| Planning application | 2009 | Planning application TPM-2009-1 lodged |
| Approved | By 2013 | Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded) |
| Construction started | Nov 2013 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Apr 2016 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2016 | Vision Apartments completed: 70 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 Nov 2023 | Unit 5803, Level 58 - Rectification Works to Fire Damaged Balcony | $25k |
| 31 Aug 2021 | Stage 2 - Internal Fitout | $500k |
| 15 Mar 2021 | Lot 1708,1708. Construction of Alteration to existing dwelling (like for like replacement) | $29k |
| 02 Apr 2020 | Stage 3 - Alterations & Fitout to an Existing Restaurant (6a) | $507k |
| 30 Aug 2019 | Alterations & Fitout to an Existing Restaurant (6a) | $500k |
| 14 Sept 2017 | Shop 1 - Internal fitout works to an existing retail tenancy | $300k |
| 06 Apr 2017 | Tenancy 4 - Retail tenancy fitout (Noodle House) | $250k |
| 24 Mar 2017 | Retail 3 - Internal Tenancy Fitout for Pufflets | $86k |
| 16 Dec 2016 | Construction of a 63 Storey residential, carpark and commercial building | $125k |
| 18 Nov 2016 | Retail GLR03 - Installation of a kitchen exhaust | $30k |
| 22 Sept 2016 | Shop 2 internal fitout works to an existing retail tenancy | $90k |
| 02 Sept 2016 | Stage 3: Full Structural and PT Slab Design for Levels 2-7 | $0 |
| 02 Sept 2016 | Stage 4: PT slabs for levels 8-68 | $0 |
| 26 July 2016 | Construction of a 63 Storey residential, carpark and commercial building | $125k |
| 14 Apr 2016 | Construction of a 63 Storey residential, carpark and commercial building | $125k |
| 05 May 2015 | Stage 5: Architectural & Services | $100.0m |
| 06 Nov 2013 | Stage 2: Construction of a 63 Storey residential, carpark and commercial building | $1.8m |
| 03 June 2013 | Construction of a 63 Storey residential, carpark and commercial building | $125k |
| 05 Sept 2011 | Internal strutural alterations to an existing building | $75k |
Is Vision Apartments residential or commercial?
Vision Apartments mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Vision Apartments built?
Vision Apartments was completed in 2016.
How many floors does Vision Apartments have?
Vision Apartments has 70 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Vision Apartments?
Vision Apartments has 556 homes. The national address file lists 627 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
Does Vision Apartments have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 156 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near Vision 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 Vision Apartments?
The latest council census counted 4 businesses in Vision Apartments, including D2M Beauty Clinic, Hwadam BBQ and Lost In Yunnan Elizabeth.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Vision Apartments?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 496-504 Elizabeth Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Vision Apartments?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Vision Apartments?
Brady Group developed Vision Apartments, Peddle Thorp designed it and Brady Constructions built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Vision Apartments?
About 230 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 10 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Vision Apartments?
State Library Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St #7, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Vision Apartments?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Vision Apartments have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS702914 has 782 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on Vision Apartments recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 8 building permits for Vision Apartments since 2013. The most recent was in April 2020.
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.
