AT A GLANCE
104
total lots in this scheme
Managed by Bright & Duggan Pty Ltd. Located in Redfern, NSW. 109 other strata plans nearby
Lots
104
Year built
2005
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
249-259 Chalmers Street is a large 104-lot residential strata scheme in Redfern, registered in 2005 and now about 21 years old. It is managed by Bright & Duggan Pty Ltd and is one of 110 strata plans in Redfern (Sydney council area). Every unit at 249-259 Chalmers Street (lots 1–104) is part of strata scheme SP74760, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP74760.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 249-259 Chalmers 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
- SP74760
- Registered
- 2005-06-14
- LGA
- SYDNEY
- Postcode
- 2016
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 104
- Residential
- 104
Building Age
21
years old
Registered 14 June 2005
Major waterproofing and roofing repairs are common at this age. Review the 10-year capital works plan
Strata Manager
Licence: 119232
Last AGM: 1 April 2025
Possibly overdueAbout 1 year agoNSW strata schemes must hold an AGM at least once every 12 months.
Annual Reporting
9 Apr 2025
Status
active
Disputes in Redfern
No published decision names this building. Across Redfern, 9 decisions name a strata plan — spread over 3 buildings.
- NCAT (tribunal)
- 5
- Court
- 4
- Buildings involved
- 3 of 110
- Per 1,000 lots
- 2.51 (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 Redfern suburb profile.
Comparable Buildings in Redfern
Other strata plans in the same suburb, ordered by similarity in building size.
| Building | Lots |
|---|---|
| 21 Regent Street SP80117 Managed by Strata Plus Pty Ltd | 103 |
| 6-8 Crescent Street SP62884 Managed by Strata Choice Pty Ltd | 97 |
| 197-209 Regent Street SP57504 Managed by Whelan Property Group Pty Ltd | 114 |
| 219-227 Chalmers Street SP36599 Managed by Strata Choice Pty Ltd | 119 |
| 157 Redfern Street SP86509 Managed by Network Strata Services Pty Limited | 89 |
| 1 Maddison Street SP38088 Managed by Strata Sense Pty Ltd | 88 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Redfern with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on Chalmers Street
- 219-227 Chalmers Street
SP36599 · 119 lots
- 217 Chalmers Street
SP49028 · 46 lots
- 292-296 Chalmers Street
SP22245 · 21 lots
- 246-248 Chalmers Street
SP57745 · 6 lots
- 245 Chalmers Street
SP37325 · 2 lots
- 290 Chalmers Street
SP46815 · 2 lots
More buildings managed by Bright & Duggan Pty Ltd
- 1-13 Boronia Street, Redfern
SP44998 · 44 lots
- 12-16 Chelsea Street, Redfern
SP69929 · 30 lots
- 1-19 Regent Street, Redfern
SP53344 · 28 lots
- 114-124 Pitt Street, Redfern
SP66791 · 28 lots
- 64-74 Lawson Square, Redfern
SP53065 · 25 lots
- 252 Abercrombie Street, Redfern
SP56068 · 18 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | Lot 44 | $1,550,000 |
| 22 Nov 2025 | Lot 24 | $990,000 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Lot 65 | $900,000 |
| 24 July 2025 | Lot 85 | $1,245,000 |
| 18 July 2025 | Lot 26 | $725,000 |
| 29 May 2025 | Lot 93 | $1,060,000 |
| 28 May 2025 | Lot 77 | $2,930,000 |
| 3 May 2025 | Lot 99 | $1,715,000 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | Lot 74 | $985,000 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | Lot 90 | $987,500 |
149 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 · 2 storeys · 1 dwelling
Estimated cost: $150K · Assessed by Council of the City of Sydney
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAlterations and additions to residential development
PAN-20324
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-595618
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyAttached dwelling, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-566681
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-20324) 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
REDFERN, NSW 2016
Transport Accessibility
Transport Score: A
Excellent public transport access
Nearest Train
Redfern
630m away · ~8 min walk
Nearest Metro
Waterloo
570m away · ~7 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
Surry Hills Light Rail
928m away · ~12 min walk
Bus Stops
24 within 500m · 73 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
18
Listings within 200m
$183
Median / Night
5
Commercial Hosts
8
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Poolside Apartment Opposite Redfern Park
$241
/night
The ASTON at the Buxton House
$146
/night
6 Roosevelt - Suite 6 - Buxton House
$164
/night
Urban 1BR Escape in Trendy Redfern
$186
/night
The Redfern Rest | Chic 1BR Escape Near Station
$186
/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
Alexandria Park CS
central primary
Secondary
Alexandria Park CS
central high
Source: NSW Department of Education. Catchment zones are updated nightly and subject to change. Visit School Finder for official information.
BUILDING BASICS
- Lots
- 104
- Residential
- 104
- Year built
- 2005
- LGA
- SYDNEY