Epic is a 38-level apartment tower at 118 Kavanagh Street, developed by Central Equity as its 74th project and built by Built. Completed around 2014, it holds roughly 415 to 419 apartments. Sources disagree on the architect: listing sites credit DRC Architects, while Central Equity's own page names bell+fisher.
| Construction started | Jun 2012 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | May 2014 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2014 | Epic completed: 38 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.
| 08 Nov 2024 | ASE Replacement | $2k |
| 12 Aug 2022 | Installation of alarm signalling equipment - Code Red. | $1k |
| 12 Apr 2019 | Change of Use - Unit 703 Epic - Class 3 to 2 Conversion | $500 |
| 17 Aug 2018 | Unit 1908- Epic- Change of Use. Class 3 to 2 Conversion | $500 |
| 17 Aug 2018 | Unit 2202- Epic- Change of Use. Class 3 to Class 2 conversion. | $500 |
| 31 Aug 2016 | Stage 3 - Balance of super structure (excluding PT slabs). | $102.3m |
| 31 Aug 2016 | Stage 4C - Post tension slabs and beams level 37. Conditional. | $102.3m |
| 31 Aug 2016 | Stage 4 - Part structure PT slabs level 1 to 6. | $102.3m |
| 31 Aug 2016 | Stage 5 - Podium services ground to level 7 (excluding carpark ventilation system). | $102.3m |
| 18 Nov 2015 | Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2015 | EPIC Apartment - Alterations, Change of Use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2015 | Tenancy 2207 level 22 fitout | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2015 | Unit 2107 - Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2015 | Unit 2409 - Change of use | $3k |
| 20 May 2015 | New Canopy to Apartment 704, Epic Apartment Tower | $16k |
| 16 Dec 2014 | Unit 1001, Level 10 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 16 Dec 2014 | Unit 103, Level 1 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 16 Dec 2014 | Unit 1202, Level 12 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 16 Dec 2014 | Unit 1207, Level 12 Alterations, Change of use EPIC Apartment | $3k |
| 16 Dec 2014 | Unit 1208, Level 12 Alterations, Change of use EPIC Apartment | $3k |
| 16 Dec 2014 | Unit 1405, Level 14 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 16 Dec 2014 | Unit 1410, Level 14 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 16 Dec 2014 | Unit 1907, Level 19 Alterations, Change of use EPIC Apartment | $3k |
| 16 Dec 2014 | Unit 1908, Level 19 Alterations, Change of use EPIC Apartment | $3k |
| 16 Dec 2014 | Unit 2001, Level 20 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 16 Dec 2014 | Unit 2004, Level 20 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 16 Dec 2014 | Unit 2007, Level 20 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 16 Dec 2014 | Unit 2103, Level 21 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 16 Dec 2014 | Unit 2202, Level 22 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 16 Dec 2014 | Unit 2205, Level 22 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 16 Dec 2014 | Unit 2303, Level 23 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 16 Dec 2014 | Unit 2306, Level 23 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 16 Dec 2014 | Unit 2307, Level 23 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 16 Dec 2014 | Unit 2503, Level 25 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 16 Dec 2014 | Unit 703, Level 7 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 16 Dec 2014 | Unit 800, Level 8 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 16 Dec 2014 | Unit 806, Level 8 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 16 Dec 2014 | Unit 900, Level 9 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 16 Dec 2014 | Unit 904, Level 9 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 16 Dec 2014 | Unit 905, Level 9 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 03 Dec 2014 | Unit 2804, Level 28 Alterations, Change of use EPIC Apartment | $3k |
| 03 Dec 2014 | Unit 2806, Level 28 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 03 Dec 2014 | Unit 2911, Level 29 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 03 Dec 2014 | Unit 3001, Level 30 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 03 Dec 2014 | Unit 3009, Level 30 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 03 Dec 2014 | Unit 3301, Level 33 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 03 Dec 2014 | Unit 3511, Level 35 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 1303, Level 13 Alterations, Change of use EPIC Apartment | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 1309, Level 13 Alterations, Change of use EPIC Apartment | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 1406, Level 14 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 2101, Level 21 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 2203, Level 22 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 2204, Level 22 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 2300, Level 23 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 2301, Level 23 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 2302, Level 23 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 2405, Level 24 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 2506, Level 25 Alterations, Change of use EPIC Apartment | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 2507, Level 25 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 2508, Level 25 Alterations, Change of use - EPIC Apartment | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 2605, Level 26 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 2606, Level 26 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 2610, Level 26 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 2708, Level 27 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 2800, Level 28 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 2805, Level 28 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 2809, Level 28 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 2810, Level 28 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 3000, Level 30 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 3007, Level 30 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 3011, Level 30 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 3110, Level 30 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 3507, Level 35 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 3602, Level 36 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 711, Level 7 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 803, Level 8 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Unit 805, Level 8 Alterations, Change of use | $3k |
| 13 Aug 2014 | 2107, Level 21 Alterations, Change of use | $75k |
| 13 Aug 2014 | Tenancy 2207 level 22 fitout | $75k |
| 11 June 2014 | Stage 6A - Tower architectural. Conditional. | $102.3m |
| 27 May 2014 | Stage 5A - Podium (ground to level 7) architectural. Conditional. | $102.3m |
| 26 May 2014 | Stage 4A - Structure post tension slabs levels 7 to 34. | $102.3m |
| 07 Mar 2014 | Staged permit - Carpark ventilation system. | $102.3m |
| 21 Nov 2013 | Stage 4B - Post tension slabs and beams level 35, 36, and roof. Conditional. | $102.3m |
| 28 June 2013 | Stage 6 - Tower services. Conditional. | $102.3m |
| 02 Aug 2012 | Stage 2 - Ground slab, piling caps and in-ground services. | $102.3m |
| 27 June 2012 | Demolition - EPIC Southbank Apartments. | $550k |
| 18 June 2012 | Stage 1 - New building EPIC Apartments. Piling. | $102.3m |
Is Epic residential or commercial?
Epic is a residential building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Epic built?
Epic was completed in 2014.
How many floors does Epic have?
Epic has 38 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Epic?
Epic has 415 homes. The national address file lists 424 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What size apartments are in Epic?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 116 1 bed, 259 2 bed and 34 3+ bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
Does Epic have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 351 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near Epic?
The median unit price in Southbank was $580,000 in 2025, from the Victorian Property Sales Report. That's for the whole suburb, not this building.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Epic?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 110-120 Kavanagh Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Who designed and built Epic?
Central Equity developed Epic and Built built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Epic?
About 119 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 25 of 190 buildings in Southbank by height.
What public transport is near Epic?
Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 11 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is City Rd/Kings Way #116, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Epic?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 3 (CCZ3).
Does Epic have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS647246 has 758 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on Epic recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 44 building permits for Epic since 2012. The most recent was in August 2022.
Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0); CLUE building information (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.
