Liskwartier, Rotterdam: risk profile for apartment buyers
Liskwartier lies in Rotterdam-Noord around the Lisplein, between the Bergweg and the Noorderkanaalweg, and was mostly built in the first decades of the twentieth century: 93% of apartment buildings predate 1945 (BAG, 2026-10-11). The median apartment building has 2 homes (BAG, 2026-10-11), often a ground-floor and an upstairs flat or a narrow shared-stairwell building. In a VvE that small, the questions are less about service charges and lifts and more about whether the VvE is actually active: is there an MJOP, its own bank account and a reserve fund, and who pays when the foundations or roof need work? 40% of homes are owner-occupied (CBS, 2026-10-11).
92% of homes in Liskwartier, Rotterdam are apartments in buildings with two or more homes (BAG, 2026-10-11). They sit in 892 apartment buildings, roughly the number of VvEs in the buurt (BAG, 2026-10-11). Liskwartier has 7,685 residents and an average WOZ value of €387,000 (CBS, 2026-10-11).
Risks
- Foundation risk: the postcode area around this buurt (3037BB) is classified "Overig" (PDOK/RVO, 2026-10-11). "Overig" means RVO does not classify the area itself, because the municipality of Rotterdam publishes a more current, detailed foundation map (rotterdam.nl/funderingskaart). 94% of the apartment buildings here were built before 1970, the era most associated with wooden-pile foundations (BAG, 2026-10-11). This is an area-level indication, not a per-building inspection — always ask for the VvE's own foundation report before buying.
- Flood depth: not available for this buurt (Klimaateffectatlas only gives us a raw index value here, not a real-world water depth).
- Heat stress: not available for this buurt (same limitation as flood depth — only a raw index value, not a usable figure).
- Soil status: not available for this buurt (Bodemloket data is not yet integrated).
- Energy label: we don't show per-building labels. Look up the label of the apartment you're considering on EP-Online by address. 94% of the apartment buildings here were built before 1971, an era that was often built with little or no insulation.
- Registered crimes per 1,000 residents (police/CBS, 2025): 80 (611 registered crimes, 7,685 residents). Crimes are counted where they happen, including against visitors, shops and commuters; where many non-residents come, the per-resident figure says less about residents themselves. These are police records, a different measure from the Koopscan crime signals at the bottom of this page.
Apartments in Liskwartier
- Share of apartments: 92% of homes in Liskwartier, Rotterdam are apartments in buildings with two or more homes (BAG, 2026-10-11).
- Apartment buildings: Liskwartier has 892 buildings with two or more homes, roughly the number of VvEs (BAG, 2026-10-11). One VvE can span several BAG buildings, so treat this as an approximation.
- Construction year: Of the apartment buildings in Liskwartier, 93% were built before 1945, 1% between 1945 and 1970, 4% between 1971 and 2000 and 2% after 2000 (BAG, 2026-10-11).
- Apartment size: the median apartment in Liskwartier has 84 m² of floor area (BAG, 2026-10-11).
- Monuments: 15% of apartment buildings in Liskwartier are a rijksmonument or in a protected cityscape (beschermd stadsgezicht) (RCE, 2026-10-11).
- Erfpacht: not available for this gemeente — Rotterdam publishes no open per-parcel erfpacht data. Check the title deed (eigendomsakte) or the Kadaster record before you bid.
What this building stock means for your VvE
Most apartment buildings in Liskwartier (93%) were built before 1945. Typical VvE cost themes for that era: foundations (wooden piles), wooden floors, roofs, and permits for work on monuments.
What to check in a pre-1945 building:
- Foundation: ask for the foundation survey (funderingsonderzoek) and check whether pile repair is planned and budgeted in the MJOP.
- Wooden floors and roof: look in the MJOP for beam, roof and gutter work, with a year and an amount.
- Energy label: pre-war buildings often have a low label. Look up the apartment's label on EP-Online and ask whether the VvE has an insulation plan.
