ASF House
57-63 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 57 m tall · #253 in Melbourne
- 13 floors
- 147 hotel rooms planned
- 7 businesses
- 32 car spaces
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57 years standing
- 1969Completed
- 1988Refurbished
- 2014Planning application
- TodayStill standing
23 building permits · 4 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About ASF House
ASF House is a 13-storey commercial building at 57-63 Exhibition Street in Melbourne, completed in 1969. In March 2025, the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation bought the property at 63 Exhibition Street for $45 million. A hotel and residential tower was proposed for the site in 2017, and in February 2024 Salta Properties offered 63 Exhibition Street for sale again with an approved permit.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1969
- Height
- 56 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#253 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 13
- Footprint
- 750 m²
- Hotel rooms (planned)
- 147
- Businesses
- 7
- Car spaces
- 32
- Strata plan
- TP819012 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 23
Score cards
Parliament Railway Station 5 min walk · 9 tram stops within 400 m
100 cafés, 4 grocers, 61 medical within 250 m
112 street trees within 150 m · park 273 m away
2,859 people pass daily nearby · 68 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
Apartments
Plans for this address
24 homes in an approved development. This may not be what stands here now, and plans can change.
City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor and off-street car parks, CC BY 4.0.
The building team
The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of ASF House.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station5 min · 396 m
Train station5 min · 419 m
Tram stop1 min · 67 m
Tram stop3 min · 209 m
Tram stop3 min · 210 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 ASF House
7 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Alliance Financial Group Pty Ltd
ASSURED INSURANCE BROKERS PTY LTD
Facilitate Corporation Pty Ltd
Faure Le Page Melbourne Boutique
Information Technology Solutions Pt Ltd
MORTGAGE STRESS VICTORIA LIMITED
Vranken-Pommery Australia Pty Ltd
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at ASF House: 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
- TP819012
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 23
- Estimated cost of works
- About $3.9m
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 ASF House in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
Summaries describe what's discussed; they aren't our view or a statement of fact, and we don't name posters. The discussions belong to their sites.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ASF House residential or commercial?
ASF House is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as unoccupied - unused.
When was ASF House built?
ASF House was completed in 1969.
How many floors does ASF House have?
ASF House has 13 floors above ground.
Does ASF House have hotel or student accommodation?
Plans for this address include 147 hotel rooms.
What businesses are in ASF House?
The latest council census counted 7 businesses in ASF House, including Alliance Financial Group Pty Ltd, ASSURED INSURANCE BROKERS PTY LTD and Facilitate Corporation Pty Ltd.
Is there office or retail space for lease in ASF House?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who built ASF House?
The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.
How tall is ASF House?
About 56 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 253 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near ASF House?
Parliament Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is 101 Collins St/Collins St #7, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for ASF House?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does ASF House have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP819012 has 1 lot.
Has a new tower been planned for the ASF House site?
Yes. In 2017, planners were asked to consider a lower height for a hotel and residential tower proposed by Salta and Asia One at 57-63 Exhibition Street. In 2021, developers were competing for the site as an apartment tower location. In February 2024, Salta Properties offered 63 Exhibition Street for sale again with an approved permit.
Has any work been done on ASF House recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 23 building permits for ASF House since 1997. The most recent was in September 2021.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASF House | Commercial | — | 13 | 1969 |
| 4IX | Commercial | 51 m | 22 | 2014 |
| 101 Collins Street | Commercial | 61 m | 52 | 1991 |
| Reserve Bank of Australia | Commercial | 113 m | 17 | 1965 |
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), 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)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.