Pinui-Binui in Sanhedria — A Guide for Apartment Owners

Sanhedria, with its buildings from the 1960s and 1970s, is one of the neighborhoods in Jerusalem with the highest potential for pinui-binui. Apartment owners who understand the process can end up with a larger and improved apartment by 25-40% — at no cost to them.

What is Pinui-Binui?

Pinui-binui is a process in which a developer purchases building rights from the tenants, demolishes the old building, and constructs a new and larger building. The tenants receive a new, larger apartment, with an elevator, underground parking, and a protected room — at no cost. The developer finances everything from the profits of the additional units built.

What Does an Apartment Owner in Sanhedria Receive?

• A new apartment larger by 12-25 square meters than the original apartment
• An elevator — an existing building without an elevator will receive a new elevator
• A protected room (Mamad) — mandatory in new construction
• Underground parking for the apartment
• A sun terrace in the new apartment
• Alternative rent during the construction period (18-36 months)

Stages of the Pinui-Binui Process

• Stage 1: The developer approaches the tenants with an offer — initial analysis.
• Stage 2: 67% of the tenants must agree (legal threshold).
• Stage 3: Planning + submission of a detailed plan — takes 18-36 months.
• Stage 4: Obtaining a building permit.
• Stage 5: Evacuation + construction (18-30 months).
• Stage 6: Return to the new apartment.

Risks and How to Protect Yourself

• Choose a developer with proven experience — not everyone who offers is reliable
• Get legal representation from your attorney — not the developer's attorney
• Check for full bank guarantees to protect your rights

Property Center helps tenants in Sanhedria understand approaches from developers and assess the feasibility. Initial consultation at no cost.