Houthavens & NDSM prime stock delivers a mid-to-high Cat-A baseline; tenant fit-out is typically Mid or High-end spec.

• Typical spec: 20–40,000 sqft floor plates available across newer Class A stock.
• Amsterdam fit-out range — Basic $80–115/sqft, Trophy $260–390/sqft.
• Submarket tier: prime.

TL;DR

• Typical spec: 20–40,000 sqft floor plates available across newer Class A stock.
• Amsterdam fit-out range — Basic $80–115/sqft, Trophy $260–390/sqft.
• Submarket tier: prime.

Spec baseline

20–40,000 sqft floor plates available across newer Class A stock.

Cost bands

City-wide Amsterdam fit-out bands: Basic $80–115/sqft, Mid $120–175/sqft, High-end $180–260/sqft, Trophy $260–390/sqft.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

What spec level is normal in Houthavens & NDSM?

20–40,000 sqft floor plates available across newer Class A stock.

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• Houthavens & NDSM — submarket overview
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• Houthavens & NDSM — Rents
• Houthavens & NDSM — Tenants
• Houthavens & NDSM — Transit
• Houthavens & NDSM — Amenity

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

• CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
• JLL Office Insight — JLL
• Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
• Savills World Research — Savills
• Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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