Fresh, Modern & Sustainable: The Renovated Lefier Student Housing at the Van Heemskerckstraat

The renovated student flat from public housing corporation Lefier at The Van Heemskerckstraat has just been officially reopened. Here’s what’s new and why it could be a great option for you if you’re searching for student housing this year.

• More rooms added: 34 additional rooms have been added;
• Private bathrooms: All rooms are now “semi-independent,” meaning each student has their own bathroom with toilet. The communal kitchen and living space is shared with 7 housemates;
• Shared social amenities on the ground floor: The building now features a laundry room, study and recreation spaces;
• Bigger rooms: The new rooms are more spacious (average around 19 m²) than before;

So basically: more privacy, more comfort, more space; but still staying social enough to live with fellow students.

• The building has been fully insulated, helping to reduce energy usage;
• There is a heat pump installed and solar panels are integrated in the building, aiming for a gas-free building in 2030;
• With insulation and green technologies, this flat is a good example of how older housing can be brought up to modern standards

The building is from the 1960’s and renovation has started in early 2024. Now that is is reopened, the flat offers much better living conditions and may face a high demand from students. If you’re after a room here, it might be wise to act fast.

Because even though these are semi-independent rooms (not full studio apartments), they strike a good balance between comfort, affordability, and community living.