The former storage warehouse for the Gembo water glass factory, including the outdoor area, For Sale on Nieuwendammerdijk in Amsterdam North. The commercial building has a total gross floor area of 1,499 m². Approximately 505 m² of commercial space on the first floor is vacant and rent-free, making it ideal for an owner-occupier. Special features of this space include a freight elevator, a clear height of up to 6.3 meters, and a roof construction with windows at the top. There is plenty of light and space for business activities with a view of the IJ river.
The commercial building is located on open water with direct access to the IJ. The lockable outdoor area of approximately 265 m² provides ample space for parking or storage. The former factory space is currently leased to three companies and includes a vacant section, as described, which could be re-let or used by the owner. The commercial building is located on a 1,045 m² leasehold plot, was built around 1954, and was last extensively renovated in 2002.
What makes this industrial and robust building unique is its layout. The ground floor features two (leased) commercial spaces with overhead doors, which provide access to the nearly 19-meter-long quay on open water. Immediately is the vacant commercial space. In the adjacent former factory tower, four floors have been built in, creating (partly leased) office space. The office tower offers a beautiful view of the IJ and Amsterdam North.
In addition to its current use, the property has development potential. In the future, this industrial site may be transformed into a mixed residential and commercial area. The Gembo site, of which Nieuwendammerdijk 536 B - F in Amsterdam is a part, has the potential to become a fantastic location for living, working, and recreation due to its favorable location on the IJ.
Nieuwendammerdijk 536 A
The adjacent commercial building at Number A is also For Sale . Together, these buildings comprise approximately 2,700 m² of gross Floor area area commercial space located on a total plot Floor area 1,765 m².
details
• Raw and industrial factory building
• Immediately on navigable water, including a quay of almost 19 meters
• Enclosed outdoor area with ample parking
• Development potential
• Approximately 505 m² of commercial space Available own use
• Partially leased, current rental income €66,480 per year
History
The Oranjewerf is located at the beginning of Nieuwendam in Amsterdam North. Immediately is the (former) Gembo site, now known as the Noord 9 business park. The commercial building at Nieuwendammerdijk 536 B-F, For Sale is part of this site. The name of this site derives from a former factory that produced water glass, a raw material used in the sulfuric acid production of neighboring company Ketjen.
The industrial building was constructed in 1954 as a former storage warehouse for the Gembo water glass factory. The warehouse had a crane track with supports in the long walls and in the middle of the hall. The storage warehouse was used to store sand and soda. The sand and soda were delivered by cargo ship and brought into the building via the rear by crane. In the 1980s, the Gembo factory closed, and various types of small businesses appeared on the site. The current users are very diverse: garage companies, painting companies, stonemasons, coffee roasters, and diving companies.
In 2002, the current owner carried out extensive renovations to the former factory, adding a floor to the warehouse and four floors to the former storage tower. In recent years, the former factory space has been used as a car garage, storage space, and office/showroom space.
Commercial property
Layout
The red brick factory building is divided into various commercial spaces. Garagebedrijf Oost is located on the ground floor (left), and The Big Lab Sports Center is located on the ground floor on the right (behind the middle overhead door). On the far right, behind the overhead door, there is a freight elevator that connects to the large commercial space on the first floor. This space is unique due to its impressive ceiling height of 6.3 meters, the roof construction with windows at the top, and the steel and glass partition walls at the rear of the space. The high office tower is accessible via its own entrance. The staircase leads to the office spaces located in the high office tower, which offer a beautiful view of the IJ and Amsterdam North.
Outdoor area
The (enclosed) outdoor area is accessible via a gate on the Nieuwendammerdijk side. The area is approximately 265 m² in size. Two overhead doors provide access to the commercial building itself. In addition, the freight elevator is accessible from the outdoor area. The area is suitable for loading and unloading or for parking several cars.
At the rear of the commercial building is an outdoor area measuring approximately 85 m² with a quay of almost 19 meters, located on open waterways with a direct connection to the IJ.
Redevelopment opportunity
The Gembo site, which includes Nieuwendammerdijk 536 B to F in Amsterdam, is one of six business parks in Amsterdam-Noord that is undergoing (or may undergo) a transformation into a mixed residential and working area. The Gembo site and the adjacent Oranjewerf have the potential to be used for living, working, and recreation due to their favorable location on the IJ. Currently, the Oranjewerf, together with a number of plots on the Gembo site, is owned by a single leaseholder. This party has Local authority the Local authority about the future development of the area. However, the Local authority not yet taken a decision to complete the first step of exploring area development because Local authority needs to set Local authority .
Neighbourhood + hotspots
The commercial building is located at the head of the (former) Gembo site (also known as the Noord 9 industrial estate). The site is home to various small-scale businesses. On the other side of the canal is the Oranjewerf. In the future, the Oranjewerf will be developed into a residential/working area with many public facilities.
The green area between the Gembo site and the Nieuwendammerdijk offers a beautiful and peaceful view of the charming old dike houses. The historic center of Nieuwendam is located near the lock. In summer, the IJ neighborhood ferry sails to Central Station from the terrace of café 't Sluisje.
The Nieuwendammerdijk itself is one of the most picturesque and historic streets in the city. It is a long dike that winds through the village of Nieuwendam, a neighborhood with a quiet, almost village-like atmosphere, despite its proximity to the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam. The area is characterized by a nautical atmosphere, partly due to its proximity to the water and its history as a shipbuilding location.
Accessibility
The commercial building is easily accessible by car. From the A-10 ring road (exit S115), the commercial space can be reached within a few minutes via Zuiderzeeweg. The bus stop for lines 37 (from Amstelstation to Noord) and 245 is also located on the main road IJdoornlaan. The ferry from Central Station to IJplein/Meeuwenlaan also makes it easy to reach by bicycle.
Parking facilities
The property includes a lockable outdoor area of approximately 265 m² with sufficient space for parking cars. Parking is also possible on public roads via a payment or permit system. Information about the conditions and options for obtaining a (business) permit and any waiting times can be requested from the Local authority .
Leased commercial space
Office tower
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