Manhattan Apartments
57-59 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 32 m tall · #500 in Melbourne
- 8 floors
- 5 car spaces
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100 years standing
- 1926Completed
- 1998Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
2 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About Manhattan Apartments
Manhattan Apartments is a commercial building on Flinders Lane, Melbourne, used for commercial accommodation. Completed in 1926, it stands eight floors above ground, with a roof height of 32 m, and it carries a heritage overlay. Reed HLS was the architect for its refurbishment.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🛎️ Hotel
- Completed
- 1926
- Height
- 32 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#500 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 8 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 510 m²
- Car spaces
- 5
- Strata plan
- PS408278 · 55 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 2
Score cards
Parliament Railway Station 5 min walk · 9 tram stops within 400 m
73 cafés, 4 grocers, 62 medical within 250 m
96 street trees within 150 m · park 138 m away
10,042 people pass daily nearby · 45 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 Manhattan Apartments.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station5 min · 406 m
Train station5 min · 436 m
Tram stop2 min · 132 m
Tram stop2 min · 166 m
Tram stop3 min · 202 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).
Timeline
Everything that has happened at Manhattan Apartments: 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 designHO1286Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO1Parking 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
- PS408278
- Lots on the plan
- 55
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 2
- Estimated cost of works
- About $80k
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 Manhattan Apartments in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Manhattan Apartments residential or commercial?
Manhattan Apartments is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.
When was Manhattan Apartments built?
Manhattan Apartments was completed in 1926.
How many floors does Manhattan Apartments have?
Manhattan Apartments has 8 floors above ground.
Who designed and built Manhattan Apartments?
Reed HLS designed Manhattan Apartments. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Manhattan Apartments?
About 32 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 500 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Manhattan Apartments?
Parliament Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Spring St/Flinders St #8, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Manhattan Apartments?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1286).
Does Manhattan Apartments have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS408278 has 55 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on Manhattan Apartments recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 2 building permits for Manhattan Apartments since 1998. The most recent was in June 2000.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Apartments | Hotel | — | 8 | 1926 |
| Herald Living Apartments | Commercial | 54 m | 39 | 1921 |
| ANZ Tower | Commercial | 77 m | 50 | 1981 |
| Collins Tower | Commercial | 77 m | 54 | 1981 |
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.