BAB Istanbul Prices and Details 2026
Kazlıçeşme, Zeytinburnu, Istanbul
1 / 6BAB Istanbul prices start from about $508,000 (five hundred eight thousand dollars) for a 67 m² 1+1 apartment, according to a November 2025 agency price list, the most recent one we could find; no rental listings were found, so current rents are shared on request. Developed by Oliv Yapı (Real Group) in Kazlıçeşme, Zeytinburnu, beside the historic city walls at Belgradkapı, this low-rise boutique project is about 800 metres from Marmaray Kazlıçeşme station and about 1 km from the T1 tram, with the Eurasia Tunnel and the E-5 a few minutes away by car. The project is completed and delivered, but one source still lists the title deed as construction servitude, so the switch to a condominium deed must be checked before buying. With an indoor pool, a hammam and a 51-shop street, it suits buyers looking for one of a limited number of homes close to the historic peninsula. Property Time Istanbul's office is in Skyland, Sarıyer, and every legal step of the purchase is handled by Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu.
What are the key facts about BAB Istanbul?
BAB Istanbul is a completed low-rise residential project of 204 homes and street-level commercial units on a 13,797 m² plot. The number of blocks and floors differs by source: two sources describe 2 blocks of 3 floors, one 3 blocks and another 4 blocks of 4 floors, so the exact figures are confirmed from the developer's official documents.
What are the buildings at BAB Istanbul like?
Unlike the high-rise projects around it, BAB Istanbul is made up of low-rise buildings; one source notes that the two main buildings are designed in different architectural styles. Listings also mention ground-floor apartments with gardens and three-storey homes.
Two main buildings in different styles; low density in keeping with the historic walls.
Ground-floor apartments with private gardens are mentioned in listings.
A street-level row of 51 shops inside the project.
What are the technical specifications of BAB Istanbul?
The project was built on a raft foundation with tunnel formwork and is declared compliant with earthquake and insulation regulations. Apartments have smart-home infrastructure and video intercoms, and common areas are backed by a generator.
Sources: guncelprojebilgileri, satisofisi, emlakplatform, insaattan. The architect and contractor, an earthquake performance report, net areas and the condominium deed status are not public; these are checked at the municipality and land registry before purchase.
How much are apartments for sale in BAB Istanbul?
We found no 2026-dated price list or portal listing for BAB Istanbul. In the most recent data, a November 2025 agency list, starting prices are about $508,000 (five hundred eight thousand dollars) for a 1+1, $586,000 (five hundred eighty-six thousand dollars) for a 2+1, $692,000 for a 1.5+1 and $882,000 for a 3+1. The list shows starting prices only, so no upper price range is published.
Source: deal-tr agency price list, November 2025 (starting prices only: 1+1 67 m², 1.5+1 114 m², 2+1 112 m², 3+1 201 m²). No listings for the project were found on Emlakjet or Hepsiemlak (n=0). Turkish lira prices are converted at the 24 October 2026 rate ($1 ≈ 49.6 TRY); as the list is almost a year old, current prices may differ. 1% VAT is not included. These prices equal roughly 217,000 – 376,000 TRY per m², against a Kazlıçeşme neighbourhood average of 225,252 – 245,948 TRY/m² in October 2026 (Emlakjet).
How have BAB Istanbul prices changed?
A February 2025 agency list started 1+1 apartments at €355,600 (68 m²), 2+1 at €483,100 (112 m²) and 3+1 at €763,700 (201 m²). The November 2025 dollar prices are higher, but as the two lists come from different agencies in different currencies, they cannot be compared one to one.
Is there a payment plan at BAB Istanbul?
The November 2025 agency list and emlakplatform mention a 50% down payment with 12 or 18 monthly instalments, or a 10% discount for cash. Sellers also claim a title deed fee exemption under an urban regeneration permit; this has not been verified with the land registry.
How does buying in BAB Istanbul work?
As the project is completed, sales are resales: a contract is signed with a deposit and the balance is paid at the land registry together with the title transfer. During this process, the title deed, mortgage and lien check, review of the sale contract and the transfer are handled by Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu. Buyers who cannot travel to Turkey can complete the title transfer by power of attorney.
How do foreigners buy property in BAB Istanbul?
A foreign buyer first obtains a Turkish tax number and opens a Turkish bank account; then the title deed and encumbrance check, valuation report and contract are completed and the title is transferred. The land registry also confirms that the property can be sold to a foreigner. Every step is followed by Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu, who works on property purchases by foreigners.
