Jakarta \u2013 Residents\u2019 hopes of witnessing an economic revival in East\nCengkareng, West Jakarta, have gradually transformed into anxiety. The\ncommercial building once known as Puri Agung now stands deserted on the\nedge of Jalan Lingkar Luar Barat, without clarity regarding its\nfuture.<\/p>\n
The approximately 160-metre-long building is surrounded by rusty iron\nand zinc fencing. When night falls, the area remains dark without\nlighting, creating an eerie impression for neighbouring residents.<\/p>\n
Rumours circulated that the building would be repurposed into\napartments, a hotel, or even a hospital. However, to date, no signs of\nrevitalisation or official information boards regarding the development\nproject have emerged.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe plan was apparently to build apartments. There was talk of a\nhospital as well,\u201d said Karim when met on Jalan Bangun Nusa on Thursday\n(26 February 2026).<\/p>\n
He noted that the building was privately owned property. According to\nhim, internal family disputes were believed to be a key reason why\nredevelopment had not materialised.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s because it\u2019s private property. Apparently the son doesn\u2019t want\nto sell. The father wanted to sell, but eventually it didn\u2019t happen,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
Karim recalled that before its complete closure in October 2021,\nactivity within the building had already declined drastically. Many\nbusiness spaces lay empty and visitors became increasingly rare.\nNevertheless, he believed the building structure still appeared solid\nand worthy of being brought back into use.<\/p>\n
The shop-houses that once formed a thriving commercial hub are now\nsealed shut with corroded iron doors. Access to the courtyard is\nentirely blocked by high fencing. Beyond it, grass and wild shrubs have\ngrown unchecked. The security post stands empty, whilst stairs leading\nto the building have begun to crack and become covered in moss.<\/p>\n
Despite being located on a busy arterial road with heavy vehicular\ntraffic, the area in front of the building feels deserted. No economic\nactivity remains.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt night it\u2019s dark. The lights don\u2019t work. We\u2019re worried it might be\nused for undesirable activities,\u201d said Erwin (47), a trader in the\narea.<\/p>\n
According to Erwin, since the building\u2019s complete closure, his\ncustomer numbers have decreased significantly.<\/p>\n
\u201cPreviously, many of my customers came from people who worked or\nshopped inside there. Now it\u2019s clearly decreased,\u201d he said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/puri-agung-cengkareng-left-abandoned-as-residents-push-for-revitalisation-1772190274", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }