Berlin's vacant Jagowstraße 35 building faces demolition amid housing crisis
A long-standing dispute over a vacant residential building in Berlin's Moabit district has taken a new turn. The front section of Jagowstraße 35, partially empty for years, has now been approved for demolition. The decision comes despite ongoing concerns about housing shortages and the building's deteriorating state.
The Berlin Senate has known about the vacancy at Jagowstraße 35 since at least 2019. Over time, the building's condition worsened, with tenants reporting mold, cracks, pest problems, and periods without heating. Efforts by the Berlin Tenants' Association to contact the owner and officials often received no response.
The demolition of the front section does not resolve the conflict but shifts it into a new phase. Renovation of the rear building now depends on the front section's removal. This move will also eliminate some of the last affordable flats in the area, as rents there were well below Berlin's average.
The case has sparked broader debates about urban preservation, climate protection, and social housing policy. While the Senate has monitored the situation, no other specific groups or individuals involved in the discussions have been publicly named.
The demolition approval removes a small portion of affordable housing from Berlin's market. The remaining rear building's future remains uncertain, tied to further renovation plans. The dispute over Jagowstraße 35 continues to highlight tensions between development, preservation, and housing needs in the city.
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