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ASF House

57-63 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Generated 8 November 2026
Commercial · Unoccupied - Unused
57 mheight
13floors
1969completed
7businesses
23permits

Development milestones

Planning application2014Planning application TPM-2014-43/A lodged
ApprovedApprovedPlanning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Completed1969ASF House completed: 13 floors

Building team

Owner
Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ1
Overlays
DDO1, DDO10, PO1
Strata plan
TP819012 · 1 lots
Scores
🚆 8 · ☕ 9 · 🌳 8 · ✨ 10

Timeline

11 Mar 2025Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation buys ex-ASF House at 63 Exhibition Street for $45 million
Real Estate Source reported that the former ASF House, later Citicorp House, sold for $45 million after a second marketing campaign, with Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation as buyer. The buyer is reported to be protecting views from its neighbouring 101 Collins Street tower.
12 Feb 2024Salta Properties offers 63 Exhibition Street for sale again with approved permit
Salta Properties put the site, which carries a development approval for a 52-storey mixed-use tower, back on the market for a second time in four years. The 14-level office was guided at $75 million to $80 million, with expressions of interest closing on March 6.
2022Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 15 floors
Name recorded: ASF House
13 Apr 2021Developers vie for 63 Exhibition Street apartment tower site
Developers were reported to be competing for the site, with Salta Properties named as the vendor. The article lists bidders in the final four, including Gurner, and notes a 52-storey proposal.
2021Council census records it as office, 15 floors
Name recorded: ASF House
20211 building permit and 1 certificate · about $554k of new works
Largest: Stage 1: Building certification and NCC compliance review. Retail
2019Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 15 floors
Name recorded: ASF House
20191 building permit and 3 certificates · about $539k of new works
Largest: Level 7 - Internal Non Structural Alterations to Parts of the Existing Office Tenancy - Heartland Seniors Fiannce Office
29 Jun 2017Planners seek lower height for Salta and Asia One hotel and residential tower at 57-63 Exhibition Street
The replacement tower planned for the site, which would replace the 203 m ASF House building, was reported to be close to a planning approval step. City of Melbourne planners asked for the height to be cut to 183 metres, and the final decision was with the Planning Minister.
20161 certificate · about $40k of new works
Largest: Level 11 - Alteration to existing office space
20151 certificate · about $30k of new works
Largest: Level 1, Office Fit Out to part
2014Planning application TPM-2014-43/A lodged
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
20101 building permit · about $39k of new works
Largest: OFFICE FITOUT TO LEVEL 11
20092 building permits and 1 certificate · about $45k of new works
Largest: Proposed office partition alterations to existing tenancy Level 8
2008Council census records it as office, 15 floors
Name recorded: ASF House
20071 building permit · about $20k of new works
Largest: Alteration to office fitout, part level 5.
2006Council census records it as office, 15 floors
20052 building permits and 5 certificates · about $736k of new works
Largest: Internal alterations to level 12
2004Council census records it as unoccupied - under renovation, 15 floors
200410 building permits and 4 certificates · about $611k of new works
Largest: Internal fitout to existing office tenancy on level 8
20033 building permits and 1 certificate · about $220k of new works
Largest: Internal alterations to an office on level 12
20021 building permit · about $150k of new works
Largest: Internal alterations
2002First council census entry: office, 15 floors
19971 building permit and 1 certificate · about $943k of new works
Largest: Office fitout
1969ASF House completed: 13 floors
Derived from Apartments.com.au
ApprovedPlanning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor

Building permits and certificates (41)

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.

15 Sept 2021Ground Floor External Wall Attachment Recladding Works Limited to Secondary Framework and Cladding's$81k
19 Mar 2021Stage 1: Building certification and NCC compliance review. Retail$473k
19 Nov 2019Level 9 - Proposed internal office fitout for TMF Group$121k
11 Oct 2019Stage 1 & 2 - Monards$130k
10 July 2019Tenancy B, Level 9 - Proposed Internal Partitions and Office Fitout for Lion Capital$131k
28 May 2019Level 7 - Internal Non Structural Alterations to Parts of the Existing Office Tenancy - Heartland Seniors Fiannce Office$158k
16 Dec 2016Level 11 - Alteration to existing office space$40k
14 Sept 2015Level 1, Office Fit Out to part$30k
24 Nov 2010OFFICE FITOUT TO LEVEL 11$39k
23 Sept 2009Proposed office partition alterations to existing tenancy Level 8$30k
21 Aug 2009Proposed office partition alterations to existing tenancy Level 8$30k
21 Jan 2009Internal Alterations to Existing Building - Level 8$15k
02 Mar 2007Alteration to office fitout, part level 5.$20k
02 Dec 2005Alterations to offices Level 6$49k
07 Sept 2005Internal alterations to level 12$450k
27 July 2005ofiice partition fitout to an existing tenancy on level 11$61k
20 July 2005Office fitout Part Level 11$137k
29 Apr 2005internal office alterations - inter-tenancy wall construction, L11$10k
29 Apr 2005office partitioning$30k
06 Apr 2005Partition alterations Level 10 & 11 Stage 1$10k
30 Nov 2004Office fitout Level 4$110k
30 Aug 2004alterations to existing office tenancy.Partion Alterations to level 10$10k
12 Aug 2004Tenancy Division Walls Level 5$20k
02 Aug 2004Construct partitions Level 8$5k
30 June 2004Office fitout Part Level 5$106k
29 June 2004Internal fitout Level 2$65k
06 June 2004Level 1 - Office partitions. Amended building permit.$80k
03 June 2004Office fitout level 10$64k
29 Apr 2004Office fitout Level 9$70k
22 Apr 2004Internal fitout to existing office tenancy on level 8$150k
30 Mar 2004Level 1 - Office partitions.$80k
09 Mar 2004Level 9, Internal alterations to existing building-tenancy sub-division.$15k
12 Feb 2004Office fitout Level 9$67k
10 Feb 2004Internal alterations level 3$20k
06 Aug 2003Interenal alterations to office -All levels$20k
06 Aug 2003Removal of Fire hydrant lay flat hoses$300
03 Apr 2003Internal alterations to an office on level 12$100k
03 Apr 2003Internal alterations to a office.$100k
17 Dec 2002Internal alterations$150k
18 June 1997Office fitout$700k
16 Apr 1997Refurbishment of Levels 3, 4 & 5$243k

Questions and answers

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.

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.

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