# Spin Time Labs eviction and housing crisis in Rome > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fire-incidents-and-safety-concerns-in-italy > Updated: 2026-08-25T12:49:39.000Z. Sources: 72. Developments: 8. A fire in the technical room of the nine-storey Spin Time Labs building on via Santa Croce in Gerusalemme on the night of 29-30 July 2026 prompted the Vigili del Fuoco to declare the structure dangerous, leading a court-ordered seizure. The building had housed roughly 400 residents from 27 nationalities for more than a decade. Mayor Roberto Gualtieri signed an ordinance granting emergency accommodation. While the municipality has relocated 260 people, negotiations for a temporary occupancy agreement have stalled after the owner, Investire SGR, refused the city's proposal. The city now intends to pursue the acquisition of the property through the Revenue Agency, with plans to potentially convert upper floors into social housing and lower levels into cultural spaces. Legal complications persist, including a court-ordered compensation of approximately €207,000 per month to the owners, totaling over €21 million owed to date. Meanwhile, around 300 people, including approximately 100 children, have been forced to camp on the pavement near Termini station during a severe heatwave. A fundraising campaign, ‘Help Spin Time Stay’, has raised over €80,000 to provide essential supplies. On August 4, the LAV Emergency Unit completed a rescue operation to recover animals trapped in the building. In response to the eviction, activists have announced a national march in Rome for September 19, targeting the offices of Investire SGR to protest urban policies they claim favor real estate funds and luxury residences over housing rights. By late August, all 127 families have been provided with temporary housing. To manage the displacement, the Polo Civico Esquilino launched ‘Casa Esquilino’, a community initiative involving 56 associations. Supported by Roma Capitale, the project uses a system of shared hospitality and a municipal solidarity fund to help families remain near schools and essential services while long-term uncertainty regarding the building remains. ## Claims - A fire broke out at Spin Time Labs in Rome's Esquilino district on the night of 29‑30 July 2026. (disputed by 13 sources) - Approximately 400 residents were evacuated and forced to stay on the street. (disputed by 7 sources) - A fire broke out at Spin Time Labs in Rome on the night of 29‑30 July 2023. (disputed by 5 sources) - Around 300 people, including about 100 children, are camping on the pavement near Rome's Termini station. (disputed by 3 sources) - The building was declared dangerous/uninhabitable by the Vigili del Fuoco after technical inspections. (corroborated by 10 sources) - No serious injuries or structural damage were reported. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Police allowed residents to re‑enter the building one at a time, escorted, to retrieve essential items. (corroborated by 7 sources) - A fire occurred at the Spin Time building in via Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, Rome, in late July 2026. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Cardinal Baldo Reina stated that it would be wrong to resolve the situation solely through eviction. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Federico Rocca demanded the building be cleared and legal action taken. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Approximately 400 people, including 90 children, were left homeless following the incident. (corroborated by 5 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Rome residents face housing uncertainty after SpinTime building evacuation After a fire and subsequent police seizure of the SpinTime building in Rome, 400 residents face housing uncertainty. A community-led initiative, Casa Esquilino, is providing temporary support and shared housing 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rome-residents-face-housing-uncertainty-after-spintime-building-evacuation ### 2026-08-19: Spin Time activists announce Rome protests over housing eviction Spin Time activists have announced a national march in Rome on September 19 and an assembly on September 20 following the eviction of their housing and cultural center. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spin-time-activists-announce-rome-protests-over-housing-eviction ### 2026-08-08: Rome squat eviction forces 300 migrants onto street during heatwave About 300 migrants, including 100 children, camp on Rome’s streets after eviction from the Spin Time squat following a fire; heatwave exceeds 40 °C, volunteers aid them, and a two‑year‑old fainted on Aug 6. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rome-squat-eviction-forces-300-migrants-onto-street-during-heatwave ### 2026-08-07: Spin Time: Rome implements emergency housing after building fire Following a fire at Rome's Spin Time building, 400 people are homeless. Mayor Gualtieri has ordered 60 days of emergency housing as the city pursues the building's acquisition after failed negotiations. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rome-faces-spin-time-housing-crisis-as-400-residents-left-homeless-after-building-seizure ### 2026-08-05: Rome's Spin Time building animal rescue completed after fire LAV’s emergency team rescued all trapped animals – three cats, a turtle and a fish – from Rome’s Spin Time building after a fire, concluding the operation on 4 August and aiding displaced families. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romes-spin-time-building-animal-rescue-completed-after-fire ### 2026-08-02: Rome's Spin Time building dispute: city moves to buy property as 150 families stay homeless Rome’s Spin Time building, seized after a fire, leaves 150 families homeless. The city is negotiating to buy the property, while legal fees, compensation claims and a public fundraising drive add pressure to a 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rome-mayor-considers-buying-spin-time-building-as-residents-camp-out ### 2026-07-31: Rome’s Spin Time Labs Eviction Leaves Hundreds Homeless A fire and judicial seizure of Rome’s Spin Time Labs left 400+ people homeless; city officials are meeting residents, providing emergency beds and meals, and debating buying the building. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spin-time-labs-eviction-leaves-over-400-homeless-in-romes-esquilino-district ### 2026-07-28: Spin Time building in Rome declared dangerous after fire, sparking eviction debate A fire at Rome’s Spin Time Labs on 29‑30 July 2026 led to the building being declared dangerous, evacuating ~400 residents and prompting right‑wing calls for its eviction amid a political clash. 27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gasoline-lpg-leak-forces-evacuations-and-road-closure-in-acilia-rome --- Cite as: Spin Time Labs eviction and housing crisis in Rome. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fire-incidents-and-safety-concerns-in-italy