The first Schaerbeek town hall was built by architect Jules-Jacques Van Ysendyck and inaugurated on 21 July 1887. Ravaged by fire in 1911, it was rebuilt by Maurice Van Ysendyck, the son of the original architect. The Flemish neo-Renaissance building was inaugurated by King Albert I in 1919. While the façade of the earlier building could be preserved, the volumes were almost doubled, with the sides extended from 43 to 71 metres. The central tower recalls the belfries of great historic towns, while the carefully handled materials reinterpret the architecture of one of the golden ages of these regions. White Euville stone structures the whole and frames the windows, combining with wall surfaces faced in red and black glazed brick to create a fine example of accomplished polychrome façade design. Inside, the building preserves rooms with remarkable decoration, including the ticket hall with Italianate décor, the monumental staircase lit by a rich ensemble of stained glass, and ceremonial rooms with stained glass, coffered ceilings, carved fireplaces and wooden panelling inspired by Renaissance ornament. At the time of its construction, the town hall transformed the appearance of the district. Seven streets converge towards the building, which is visible from afar and occupies a prominent place in the Schaerbeek landscape. (Listed since 13/04/1995)