It is believed to be the oldest building in Christianshavn and takes its name after Mikkel Vibe who was mayor of Copenhagen.

The property at the corner of Strandgade and Sankt Annægade was built for merchant and mayor Mikkel Vibe in 1622-24.

His lot comprised present-day Strandgade 28-30 as well as a long warehouse along Sankt Annæ Gade (No.

I was the same year acquired by assessor Herman Brechling (1634-1720) and brewer Peder Kloumann (1637-1710).

He served as equipment mester at Holmen as well manager of the Danish Asiatic Company's warehouses.

[4] Peter Otto Bertelsen, a warehouse manager, resided in the building with his wife Caroline Musted, their three children (aged one to five) and three maids.