🏒 CommercialUnoccupied - UnusedCompleted 1967

99 Queen Street

97-101 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 49 m tall Β· #317 in Melbourne
  • 12 floors
  • 8 businesses

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59 years standing

  1. 1967Completed
  2. 1984Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

20 building permits Β· 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About 99 Queen Street

99 Queen Street is a 12-storey office building in Melbourne. Completed in 1967 to designs by architect Graham Lumsden, it stands 48 m to the roof. A developer bought it for about $16 million in August 2024.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1967 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
48 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#317 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
12
Footprint
488 mΒ²
Architect
Graham Lumsden Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Businesses
8
Car spaces
β€”
Strata plan
PS510181 Β· 13 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
20

Score cards

πŸš† Transport7/10

Town Hall Station 6 min walk Β· 13 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities6/10

148 cafΓ©s, 3 grocers, 18 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

84 street trees within 150 m Β· park 145 m away

✨ Activity10/10

5,147 people pass daily nearby Β· 66 licensed venues within 200 m

Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.

The building team

The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of 99 Queen Street.

πŸ“ArchitectGraham Lumsden1967reported1967 Β· Architect named on State Library of Victoria record of 1967 facade photographSource: State Library of Victoria β†—
🏦OwnerMorry Schwartz2024–reportedCurrent Β· 2024- Β· Bought the office building in 2024 for about $16 million, per Real Estate SourceSource: Real Estate Source β†—
πŸ“‹Leasing agentCushman & Wakefield2024–reportedCurrent Β· 2024- Β· Leasing and marketing agent for current suitesSource: Cushman & Wakefield β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Town Hall Station
Train station
6 min Β· 511 m
πŸš†Flinders Street Station
Train station
6 min Β· 512 m
πŸš‹Queen St/Bourke St #4
Tram stop
2 min Β· 149 m
πŸš‹William St/Collins St #3
Tram stop
2 min Β· 160 m
πŸš‹Collins St/William St #4
Tram stop
3 min Β· 205 m

Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.

Within a 3-minute walk

148β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
3πŸ›’ Grocers
5πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
18🩺 Medical
0πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
13🍷 Pubs & bars

Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)

Residents37,341
Median age26
Households renting70%
Households without a car75%
Walk to work40%
Public transport to work43%

ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).

Businesses in 99 Queen Street

8 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.

DLK Advisory Pty Ltd

Accounting Services

DR SICKNOTE PTY LTD

General Practice Medical Services

Dwyer Vlahos Legal

Legal Services

IPRO Software

Computer System Design and Related Services

JRT Partnership Pty Ltd

Legal Services

Kinetic

Other Transport n.e.c.

Lonsdale Accountants Pty Ltd

Accounting Services

Zen Migration And Education Services

Other Personal Services n.e.c.

Looking for space in 99 Queen Street?

We'll try to put you in touch with an agent, though we can't promise a reply.
Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at 99 Queen Street: listings, news, works, planning and history.

20 Aug 2024πŸ“°
News
Developer Morry Schwartz buys 99 Queen Street for about $16 million
Real Estate Source reported that developer Morry Schwartz bought the 12-level office building for about $16 million. The report said an earlier $30 million sale the previous year had not completed. The buyer is named only in this report.
Apr 2023πŸ“°
News
Office building at 99 Queen Street sold for about $30 million to offshore investor
JLL's Melbourne CBD sales team sold the building for around $30 million on behalf of a private family owner after 17 years of ownership. The buyer was a Mainland Chinese investor sourced through JLL's Asia Markets division.
2022πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 13 floors
Name recorded: 99 Queen Street
2019πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 13 floors
Name recorded: 99 Queen Street
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $22k of new works
Largest: Suite 10.02, Level 10 - Alteration to office
2016πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $81k of new works
Largest: Level 2 - Proposed Internal Office Partitions
2015πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $17k of new works
Largest: 701: Construction of internal office alteration
2011πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $754k of new works
Largest: Internal Alterations/ Refurbishment to existing Lift foyers
2010πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 13 floors
Name recorded: Bank of Singapore House
2010πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $150k of new works
Largest: Internal shop fit-out - Phillip's Brioche Bakery.
2009πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $58k of new works
Largest: Level 1 - Internal office tenancy fitout alterations
2008πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $7k of new works
Largest: Office partition alterations to existing tenancy, Level 2.
2007πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $200k of new works
Largest: Internal office refurbishment for allco finance group, Level 2.
2006πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 13 floors
Name recorded: BANK OF SINGAPORE HOUSE
2004πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 13 floors
Name recorded: BANK OF SINGAPORE HOUSE
2004πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $26k of new works
Largest: New stair enclosure Ground Floor
2003πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $3.0m of new works
Largest: Alterations to an existing office building.
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: office, 13 floors
2001πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $140k of new works
Largest: Alterations to Foyer, Ground floor
2000πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $8k of new works
Largest: alteration to offices.
1998πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $24k of new works
Largest: Level 1 office alterations, 99 Queen Street, Melbourne
1997πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $8k of new works
Largest: Office fitout
1995πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $320k of new works
Largest: Alterations to Commonwealth bank
1967πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
99 Queen Street completed: 12 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 (CCZ1)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
PO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide

Vicmap Planning, Β© 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
PS510181
Lots on the plan
13
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
20
Estimated cost of works
About $4.8m
1995New works by year (estimated)2019

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

2002Office Β· 13 floors Β· "BANK OF SINGAPORE HOUSE"
2004Unoccupied - Unused Β· 13 floors Β· "BANK OF SINGAPORE HOUSE"
2006Office Β· 13 floors Β· "BANK OF SINGAPORE HOUSE"
2010Office Β· 13 floors Β· "Bank of Singapore House"
2019Office Β· 13 floors Β· "99 Queen Street"
2022Unoccupied - Unused Β· 13 floors Β· "99 Queen Street"

City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 99 Queen Street residential or commercial?

99 Queen Street is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as unoccupied - unused.

When was 99 Queen Street built?

99 Queen Street was completed in 1967.

How many floors does 99 Queen Street have?

99 Queen Street has 12 floors above ground.

What businesses are in 99 Queen Street?

The latest council census counted 8 businesses in 99 Queen Street, including DLK Advisory Pty Ltd, DR SICKNOTE PTY LTD and Dwyer Vlahos Legal.

Is there office or retail space for lease in 99 Queen Street?

See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built 99 Queen Street?

Graham Lumsden designed 99 Queen Street. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is 99 Queen Street?

About 48 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 317 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near 99 Queen Street?

Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 6 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Queen St/Bourke St #4, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for 99 Queen Street?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).

Does 99 Queen Street have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS510181 has 13 lots.

Has any work been done on 99 Queen Street recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 20 building permits for 99 Queen Street since 1995. The most recent was in November 2019.

Compare with nearby buildings

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99 Queen StreetCommercialβ€”121967
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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), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details Β© Google Maps.

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