Junk properties in Bremen: Why the fight against dilapidation is often a long one. Nobody wants them in their neighborhood: empty, half-ruined buildings that have often been left to rot for decades. But it is often difficult to remedy the situation.

Junk properties are a growing problem in Bremen. Dilapidated houses that disturb residents and burden neighborhoods often remain unused for years. Why is the fight against these derelict buildings so protracted and what solutions are there? A look at nine cases shows the challenges and opportunities.