York St, Sydney NSW 2000

There are insufficient recent house sales on York St to calculate a reliable premium or discount against the Sydney suburb average. Buyers should compare recent sales of individual homes on the street against nearby comparable properties to gauge current market positioning.

There are no bushfire or flood overlay risks on York St, and no high-voltage powerlines are recorded nearby. However, 2 properties carry a heritage listing, which means renovations or exterior changes may require additional council approval. Additionally, 8 properties are recommended for a flood check, and 1 falls under other flood classifications, indicating no flood risk identified or not mapped. Buyers should review council mapping and insurance costs before purchasing.

There is no house, duplex, or terrace stock with known site-vs-street height data on York St, so elevation details are unavailable. The street is dominated by high-rise apartment developments, meaning the site height data relevant to this metric does not apply to the primary housing type. Buyers should assess the specific property's characteristics directly.

York St is classified as a sub-arterial road with a 40 km/h speed limit, and 97.7% of the residential properties front this section. Sub-arterial roads generally connect local streets with larger roads, carrying more through traffic than local streets. This classification suggests the street may experience higher traffic volumes than a quiet residential lane, though the 40 km/h limit helps moderate speeds.

York St is overwhelmingly dominated by apartments, which make up 98.7% of the 1114 residential properties on the street. Houses, duplexes, and terraces account for just 0.8% of the total stock. This means buyers looking for detached homes will find very few options, while those seeking high-density living will find a wide selection of apartment stock.

The street features several significant apartment developments, including 5 York St, a 33-level building with 259 lots built in 1981. Also located on the street is 40 York St, a 50-level building containing 198 lots and built in 2018. These large-scale projects contribute significantly to the street's high-density residential character and apartment presence.

In the past 12 months, 19 apartments sold on York St, while no houses were sold. Over the trailing 5 years, the apartment turnover rate is 11.2%, meaning 11.2% of the apartment stock changed ownership. There is no house turnover data available. Turnover measures the proportion of properties that changed ownership during the past five years.

York St is best suited for apartment buyers seeking a high-density environment on a sub-arterial road. The street offers a mix of established and newer high-rise developments, with 40 York St built in 2018 and 5 York St built in 1981. Buyers comfortable with a 40 km/h speed limit and higher traffic volumes will find a strong apartment market, while those seeking detached houses will find very limited options.