Allbau

Allbau GmbH is Essen’s largest provider of rental housing, offering homes across the city’s neighbourhoods. Its portfolio includes apartments for a range of needs, as well as commercial properties, parking spaces and development projects. Residents can search available rentals and submit housing requests through the company’s website.

Allbau supports tenants with practical services designed to make everyday living easier. These include on-site caretaker support, repair reporting, emergency contacts, building services such as stairwell cleaning and winter maintenance, and guidance on housing benefit. Tenants can also access information, contacts and resources through its online service portal.

The company places strong emphasis on social management and community life, working to foster welcoming neighbourhoods and positive relationships among residents. Its initiatives span social engagement, family-friendly and age-appropriate housing, and neighbourhood support. Allbau also invests in building and modernisation projects and pursues environmental and climate goals, including pilot initiatives and practical improvements to its housing stock.