Wohn- und Geschäftshaus Mendelssohn

The Mendelssohn building is a five-story structure with a facade of light Seeberg sandstone and neoclassical features such as columns. At its core sits a spacious square counter hall with marble flooring that extends through the two main floors, surrounded by office spaces.

The building was constructed between 1891 and 1893 by architects Heino Schmieden and Martin Gropius as a combined residence and headquarters for Mendelssohn Bank. After 1938 it lost this function and was later occupied by other companies.

The ceiling paintings and stucco decorations show trade and banking symbols that define the interior spaces. These artistic details reflect how important such institutions were to Berlin's society in the late 1800s.

The building is located at Jägerstraße 49-50 in central Berlin and retains its original structure and interior layout. As it now serves as a business building, outside access is possible but viewing the interior spaces may be limited.

The internal staircase connects the two main floors and shows the care taken in designing the building for its dual use as residence and workplace. This particular arrangement allowed bank staff and the banker's family to live and work under the same roof.

Location: Berlin-Mitte

GPS coordinates: 52.51446,13.39494

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:43