TAMA 38 Giv'at Ze'ev 2026 — Projects and Upgrades | חדשות נדל"ן | מרכז הנכסים
TAMA 38 in Giv'at Ze'ev — The Way to Renew an Old Apartment
Alongside the large demolish-and-rebuild, there are Giv'at Ze'ev dozens of TAMA 38 projects at various stages. This is a faster alternative to demolish-and-rebuild.
What is TAMA 38?
TAMA 38 = National Outline Plan for strengthening buildings against earthquakes. The building remains in place, but:
- Is fundamentally reinforced (steel columns, protected rooms, foundation reinforcement)
- 2-3 new floors are added on top
- An elevator is built (if there wasn't one)
- The construction is modern
- The tenants receive additional square meters (protected room, part of the balcony)
TAMA 38 vs. Demolish-and-Rebuild
| TAMA 38 | Demolish-and-Rebuild | |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition? | No | Yes |
| Time | 2-3 years | 5-7 years |
| Alternative housing? | Sometimes months | 3-4 years |
| Additional square meters for tenant | 15-25% | 25-35% |
| Value increase | 25-35% | 60-100% |
TAMA 38 Projects in Giv'at Ze'ev
As of 2026, there are:
- 30+ projects at various stages
- 10 in execution currently
- 15 in negotiation with tenants
- Most buildings in the neighborhood are suitable (built before 1980 or unreinforced concrete)
Who are the active developers?
In Giv'at Ze'ev, large developers such as: Pisgat Ziv Investments, Eretz Ir, Akerstein, and more are active. Full list.
Impact on the tenant
A typical tenant receives:
- Additional 20-25 square meters (protected room + part of the roof)
- New elevator
- Arranged parking (if there wasn't one)
- General upgrade of the building
- Value increase of the apartment by 25-35%