Former Black Eagle Hotel
42-44 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 2 floors
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176 years standing
- 1850Completed
- 1920Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
2 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About Former Black Eagle Hotel
Former Black Eagle Hotel is a two-storey commercial building on Lonsdale Street in Melbourne, completed in 1850. It is also known as the Black Eagle Hotel.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1850
- Height
- —
- Floors
- 2 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 847 m²
- Businesses
- 0
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- PS446765 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 2
Score cards
Parliament Station 3 min walk · 10 tram stops within 400 m
74 cafés, 2 grocers, 4 medical within 250 m
97 street trees within 150 m · park 134 m away
5,835 people pass daily nearby · 35 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 Former Black Eagle Hotel.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station3 min · 273 m
Train station4 min · 318 m
Tram stop2 min · 174 m
Tram stop2 min · 176 m
Tram stop2 min · 191 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).
Being built nearby
No major projects in the pipeline within 600 m.
Businesses in Former Black Eagle Hotel
0 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Former Black Eagle Hotel: 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
- PS446765
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 2
- Estimated cost of works
- About $388k
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
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Frequently asked questions
Is Former Black Eagle Hotel residential or commercial?
Former Black Eagle Hotel is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as unoccupied - unused.
When was Former Black Eagle Hotel built?
Former Black Eagle Hotel was completed in 1850.
How many floors does Former Black Eagle Hotel have?
Former Black Eagle Hotel has 2 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Former Black Eagle Hotel?
The latest council census counted 0 businesses in Former Black Eagle Hotel.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Former Black Eagle Hotel?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who built Former Black Eagle Hotel?
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 Former Black Eagle Hotel?
Parliament Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Victoria St/La Trobe St #9, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Former Black Eagle Hotel?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Former Black Eagle Hotel have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS446765 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Former Black Eagle Hotel recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 2 building permits for Former Black Eagle Hotel since 1998. The most recent was in September 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Former Black Eagle Hotel | Commercial | — | 2 | 1850 |
| The Urban Workshop | Commercial | 0 m | 34 | 2006 |
| Casselden | Commercial | 63 m | 41 | 1992 |
| Mission Building | Commercial | 75 m | 18 | 2019 |
| Telstra Centre | Commercial | 71 m | 47 | 1992 |
| Unilodge on Lonsdale | Mixed use | 94 m | 22 | 2003 |
| Oaks on Lonsdale | Hotel | 97 m | 30 | 2006 |
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), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.