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Beehive Building

92-94 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Generated 8 November 2026
Commercial · Retail - Shop
—height
12floors
1935completed
18businesses
10permits

Development milestones

Completed1935Beehive Building completed: 12 floors

Building team

Architect
Joseph Plottel

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ2
Overlays
DDO1, DDO2, DDO2-A1, HO502, PO2
Strata plan
PS511053 · 11 lots
Scores
🚆 9 · ☕ 9 · 🌳 6 · ✨ 10

Timeline

2024Council census records it as retail - shop, 11 floors
Name recorded: Beehive Building
20241 building permit · about $104k of new works
Largest: Ground Floor - PROPOSED ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING RETAIL TENANCY
20232 building permits · about $234k of new works
Largest: Level 7 - Suite 1-2. Proposed Alteration to Existing Office
2022Council census records it as office, 11 floors
Name recorded: Beehive Building
20221 certificate
Largest: Stage 2: Sprinkler and smoke detection works
2020Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 11 floors
Name recorded: Beehive Building
20201 building permit
Largest: Stage 2: Sprinkler and smoke detection works
20193 building permits and 1 certificate · about $595k of new works
Largest: Installation of EWIS system
20171 certificate · about $297k of new works
Largest: Level 1 - Office fit out of office - Family Planning Victoria
20161 building permit · about $17k of new works
Largest: Security Door to Fire Stair Landing (Ground Floor to Mezzanine Floor)- 92-94 Elizabeth Street
2014Council census records it as office, 11 floors
Name recorded: Beehive Building
20111 certificate · about $100k of new works
Largest: Refurbishment to Foyer
20102 building permits · about $36k of new works
Largest: Stage 2: Signage only - Vodafone
2004Council census records it as office, 11 floors
Name recorded: BEEHIVE BUILDING
2002First council census entry: workshop/studio, 11 floors
20011 certificate · about $2k of new works
Largest: lvl 2 internal alts. Permit extension for 6 months issued 7/4/01
1935Beehive Building completed: 12 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024

Building permits and certificates (15)

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.

06 June 2024Ground Floor - PROPOSED ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING RETAIL TENANCY$105k
14 Mar 2023Internal Fit out.$110k
15 Feb 2023Level 7 - Suite 1-2. Proposed Alteration to Existing Office$124k
18 Mar 2022Stage 2: Sprinkler and smoke detection works$370k
14 Jan 2020Stage 2: Sprinkler and smoke detection works$370k
16 Dec 2019Level 3 - Construction of an internal fitout - GQ Beauty$45k
26 Nov 2019Ground Floor - Shop Alterations$180k
18 Sept 2019Installation of EWIS system$370k
31 May 2019Installation of EWIS system$370k
12 Oct 2017Level 1 - Office fit out of office - Family Planning Victoria$297k
24 Feb 2016Security Door to Fire Stair Landing (Ground Floor to Mezzanine Floor)- 92-94 Elizabeth Street$17k
16 June 2011Refurbishment to Foyer$100k
17 Dec 2010Stage 2: Signage only - Vodafone$36k
16 Nov 2010TENANCY FITOUT - Shop VODAPHONE$36k
30 Nov 2001lvl 2 internal alts. Permit extension for 6 months issued 7/4/01$2k

Questions and answers

Is Beehive Building residential or commercial?
Beehive Building is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as retail - shop.

When was Beehive Building built?
Beehive Building was completed in 1935.

How many floors does Beehive Building have?
Beehive Building has 12 floors above ground.

What businesses are in Beehive Building?
The latest council census counted 18 businesses in Beehive Building, including Aoji Education, Beau By William and D B Jewellery.

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

Who designed and built Beehive Building?
Joseph Plottel designed Beehive Building. The building team section has the sources.

What public transport is near Beehive Building?
Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Collins St/Elizabeth St #2, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Beehive Building?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO502).

Does Beehive Building have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS511053 has 11 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has any work been done on Beehive Building recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 10 building permits for Beehive Building since 2010. The most recent was in June 2024.

Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0); CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0); CLUE business establishments (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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