Now consisting of 4 apartments, this building was originally constructed in 1910 as part of the post plague reconstruction of Sydney in the period 1910-1917. It was originally built as a row of 12 apartments that would have extended from the new balcony end out to the new lift in Barangaroo Headland Park. They were built in a simplified Federation Arts and Crafts Style.
These apartments provided public housing to the workers of the wharfs. At least 7 of the original families lived here in excess of 20 years during a tough time in our history, raising large families with many generations residing at the same address. Often children married and continued to live in the area.
The other 8 apartments were demolished in the 1960's as part of the Darling Harbour wharves redevelopment, leaving the internal wall of the demolished apartment exposed to the elements (with the appearance of a ruin) for more than 50 years. New balconies have now been constructed at this demolished end which still show the fireplace openings.
The remaining apartments (18-20) have now been sympathetically restored in 2017 under the guidance of the NSW Heritage Department, Sydney City Council and Tropman and Tropman Heritage Architects.
They have now been transformed, retaining their unique heritage charm whilst providing luxurious accomodation in an unrivalled position in the heart of Sydney.