Park Avenue, George Town, Penang

Park Avenue is an apartment development in George Town, on Penang Island. It is also known as Park Avenue (Penang) and Park Avenue Apartment. This page covers its location, the developments around it and practical points to check before you buy or rent a unit.

About Park Avenue

Park Avenue is an apartment development in the George Town area on the island side of Penang. Apartments are a common type of home in George Town and attract both owner-occupiers and tenants. If you are comparing homes in this part of the island, Park Avenue is one of many apartment and condominium developments you are likely to come across. Unit layouts, condition and furnishing can differ from one unit to another, so it is worth looking at several listings and viewing units in person before deciding.

Location and neighbourhood

George Town is Penang's state capital and its main urban centre. It is a busy, established area with a mix of older and newer housing, and the condo.com.my directory lists 135 developments in George Town alone. Park Avenue has several other residential developments close by. Distances below are straight-line, not travel distances. Forest Field, an apartment development, is about 0.1 km away. Bagan Jermal Court and Burmah Road Eco, both condominiums, are each about 0.9 km away. Jermal Jaya, an apartment development, is about 1 km away. Midlands Condo is about 1.2 km away and Desa Melor is about 1.3 km away, both condominiums. Looking at listings in these nearby developments can help you compare what is on offer in the same part of George Town.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before you commit, ask the agent, owner or management office for the key details. Check the tenure (freehold or leasehold) and how many years remain on a lease. Ask about the monthly maintenance fees and sinking fund, and whether any payments are outstanding on the unit. Find out which facilities are available and whether they are in working order. Confirm the built-up size of the unit and the parking arrangements. Always view the unit in person, ideally at different times of day, to judge noise, light and the state of common areas. Buyers should check the title type and confirm the seller's ownership through a lawyer. Tenants should read the tenancy agreement carefully, including the deposit terms and who pays for repairs.