| Construction started | Nov 2012 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Dec 2013 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2014 | Urbanest Berkeley completed: 12 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.
| 18 Dec 2025 | Cladding Rectification to a Student Accommodation Building | $220k |
| 29 June 2023 | Existing fire alarm monitoring system converted to another approved monitoring system (ASE Replacement) | $2k |
| 16 Nov 2018 | URBANEST - MINOR ALTERATIONS ON GROUND FLOOR | $549 |
| 10 Dec 2013 | Stage 1: Demolition of existing building - Residential development (Shared accommodation) | $125k |
| 21 Aug 2013 | STAGE 5: All Works to completion | $20.5m |
| 14 May 2013 | STAGE 4: All Works (Excluding Fire) | $20.5m |
| 14 Dec 2012 | STAGE 3: PRECAST PANELS TO ROOF, SUSPENDED SLABS & SUPER STRUCTURES - Residential development (Shared accommodation) | $20.5m |
| 09 Nov 2012 | STAGE 2: IN-GROUND SERVICES AND STRUCTURAL WORKS - Residential development (Shared accommodation) | $20.5m |
Is Urbanest Berkeley residential or commercial?
Urbanest Berkeley is student accommodation. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as student accommodation.
When was Urbanest Berkeley built?
Urbanest Berkeley was completed in 2014.
How many floors does Urbanest Berkeley have?
Urbanest Berkeley has 12 floors above ground.
Does Urbanest Berkeley have hotel or student accommodation?
The City of Melbourne records 188 student beds at Urbanest Berkeley.
Who designed and built Urbanest Berkeley?
Urbanest developed Urbanest Berkeley. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Urbanest Berkeley?
About 42 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 400 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Urbanest Berkeley?
Parkville Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Pelham St/Elizabeth St #9, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Urbanest Berkeley?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 5 (CCZ5).
Does Urbanest Berkeley have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP179663 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Urbanest Berkeley recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 7 building permits for Urbanest Berkeley since 2012. The most recent was in December 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); 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.