General guidance based on construction era; your building may differ.
Questions to ask the VvE before you bid in Liskwartier
- When was the foundation last inspected, can I see the report, and is foundation repair in the MJOP?
- Is the building a rijksmonument or in a protected cityscape, and does the MJOP budget for permit-bound restoration work?
- When were the roof and the wooden floors (beams) last inspected, and are repairs planned in the MJOP?
- What is the energy label of the apartment and the building, and is there a plan and a budget to bring the building to label C?
- Is the VvE active: does it hold a yearly meeting, keep its own bank account and insure the building?
- Is the MJOP less than 5 years old, and is the reserve fund in line with it?
- Did the minutes (notulen) of the last three years decide on major works or a one-off contribution (bijzondere bijdrage)?
Have the VvE documents? Check what they say about the foundation, in 5 minutes.
Get report for freeNo account needed. Report in under 5 minutes.
This page is about the buildings. For day-to-day livability in Liskwartier (safety, amenities, green space), see the government's Leefbaarometer.
The neighborhood in numbers
| Population | 7,685 |
|---|---|
| Population density | 13,971 / km² |
| Average WOZ value | €387,000 |
| Housing stock | 3,803 |
| Multi-family homes | 93% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 40% |
| Rental homes | 59% |
| Homes built more than 10 years ago | 100% |
| New builds (last 10 years) | 0% |
| Urbanization | very strongly urban |
Streets and buildings
Buildings by construction year
Of the 1533 mapped buildings, 82% were built before 1945, 1% between 1945 and 1970, 10% between 1971 and 2000, and 7% after 2000; the oldest dates from 1887 and the newest from 2024.Ackersdijkstraat 3037VA, 3037VB, 3037VC +9Bergselaan 3037BA, 3037BB, 3037BC +18Bergsingel 3037GA, 3037GB, 3037GC +13Bergweg 3037EA, 3037EB, 3037EC +9Bergwegplantsoen 3037SKBerkelselaan 3037PA, 3037PB, 3037PC +6Bieslandstraat 3037LA, 3037LB, 3037LC +1De Tempelstraat 3037ATDelfgaauwstraat 3037LE, 3037LG, 3037LH +8Eudokiaplein 3037BTGordelweg 3037AD, 3037AE, 3037AG +7Koningsveldestraat 3037VP, 3037VR, 3037VS
Show all 31 streets and postcodes
Lisplein 3037AP, 3037AR, 3037ASLisstraat 3037RA, 3037RB, 3037RC +3Noorderkanaalweg 3037AVNootdorpstraat 3037BMRodenrijselaan 3037XA, 3037XB, 3037XC +4Rodenrijsestraat 3037NA, 3037NB, 3037NC +6Schiebroekselaan 3037RH, 3037RJ, 3037RK +4Schiebroeksestraat 3037RR, 3037RS, 3037RT +3Schieveenstraat 3037XJ, 3037XK, 3037XL +1Sint-Agathastraat 3037SB, 3037SC, 3037SE +2Van den Hoonaardstraat 3037TA, 3037TBVeurstraat 3037BN, 3037BPVoorburgstraat 3037BR, 3037BS, 3037PM +3Vrijenbansestraat 3037VV, 3037VW, 3037VX +1Willebrordusplein 3037TC, 3037TD, 3037TEWillebrordusstraat 3037TG, 3037TH, 3037TJ +12Zestienhovenstraat 3037XN, 3037XS, 3037XT +1doctor Hekmanstraat 3037SJzuster Meijboomhof 3037SL
Schools nearby
10 primary schools, 3 secondary schools in the buurt, highest level offered: MAVO.
