The building was built in the 1800s.The building comprises of basement, ground and 3 upper floors, served by several staircases, without a lift facility. The building is interlinked to The Security Centre and Information Systems Services building. (I.e. 200 Pearse Street) On the ground floor, 199 Pearse Street has offices belonging to Information Systems Services, Students' Counselling Service. The upper levels are offices as well as toilet facilities, except for the third floor occupied by Students' Counseling Service.