What needs to be done after the title transfer?
After the transfer, the electricity, water and gas subscriptions are opened in the new owner's name, the owner is registered with building management and a property tax return is filed with the municipality. If a citizenship application will be made, the payment documents and the title deed annotation are added to the file at this stage.
How much are apartments for rent in BAB Istanbul?
No rental listings for BAB Istanbul were found on property portals, so we do not publish a rent range. We share current rental offers for the apartment type you are interested in on request.
What is the rental yield in BAB Istanbul?
Without current sale and rent data for the same apartment type, the gross rental yield cannot be calculated reliably yet. Emlakplatform cites an expected yield of 6%; this is an agency estimate, not backed by actual rental listings.
Can units in BAB Istanbul be rented short term?
Under the rules in force since 2024, short-term rental requires a permit from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the unanimous consent of the other owners in a condominium building. In projects with many units this consent is hard to obtain in practice, so investment returns should be calculated on long-term rent.
What are the service charges and buying costs at BAB Istanbul?
Service charges at BAB Istanbul are set by building management according to the apartment's size and the compound's services. We obtain the current service charge for the apartment you are considering in writing from management and share it before purchase. The main buying costs on top of the price are:
By law, buyer and seller pay 2% each; the parties may agree otherwise.
A fixed fee charged for the title deed transaction.
Compulsory earthquake insurance taken out before the transfer.
Licensed valuation; compulsory for purchases by foreigners.
Present at the land registry for buyers who do not speak Turkish.
By Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu, from contract to title deed.
Fee rates may change with legislation; you can request the exact breakdown in writing before purchase. For new-build purchases, whether VAT is included in the price is also checked.
Can you get Turkish citizenship by buying in BAB Istanbul?
A home or office worth at least $400,000 (four hundred thousand dollars) qualifies for Turkish citizenship by investment; the threshold can also be reached with more than one property.
Based on November 2025 starting prices, every apartment type at BAB Istanbul, including the 67 m² 1+1 (from $508,000), is above the $400,000 threshold. The value used for the application is the current sale price and the licensed valuation report, so the current price list must be confirmed.
- The value is determined by a licensed valuation report.
- A no-sale annotation of at least 3 (three) years is placed on the title deed.
- Payment is made in foreign currency and documented through a Turkish bank.
- The application file is prepared and followed by Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu.
Legislation may change; current requirements are confirmed with the lawyer before applying.
What apartment types are there in BAB Istanbul?
BAB Istanbul offers four apartment types, from a 67 m² 1+1 to a 204 m² 3+1, plus 51 commercial units on the project's own street. Net areas are not public; we share the floor plan of the apartment you choose.
The lowest entry price; clears the citizenship threshold on its own.
An in-between type for buyers who need a study or guest room.
The most common family type; from $586,000 in November 2025.
The largest apartments in the project, for bigger families.
Ground-floor apartments with private garden use.
Street-level shops on the open-air shopping street.
How do you get to BAB Istanbul?
The easiest way to reach BAB Istanbul is Marmaray Kazlıçeşme station, about 800 metres away, and a bus stop 200 – 300 metres away. Marmaray runs without changes to Yenikapı, Sirkeci and the Asian side; by car the Eurasia Tunnel is about 6 minutes and the E-5 about 7 minutes away.
What amenities does BAB Istanbul offer?
BAB Istanbul residents have an indoor pool, a hammam, a sauna and a fitness centre, as well as the open-air shopping street inside the project.
Are there hospitals, schools and malls near BAB Istanbul?
Balıklı Greek Hospital is about 200 metres away, Yedikule Surp Pırgiç Armenian Hospital 950 metres and Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 3 km. Topkapı University is about 500 metres and Mavi Umut school 138 metres away, and Biruni University is also in the area. For shopping, Zeruj Port mall is 850 – 900 metres and Olivium Outlet 1.4 – 2 km away, with Marmara Forum nearby. Yedikule Fortress and the seafront (about 1 km) are within walking distance.
Is BAB Istanbul a good investment?
As a completed low-rise project next to the historic peninsula, BAB Istanbul is a rare product in the area. On the other hand, the latest known prices are clearly above the neighbourhood average, there are almost no resale or rental listings on portals, and Zeytinburnu is one of the districts closed to new residence permits for foreigners. The project therefore suits buyers focused on location and citizenship more than on rental yield.
