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Elan Apartments

634-640 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Generated 8 November 2026
Mixed use · Residential Apartment
38 mheight
11floors
2011completed
50homes
2permits

Development milestones

Construction startedMar 2011First major construction permit issued
Completed2011Elan Apartments completed: 11 floors

Building team

Architect
Williams Boag Architects
Developer
Emery O'Brien Pty Ltd
Builder
Maxcon

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ5
Overlays
DDO61, DDO61-A4.1, HO1124, PO1
Strata plan
PS620382 · 9 lots
Scores
🚆 8 · ☕ 8 · 🌳 10 · ✨ 4

Timeline

2012Council census records it as residential apartment, 12 floors
Name recorded: Elan Apartments
2011Elan Apartments completed: 11 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
Mar 2011First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
20111 building permit · about $16.3m of new works
Largest: Stage 7: Fire Services
20101 building permit · about $46k of new works
Largest: Stage 1: Demolition of existing building.
2009Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 1 floors
Name recorded: HollyFord Hotel
2007Council census records it as retail - shop, 1 floors
Name recorded: HollyFord Hotel
2002First council census entry: retail - shop, 1 floors

Building permits and certificates (2)

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.

23 Mar 2011Stage 7: Fire Services$16.3m
23 Aug 2010Stage 1: Demolition of existing building.$46k

Questions and answers

Is Elan Apartments residential or commercial?
Elan Apartments mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was Elan Apartments built?
Elan Apartments was completed in 2011.

How many floors does Elan Apartments have?
Elan Apartments has 11 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Elan Apartments?
Elan Apartments has 50 homes. The national address file lists 8 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

Does Elan Apartments have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 55 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near Elan 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 Elan Apartments?
The latest council census counted 3 businesses in Elan Apartments, including Elite Acupressure Massage / Elite Fingers Massage, Lenshire Pty Ltd and Twin Barbers.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Elan Apartments?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 634-640 Elizabeth Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Elan Apartments?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built Elan Apartments?
Emery O'Brien Pty Ltd developed Elan Apartments, Williams Boag Architects designed it and Maxcon built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Elan Apartments?
About 38 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 433 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Elan Apartments?
Parkville Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Pelham St/Elizabeth St #9, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Elan Apartments?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 5 (CCZ5). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1124).

Does Elan Apartments have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS620382 has 9 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has any work been done on Elan Apartments recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 2 building permits for Elan Apartments since 2010. The most recent was in March 2011.

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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