Area Guide · Istanbul European Side
Maslak, Istanbul
Istanbul's high-rise business spine, built for professionals and yield.
Maslak is the northern extension of the Levent business corridor, a district of towers housing corporate headquarters, universities and a growing residential population that wants to live where it works.
It is an investor's district rather than a family one: compact, high-specification apartments in serviced towers, with tenant demand coming from professionals and companies rather than households.
Why Maslak
What defines the district
Tower living
Modern high-rise residences with concierge, gyms and shared facilities.
Corporate tenants
Headquarters and finance offices generate steady, well-paid rental demand.
Universities
ITU and other campuses add a second, year-round tenant pool.
Metro spine
On the M2 line, minutes from Levent and connected onward to the centre.
Getting around
Connectivity
- M2 metro line direct to Levent, Şişli and Taksim.
- Direct road links to both Bosphorus bridges and the northern motorway.
- Fast access to Istanbul Airport via the northern route.
Who it suits. Professionals who want to live inside the business district, and the investors who let to them.
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