AT A GLANCE
9
total lots in this scheme
Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd. Located in Petersham, NSW. 101 other strata plans nearby
Lots
9
Year built
1983
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
81 Crystal Street is a 9-lot residential strata scheme in Petersham, registered in 1983 and now about 43 years old. It is managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd and is one of 102 strata plans in Petersham (Inner West council area). Every unit at 81 Crystal Street (lots 1–9) is part of strata scheme SP19854, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP19854.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 81 Crystal Street, on one page
- A red/amber/green verdict on each risk, with the evidence
- Plain-English summaries of every tribunal and court case
- Questions to ask the agent and strata manager
- A PDF you can forward to your conveyancer
Plan Details
- Plan Number
- SP19854
- Registered
- 1983-05-17
- LGA
- INNER WEST
- Postcode
- 2049
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 9
- Residential
- 9
Building Age
43
years old
Registered 17 May 1983
Heritage-age building. Expect ongoing major maintenance costs. Check for heritage listing which may affect renovation options
Strata Manager
Disputes in Petersham
No published decision names this building. Across Petersham, 4 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 3 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 3
- Court
- 1
- Buildings involved
- 3 of 102
NCAT cases are usually internal to a scheme — by-laws, levies, repairs, access to records. Court cases usually involve builders or insurers over defects, because those claims exceed the tribunal's jurisdiction. A per-1,000-lot rate isn't shown: Petersham has 1,628 lots, small enough that a single litigious building would move it several-fold. These are published decisions only — most strata disputes settle or are resolved without a judgment, so this is a floor, not a count. See the Petersham suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Petersham
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 26 Chester Street SP56098 Managed by V J Ray Pty Ltd | 9 |
| 347-349 Trafalgar Street SP89973 Managed by G K Strata Management Pty Ltd | 9 |
| 27 Livingstone Road SP33451 | 9 |
| 32 Croydon Street SP17461 | 9 |
| 90-92 Audley Street SP67550 | 9 |
| 87 Crystal Street SP46354 Managed by Verdun Walsh Real Estate Pty Ltd | 10 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Petersham with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Crystal Street
- 58-60 Crystal Street
SP92170 · 16 lots
- 124 Crystal Street
SP103079 · 13 lots
- 87 Crystal Street
SP46354 · 10 lots
- 74 Crystal Street
SP54170 · 2 lots
More buildings managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd
- 242 Albany Road, Petersham
SP1645 · 18 lots
- 289 Stanmore Road, Petersham
SP39975 · 18 lots
- 34 Croydon Street, Petersham
SP2937 · 8 lots
- 17 Fort Street, Petersham
SP20522 · 6 lots
- 1 Palace Street, Petersham
SP81632 · 6 lots
- 22 Croydon Street, Petersham
SP32619 · 5 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2024 | Lot 2 | $742,000 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | Lot 3 | $765,000 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | Lot 1 | $817,500 |
| 24 Aug 2019 | Lot 7 | $770,000 |
| 4 Mar 2017 | Lot 3 | $820,000 |
| 16 June 2012 | Lot 3 | $192,000 |
| 12 Apr 2011 | Lot 1 | $465,000 |
| 23 Mar 2011 | Lot 6 | $490,000 |
| 15 May 2009 | Lot 1 | $392,500 |
| 27 Mar 2007 | Lot 4 | $366,000 |
12 sales total
Source: NSW Valuer General. Prices are as reported in settlement data and may not reflect current market values. Sales marked “Price withheld” are excluded from price calculations.
Development History
Original Construction · 3 storeys · 22 dwellings
Estimated cost: $3.0M · Assessed by Inner West Council
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDemolition, Erection of a new structure, Co-living
PAN-518120
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-371236
Development Application
RejectedNearbyResidential flat building, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-362028
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-518120) on the NSW Planning Portal Application Tracker to view the full DA details, including the applicant, builder, and principal certifier.
Source: NSW Planning Portal Open Data API (2019+). Earlier development applications may not be available. Items marked "Nearby" were matched by location proximity (within 100m) rather than direct plan number reference.
Crime Statistics
These statistics cover the entire Inner West local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Inner West LGA are similar to the NSW state average. (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Rates are per 100,000 population. Rank is out of 119 LGAs (1 = highest rate).
Neighbourhood
Suburb Profile
PETERSHAM, NSW 2049
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: A
Excellent public transport access
Nearest Train
Petersham
278m away · ~3 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Taverners Hill Light Rail
1.3km away · ~16 min walk
Bus Stops
12 within 500m · 59 within 1km
Source: Transport for NSW GTFS data (CC BY 3.0 AU). Distances are straight-line (not walking). Walking times assume 80m/min. Transport Score is indicative only.
Short-Term Rentals Nearby
3
Listings within 200m
$439
Median / Night
0
Commercial Hosts
2
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Cascata - Modern 2 BR 2 Bath Apartment + parking
$407
/night
Stunning two bedroom apartment in Petersham
$470
/night
4 Bedroom Inner West Terrace
N/A
NSW Short-Term Rental Rules
- •180-day cap for non-hosted short-term rentals in Greater Sydney (60 days in some fire-prone or Byron Shire areas)
- •Strata schemes can ban non-hosted STRA via a Section 137A by-law (requires 75% special resolution)
- •All STR properties must be registered on the NSW STRA Register
Source: Inside Airbnb (CC BY 4.0). Data is from a periodic scrape of Airbnb listings and may not be current. "Commercial hosts" are those with 3+ total listings. "High availability" = listed 180+ days/year.
School Catchment Zones
This property falls within the following NSW government school intake areas.
Primary
Stanmore PS
primary
Taverners Hill IS
infants
Secondary
SSC Blackwattle Bay
high coed
SSC Leichhardt
high coed
Source: NSW Department of Education. Catchment zones are updated nightly and subject to change. Visit School Finder for official information.
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 9
- Residential
- 9
- Year built
- 1983
- LGA
- INNER WEST