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MKN applies to convert planned six office units to apartments

The development company said the change was requested due to lack of demand for office space in the East Wall location

The original plan for the MKN site in East Wall, which was approved by Dublin City Council, included a 15-storey hotel, 87 build-to-rent apartments and six office units

MKN Property, the development firm run by Brian McKeon, has made a last-minute bid to convert an under-construction office block in Dublin into apartments due to the lack of demand for office space in the area.

Last year, MKN started construction work on a three-building development in East Wall near the north docks. The original plan for the site, which was approved by Dublin City Council, included a 15-storey hotel, 87 build-to-rent apartments and six ...