New accommodation units hit the market in Prague’s riverside Braník district

Just south of Vyšehrad, Braník offers a quieter residential setting with a little distance from central Prague’s bustle. You’re still within the city, with public transport connections to the center, but this lesser-known area of the city gives residents plenty of reasons to stay close to home.

In this part of Prague 4, residents have access to cycling routes along the Vltava, sports facilities, and neighborhood spots that build community. Among the residential projects taking shape in the neighborhood is Žít Braník, where developer PSN is renovating a building dating from 1932. The project will bring 72 accommodation units to the area while preserving the property’s original architectural character.

Now entering its second sales phase, Žít Braník is releasing 20 additional studio and one-bedroom units, listed as 1+kk and 2+kk, for sale. For those looking for a home in Prague without choosing between city life and easy access to nature, here’s what this development and the surrounding area have to offer.

The building has seen a varied range of uses over its nearly 100-year history. Alongside residences, it has housed offices, a beauty salon, a restaurant, and even a cinema. The current renovation will return the property primarily to residential use while preserving its original architectural character. Designed by ONN architects, the transformation works with the existing proportions and distinctive features of the 1930s building rather than replacing them.

The façade will be restored, including its original color scheme and, wherever possible, decorative details such as brick cladding. The roof will be renovated and insulated, while the attic will be converted into additional units without significantly altering the building’s roofline.

New balconies will be added to the southwest side of the building, offering plenty of space and natural light. Three elevators will be installed within the existing internal light wells, improving accessibility throughout the property while limiting changes to its original architecture.

While the building’s original character will remain visible, its utilities will be completely updated to suit the needs of modern residents. New electrical, water, and sewage systems will be installed, while the existing gas heating will be replaced with electric heating. The units will also feature underfloor heating and individual ventilation systems that recover heat from outgoing air.

The renovation extends beyond the building itself. A shared garden will provide residents with outdoor space featuring a gazebo, fire pit, outdoor fitness area, pétanque court, and children’s swings. Eight new parking spaces with a partially covered pergola will also be created.

The grounds will be replanted, and nesting boxes for common swifts will be installed on the southwest façade to help protect the birds.

There’s no need to commute into Prague’s city center for a coffee, dinner, or an evening out, because Braník’s appeal extends beyond its riverside setting. Shops, restaurants, and cafés cluster along Branická street and its surroundings, with café Periferie and the Branické divadlo theater among the neighborhood’s local favorites.

For active residents, the Vltava cycling route connects Podolí with Zbraslav, while HAMR-Braník offers tennis, badminton, and beach volleyball. Žít Braník puts residents within an eight-minute walk of the riverside cycling path and a one-minute walk of a bus stop, according to the developer.

Žít Braník on builds the existing qualities of the area while bringing new life to one of its historic buildings. Instead of replacing almost a century of history, the project adapts it for another generation of residents. The renovation is scheduled for completion in December 2027, with units due to be handed over in the first quarter of 2028.