Residential building at 12 rue Auguste Lamey – Strasbourg, near Place de la République / Contades district
Charming 1900 building in the elegant Contades area of Strasbourg, eastern France – close to Place de la République. Fully vacant and free of any lease. Renovation required – ideal for investment or redevelopment.
4 spacious units (742 m²)
Commercial space
Architectural quality
1st floor: 6–7 rooms | 204 m²
2nd floor: 7 rooms | 204 m²
3rd floor: 7 rooms | 178 m² + terrace 44 m²
4th floor: 156 m²
Ground floor | 166 m²
Basement level (glass-roofed workshop) | 125 m²
Designed by Armand Richshoffer, architect of the Russian Consulate.
Refined finishes: staircase, glazed interior doors...
Our opinion
Built in 1900, this building is unique in Strasbourg: its rococo-inspired façade pays tribute to French culture at a time when Alsace was under German rule (1870–1918). Elements like cornucopias, wrought iron, and floral carvings evoke the Age of Enlightenment. The balconies showcase the craftsmanship of the founding family.
The three distinct entrances reflect the three original uses of the building:
The public entered the ground-floor shops and wrought-iron workshops.
A workshop operated in the glass-roofed basement (access via the left).
The family lived on the upper floors, in large Parisian-style Haussmann apartments.
Today, the property presents strong advantages for investors looking to benefit from the traditional French tax regime for real estate renovation (“déficits fonciers”).
1. First advantage: the upper floors. The layout allows vertical division into two flats per floor. Space for elevators at the front and back is already defined.
2. Second: The entire building is vacant, allowing renovation without tenant-related restrictions – similar to the former Turkish Consulate next door.
3. Third: The commercial ground floor has at least three independent street entrances. Strasbourg plans to redevelop Avenue des Vosges, enhancing the area’s potential for professional or retail reuse.
Location
Urban Planning
The building is located just outside the protected sector perimeter (see plans). It falls under the standard land deficit tax regime.
Nearby
Major student hubs
National University Library: 3 min walk, 2 min by bike
University Palace / European Popular University: 11 min walk, 4 min by bike
Faculty of Physics and Engineering: 13 min walk, 5 min by bike
Rhine School of Arts: 16 min walk, 6 min by bike
Esplanade Campus (Law, Mathematics, Life Sciences...): 23 min walk, 8 min by bike
Cultural offer
Strasbourg National Theatre: 5 min walk, 3 min by bike
Strasbourg National Opera: 7 min walk, 4 min by bike
Investment opportunities
The building is ideal for renovation and repositioning on the market, meeting the needs of users with a mix of activities:
• retail or public/parapublic institutions on the ground floor
• coliving or flex living
Its proximity to university and cultural hubs to the east, as well as the trendy city center to the south, makes it an ideal place for students.
