The full guide to the mamad, the miklat and the difference between them is here; this page answers one question: how you find out whether a specific home on Amsterdam Street in Tel Aviv has a mamad or only a shared miklat, and how you get the exact location before you view it. For this street the short answer is a shared miklat almost certainly, a private mamad only if the building was renovated and a room was added.
Where exactly is Amsterdam Street in Tel Aviv?
Amsterdam Street is a short, quiet street in the “Old North” of Tel Aviv, between Ben Yehuda Street to the west and Dizengoff Street to the east. It connects Frishman Street in the south with Gordon Street in the north. Gordon Beach, Frishman Beach and Dizengoff Circle are all a short walk away, and the street itself stays residential and calm. For the wider picture of the city, see living in Tel Aviv.
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Ask the agent or owner for the street and house number, the floor and the apartment number, in writing, before you travel. Many ads show only the street name, so the number is the first thing to request. Then check it on a map yourself: confirm which cross street the building is closest to, and whether the entrance faces Amsterdam Street or a side lane. If a seller will not give you the building address before a viewing, treat that as a warning sign and keep asking.
Does a home on Amsterdam Street have a miklat?
Most likely yes, a shared one. Most buildings on this street went up in the 1940s, 50s and 60s, and buildings of that era were required to have a communal shelter, usually in the basement or on the ground floor. Ask where it is, who holds the key, and whether the building committee keeps it clear and usable. A shelter full of storage is of little use in a siren.
Does a home on Amsterdam Street have a mamad?
An original apartment from that period will not. The private reinforced room became mandatory in new apartments only decades later, long after these buildings were finished. The exception is a building that has been renovated under TAMA 38, where a developer often adds a mamad to each existing apartment. Do not assume it: ask about the exact apartment.
Put these questions to the seller or agent:
- Has this building completed a TAMA 38 renovation that added a mamad to the apartment?
- Is there a building permit and completion certificate for the added room?
- Can I see the room, the blast door and the window shutter before I decide?
- If there is no mamad, where is the nearest shared miklat, and who maintains it?
Frequently asked questions
Is there a mamad in an original apartment on Amsterdam Street?
No. The private safe room was not required when these buildings were built, so an original apartment has none.
Is there a miklat in the building?
Almost certainly, because buildings from this era had to include a communal shelter. Confirm its location and condition when you view.
When could an apartment on this street have a mamad?
If the building went through a renovation such as TAMA 38 and the developer added a room to that apartment. Ask for the permit.
What is the difference between a mamad and a miklat?
A mamad is a protected room built into the flat itself. A miklat is a shelter shared by the building. The full explanation is on the mamad topic page.
Where is Amsterdam Street?
In Tel Aviv’s Old North, between Ben Yehuda and Dizengoff streets, just north of Frishman Street.
What else should I ask before a viewing?
Use our apartment viewing checklist, and if you are renting, the questions to ask a landlord.
If you want us to check a specific Amsterdam Street listing for you, tell us which one. Our guide to buying property in Israel covers the wider process.
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