Seaview Condominium is a midrange apartment complex that consists of 4 towers of 46 floors (named J, K, L, and M), for a total of 2,000 units.

Completed in 2015, it is part of Green Bay Pluit, a 12-hectare superblock centered around the Baywalk Mall. In the same area, you also have two other apartment complexes, Coastview and Bayview, both of which I’ve reviewed here already: Green Bay Pluit Apartments.

In the following article, I will focus on Seaview Condominium ONLY.

Location:

Note: This section is partially copied from my review of Green Bay Pluit Apartments (same location).

Neighborhood and Transportation

In which neighborhood of Jakarta is Seaview Condominium located?

Location of Seaview Condominium in Jakarta

Seaview Condominium is located in North Jakarta, in the district of Pluit and in the subdistrict of Penjaringan. It is an upmarket neighborhood, with a large Indonesian Chinese population. This is a recent evolution since just a few decades ago, it was an inhospitable area with a mangrove, swamps, and slums. Those were razed and replaced by modern villas, organized following a grid pattern. There aren’t too many high-rise buildings in Pluit, except in the Green Bay superblock. Seaview Condominium, with a height of 211 meters, is actually the tallest building in North Jakarta.

Something to be aware of when living in Pluit is that the area is sinking and prone to flooding. According to this article by the Jakarta Post, it has sunk by 4 meters between 1925 and 2015. As more water is tapped from underground reservoirs, this trend is likely to worsen in the next few years if nothing is done to prevent it.

According to the developer, there is not flooding in Green Bay, but still, you may get some elsewhere in Pluit.

How does it look like around the apartment?

The surroundings of Seaview Condominium are rather boring. There is nowhere to go by foot outside of the perimeter of the Green Bay superblock. However, by car, you can reach a few nice places (see Landmarks Nearby below).

Green Bay Pluit – View from the street

Green Bay Pluit – View from street

On the eastern side of Green Bay Pluit, you have a massive power plant that is a real eye sore. If you stay in Tower J, you might see it from your apartment.

Power plant on the eastern side of the Green Bay Pluit Superblock

On the western side, you can see a fishing port and the Muara Karang fish market:

Seaview from the pool area of Seaview Condominium

By car, with normal traffic conditions, how far is it from:
– Jakarta Airport (CGK): 35 minutes
– Grand Indonesia Mall: 45 minutes
– Sudirman Business District: 50 minutes
– Kota Tua: 20 minutes
– Kemang: 60 minutes

Public transportation and access to highways:
– Nearest Transjakarta halt: Baywalk Mall (300 meters away)
– Nearest MRT station: None nearby
– Nearest train station: Kota (20 minutes away)
– Nearest toll road: Jakarta Inner Ring Road (4 km)

Landmarks Nearby

What are the important landmarks nearby?
Nearby, there are a few landmarks you can go to:

Malls:
Baywalk is part of the Green Bay superblock, and it is directly connected to Seaview Condominium.

It is a midrange mall with about 100 shops, including Ace Hardware, Matahari, Gramedia, and an XXI cinema. It has a nice waterfront area where you can walk and relax. Some restaurants also have a good view of the sea.

By car, you can also reach a few other malls nearby such as Pluit Village (2 km – free shuttle from Baywalk Mall), Emporium Pluit (4 km), Pluit Junction (4 km) and PIK Avenue (7 km).

Supermarkets:
There is one supermarket within Baywalk Mall: Farmer’s Market.

Restaurants and Nightlife:
Across the street from Seaview Condominium, there are many cheap canteens on the ground level of Green Bay Apartments. Most often, they serve Indonesian or Chinese food. Alcohol is sometimes available and you may see groups of friends hanging out until late in the evening.

Businesses on the ground floor of Green Bay Pluit

If you go to Baywalk Mall, you have a larger choice of restaurants, including some famous ones like Bandar Djakarta, Bebek Tepi Sawah, The Duck King, Paradise Dynasty, etc.

If you want to party, I recommend you to go to Pantai Indah Kapuk in the streets near PIK Avenue Mall.

Education:
– Universities: Atma Jaya University Kampus 2 (Medicine), Bunda Mulia University
– Schools: Several reputed ones such as Bina Tunas Bangsa, SMAK 6 Penabur, Pelita Harapan (until Grade 8), Singapore School or High Scope.
– Preschool: Litte Jack Gym (inside Baywalk), Apple Tree, Saint Angela, Kinderland, Raffles House, Lollypop.

Hospitals:
Pantai Indah Kapuk Hospital, Atma Jaya Hospital and Pluit Hospital.

Parks:
There is a small, yet decent park within Baywalk mall (called Botanical Park):

Garden within the Green Bay Complex

Building Quality

Building and Architecture

Who is the developer?
The Green Bay superblock was built by Agung Podomoro Land, the largest apartment developer in Indonesia. It is behind many famous midrange properties such as Mediterania Apartments, Metro Park, Thamrin Residences, Sudirman Park, Kalibata City, etc. They are also present in the luxury market with the brand Pakubuwono.

Overall, it has a fairly good reputation, though each property is managed differently: Some are very well-maintained, while others are in poor condition.

Also, the company has been criticized for infiltrating the tenant’s association (PPPSRS) in order to manage their properties more freely (and increase the amount of the service charge without being contested).

Who is the architect?
The main architect was Airmas Asri, an Indonesian firm that has worked on several high-end projects like Pakubuwono Signature, Pakubuwono View, District 8 and the Capital Building.

The Singaporean firm DP Architects (Senayan City, Central Park Jakarta, Kemang Village, LaVie Kuningan) and the Bennitt Design Group (USA) were also involved in the general design of the Green Bay superblock.

