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Haapaniemenkatu 11

Merihaka, 00530 Helsinki

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  • Apartment buildingCompletion 1980 renovated 2018
  • 1 bedroom + k32 pcs55—60 m²
    Studios18 pcs32—35 m²
    2 bedrooms + k23 pcs71,5—78 m²
    3 bedrooms + k7 pcs87 m²

Haapaniemenkatu 11

Originally built in 1980, Haapaniemenkatu 11 is located in the unique and trendy Merihaka residential area right by the sea. The apartments range from studios to larger units and were given a modern and stylish update in a large renovation made in May 2018.

Merihaka is a residential area with apartment buildings located along the seaside in the heart of Helsinki. It is part of the Sörnäinen district, but it is often considered a neighborhood of its own. The area is located between the seaside, Hakaniemi Bridge, and Sörnäinen seafront road, offering many services of eastern Helsinki and is near the sea.

Residents have access to shared spaces including a sauna, a drying room, and storage spaces. The sauna area, located in the attic, was renovated in 2010. The building’s outside look was updated in 2011, improving its appearance and adding glassed-in balconies.

  • Building type
    Apartment building
  • Completion
    1980 renovated 2018
  • Energy rating
    D
  • Asset-limited
    No
  • Elevator
    Yes
  • Antenna system
    Cable TV (DVB-C): DNA
  • Broadband
    DNA 50 Mbit/s
  • Non-smoking house
    This is a non-smoking building. Smoking is forbidden inside the apartment, on the balcony, and in the common areas of the house.
  • Parking spaces
    Inquiries about parking spaces: Autopaikkojen vuokraus / For parking space rental, please contact Helsingin Merihaka Oy, Hakaniemenranta 12, 00530 Helsinki, +358 10 328 8600, asiakaspalvelu@helsinginmerihaka.fi
  • Shared facilities of the house
    Bicycle storage, community room, shared sauna, drying room, cellar, storage units

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Merihaka

As the name suggests, Merihaka is by the sea in Helsinki's city center. This concrete brutalist block of apartments was built in the 1970s and 1980s and sits on a yard deck with plenty of parking space below. The top of the yard deck is reserved for pedestrians, where the services of Merihaka can also be found.

Easy access to services from Merihaka

Residents of Merihaka and the surrounding areas are served by the Hakaniemi and the renovated Hakaniemi Market Hall, as well as Hakaniemi's theatres, gyms, restaurants, food and clothing stores. Merihaka also has a convenience store, a pharmacy, a restaurant for lunch, the Merihaan Pallohalli sports center, and two bars, Meripub and Sir Oliver. The cultural life is enriched by the restaurant ship Wäiski with its events. The ship anchored at the edge of the promenade. The Culture Sauna, open to all, is also located in Merihaka.

The area is very well connected to the city center. Hakaniemi metro station is about a 10-minute walk away, providing easy access to all parts of the Helsinki metropolitan area. There are also tram and bus stops in Hakaniemi. Helsinki Central Railway station is about 2 kilometers away. It can be easily reached by bike, foot, or public transport.

Seaside outdoor trails are just around the corner

From Merihaka, you can quickly get to the sea for outdoor activities. Tervasaari, with its dog park, is located on the other side of Siltavuorensalmi, just over a kilometer from Merihaka. Mustikkamaa jogging trails and the stunning scenery of Kaivopuisto are about three kilometers away. Thanks to Merihaka's central location, cycling is a quick way to get to different parts of the metropolitan area.

Lumo homes has a wide range of rental apartments in Helsinki. If you are interested in rental apartments in Merihaka, check out the nearby rental apartments in Hakaniemi, rental apartments in Kallio, rental apartments in Sörnäinen, and rental apartments in Kalasatama.

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