Berlin, January 26, 2026 – Last Friday, the topping-out ceremony was held for the Berkenbrücker Steig 18-19 residential project. Completion of the wvm Group Berlin’s 44-unit project is scheduled for the third quarter of 2026, following 22 months of construction. Residents can look forward to a new building constructed to the KfW 40-Plus standard, offering attractive depreciation options as well as heat pumps and photovoltaic systems for an economically and environmentally sustainable energy supply. Thanks to the direct power model, residents can use the solar power generated directly. They are also independent of district heating and gas supplies.
At Berkenbrücker Steig, the wvm Group Berlin is offering a diverse mix of one- to five-room apartments, including three-room apartments starting at 500,000 euros. The purchase is commission-free. “Currently, 19 apartments have been sold. Among the new owners are many owner-occupiers from the surrounding districts—Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Pankow, and Lichtenberg—as well as investors, so some apartments will also be available on the rental market,” says Dr. Clemens Paschke, Managing Director of the wvm Group Berlin. The mobility concept at Berkenbrücker Steig is also sustainable. Twenty-five underground parking spaces are already equipped for electric vehicles. In addition, 113 bicycle parking spaces are available, supplemented by six covered spaces for cargo bikes and bicycles, as well as storage areas for strollers.
The shell construction was completed using a serial construction method with GOLDBECK serving as the general contractor. David Fischer, Managing Director of the wvm Group Berlin, and Sebastian Bethge, Branch Manager of GOLDBECK Nordost GmbH, praised the collaboration. In his speech, Prof. Martin Pätzold (CDU/directly elected representative) emphasized the unique challenges and qualities of his district, which is one of the fastest-growing neighborhoods in Berlin. “We need more housing construction in Berlin. That’s the only way we can address the shortage. The Sportforum and the recreational area around the Ober- and Orankesee offer numerous opportunities for leisure activities. However, the social and transportation infrastructure must keep pace with this growth, especially here in Alt-Hohenschönhausen. We also need more doctors and for public transportation to expand accordingly.” For this reason, he is advocating, for example, for more frequent tram service.
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From left to right: David Fischer, Managing Director of the wvm Group Berlin; Prof. Martin Pätzold, Member of the Berlin State Parliament (MdA)/CDU; Dr. Clemen Paschke, Managing Director of the wvm Group, Berlin; Sebastian Bethge, Branch Manager of GOLDBECK Nordost GmbH
Photos: Andreas Schwarz