HS Helsinki A terrible needle exchange point received a warning: A detail was found in the permits that could change everything in the disputed block in Itäkeskus

Helsinki Attempts are being made to evict the needle exchange point in Itäkeskus.

Itiksen Symppis, run by the City of Helsinki, operates in a property located at Turunlinnantie 14. Among other things, Symppis provides health counseling for people with substance abuse and mental health problems. Symppis also has a needle exchange point for drug addicts.

The space is owned by Nitova Oy, which has leased the space to Symppis.

The operation of the needle exchange point has caused a stir in the neighbors of the farm. The owner of the restaurant Idänpiste located next to the point Ari Lahikainen has wanted the needle exchange point to move elsewhere. According to him, the drug store running in front of the restaurant and other drug-related side effects expelled by restaurant customers.

Now Kiinteistö Oy Turunlinnantie, which owns the property, has started work to get the needle exchange point out of the premises. On June 10, the company’s Board of Directors decided to issue a warning to Nitova Oy that the space will be used contrary to its intended use in accordance with the Articles of Association and the building permit.

The Board of Directors urged Nitova Oy to take the necessary measures without delay to terminate the purpose contrary to the Articles of Association and the building permit, with the threat that the company will convene an Extraordinary General Meeting to decide on the acquisition of Kiinteistö Oy Turunlinnantie for a maximum of three years.

Helsinki The city’s building control services inspected Symppis’ premises on 26 April at the request of Kiinteistö Oy Turunlinnantie.

According to the building control services, the purpose of the store office on the property belonging to the block area of ​​the commercial and office building has been changed to a public service gathering space.

According to the building inspectorate, a building permit is required for alterations to the premises. However, according to the building inspectorate, no permit has been applied for.

The building control services intends to propose to the Environmental and Permit Division of the City Environmental Board that Kiinteistö Oy Turunlinnantie be required to stop using the premises as meeting facilities for public services and that a fine be imposed in return for the ban.

Nitova Oy managing director Ville Jaakkola says the company was notified of the warning on June 20th. The company has 14 days after receiving the information to respond to the warning.

Jaakkola said on Tuesday, June 21, that the company is investigating what can be done with the lawyer.

“Symppis has been operating in its current premises since 2008. Now, with the help of a city lawyer, the definition of “meeting space does not match the purpose of the office space” is a purposeful ground for evicting Symppis. The final decision is likely to be made by the court, ”says Jaakkola.

Kiinteistö oy Turunlinnantien managing director Perttu Kantele says that the company is now waiting for what measures Nitova Oy intends to take.

“The owner of the farm has 14 days to submit their response after the owner is notified of the warning. After this, the Board of Directors of the real estate company decides on further actions. The Board of Directors may decide to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting. The Extraordinary General Meeting may decide that the company will take over the management of the space, ”says Kantele.

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