AT A GLANCE
8
total lots in this scheme
Managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd. Located in Darlinghurst, NSW. 189 other strata plans nearby
Lots
8
Year built
2009
Last report
—
Boundary sourced from NSW Spatial Services (StrataHub).
About this building
169 William Street is an 8-lot residential strata scheme in Darlinghurst, registered in 2009 and now about 17 years old. It is managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd and is one of 190 strata plans in Darlinghurst (Sydney council area). Every unit at 169 William Street (lots 1–8) is part of strata scheme SP81631, so the levies, by-laws and disputes below apply to all of them. We found no NCAT tribunal decisions naming SP81631.
Buyer's snapshot
Everything a buyer should know about 169 William 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
- SP81631
- Registered
- 2009-02-17
- LGA
- SYDNEY
- Postcode
- 2010
Lot Breakdown
- Total Lots
- 8
- Residential
- 8
Building Age
17
years old
Registered 17 February 2009
Major waterproofing and roofing repairs are common at this age. Review the 10-year capital works plan
Strata Manager
Licence: 10116358
Last AGM: 23 September 2025
About 1 year ago
Annual Reporting
24 Oct 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 |
|---|---|
| 187-189 Bourke Street SP61261 | 8 |
| 387-389 Liverpool Street SP21480 Managed by Harvie Strata Management Pty Ltd | 8 |
| 38-46 Oxford Street SP49764 Managed by Strata Choice Pty Ltd | 8 |
| 185-189 Darlinghurst Road SP47607 Managed by Jameson & Associates Unit Services Pty Ltd | 8 |
| 185A Bourke Street SP71618 Managed by Peter Clisdell Pty Ltd | 8 |
| 93-95 Womerah Avenue SP15305 | 8 |
Comparables are other strata plans in Darlinghurst with similar lot counts.
Other strata buildings on William Street
- 121-129 William Street
SP73189 · 35 lots
- 177-185 William Street
SP95025 · 24 lots
- 163-167 William Street
SP16813 · 10 lots
- 161-161A William Street
SP43519 · 7 lots
More buildings managed by PICA Services Pty Ltd
- 37-39 Francis Street, Darlinghurst
SP19079 · 28 lots
- 66-68 Riley Street, Darlinghurst
SP84299 · 21 lots
- 4 Clapton Place, Darlinghurst
SP22765 · 12 lots
- 82-84 Stanley Street, Darlinghurst
SP62314 · 10 lots
- 343-357 Pitt Street, Sydney
SP55792 · 600 lots
- 330 Church Street, Parramatta
SP94469 · 376 lots
Risk & History
Sales History
Recent Sales
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 2026 | Lot 4 | $690,000 |
| 7 Sept 2023 | Lot 1 | $665,000 |
| 2 Feb 2023 | Lot 5 | $635,000 |
| 10 Dec 2021 | Lot 8 | $885,000 |
| 6 May 2020 | Lot 6 | $940,000 |
| 12 Oct 2018 | Lot 4 | $595,000 |
| 11 Apr 2016 | Lot 8 | $905,000 |
| 27 Sept 2013 | Lot 8 | $535,000 |
| 26 Aug 2009 | Lot 1 | $339,000 |
| 4 Aug 2009 | Lot 5 | $342,000 |
15 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 · 10 storeys · 229 dwellings
Estimated cost: $161.7M · Assessed by Council of the City of Sydney
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyMixed use development
PAN-198092
Development Application
DeterminedNearbyDwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
PAN-541180
Looking for the builder or developer?
Search for the application number (e.g., PAN-198092) 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
305m away · ~4 min walk
Nearest Metro
Gadigal
973m away · ~12 min walk
Nearest Light Rail
QVB
1.2km away · ~15 min walk
Nearest Ferry
Darling Harbour, King Street
1.9km away · ~24 min walk
Bus Stops
26 within 500m · 93 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
26
Listings within 200m
$261
Median / Night
5
Commercial Hosts
8
High Availability
Listing Types
Nearest Listings
Spacious 50 sqm apartment in the heart of Sydney!
N/A
Modern, bright Apartment
$249
/night
spacious king bed apartment
$183
/night
Elegant 2BR Downtown Dowling St 2 E-Bikes Included
$499
/night
My City Cocoon
$346
/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
- 8
- Residential
- 8
- Year built
- 2009
- LGA
- SYDNEY