Apartemen Permata Hijau is a luxury residential complex with 3 towers of 11 floors each for a total of 182 units. Completed in 1995, it was built in a colonial architectural style which is rather iconic and impressive when seen from outside.

I visited it with an agent, and this is my full review of it:

Location

Neighborhood and Transportation

In which neighborhood of Jakarta is Apartemen Permata Hijau located?

Location of Apartemen Permata Hijau

Apartemen Permata Hijau is located in the district of Kebayoran Lama, but it is more accurate to include it in the neighborhood of Permata Hijau. The latter is an affluent residential area, popular with both expats and Indonesians due to its proximity to Senayan. It has a mix of low-rise housing, mainly large villas, and high-rise apartments (ITC, Bellezza, Somerset, Providence Park, Permata Hijau Residence, etc).

How does it look like around the apartment?

Jalan Arteri Permata Hijau has a lot of traffic and it is polluted, but the smaller streets in the neighborhood are more pleasant and quiet.

Entrance to Permata Hijau Apartment

Surroundings of Apartemen Permata Hijau

The neighborhood of Apartemen Permata Hijau from Jalan Arteri Permata Hijau

Note: The sidewalk outside the complex is in a poor condition:

Sidewalk near Apartemen Permata Hijau

By car, with normal traffic conditions, how far is it from:
– Jakarta Airport (CGK): 55 minutes
– Grand Indonesia Mall: 45 minutes
– Sudirman Business District: 25 minutes
– Kota Tua: 65 minutes
– Kemang: 40 minutes

Public transportation and access to highways:
– Transjakarta: Permata Hijau (300 meters away)
– Train: Kebayoran (2 km away)
– MRT: Senayan (3 km away)
– Toll road: Jakarta Inner Ring Road (4km away)

Landmarks Nearby

These are the important landmarks nearby:

Malls:
Walking distance, you can go to ITC Permata Hijau, a middle-class mall that has cheap unbranded shops and a food court. Just across the street, the Bellezza Shopping Arcade is more upmarket and features some random shops and offices. Not large enough for real shopping, but you can find decent restaurants, a karaoke, a fitness center, and a supermarket.

For more options, you should go by car to Senayan City, Plaza Senayan, or Gandaria City, about 10-15 minutes away.

Supermarkets:
The nearest supermarket is Carrefour in ITC Permata Hijau. It is large and affordable, but the quality of fresh products can be disappointing. For this reason, I recommend going to FoodHall in Bellezza Mall or to Hero Permata Hijau instead (both about 500 meters away from the residence).

Restaurants:
The nearest restaurants are in ITC Permata Hijau (cheap) and in Bellezza Mall (average).

Bars and Nightlife:
The nearest nightlife bars, clubs and cafés are in Senopati, Senayan and SCBD.

Education:
– Universities: Pertamina, Moestopo, Binus, Al-Azhar, Atma Jaya Semanggi
– Schools: Binus, Jakarta Intercultural School (Pattimura campus for elementary), SMA Al-Azhar, Hope International School, Heritage School
– Preschool: Lollikids Montessori, iSmile

Hospitals:
Medika Permata Hijau
RS Pusat Pertamina
RS Gandaria

If you have a serious condition, I recommend going a bit further to Pondok Indah Hospital or to Siloam Semanggi.

Parks:
The nearest real park is Gelora Bung Karno City Park (15-20 minutes away)

Building Quality

Building and Architecture

Who is the developer?
The developer of Apartemen Permata Hijau was PT Masato Prima, a joint venture between:
– Lippo Group: An enormous conglomerate, owner of many properties including Kemang Village
– PT Metropolitan Linggajaya: Owner of Kristal Hotel in Pondok Indah
– PT Aditya Toa Development: Owner (or part-owner) of Plaza Indonesia, Fairmont Hotel, Hermitage Hotel, and possibly Botanica Apartments. This company is a joint venture between Hashim Djojohadikusumo (brother of Prabowo Subianto), Kajima Corporation, and Herry Wijaya

Who is the architect?
I didn’t find this information.

Who is the contractor?
I didn’t find this information.

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):

Apartemen Permata Hijau

Apartemen Permata Hijau

Architecture Apartemen Permata Hijau

Entrance and Lobby:

Entrance to Apartemen Permata Hijau

Car drop off in Apartemen Permata Hijau

Car drop off in Apartemen Permata Hijau

Lobby of Apartemen Permata Hijau

Ceiling in lobby Apartemen Permata Hijau

Lobby view in Apartemen Permata Hijau

Function room in Apartemen Permata Hijau

Landscaping and Public Areas:

Kids pool Apartemen Permata Hijau

Pool of Apartemen Permata Hijau

Corridors and lifts:

Corridors in Apartemen Permata Hijau

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: 8.5
Tiles corridors: 7
Painting (wall, ceiling): 8
Lighting fixtures: 7
Doors/windows: 7.5
Ceiling: 8.5
Elevator: 6.5
Gym equipment: 7
Pool equipment: 7
Furniture: 8
Artwork: 8

In the apartments:
Tiles/Parquet: 8
Bathroom equipment: 7
Kitchen equipment: 7

Overall Quality: 7.810

Comfort

Facilities and Services

What are the facilities provided in the property?

– Swimming pool:

Pool in Apartemen Permata Hijau

Swimming pool area in Apartemen Permata Hijau

Swimming pool area of Apartemen Permata Hijau

Swimming in Apartemen Permata Hijau

Kids pool in Apartemen Permata Hijau

– Gym:

Gym in Apartemen Permata Hijau

– Other facilities and services:

Tennis court in Apartemen Permata Hijau – It was quite damaged and it couldn’t be used when I visited

– Facilities and serviced not pictured here: Sauna, children’s playground, BBQ.

Quality of living

Is the property busy?
Not too much as it is a boutique property.

Is it noisy?
A little bit if your unit is facing Jalan Arteri Permata Hijau.

What is the background of the residents?
The residents are mostly Indonesians.

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.

Management

Maintenance

Are there visible damages?
Yes, there are some damages (for instance the tennis court pictured above). Overall, the condition of the property is still good.

Overall maintenance rating: 7/10

Cleanliness

I found the property to be clean.

Overall cleanliness rating: 8/10

Gardening

The (small) garden is well-maintained.

Overall gardening rating: 8/10

Security

– Guards: On duty at the entrance 24/7
– CCTV cameras: In the lobby
– Access: You need a card to reach your floor

Overall security rating: 8/10

Hospitality

The staff is friendly and professional.

Overall hospitality rating: 8/10

Sizes and Prices of Units

The prices of the apartments 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, parking fee, electricity and water bills, etc.

Below is an estimation of the prices in Apartemen Permata Hijau:

2-bedroom units
157m2 with 2 bathrooms, maid room
Average renting price: IDR 26M/month or IDR 312M/year
Average buying price: IDR 4,800,000,000
Estimated service charge: IDR 5,000,000/month

Here are some photos I took of a 2-bedroom unit:

Living room in Apartemen Permata Hijau

Bedroom in Apartemen Permata Hijau