Franklin Lofts
83-93 Franklin Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 94 m tall · #127 in Melbourne
- 31 floors
- 189 homes
- 2 businesses
- 174 car spaces
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| Looking to | In this building | Area guide | Search the building |
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| Rent | — | 1-bed median $560/wk | realestate.com.au ↗domain.com.au ↗ |
| Lease space | — | — | realcommercial.com.au ↗commercialrealestate.com.au ↗ |
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25 years standing
Built in 1 yr 2 mths
- Nov 1999Construction started
- 2001Completed
- TodayStill standing
13 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About Franklin Lofts
Franklin Lofts is an apartment tower with 189 homes over 31 floors above ground, rising 104 m to its top. Developed by PDG, designed by Peddle Thorp and built by L.U. Simon, it was completed in 2001.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏬 Mixed use
- Completed
- 2001
- Height
- 104 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
94 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#127 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 31
- Footprint
- 1,520 m²
- Homes
- 189
- Architect
- Peddle Thorp
- Builder
- L.U. Simon
- Businesses
- 2
- Car spaces
- 174
- Strata plan
- PS411688 · 393 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 13
Score cards
State Library Station 2 min walk · 8 tram stops within 400 m
96 cafés, 9 grocers, 4 medical within 250 m
69 street trees within 150 m · park 338 m away
19,267 people pass daily nearby · 38 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
Apartments
The council hasn't recorded a bedroom breakdown for Franklin Lofts.
🚗 144 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 0.8 per home. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
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 Franklin Lofts.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station2 min · 120 m
Train station2 min · 194 m
Tram stop1 min · 113 m
Tram stop3 min · 229 m
Tram stop3 min · 251 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).
Prices and rents around here
Suburb and area medians, not this building's prices.
Prices: Victorian Property Sales Report, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0.
Median weekly rents for new leases, CBD-St Kilda Rd
| Apartment | Median rent | Change in a year | Trend since Mar 2016 | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $560/wk | +1.8% | 6,274 in the year to Sep 2025 | |
| 2 bedroom | $735/wk | +2.1% | 6,605 in the year to Sep 2025 | |
| 3 bedroom | $1050/wk | -4.5% | 737 in the year to Sep 2025 |
Source: Homes Victoria Rental Report, CC BY 4.0. Area medians, not this building's rents.
Businesses in Franklin Lofts
2 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Daily Delish
Europcar
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Franklin Lofts: 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
- PS411688
- Lots on the plan
- 393
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 13
- Estimated cost of works
- About $21.3m
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 Franklin Lofts in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Franklin Lofts residential or commercial?
Franklin Lofts mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Franklin Lofts built?
Franklin Lofts was completed in 2001.
How many floors does Franklin Lofts have?
Franklin Lofts has 31 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Franklin Lofts?
Franklin Lofts has 189 homes. The national address file lists 254 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
Does Franklin Lofts have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 144 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near Franklin Lofts?
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 Franklin Lofts?
The latest council census counted 2 businesses in Franklin Lofts, including Daily Delish and Europcar.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Franklin Lofts?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 83-93 Franklin Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Franklin Lofts?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Franklin Lofts?
PDG developed Franklin Lofts, Peddle Thorp designed it and L.U. Simon built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Franklin Lofts?
About 94 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 127 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Franklin Lofts?
State Library Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is RMIT University/Swanston St #7, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Franklin Lofts?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Franklin Lofts have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS411688 has 393 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on Franklin Lofts recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 13 building permits for Franklin Lofts since 1999. The most recent was in October 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Lofts | Mixed use | — | 31 | 2001 |
| 48-50 A'Beckett Street | Student accommodation | 46 m | 43 | — |
| Avant | Mixed use | 71 m | 56 | 2017 |
| Lighthouse | Mixed use | 81 m | 71 | 2017 |
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), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.