The building, constructed in 1906/07 and listed as a historical monument, combines a historic charm with modern residential comfort. Spread over four floors plus an expanded attic, the property comprises a total of 8 apartments and 2 retail units. Each apartment comes with its own basement storage area, providing extra storage space. Bicycles can be conveniently parked in the small courtyard.

This stately residential and commercial building was erected as a plastered tenement in solid construction. It was built by Ludwig Clewe, the master builder of Schwerin, and his son. At that time, the Clewe company was the first in Schwerin to introduce a steel structure in house construction. These buildings shaped the streetscape of that era and demonstrated the prosperity of the state capital. The property is one of the historic buildings on Wismar Street and is under monument protection.

The interior walls are load-bearing. In the basement, the ceilings are constructed as solid slabs, and above these are wooden beam ceilings with clay coverings, arranged floor by floor. The floors are made of wooden planks, which were refinished during apartment renovations over the last 10 years. It is noteworthy that the staircase construction, made of steel and concrete, has been preserved. In some apartments, the stucco ceilings have been maintained.

A comprehensive first renovation of the building took place in the mid-1990s. The roof and the rear facade were renovated, including the installation of thermal insulation. Additional comfort is provided by an existing elevator, which gives access to all floors. The windows of the street-facing apartments date from 2009.

The building is heated by a gas heating system. An energy performance certificate is not required for this listed property. The building’s energy demand is 173 kWh/m² per year.

The house is located at Wismar Street 137 in the popular Paulstadt district of Schwerin. This district is characterized by its central location and excellent public transport connections. In the immediate vicinity, one will find shopping facilities, cafes, restaurants, and medical facilities. The historic old town and Lake Schwerin are easily accessible on foot or by bicycle. Families benefit from the presence of schools and kindergartens in the area, and the nearby main train station offers ideal connections for commuters.

On the ground floor, there are two retail units.

The eight apartments in the building are spread over the 1st to 3rd floors as well as the attic and feature living areas between approximately 52 m² and 82.5 m² with two to three rooms. Most of the apartments have been renovated in recent years, the most recent being in 2025 in the left-hand apartment on the 2nd floor.

In the apartments, the historic wooden plank floors have mostly been preserved and reconditioned, while laminate flooring has been installed in some cases. Kitchens and bathrooms are tiled in each unit. Particularly on the 1st floor, decorative stucco elements are still present. The right-hand apartments from the 1st floor up to the attic feature a balcony facing the quiet courtyard.

All apartments – except for one attic apartment – have daylight bathrooms. Depending on the unit, the bathrooms include a bathtub and/or shower, washbasin, toilet, and a connection for a washing machine.

The kitchens are each equipped with a fitted kitchen unit. In most apartments, the standard equipment includes an electric stove, oven, sink, and in some cases, a refrigerator or dishwasher (or the corresponding preparations). Two apartments are equipped with gas stoves.

A DSL connection is possible in all units. According to Telekom, a fiber-optic connection will be available until July 2025, which makes the technical equipment of the building future-proof.