One of Prague’s boldest new builds has just one apartment left

Prague buyers have learned to spot popular neighborhoods before they become obvious. First came Vinohrady. Then Karlín. More recently, Holešovice. Each attracted buyers who saw long-term value before the market fully caught up.

Libeň may be approaching a similar moment. Around Palmovka, new housing projects, transport links, and gradual investment have helped reshape this part of Prague 8, drawing interest from buyers seeking space, convenience, and a neighborhood that still feels local.

Rezidence Zenklova plays into this storyline. Located steps from Palmovka metro station, the project now has one apartment left: a top-floor 4+kk residence with 116 sqm, two private loggias, and a layout designed for long-term city living.

For buyers comparing Prague new-build prices, the current asking price ranges about CZK 172,182 per sqm (excluding parking and cellar units), slightly below Deloitte’s Develop Index for Q1 2026, released in June.

Historic Prague flats often win buyers over with their character, but they can also come with compromises: complicated layouts, aging infrastructure, limited parking, and uncertain energy performance. Rezidence Zenklova offers a more contemporary version of that appeal, with distinctive architecture, generous shared space, and the comfort expected from a newer building.

Large windows bring natural light into the main living areas, while the floor plan gives the apartment flexibility. The 4+kk layout can work for a family, a couple needing a proper home office, or buyers who want enough space for guests without leaving the city.

The remaining apartment includes a spacious entrance hall, a large living room with kitchenette and access to the loggias, a main bedroom with its own bathroom and toilet, two additional rooms, a main bathroom with a bathtub and double sink, a large storage room with space for laundry facilities, and a second separate toilet.

For buyers who rely on a car, up to two parking spaces and two cellar units can be purchased separately, subject to availability. The unit also has preparation for air conditioning, while apartments in the building include electrically controlled exterior aluminum blinds.

Developed by Real-Treuhand Real Estate & Development and designed by Jakub Fišer and Kristýna Zámostná of Aulík Fišer architekti, Rezidence Zenklova’s unusual appearance comes from the complexity of its site. This part of lower Libeň does not have the uniform look of Vinohrady or the polished industrial language of Karlín. Instead, older block structures meet fragments of the former Jewish town, quieter side streets, and newer standalone apartment buildings.

Aulík Fišer architekti designed the building as a response to that mix. Its layered form, alternating window bands, wood-lined loggias, and generous central atrium give the project more texture than a standard new-build, while still keeping the practical advantages of contemporary construction.

The façade also tells buyers something about how the building works. Commercial and office spaces occupy the lower floors, while apartments sit above, with the exterior rhythm reflecting that change in use. In that sense, Rezidence Zenklova has a contemporary feel, but its logic is closer to older Prague apartment buildings, where the street level, shared spaces, and upper-floor homes each had a clear role.

Libeň's appeal is found in its heritage, convenient greenery, and proximity to Prague's business districts, where the local anchors are already in place. Divadlo pod Palmovkou gives the area a cultural identity, while the nearby DOCK area has brought offices, restaurants, cafés, and services closer to the river. Cycling paths, green spaces along the Rokytka, sports facilities, schools, and quick links to Karlín add to the practical appeal for long-term residents.

“Libeň has a strong memory of place, a strong history, a good position in the city, and therefore the potential to become an attractive urban district," the architects add. As Karlín's direct neighbor, residents have access to the district’s offices, dining, and cultural venues, with the opportunity to return to a part of Prague that feels less crowded and more lived-in.

For many buyers, that balance is becoming harder to find. Rezidence Zenklova offers a final chance to buy into the project: a large top-floor apartment in Prague 8, close to metro access, with space that can adapt as life changes.