Setlementtiasunnot Oy is a Finnish non-profit housing company founded in 2000.2 It is owned by the politically and religiously independent Finnish Federation of Settlement Houses and is recognised as a public-benefit organisation by Finland’s housing authority, Varke.4 The company’s headquarters and office are located on Sturenkatu in Helsinki.11
Setlementtiasunnot develops, owns and manages affordable rental housing and community-oriented neighbourhoods.24 Its work is based on three stated principles: community, ecology and economic sustainability.7 The organisation’s community housing model is intended to support interaction between residents, with communal facilities and community activities forming part of its housing concept.5
The company owns 21 rental buildings containing more than 1,900 homes and serving approximately 2,200 residents, according to its company information.2 A 2025 report from its owner gives a slightly higher figure of 22 buildings and just over 1,950 homes, indicating that the portfolio has continued to develop.7 Its activities extend across seven cities in Finland, giving it a national rather than solely metropolitan scope.47
Current management listed by the organisation includes CEO Suvi Tuomala, CFO Irma Rekola, Property Director Sami Ylenius and Customer Relations Director Katri Kaukinen.11 The board is chaired by Eero Pentti, with Raimo Hätälä as vice chair; Sannaleena Härkönen, Raija Anjala, Jussi Kemppainen, Antti Kuusiniemi and resident representative Matti Siitonen are also listed as board members.2 The organisation provides apartment applications, resident services and maintenance-request channels through its resident pages and Kerro application.12