Deutzen Hofje

The two outer double houses are rental homes that add to the hofje's income.

The gatehouse is an unusual canal mansion because the entrance is at street level, meant for use by the pensioners.

Generally Amsterdam canal mansions have a staircase leading to the bel-etage.

The hofje was built in 1692 from the proceeds of the bequest by Agneta Deutz, who had purchased the land and named the regents before her death.

On the gablestone in front is inscribed:Agneta Deutz laat hier haar liefde en godsdienst blijken Den Armen tot een troost, tot voorbeeld aan de rijken Anno 1695 On the top floor the regent's room has a view over the canal.