| Completed | 1937 | The Trustees Building completed: 11 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 June 2025 | Alterations to the Ground Floor roller door | $1 |
| 28 Feb 2025 | Part Level 5 - Office Fitout | $55k |
| 10 Dec 2024 | Level 7 - Internal alteration to existing building - Stage 0 | $231k |
| 28 Nov 2024 | Level 8 - Office Fitout | $40k |
| 22 Oct 2024 | Stage 2 - Altered lobby | $231k |
| 25 Sept 2024 | 401 Collins St - Alteration to existing building - Rooftop | $428k |
| 25 Sept 2024 | Level 8 - Office Fitout | $40k |
| 22 July 2021 | Lobby upgrade | $150k |
| 03 Sept 2018 | Proposed End of Trip (EOT) Fitout | $400k |
| 18 July 2018 | Stage 4 - Cold Shell works excluding external works - conditional | $9.2m |
| 18 July 2018 | Stage 5 - External Rear Facade Repair (Concrete Cancer and Window rectification Works) | $10.2m |
| 13 July 2018 | Proposed End of Trip (EOT) Fitout | $400k |
| 31 May 2018 | Stage 2 - Proposed Balance of Remaining Works which includes FER, DDA, Fire Hydrants and Fire Hose Reels (Excluding the Rooftop Terrace) | $12.0m |
| 16 Mar 2018 | Ground to Level Nine and Roof Top Terrace - Proposed Internal Fitout - Stage 1 - Excluding DDA, FER, Fire Hydrant, Fire Hose Reel and Rooftop Terrace Area | $12.0m |
| 05 Feb 2018 | Stage 1 - Proposed Internal Non-Structural Demolition for Mezzanine Level to Level 9 Works Only | $500k |
| 29 Jan 2018 | Stage 6 - Construction of Booster Cupboard and Collins Street Entry | $10.5m |
| 12 Sept 2017 | Ground Floor - Tenancy Fitout | $2.0m |
| 21 Apr 2017 | Stage 3 - Cold Shell Internal Non-Structural Demolition Works | $9.2m |
| 04 Nov 2016 | Stage 2 - Facade Rectification Works - Conditional | $3.0m |
| 14 Sept 2016 | Alterations - 401 Collins Street Melbourne, Lift, Façade and Office Upgrade | $609k |
| 05 Dec 2000 | Office alts; lift shaft | $55k |
| 25 Aug 1998 | Removal of fire hydrant lay flat fire hoses, 401 Collins Street, Melbourne | $500 |
Is The Trustees Building residential or commercial?
The Trustees Building is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as unoccupied - under renovation.
When was The Trustees Building built?
The Trustees Building was completed in 1937.
How many floors does The Trustees Building have?
The Trustees Building has 11 floors above ground.
What businesses are in The Trustees Building?
The latest council census counted 5 businesses in The Trustees Building, including AUNTY GRACE PTY LTD, CRUNCHYROLL PTY LTD and Czar Workspace.
Is there office or retail space for lease in The Trustees Building?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who built The Trustees Building?
The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.
What public transport is near The Trustees Building?
Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 6 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is William St/Collins St #3, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for The Trustees Building?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO608).
Does The Trustees Building have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP579562 has 1 lot.
What has The Trustees Building been bought and offered for?
In 2014 Impact Investment Group bought the building for $32 million in a sale and leaseback. In 2021 Impact offered it for sale at about $70 million.
Has any work been done on The Trustees Building recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 13 building permits for The Trustees Building since 1998. The most recent was in October 2024.
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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.
