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by v7p1Qbt1im 1959 days ago
Historically, clubs have found homes in places like old cookie factories or power stations. Sometimes these buildings have been empty or in limbo for a long time. So either they’re being occupied by squatters or potential tenants are able to rent them for a reasonable amount.

Fast forward a couple of years. Suddenly rents in those areas have risen 20% yoy. Gentrification is in full swing.

The owner of that factory is approached daily by real estate developers who want to build (often high end) condos in Kreuzberg and Neuköln. Club managers can‘t compete with that money.