APA Building
43-53 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 47 m tall · #685 in Melbourne
- 5 floors
- 8 businesses
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136 years standing
- 1890Completed
- 1999Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
7 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About APA Building
APA Building is a commercial building in Melbourne, and the council census lists its main use as educational and research. It is 53 metres to the top, with about five floors above ground. The Australian Property Investment Company developed it, Oakden, Addison & Kemp designed it and James Anderson built it, with construction starting in 1889 and completion around 1981.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1890 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Construction started
- 1889 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 53 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
47 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#685 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 5 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 327 m²
- Architect
- Oakden, Addison & Kemp Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Builder
- James Anderson Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Businesses
- 8
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- PS546346 · 11 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ2
- Permits on record
- 7
Score cards
Flinders Street Station 3 min walk · 13 tram stops within 400 m
175 cafés, 15 grocers, 25 medical within 250 m
52 street trees within 150 m · park 250 m away
28,010 people pass daily nearby · 77 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 APA Building.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station3 min · 212 m
Train station3 min · 251 m
Tram stop1 min · 83 m
Tram stop1 min · 102 m
Tram stop2 min · 130 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).
Businesses in APA Building
8 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Crown Currency Exchange
Crown Jewellers & Watchmakers
Hair Affair
Lost In Melbourne
Nomi College
Quickfix Phone Repairs
RGIT
Ultimate Institute of Australia
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at APA Building: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2-A1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designPO2Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideSBO2Special Building Overlay: mapped as at risk of overland stormwater floodingVicmap 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
- PS546346
- Lots on the plan
- 11
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 7
- Estimated cost of works
- About $496k
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 APA Building in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is APA Building residential or commercial?
APA Building is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as educational/research.
When was APA Building built?
APA Building was completed in 1890.
How many floors does APA Building have?
APA Building has 5 floors above ground.
What businesses are in APA Building?
The latest council census counted 8 businesses in APA Building, including Crown Currency Exchange, Crown Jewellers & Watchmakers and Hair Affair.
Is there office or retail space for lease in APA Building?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built APA Building?
Australian Property Investment Company developed APA Building, Oakden, Addison & Kemp designed it and James Anderson built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is APA Building?
About 47 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 685 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near APA Building?
Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Flinders Street Station/Elizabeth St #1, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for APA Building?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2).
Does APA Building have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS546346 has 11 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on APA Building recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 7 building permits for APA Building since 1999. The most recent was in December 2014.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APA Building | Commercial | — | 5 | 1890 |
| The Mark on Collins | Mixed use | 56 m | 16 | 1960 |
| 303 Collins Street | Commercial | 64 m | 30 | 1973 |
| ANA Building | Commercial | 63 m | 9 | 1939 |
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 © Google Maps.