Who is the contractor?
The contractor was Total Bangun Persada, a reputed Indonesian company that has undertaken hundreds of large projects such as Pondok Indah Residences, Kemang Village, The Peak Sudirman, Verde One, the Pakubuwono Residence, Mediterania Garden Residences, etc.

What is the situation with the land certificate?
The developer has a Hak Guna Bangunan Murni, which means the property was built on its own land. As an apartment owner, you get a “Strata Title di atas HGB Murni”.

Design and Appearance

How does the building look like?

From Outside (Facade):

3-D rendering of Seaview Condominiums in Jakarta

Architecture of Seaview Condominium

Seaview Condominum Pluit

Entrance and Lobby:

Car drop off in Seaview Condominium

Lobby Seaview Condominium

Lobby of Seaview Condominium

Garden and landscaping:

The gardens and the two pools are located on a podium above Baywalk Mall. There are three different areas:

• Between tower J and tower K: A swimming pool
• Between tower K and tower L: A garden
• Between tower L and tower M: Another swimming pool

Garden in Seaview Condominium Pluit

Landscaping in Seaview Condominium between tower K and L

Panorama of swimming pool in Seaview Condominum

Overall, there are quite many green spaces in this property, and it’s particularly nice if you have children. Beware that it can be quite windy, though.

Corridors and lifts:

Lifts in Seaview Condominium

Corridors in Seaview Condominium

Size and Types of Apartments

There are three types of apartments:

1-bedroom units (1 bathroom): 39-42 m2
2-bedroom units (1 bathroom): 75-77 m2
3-bedroom units (2 bathrooms): 118 m2

Materials and Equipment

What is the quality of the materials, furniture, and equipment used in the construction?
This is an evaluation of the quality I observed (ranked from 1 – worst – to 10 – best):

In common areas:
Tiles lobby: 5
Tiles corridors: 4
Painting (wall, ceiling): 3.5. The finishes were done poorly:

Finishes in Seaview Condominium

Lighting fixtures: 5
Doors: 5
Windows: 5
Elevator: 7
Gym equipment: 6 (Precor Brand)
Pool equipment: 6
Furniture: 5.5
Artwork: None

In the apartments:
Tiles/Parquet: 5
Bathroom equipment: 5
Kitchen equipment: 5

Overall Quality: 5.5/10

Comfort

Facilities and Services

What are the facilities provided in the property?

– Swimming pool: There are two of them, each with a nearby kids’ pool. It is long enough for serious swimming, and you have a nice view of the sea. However, the area can very windy and not so relaxing because of that.

Pool in Seaview Condominium

Pool Seaview Condominium

– Gym: It is somewhat disappointing as you only have the basic equipment (bike, treadmill, elliptical bike, bench for sit-ups, bench for weight lifting, and a multipurpose machine). Still, it is enough as long as you only want to train casually. If you don’t mind paying, there is also a Gold’s Gym inside Baywalk Mall.

Gym in Seaview Condominium

– Other facilities/services:

Kids playground in Seaview Condominium

Sauna in Seaview Condominium

– Facilities not pictured here:

Basketball court

What are the services available?

There are many services available. From 10 AM to 10 PM, you can go to Baywalk Mall for most of your needs: ATM, banks, supermarket, cinema, shops, restaurants, salons, etc.

Just across the street from Condominium Seaview, you can also go to the retail area of Green Bay Apartments. There, you have canteens, laundry shops, property agents, etc. They stay open quite late and you can even drink beer in a few places.

Are there issues with the electricity supply?
None that I know about.

Are there issues with parking?
None that I know about.

Are there enough lifts?
Yes.

Atmosphere

Is the property busy?
Yes. Even though Seaview Condominium is less crowded than Green Bay Apartments, it remains a popular property with more than 2,000 units.

Is it noisy?
I was not bothered by the noise. However, you might hear something if you are near the power plant (tower J) or near the fish market (tower M).

What is the background of residents?
The residents are mostly Indonesian Chinese (or mainland Chinese). There are a few expats as well.

Management

Maintenance

Overall, I didn’t see too many problems.

Overall maintenance rating: 8/10

Cleanliness

The cleanliness was ok.

Overall cleanliness rating: 8/10

Gardening

The garden was well-maintained.

Overall gardening rating: 8/10

Security

– Guards: There are guards 24/7 at the entrance of the property. You also always have a receptionist in the lobby.
– CCTV: In the lobby and the lift
– Access: You will need an access card before reaching the lift area.

Overall security rating: 8.5/10

Hospitality

The staff was professional and friendly.

Overall hospitality rating: 8/10

Rooms and Prices

Prices at Seaview Condominium may vary depending on many factors such as the floor, the unit type, the room condition and the furnishings.

Be aware that you may also need to pay for additional fees: Service charge (IPL), parking fee, electricity and water bills, etc.

Here are a few examples of prices and ratios for this property:

1-Bedroom (42m2) – Furnished:

• Rental 1 Year: Approximately IDR 60 million (or IDR 5 million per month)
• Buy: Approximately IDR 725,000,000
• Break Even Point (Buying Price/Gross Annual Rental): 12.1 years
• Average buying price/m2: IDR 17.3 million/m2

Investment Potential

Reasons to buy:
→ Relatively affordable considering the location and facilities
→ Popular property with enough demand, including from tourists and foreigners

Reasons NOT to buy:
→ Sinking area with frequent flooding

Would I buy this property? (On a scale from 0 = “not at all” to 10 = “yes absolutely” ):
7/10.