It had been located at a number of different sites across the city but was from 1873 based in a building designed by Ferdinand Meldahl on Helbergsgade in Gammelholm.
The architect Martin Borch was charged with the design of the new building which was inaugurated in 1923.
In the 2010s, the building was adapted for use as student housing by Mikael Goldschmidt Ejendomme.
All apartments have private bathroom, open kitchen and a storage room.
Shared facilities include a roof terrace and a laundry room.