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Renovation of Freundgasse: Dispute breaks out over Airbnbs in Wieden!
Renovation of an old house in Wieden: Investor Marceline Martischnig is planning short-term rentals despite criticism.
Renovation of Freundgasse: Dispute breaks out over Airbnbs in Wieden!
A much-discussed renovation project is currently being implemented at Freundgasse 9 in Wieden. The initiator Marceline Martischnig plans to invest in short-term rentals with the aim of revitalizing the property, which has been neglected for 30 years. However, the dissatisfaction with their plan is noticeable - many residents are skeptical and express concerns about the possible impact of short-term rentals on the living environment.
The criticism comes not only from the residents themselves, but also from district politics. Amela Pokorski, the head of the KPÖ/Left Club, rejected the tense condition of the house before the renovation as intolerable. “A building that has been in such a dilapidated state for three decades has put our district in an unwanted situation,” emphasizes Pokorski. This perspective is not only met with incomprehension by many, but also with a rejection of the upcoming short-term rentals.
Development of real estate use
Amela Pokorski calls for a broad discussion about alternative concepts for the use of apartments. “We have to think together about how we can deal with such properties,” she notes. This affects people who want to live in Wieden long-term, as well as the neighborhood and the question of whether the trend towards short-term rentals could lead to a loss of quality of life.
Marceline Martischnig, on the other hand, is irritated by the negative reactions and appeals to residents to take the positive aspects of their plans into account. The approval for short-term rentals ultimately rests with the building police, who will decide on how to proceed. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop.
More information for those interested
For those interested in the topic, further information and developments can be found on the platforms MeinBezirk and ORF Wien. In addition, Stolex deals intensively with the special challenges of renovating old buildings, which are a central issue not only in Wieden, but in many districts of Vienna.