Dzielnica 19 — in-depth review

At a glance: pros and cons

Dzielnica 19 is one of the best examples of successful urban planning and interesting design in Warsaw. The residential complex sits next to Daszyński Roundabout and has one of the largest plots among near-central developments — roughly 65,000 m². The project launched in 2010, with the first phase completed in 2011 and immediately winning an award as Poland's best apartment building. The developer planned 6 phases in total; as of 2024, five are complete.

Location

The complex is located near Daszyński Roundabout — just 2 km on foot from the Palace of Culture and Science and Złote Tarasy, and 4 km from the Old Town.

The area is surrounded by Warsaw's largest business centres, which seems to have shaped the resident profile: the complex is dominated by one-bedroom flats and studios, making it an ideal choice for singles or couples without children. There are no playgrounds — the inner courtyards were clearly designed for adult relaxation, not children's noise. As for greenery: there are no large parks within walking distance, only a small Skwer Alojzego Pawełka near Warszawa Zachodnia station, which you can walk around in a few minutes. Between the railway line and the complex run tracks to Warszawa Główna station, but they are barely used — train noise is practically nonexistent.

What's nearby

Ten years ago there was no new development where the complex now stands (Google Earth, 2013): old warehouses, garages, and the legendary Polfa factory stood here. Most of that is gone now.

Along with the growth of Dzielnica 19, the entire district is changing: the metro station opened in 2015, business centres in 2019–2023. Today, some of Warsaw's most interesting projects are being built nearby: Towarowa Square, Wola Vert, and the third phase of NU by Skanska.

Nearby infrastructure includes a school (Szkoła Podstawowa nr 387 im. Szarych Szeregów), the Delfin swimming pool, and a small football pitch. On the complex grounds there is a gym, restaurants, beauty and medical salons, and in the neighbouring The Warsaw Hub business centre — Zdrofit and a large Biedronka supermarket. A five-minute walk away is the food court at the Norblin Factory. In short: everything you need is right here.

If you look at Google Maps, you can still find a few old structures — car repair shops and garages, especially on Kolejowa street. But it feels like within 4–5 years the area will be fully residential and take its place among Warsaw's best near-central neighbourhoods.

Architecture and space for people

It's unclear why the developer chose to stretch construction over so many years, but the first two phases, despite their age, remain a benchmark of good architecture — and, in our view, look better than most of what has been built in recent years.

Phase one stands out for its glass dominant: huge floor-to-ceiling windows cover the entire outer wall, and in corner flats — even two. It looks especially striking on lower floors with courtyard views. Instead of balconies — spacious loggias (two in larger flats), where there is room for both a lounger and a small plant corner.

Phase two is more restrained: a concrete structure, smaller windows, but with wooden window shutters on the outside — popular in coastal cities in Italy and Spain. Thanks to less glass and more greenery, the second phase courtyard feels greener and cosier. An interesting touch — a small bridge in the inner courtyard of one of the buildings.

Both phases, despite their open layout, form an enclosed space: the buildings create something like an open letter "U", and the courtyard entrance is framed by a single-storey glass wall with doors. Beyond the entrance begins a hill with greenery and benches — one of the most atmospheric courtyards we have seen. Building heights range from 5 to 10 floors, which is very comfortable for central districts. Together, the first two phases contain roughly 600 flats.

Phases three and four look externally similar to most Warsaw development from the 2010s–2020s, but the developer preserved cascading heights and spacious courtyards. Phase five is the newest and most original: dark small-format tiles on the facade and a slightly shifted central section of the building, as if someone was playing Tetris and placed one block in the wrong spot. It looks bold but fits organically into the overall style of the complex.

Each phase has a separate entrance to underground parking — we would have preferred one shared entrance with cars fully removed from the courtyard, but that is probably more of a dream than a reality. Between phase one and the future phase six, the developer laid out two small pedestrian alleys: one with a dry fountain, the other between buildings F and I. Both have become genuine spots for evening walks and resident gatherings.

Overall, the architectural side of Dzielnica 19 impressed us. It is one of the best — perhaps the best — residential complexes built in Warsaw over the last 20 years.

Prices and growth outlook

Sales

We don't have pricing information for the early phases from the developer — it would be interesting to see the dynamics since sales began. Currently the developer is finishing remaining units from previous phases at prices from 28,000 to 33,000 PLN/m². For reference: a 38.88 m² studio in building J costs 1,151,640 PLN, a four-bedroom flat over 116 m² in building H — 4,029,640 PLN. Parking spaces — from 30,000 to 83,000 PLN. Important: prices do not include finishing, so add 1,500 to 2,500 PLN/m².

The developer's website still has flats for sale.

View current offers (PDF)

On the secondary market you can find good options in the 30,000–33,000 PLN/m² range. For example, this three-bedroom flat of 75.68 m² with views on two sides, a separate kitchen, loggia, balcony, and quality furniture costs 2,500,000 PLN — comparable to developer prices, but ready to move in.

Given the current market situation, we would rather look at the secondary market or try to negotiate a discount from the developer — a long list (23 flats) of unsold units suggests prices are somewhat above equilibrium.

Rent

Rental prices look market-rate. A one-bedroom flat — from 4,500 PLN + 300 PLN for garage + utilities, two-bedroom — from 5,700 PLN + 300 PLN for garage + utilities.