Conversion of former school into social housing in Budapest

under construction

A former school building at 39–43 Baross Street in Újpest, Budapest, is being converted into the city's first new social housing in 25 years. The project is supported by the European Union and the city administration to address the worsening housing crisis in Budapest. The conversion allows for increased living space by expanding the walls of the flats compared to the original classrooms. The project is part of the AHA Budapest programme, which assesses vacant buildings for potential housing conversion, redevelopment, or sale, aiming to test sustainable and socially viable housing models.