The building is situated on Princes Street, adjacent to Albert Park, and is now occupied by the University of Auckland.

[2][3] The foundation stone was laid by David Nathan (1816–1886), an early Jewish settler and founder of the L.D.

In 1967 the congregation moved to larger premises on Greys Avenue, overlooking Myers Park,[7] and the Princes Street synagogue was deconsecrated in 1969.

[3] Ownership of the property reverted to Auckland City Council as part of the Albert Park Reserve following the deconsecration.

[8] The building was left vacant and deteriorated over the next two decades, until it was carefully restored under the direction of Salmond Reed Architects[8] in 1989 to serve as a branch of the National Bank.