| Construction started | Nov 1997 | First major construction permit issued |
| Completed | 2002 | University City Apartments completed: 14 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.
| 30 Mar 2017 | Rectification works to facade of multi-level building. | $2.5m |
| 13 Nov 2013 | Stage 2 - Boosters. | $5k |
| 17 Oct 2013 | Stage 1 - Alterations and additions to a multi storey residential and carpark building. Services, electricity and fire, excluding boosters. | $365k |
| 04 Sept 2013 | Mechanical ventilation works to stair pressurisation system as a result of council building notice. Replacement fans and grilles to the stair pressurisation system. | $100k |
| 08 July 2013 | Construct 4 additional residential apartments. | $380k |
| 21 Dec 2011 | Smoke detector system to residential section to activate stair pressurisation system associated with stair pressurisation and a change of use to Class 2. | $50k |
| 06 July 2000 | installation of alarm signalling equipment. | $190 |
| 25 Oct 1999 | kitchen alterations on level 2 | $15k |
| 15 Jan 1998 | alterations to an existing building and change of use to a student college with associated car parking. Stage: electrical and mechanical services | $7.5m |
| 13 Jan 1998 | internal alterations to an existing take-away food premises | $40k |
| 05 Nov 1997 | alterations to an existing building and change of use to student college with associated car parking. Stage: architectural services, hydraulic, fire and electrical services including emergency lighting | $7.5m |
| 12 Sept 1997 | alterations to an existing building and change of use to student college with associated car parking. Stage: removal of windows | $100k |
| 28 Aug 1997 | alterations to an existing building and change of use to student college with associated car parking. Stage 1 internal demolition work | $200k |
Is University City Apartments residential or commercial?
University City Apartments mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was University City Apartments built?
University City Apartments was completed in 2002.
How many floors does University City Apartments have?
University City Apartments has 14 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in University City Apartments?
University City Apartments has 216 homes. The national address file lists 225 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
Does University City Apartments have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 152 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
Does University City Apartments have hotel or student accommodation?
The City of Melbourne records 214 student apartments at University City Apartments.
What do apartments cost near University City 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.
What businesses are in University City Apartments?
The latest council census counted 2 businesses in University City Apartments, including Mook Ji Bar and Who Salon.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in University City Apartments?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 402-408 Lonsdale Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in University City Apartments?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built University City Apartments?
Riverlee developed University City Apartments and Bates Smart & McCutcheon designed it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is University City Apartments?
About 44 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 364 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near University City Apartments?
Melbourne Central Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5, about 3 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for University City Apartments?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1359).
Does University City Apartments have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS413542 has 228 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on University City Apartments recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 12 building permits for University City Apartments since 1997. The most recent was in March 2017.
Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0); CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0); CLUE business establishments (CC BY 4.0); CLUE residential dwellings (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.
