| Construction started | Nov 1999 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Oct 2001 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2001 | Franklin Lofts completed: 31 floors |
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.
| 13 Oct 2025 | Cladding replacement works - Stage 2: cladding replacement works to north facade | $1.8m |
| 25 July 2025 | Cladding replacement works to level 29 & west facade only | $1.8m |
| 20 Mar 2024 | 83 Franklin Street - Proposed shop fit-out | $363k |
| 01 Oct 2021 | Level 4 and 31 - Upgrade of Hot & Cold Water System | $582k |
| 21 July 2017 | Apartment 1903 - Installation of new sprinkler head to existing apartment | $3k |
| 07 Apr 2017 | Proposed fitout and alterations to an existing Cafe - Permit Lapsed | $45k |
| 02 June 2003 | Internal shop fitout (restaurant) | $80k |
| 31 Oct 2001 | Stage 5 - fitout to completion multi-storey residential building/car park | $16.5m |
| 07 July 2000 | Stage 4 - slab to level 4 | $2.4m |
| 03 Apr 2000 | Stage 3 - slab level 4 | $2.4m |
| 23 Feb 2000 | Stage 2 basement footings | $142k |
| 09 Nov 1999 | Stage 1 Construction of multi storey residential building and car park | $1.0m |
| 25 Aug 1999 | Demolition of an office | $110k |
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.
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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.
