AT A GLANCE
24
total lots in this scheme
Managed by G K Strata Management Pty Ltd. Located in Darlinghurst, NSW. 189 other strata plans nearby
Lots
24
Year built
1995
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
196 Forbes Street is a 24-lot residential strata scheme in Darlinghurst, registered in 1995 and now about 31 years old. It is managed by G K Strata Management Pty Ltd and is one of 190 strata plans in Darlinghurst (Sydney council area). Every unit at 196 Forbes Street (lots 1–24) is part of strata scheme SP50269, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP50269.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 196 Forbes 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
- SP50269
- Registered
- 1995-07-11
- LGA
- SYDNEY
- Postcode
- 2010
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 24
- Residential
- 24
Building Age
31
years old
Registered 11 July 1995
Significant capital expenditure expected — plumbing, electrical, facade repairs. Special levies are common for buildings this age
Strata Manager
Licence: 221911
Last AGM: 3 March 2025
Possibly overdueAbout 1 year agoNSW strata schemes must hold an AGM at least once every 12 months.
Annual Reporting
24 Apr 2025
Status
active
Disputes in Darlinghurst
No published decision names this building. Across Darlinghurst, 15 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 5 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 7
- Court
- 8
- Buildings involved
- 5 of 190
- Per 1,000 lots
- 2.76 (NSW 1.12)
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. 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 Darlinghurst suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Darlinghurst
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 12-20 Rosebank Street SP14452 | 24 |
| 84-90 McLachlan Avenue SP52366 Managed by Stratamark Pty Ltd | 24 |
| 177-185 William Street SP95025 Managed by SJW Real Estate Services Pty Ltd | 24 |
| 154-158 Liverpool Street SP2807 Managed by O'Neill Strata Management Pty Ltd | 25 |
| 66-72 McLachlan Avenue SP47441 Managed by Verdun Walsh Real Estate Pty Ltd | 25 |
| 3A Farrell Avenue SP457 Managed by G K Strata Management Pty Ltd | 23 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Darlinghurst with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Forbes Street
- 184 Forbes Street
SP58068 · 302 lots
- 299 Forbes Street
SP88165 · 101 lots
- 198-200 Forbes Street
SP2078 · 60 lots
- 299A Forbes Street
SP88279 · 6 lots
More buildings managed by G K Strata Management Pty Ltd
- 172-190 Riley Street, Darlinghurst
SP55982 · 66 lots
- 3A Farrell Avenue, Darlinghurst
SP457 · 23 lots
- 18-22 Hardie Street, Darlinghurst
SP30221 · 13 lots
- 446-458 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills
SP44070 · 121 lots
- 31-43 King Street, Sydney
SP21116 · 110 lots
- 105A Darling Point Road, Darling Point
SP2501 · 94 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2026 | Lot 9 | $1,650,000 |
| 14 Feb 2026 | Lot 22 | $1,500,000 |
| 27 June 2022 | Lot 24 | $1,200,000 |
| 30 May 2022 | Lot 22 | $1,300,000 |
| 2 Mar 2022 | Lot 1 | $990,000 |
| 23 May 2020 | Lot 2 | $1,137,500 |
| 17 Mar 2020 | Lot 20 | $1,200,000 |
| 22 Nov 2017 | Lot 11 | $1,175,000 |
| 18 Feb 2017 | Lot 24 | $1,091,000 |
| 6 Aug 2014 | Lot 8 | $700,000 |
31 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 · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $17K · Assessed by Council of the City of Sydney
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations and additions to residential development
PAN-73556
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling
PAN-223486
Modification Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling
PAN-318420
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-73556) 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 Sydney local government area, not this specific property.
Crime rates in Sydney LGA are significantly higher than 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
DARLINGHURST, NSW 2010
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: A
Excellent public transport access
Nearest Train
Kings Cross
380m away · ~5 min walk
Nearest Metro
Gadigal
1.0km away · ~13 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Chinatown Light Rail
1.3km away · ~16 min walk
Bus Stops
32 within 500m · 99 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
46
Listings within 200m
$256
Median / Night
8
Commercial Hosts
28
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Art Deco 1-bedroom unit in Darlinghurst
N/A
A Luxe Hidden Hideaway | by Guest Realty
$256
/night
Luxury 1/Bed Art Deco Apartment with A/C
$233
/night
Large Art Deco inner city garden oasis
$181
/night
Clapton Inn
$279
/night
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
Crown St PS
primary
Secondary
Inner Sydney HS
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
- 24
- Residential
- 24
- Year built
- 1995
- LGA
- SYDNEY