A studio apartment inside one of the historic Berlageblokken in Amsterdam Oost has hit the market, offering buyers a chance to own a piece of Dutch architectural history.
Located in the Indische Buurt, the listed national monument was designed around 1916 by Hendrik Petrus Berlage, one of the country’s most celebrated architects. The studio measures 37 square meters and carries an asking price of 350,000 euros, which works out to roughly 9,460 euros per square meter.
A historic housing design
The Berlageblokken complex spans several streets in the neighborhood, including Javaplein, Balistraat, Benkoelenstraat, and Langkatstraat.
The architect famously modified his original design for the block by inserting Benkoelenstraat and Langkatstraat to break up the mass of the building, allowing significantly more natural light into the individual living spaces.
Originally built as social housing for working-class families, the complex features distinctive green and yellow window frames that have been preserved to maintain its historic character.
Compact living in the Indische Buurt
The property on offer consists mostly of a single open-plan living area that combines space for a bed, sofa, and dining table, though the layout allows for a separate bedroom to be created. Large windows on both sides of the apartment provide direct daylight and views of surrounding greenery.
The unit also includes a dedicated private storage space located on the top floor of the building.
The listing reflects the high price per square meter typical of historic properties across the city, where buyers often pay a premium for architectural heritage and central locations.
Similar market dynamics and unique property conditions remain common across the local market, where buyers and tenants navigate housing quirks and limited space.
Berlage’s footprint is visible throughout the capital, most notably in his design for the Beurs van Berlage on Damrak and his comprehensive urban extension plan for Plan Zuid.