Primary schools
- IKC De Lis (primary school): Bieslandstraat 61, 3037LB ROTTERDAM
- OBS de Blijberg (primary school): Gordelweg 216-217, 3039GA ROTTERDAM
- Jenaplanschool De Griffioen (primary school): Rodenrijselaan 74, 3037XH ROTTERDAM
- De Fontein (primary school): Hoyledestraat 25, 3036LP ROTTERDAM
- Imelda (primary school): Veurstraat 3-7, 3037BN ROTTERDAM
- De Bergse Zonnebloem (primary school): Elektroweg 18-20, 3051NC ROTTERDAM
- Prinses Julianaschool (primary school): Snellemanstraat 47, 3035WK ROTTERDAM
- Hildegardis (primary school): Verbraakstraat 7, 3036MR ROTTERDAM
- Quadratum (primary school): Benthuizerstraat 101, 3025CN Rotterdam
- Taalschool Rotterdam (primary school): Walenburgerweg 35, 3039AC Rotterdam
Secondary schools
- Accent Praktijkonderwijs Centrum (secondary school — PRO): Vijverhofstraat 97, 3032SH ROTTERDAM
- Unie Noord- locatie Horeca Vakschool Rotterdam (secondary school — VBO/MAVO): Noordsingel 72, 3032BG ROTTERDAM
- Unie Noord- locatie Montessori Mavo Rotterdam (secondary school — VBO/MAVO): Walenburgerweg 35-B, 3039AC ROTTERDAM
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What share of homes in Liskwartier are apartments?
92% of the 3,825 homes in Liskwartier, Rotterdam are apartments in buildings with two or more homes (BAG, 2026-10-11). They sit in 892 apartment buildings, roughly the number of VvEs in the buurt. The median apartment has 84 m² of floor area (BAG, 2026-10-11).
Is there foundation risk in Liskwartier?
The postcode area around Liskwartier (3037BB) is classified "Overig" in the PDOK/RVO indicative foundation-risk map (2026-10-11). "Overig" means RVO does not classify the area itself, because the municipality of Rotterdam publishes a more current, detailed foundation map (rotterdam.nl/funderingskaart). 94% of the buurt's apartment buildings were built before 1970, the era most associated with wooden-pile foundations in Dutch cities (BAG, 2026-10-11). This is an area-level indication, not a building inspection, so ask the VvE for its own foundation report.
Are apartments in Liskwartier on erfpacht?
We have no open per-parcel erfpacht data for Rotterdam, so check the title deed (eigendomsakte) or the Kadaster record of the apartment you're considering. If the land is on erfpacht, ask whether the ground rent (canon) is bought off and until which date, or what it costs per year and how it is indexed. Ask which general conditions (algemene bepalingen) apply and whether the lease is perpetual (eeuwigdurend) or ends on a set date. Also ask whether the VvE pays the canon through the service costs or each owner pays it separately, because that changes your monthly costs.
How old are the apartment buildings in Liskwartier, and what does that mean for VvE costs?
Of the apartment buildings in Liskwartier, 93% were built before 1945, 1% between 1945 and 1970, 4% between 1971 and 2000 and 2% after 2000 (BAG, 2026-10-11). For the most common era, before 1945, typical VvE cost themes are foundations (wooden piles), wooden floors, roofs, and permits for work on monuments. This is general guidance by construction era; your building may differ.
What should I ask the VvE before buying in Liskwartier?
Ask for the MJOP, the latest annual accounts (jaarrekening) and three years of minutes (notulen). For Liskwartier in particular: When was the foundation last inspected, can I see the report, and is foundation repair in the MJOP? Is the building a rijksmonument or in a protected cityscape, and does the MJOP budget for permit-bound restoration work? When were the roof and the wooden floors (beams) last inspected, and are repairs planned in the MJOP?
Every building and every apartment can have its own issues — the facts above describe the buurt as a whole, not any single home.
We individually checked 1533 buildings in Liskwartier against official data (BAG, PDOK, CBS).
Looking at an apartment in Liskwartier?
Get report for freeNo account needed. Report in under 5 minutes.