floors
Derived from Wikipedia

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 (CCZ1)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
HO605Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
PO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide

Vicmap Planning, Β© 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
TP849713
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
23
Estimated cost of works
About $9.3m
1997New works by year (estimated)2026

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

2002Office Β· 9 floors Β· "BNZA HOUSE"
2010Office Β· 9 floors Β· "BNZA House"
2015Unoccupied - Unused Β· 9 floors Β· "BNZA House"
2017Office Β· 9 floors Β· "BNZA House"
2024Unoccupied - Unused Β· 9 floors Β· "BNZA House"

City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.

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Frequently asked questions

Is BNZA House residential or commercial?

BNZA House is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as unoccupied - unused.

When was BNZA House built?

BNZA House was completed in 1891.

How many floors does BNZA House have?

BNZA House has 9 floors above ground.

What businesses are in BNZA House?

The latest council census counted 6 businesses in BNZA House, including Collins Coffee House, Flo Energy and Frontier Ecomomics.

Is there office or retail space for lease in BNZA House?

See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built BNZA House?

Wright, Reed & Beaver designed BNZA House. The building team section has the sources.

What public transport is near BNZA House?

Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is William St/Collins St #3, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for BNZA House?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO605).

Does BNZA House have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision TP849713 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on BNZA House recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 23 building permits for BNZA House since 1997. The most recent was in March 2026.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
BNZA HouseCommercialβ€”91891
The Trustees BuildingCommercial21 m101937
SDA HouseCommercial29 m121958

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), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details Β© Google Maps.

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