- ~800 m to Marmaray Kazlıçeşme; quick E-5 and Eurasia Tunnel access
- Rare low-rise boutique project beside the historic walls
- Completed project, no construction risk
- 51-shop street, pool, hammam and fitness centre on site
- Price per m² clearly above the Kazlıçeşme average
- Zeytinburnu is closed to new residence-permit applications by foreigners (list of 16 July 2023)
- Sources conflict on block count, unit sizes and delivery dates
- Few portal listings; resale liquidity is unproven
Before purchase, the deed type (construction servitude or condominium), occupancy permit, encumbrances and the claimed fee exemption are also reviewed by Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu.
Which other projects are near BAB Istanbul?
As alternatives to BAB Istanbul, you can compare projects in Bakırköy and Bağcılar, as well as Skyland Istanbul, where our office is located:
Who should you buy BAB Istanbul from?
Property Time Istanbul is a licensed Istanbul firm offering property and legal advice to foreign and local buyers, with its office in Skyland Istanbul, Sarıyer. We represent the buyer, not the developer: we show apartments on site, compare prices with current market listings and manage the process up to the title deed. All legal work, including the title deed check, contract, transfer and citizenship application, is handled in full by Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu, registered with the Istanbul Bar Association (registration no. 66465).
Skyland İstanbul, Huzur Mah. Azerbaycan Cd. No:4 D:238, 34415 Sarıyer/İstanbul · info@propertytimeistanbul.com · About · Contact · Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu
Frequently asked questions about BAB Istanbul
What are BAB Istanbul prices in 2026?
No 2026-dated list was found. In the latest November 2025 agency list, 1+1 apartments start from $508,000, 2+1 from $586,000, 1.5+1 from $692,000 and 3+1 from $882,000.
Has BAB Istanbul been delivered?
Yes. Satisofisi's page, edited on 3 October 2026, shows the project as delivered. Earlier, different delivery dates were announced, including June 2023, May 2025, December 2025 and June 2026.
Does BAB Istanbul have condominium title deeds?
Emlakplatform lists the deed as construction servitude; whether condominium deeds have been issued could not be verified. The block 1298, parcel 55 record is checked at the land registry before purchase.
Can foreigners buy in BAB Istanbul and get a residence permit?
Foreigners can buy property in Zeytinburnu, but according to the migration authority list of 16 July 2023 the district is closed to new residence-permit applications by foreigners. If a property-based residence permit is planned, the current status must be confirmed with the lawyer.
Can I get Turkish citizenship by buying in BAB Istanbul?
Based on November 2025 starting prices, every type including the 1+1 is above the $400,000 threshold. The exact value is set by the current price and a licensed valuation report.
Which rail station is closest to BAB Istanbul?
Marmaray Kazlıçeşme station is about 780 – 850 metres away and the T1 tram line about 1 km.
How many homes are there in BAB Istanbul?
The project has 204 homes and 51 commercial units on its open-air street, on a 13,797 m² plot.
Is there a payment plan at BAB Istanbul?
According to the November 2025 list, a 50% down payment with 12 or 18 monthly instalments was offered, or a 10% discount for cash. Current terms must be confirmed with the seller.
Is VAT included in BAB Istanbul prices?
According to emlakplatform, 1% VAT is not included. The title deed fee exemption claimed by sellers has not been verified with the land registry.
Does BAB Istanbul have parking?
Yes. The project has an indoor car park, and one listing states that each apartment has its own parking space.
What is the rental yield in BAB Istanbul?
As no rental listings were found, the gross yield cannot be calculated. Emlakplatform cites an expected yield of 6%, which is an agency estimate.
Is BAB Istanbul earthquake resistant?
The project was built on a raft foundation with tunnel formwork and is declared compliant with the earthquake regulation. As no earthquake performance report is public, the permit and building inspection records are checked before purchase.
Who handles the legal process when buying at BAB Istanbul?
For purchases through Property Time Istanbul, the title deed check, contract, title transfer and citizenship application are handled by Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu, registered with the Istanbul Bar Association.
What are the buying costs at BAB Istanbul?
The main costs are the 4% title deed fee (by law 2% each for buyer and seller), the land registry service fee, DASK insurance and, for foreigners, a valuation report and a sworn translator. Service charges are set by building management and confirmed in writing before purchase.
Where do BAB Istanbul prices come from?
Prices are compiled from the portal listings, estate agencies and developer price lists named under each table on this page; Turkish lira amounts are converted to US dollars at the 24 October 2026 rate ($1 ≈ 49.6 TRY). They are asking or list prices.