Renting in Buiksloterham, Amsterdam: Neighbourhood Guide for Landlords and Tenants

Last updated: October 2026 · By Erdal Aydın, Amsterdam Property Renting

Buiksloterham is a former industrial area in Amsterdam-Noord that is turning into a neighbourhood for living and working. Many homes were built by self-builders and building groups, because developers at first saw little profit here. About 4,100 people now live in its two buurten, about half of them aged 25–45, with free ferries across the IJ to Centraal Station.

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Buiksloterham in short

Location	Between NDSM and Overhoeks, along the Johan van Hasseltkanaal
Residents	About 4,100 in Buiksloterham-Zuid and -Noord (2026)
Homes	About 1,700; 73% rented in the south, 37% in the north (2025)
Households	1.8–2.0 persons on average
Average WOZ value	€610,000–€656,000 (2025)
Transport	Free ferries to Centraal and Houthavens; metro 52 at Noorderpark
Holiday rental	Max. 30 nights a year, with a permit

What it is like to live in Buiksloterham

Buiksloterham is still being built, and you can see it: new apartment blocks next to workshops, building sites and creative spaces. The city designated it a “productive” neighbourhood in 2017, where living and working mix. In 2015 more than 25 local parties signed the Circular Buiksloterham manifesto, and projects such as the floating Schoonschip neighbourhood test new ways of using energy and water.

Most residents are young adults: 55% of the people in Buiksloterham-Zuid are aged 25–45. Buiksloterham-Noord has more owner-occupied homes and slightly larger households. Next door, NDSM has culture, events and the STRAAT museum, and Overhoeks has the EYE Filmmuseum on the IJ.

Many more homes are planned: the 2020 area plan allows up to about 8,500 homes. Some projects have been delayed, and the De Ceuvel site must be cleared by early 2028 for housing and a new creative space.

Parks, markets and places to go

There is no market in Buiksloterham itself; Noord’s markets are at the Buikslotermeerplein and the Pekmarkt.

De Ceuvel – a creative hub and café on a former shipyard, built from old houseboats; the current permit runs until early 2028.
STRAAT museum – a street-art museum at NDSM, open daily.
NDSM – the former shipyard next door, now a cultural area with events and the IJ-Hallen flea market.
EYE Filmmuseum – the film museum on the IJ at Overhoeks, open since 2012.
Schoonschip – a floating neighbourhood of 46 households on the Johan van Hasseltkanaal. It is a residential street, so please respect the residents.

Getting around: train, metro, tram and bus

Ferry

The IJ ferries are free for pedestrians and cyclists. Ferry F3 (Buiksloterweg) and F4 (NDSM) run to Centraal Station. Ferry F6 (Distelweg) and F7 (NDSM) run to the Pontsteiger in the Houthavens; since September 2026, F7 sails every 10 minutes on weekdays between 7:00 and 20:00.

Metro

Metro 52 stops at Noorderpark and Noord, with frequent trains to Centraal Station, De Pijp and Zuid. There is no tram or train station in Noord.

Bus

Since March 2026, bus 38 runs a loop from metro Noorderpark via the Klaprozenweg. Regional buses 391 and 394 run along the IJ banks.

Car

The IJtunnel will close to cars from about July 2027 to November 2028; an extra ferry is being prepared for that period. The 2020 area plan foresaw limited parking and no permits for the new area; check the current rules per address with the city.

Homes in Buiksloterham

Most homes date from the 2010s and 2020s. Self-build plots and building groups sit next to apartment blocks by developers, and on the water you find floating homes such as Schoonschip. On municipal plots, the city aimed for 40% social rent, 40% mid-segment and 20% free sector.

In Buiksloterham-Zuid, 73% of homes are rented; in Buiksloterham-Noord, 63% are owner-occupied.

Renting out your home in Buiksloterham

Most residents are young adults, and many take the ferry or metro to work. Check the energy label, because it affects the points. Check whether your home falls under any mid-rent agreement from the original development before you set a rent.

Holiday rental is limited to 30 nights a year. Average WOZ values are around the €637,000 threshold, so we check per address whether the buy-to-let protection applies.

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Looking for a home in Buiksloterham

Buiksloterham suits people who want a new home and do not mind building work nearby. Try the ferry at rush hour, ask about parking if you have a car, and check what is planned on the plots around the home.

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Buiksloterham: frequently asked questions

Is the ferry to Buiksloterham free?

Yes. The IJ ferries are free for pedestrians, cyclists and moped riders. Ferries F3 and F4 run to Centraal Station, and F6 and F7 to the Houthavens.

What is the nearest metro station to Buiksloterham?

Noorderpark on metro 52, with Noord station a stop further. Bus 38 links Noorderpark with the Klaprozenweg.

Is Buiksloterham still a building site?

Partly. Many homes have been finished, but the 2020 plan allows up to about 8,500 homes, and building work will continue for years.

Can I get a parking permit in Buiksloterham?

The 2020 area plan foresaw limited parking and no parking permits for the new area. Check the current rules for the specific address with the city.

What are Schoonschip and De Ceuvel?

Schoonschip is a floating residential neighbourhood with 46 households. De Ceuvel is a creative hub and café built from old houseboats, with a permit until early 2028.

Nearby neighbourhoods

Amsterdam-Noord · Houthavens · Amsterdam-Centrum

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