Overview
- The 79-year-old entertainer found a unit in the Obermenzing neighborhood through the property portal ImmoScout after months of searching.
- He agreed to a smaller apartment under 100 square meters even though he had sought at least 110 sqm, an elevator and space for a concert piano.
- The move is scheduled for November 15 and lets Schanze remain close to his current home as the building he lives in is set to be torn down.
- Family, a schoolfriend and local organisations including Caritas and Seniorenhilfe are helping with packing, logistics and the move preparations.
- His case exposes how Munich’s tight rental market makes it hard for older renters with mobility needs and specialized space requirements to find suitable homes.