Formation of the Street
Pylnykarska Street is located in the historic center of Lviv, near Staryi Rynok Square. Its name derives from the craftsmen known as “pylnykars,” who produced files for woodworking and metalworking. In 1871, the street received its current name; prior to that, it was known as Mykolaiska Street, as it passes near the Church of St. Nicholas. The street’s development occurred mainly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring buildings in the styles of Classicism and Secession.
Builders and Styles
Building No. 4 on Pylnykarska Street was constructed in the second half of the 19th century. Its architectural style combines elements of Classicism and Secession, typical of residential tenement houses of that period. The facade is adorned with stucco decorations, windows have decorative frames, and balconies feature wrought-iron railings.
Who was the owner?
Historical sources do not provide detailed information about the original owner of Building No. 4. However, it is known that the building was a rental tenement house, leased to city residents. After nationalization during the Soviet period, the building became state property and was divided into separate apartments.
What does the building look like?
The building has three floors with an attic, a symmetrical facade with decorative elements, and tall windows. The facade is decorated with stucco, and the balconies have wrought-iron railings. The entrance doors are wooden with carvings. In the inner courtyard, fragments of old paving stones and utility outbuildings have been preserved.
Interesting Facts
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Building No. 4 is located in close proximity to Staryi Rynok Square, one of Lviv’s oldest marketplaces.
What is here now?
Currently, the building at 4 Pylnykarska Street is residential. The ground floor houses several private offices and shops. The building is in satisfactory condition, with residents taking care to preserve its historical facade.
References
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Ilko Lemko, V. Mykhalyk, H. Behliarov. 1243 Streets of Lviv (1939–2009). — Lviv: Apriori, 2009.
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Architecture of Lviv: Time and Styles. — Lviv: Center of Europe, 2008.
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Pylnykarska Street — Pradidivska Slava.