Because of the burger joint

Residents complain: “It stinks all day long”

The burger joint is highly unpopular with residents. Peter L. is upset about the smell.

(Bild: Krone KREATIV/Burger Lokal: Eva Manhardt Mann: Zwefo)

Residents of Lerchenfelder Strasse 128 complain of extreme odor nuisance. They demand inspections, which are now being carried out.

A burger joint at Lerchenfelder Strasse 128 has been causing trouble for over a year. Despite official approval, residents complain about the stench, garbage and declining quality of life. "The restaurant makes 90 percent of its turnover from deliveries. Why is an industrial kitchen allowed to operate in a residential building? The door is always open and it stinks into the house!" criticizes resident Michael S.

Tania F. also suffers: "The smell of grease seeps into my apartment from the stairwell and I can't air the apartment because of the stench." Tenants generally complain about the transformation of Lerchenfelderstrasse. "It used to be a good shopping street. Now it's one garish fast food stall after another. It looks terrible!" says Peter L.

Planned pub garden could cause even more trouble
The planned pub garden is also causing concern. The operator of the pub, Ugur Kocak, rejects the accusations, saying he is doing everything right.

There are fears of even more noise and odor nuisance. The district manager's office says: "The restaurant was granted a permit in February 2023 as it met the technical standards. Neighbor objections were examined but rejected. Conditions were imposed to protect neighbors, such as filter technology. It was not until December 2024 that a complaint was received about ongoing operations, which prompted a review."