Bright and well-laid-out one-bedroom apartment of 60m² (Gross 66m²) with a storage room in the basement. This pleasant apartment is located on the first floor of a building from 1987 in the popular Amsterdam East district, within walking distance of the lively Dappermarkt and the beautiful Oosterpark. The apartment features a spacious living area, a good-sized bedroom, a comfortable bathroom, and two balconies. The property is situated on leasehold land, with the lease paid off until February 28, 2034. After this date, the ground rent has been locked in under favorable conditions.
An added bonus is the possibility to create a second bedroom with a simple alteration — see the alternative floor plan for reference.
The Homeowners’ Association (VvE) “Commelinstraat/Pontanusstraat/Von Zesenstraat in Amsterdam” is professionally managed by Ymere VvE Beheer. Monthly service charges amount to €150.28, and a multi-year maintenance plan (MJOP) is in place.
LAYOUT
The wide communal staircase leads to the apartment on the first floor. The meter cupboard is located directly next to the entrance. The private hallway provides access to all rooms and also contains a central heating closet. At the front is the bright and cozy living room with large, high windows and access to the street-facing balcony. The L-shaped layout offers enough space for both a lounge and dining area. This room flows smoothly into the kitchen at the rear, which opens onto a charming balcony overlooking the inner gardens.
The kitchen features matte white cabinets and drawers, combined with a speckled grey countertop. It is equipped with various built-in appliances and a standalone dishwasher.
The well-sized bedroom is also located at the rear and, like the kitchen, has access to the garden-facing balcony. A practical feature is the large built-in wardrobe, ideal for use as a clothes closet.
The sanitary facilities are located in the middle of the apartment. The separate toilet and bathroom are adjacent to each other. The bathroom is finished with grey floor tiles and white wall tiles, and includes a walk-in shower, a wooden vanity with a round sink, a matching bathroom cabinet, and a washing machine connection.
The entire apartment has wooden flooring and wooden window frames with double glazing. A private storage unit is located in the basement with an area of approximately 5m².
LOCATION & ACCESSIBILITY
The property is located in vibrant Amsterdam East, bordering Oosterpark and the Plantage neighborhood. The nearby Javastraat and Javaplein offer a wide selection of restaurants, trendy cafés, and shops. Highlights include the historic Badhuis, the acclaimed restaurant De Wilde Zwijnen, and the Pompstation. Other nearby attractions include arthouse cinema Studio K, the Tropenmuseum, the well-known Dappermarkt, Artis Zoo, and Brouwerij 't IJ. Popular local spots include Bar Basquiat, Bar Botanique, and Drovers Dog Oost. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is just a few minutes’ walk away, offering excellent train, tram, and bus connections. Major roads are easily accessible, and there is a good connection to the A10 ring road.
PARKING
Paid parking applies on public roads, and a permit system is in place. According to the municipality of Amsterdam (as of June 4, 2025), there is a waiting list for a parking permit (permit area Oost-2).
DETAILS
-Practical one-bedroom apartment of 60m²;
-Possibility to create a second bedroom;
-Two balconies;
-Leasehold paid off until 2034;
-Ground rent from 2034: €647.06 per year excluding annual inflation;
-Professionally managed Homeowners’ Association (VvE);
-Monthly service charges: €150.28;
-Private storage room in the basement;
-Non-owner-occupied clause applies;
-Located in the vibrant Amsterdam East district;
-Just around the corner from Dappermarkt and Oosterpark;
-Quick delivery possible.
DISCLAIMER
This information was composed by us with due care. However, we can accept no liability whatsoever for any inaccuracies, incomplete information or otherwise, nor for any loss or inconvenience that this may cause. All specified sizes and dimensions are indicative. Purchaser has his/her own obligation to investigate all matters which are important to him or her. Pertaining to this house, the broker-consultant is of the vendor. We advise you to make use of an expert (NVM) broker to guide you for the purchase process. If you have specific wishes regarding the house, then we recommend you to communicate these in a timely manner to your purchasing broker and to do an independent examination of these things. If you do not make use of an expert representative, then the law considers you enough of an expert to be able to have a good grasp of all matters which are of importance. The NVM conditions apply.
NEN CLAUSE
The usable surface area is calculated in accordance with the NEN 2580 standard determined by the industry. The surface area may therefore deviate from similar buildings and/or old references. This is mainly due to this (new) calculation method. The purchaser states to be sufficiently informed about the aforementioned standard. The vendor and the broker of the vendor do their very best to calculate the correct surface area and content on the basis of own measurements and to support this as much as possible by posting maps with dimensions. However, if the dimensions happen not to have been (completely) determined in accordance with the standard, then this is accepted by the purchaser. The purchaser has been sufficiently given the opportunity to check the dimensions. Differences in the indicated measurement and size do not provide any right to the parties, also do not the adjust the purchase price. The vendor and the broker of the vendor do not accept any liability in this matter.
MUNICIPAL REGULATION, OWNER-OCCUPATION CLAUSE
The new Purchase Protection Act has become effective as of 01-01-2022, meaning that municipalities are entitled to impose an owner-occupation clause as an integral part of the purchase agreement. For more information, we kindly refer you to the website of the respective municipality.