Ed Pelsterparkbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Theo Frenkelhof sits in the Ed Pelsterparkbuurt, a purpose-built island neighbourhood in Amsterdam. The 87 m² home, built in 2008, has an A energy label, so heating costs will be low. At €2,400 per month, the rent is 25% above the neighbourhood average of €1,922, which puts it on the high side compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
The Ed Pelsterparkbuurt is a modern, orderly neighbourhood on IJburg, with wide streets and water all around. Based on five reviews, residents appreciate the space and the tram connection to the centre, but note a lack of community feel. One resident says: "Heavenly wide, not far from the bustling centre, with a good tram connection to Central Station. But other neighbourhoods always require multiple transfers, even adjacent ones." Another describes it as "for the orderly, commuting person who longs for their own bubble when they come home." The neighbourhood has many families and a mix of cultures, but interaction between groups is limited. The neighbourhood Ed Pelsterparkbuurt has a strong urban feel, with over 2,000 addresses per km².
For your morning bread, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within a couple of streets away, including De Poseidon and Basisschool de Archipel, both about a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova is also a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam provides good public transport links, with a tram stop nearby and a train station 6.3 km away.
At the time of writing the home is listed via House of Rentals and also appears on Pararius. The agent has not published full specs beyond the street and price, so the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself.
Details of this home
Theo Frenkelhof 110, Amsterdam
Satisfactory · 5 residents
Heavenly wide, not far from the bustling centre, with a good tram connection to Central Station. But other neighbourhoods always require multiple transfers, even adjacent ones. Connection within the neighbourhood and with other neighbourhoods and the city itself is what I miss most. The water in summer makes up for a lot of that, but winters are very isolated. Although the streets themselves are Dutch-regulated straight-laced grey, nature is all around the streets. I prefer to be there, and people are friendlier there, than on the street itself. Green spaces and human interaction do something to a person. Many cultures live side by side (plus point!), but unfortunately they don't mix to form a new culture. The snack bar around the corner is the best community centre. Just like nature here, really. Everything is arranged side by side, not organically. The neighbourhood is for the orderly, commuting person who longs for their own bubble when they come home. A lot of waste and food is left on the street (also cleaned up by the municipality), which in my view is linked to a lack of community building/neighbourly care, more self-interest and less interest in neighbourhood interactions. The police station in the neighbourhood is very friendly and easily approachable. That gives a pleasant sense of safety.
Auto-translated to English by AII grew up here, great neighbourhood! Lots of memories and people I know. Been through a lot.
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Auto-translated to English by AIWell my experience is more that there are sometimes conflicts with the neighbours but that mainly concerns the block itself. Sometimes we manage to sort it out but often it's also a few who make decisions, which could always be different in my opinion. Overall it is a safe neighbourhood. Where you can certainly have a laugh. There are lots of playgrounds for children which is very safe.
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About Theo Frenkelhof 110, Amsterdam
The rent is 25% above the neighbourhood average of €1,922, which is on the high side. However, the apartment has an A energy label and is 87 m², larger than the average rental in the area (76 m²). Whether it is fair depends on your budget and how much you value a modern, efficient home in a quiet island setting.
Ed Pelsterparkbuurt is a modern, orderly neighbourhood on IJburg with wide streets and water views. It has a strong urban feel (over 2,000 addresses per km²) but is quiet and family-oriented. Residents appreciate the space and tram connection to the centre, but some note a lack of community interaction and feel isolated in winter.
A tram stop is within walking distance, providing a direct connection to Amsterdam Centraal. The nearest train station is 6.3 km away, so for longer journeys you would typically take the tram to the centre and then switch to the train.
Yes, Dekamarkt is just around the corner (425 m), and Albert Heijn is about a ten-minute walk (923 m). For a wider selection, Vomar and Jumbo are within 2 km.
Several primary schools are within a five-minute walk, including De Poseidon and Basisschool de Archipel. For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova is also a five-minute walk. There is also a special primary school, SBO Het Spectrum vestiging IJburg, very close by.
Yes, it has an A energy label, which means it is very efficient. You can expect low heating costs and a comfortable indoor climate.
House of Rentals has published only the street and price on Pararius.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Ed Pelsterparkbuurt
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