The Beit Yerushalmi Group won a tender for an urban renewal project in the Har Nof neighborhood of Jerusalem. The plan includes demolishing 48 old apartments to replace them with three buildings of up to 14 stories, totaling 130 new residential units. This Jerusalem pinui binui (demolition and construction) initiative marks the first project of this kind in the ultra-Orthodox neighborhood, perhaps paving the way for more redevelopment projects in similar communities.
On Sunday, the Beit Yerushalmi Group announced that it won a tender for a pinui binui project involving 130 residential units on Hakablan Street in the Har Nof neighborhood of western Jerusalem. This marks the first urban renewal project of this type in the ultra-Orthodox neighborhood, and it may serve as a sign that the wave of Jerusalem pinui binui seen across the capital in recent years is beginning to reach ultra-Orthodox areas as well.
According to the proposed plan, three buildings on a 3.8-dunam plot on Hakablan Street will be demolished. In their place, three new residential buildings of 12–14 stories will be constructed, designed specifically to meet the needs of the ultra-Orthodox population. The architect behind the project is Carlos Prus of Prus Architects Ltd.
Under the agreement laid out in the Land Registry (Tabu), each homeowner will receive a larger apartment, a small step-out balcony, a private storage unit, and an attached parking space, including high-end finishes. The tender process was managed by representatives of the residents together with attorney Michal Liban-Kooby from the Liban-Kooby law firm and the E. Landau-Nixon law officies. The developer is represented by attorney Yishai Neuman.
Moshe Ragobei, Head of the Urban Renewal Department at Beit Yerushalmi, commented: “First and foremost, we’re grateful to the residents for placing their trust in us to lead this Jerusalem pinui binui project in Har Nof. It’s a true honor and one we take very seriously, especially given that the area has yet to see any formal redevelopment. With the experience we’ve built over the years, we’re confident in our ability to carry out the project with both professionalism and sensitivity.”
Representing the apartment owners, attorney Michal Liban-Kooby added: “The residents’ committee worked diligently and transparently throughout the process. With the support of the legal team, appraisers, and project inspectors, we reached an outstanding outcome that offers real value to the homeowners. We were especially encouraged to see strong participation in selecting the developer, reflecting the growing interest and need for Jerusalem pinui binui projects.”
Eldad Oknin, a member of the residents’ committee, said: “We’re excited to reach this important milestone with the selection of Beit Yerushalmi as our development partner. We look forward to securing the required majority soon so we can move ahead into a new phase that will significantly enhance the residents’ safety and quality of life.”
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