Öl ins Feuer aller soge- und selbsternannten Gentrifizierungsgegner: Folgende Nachricht aus Brasilien erreichte mich letzte Woche Dienstag (!) via Facebook.
Hi Fabian! How are you doing?
I am XXXX’s friend. She gave me your contact.
I have going to Berlin on thursday and I am looking for a place to stay until I can find a room to rent. By any chance is it possible to stay with you for a few days? Maybe until monday?
I don’t know if XX told me why I am going to Berlin but the main reason is to study cinematography and try to find a job as a director of photography (Film movies, commercials and TV Series). Do know anyone in this working field in Berlin that I could contact? Do you know as well someone the might need a room mate?
Thanks a lot for your attention!
(Namens-Auskreuzungen und Hervorhebung von mir)
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Update 1:
Höflich wie ich bin, habe ich dem Absender, Y., einen Kontakt für eine mögliche Zwischenmiete gegeben. Seine Antwort:
„(…) I am waiting for my EU citizen to come out. If it works it can stay for a long term. Otherwise I will be back home in maybe 3 months or so.“
Update 2:
Die potentielle Zwischenvermieterin hat Kontakt mit Y. aufgenommen. Seine Antwort:
„(…) Is it EUR 500 for the whole 55 days? If yes, sounds good. I am interested. I would like to meet your friend and take a look at the apartment if it is possible.
Danke!“
Und sie:
„Dear Y,
No, I’m afraid that’s the monthly rent. Welcome to gentrified Neukölln…“