Built in 1905 and extensively modernised in 2023, the five-storey apartment building at Urbanstrasse 5 in Berlin-Kreuzberg houses a total of 15 residential units as well as a commercial unit on the ground floor and offers areas between 50 sqm – 167 sqm. In addition to insulating the existing façade with a thermal insulation finishing system, high-quality timber and aluminium windows with thermal insulation glazing in a contemporary design not only make for additional energy savings, but also tasteful aesthetics.

To preserve the highly sought after Altbau style, the charm typical of the architectural period was not only retained in the staircases, but entirely reinvigorated. The ornate wooden banisters and entrance doors received a fresh coat of paint and the entrance hall was newly tiled, the walls smoothed and repainted. Existing balconies were renovated, received new steel guardrails and the side building now benefits from the addition of elevated balconies.

The flats in the front building are accessible via the addition of a new, attached lift to the existing staircase on the courtyard side. By constructing an additional floor, the building was extended to include two further newly built flats with cutting-edge fittings. Separated from the existing flats, these flats each have their own electricity-driven geothermal heat pump.

The redevelopment of the inner courtyard, which included the unsealing and greening of the outdoor areas, the creation of a communal space for neighbourly interaction, and the installation of a children’s play area which includes a sandpit, provides a quiet sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of city life. Minimalist access paths and flat hedges which define the newly created lawns offer residents an exceptional quality of life in an unlikely green city oasis.

Start your day in Kreuzberg with breakfast at Two Trick Pony, enjoy fine dining at Tulus Lotrek in the evening and grab a midnight snack at Goldie’s Smashburger.

If you are looking to venture out, both Volkspark Hasenheide and Tempelhofer Feld are within a 10-minute walk, offering a relaxing escape.

You can also take a stroll to the northern banks of the Landwehrkanal, where you will find a wide selection of cafés and restaurants .

If you prefer to leave your car behind, you’ll appreciate the excellent public transportat connections. The proximity to the U-Bahn stations Südstern and Gneisenaustrasse means that all parts of Berlin’s city centre are practically just a stone’s throw away.

Of course, all the amenities for your daily needs are within walking distance.”