Formation of the street
Horvatska Street is located in the Shevchenkivskyi District of Lviv, in the historic neighborhood of Klepariv. It stretches from the southwest at Shevchenka Street to the northeast at Yaroslav Pstrak Street, connecting also with Vilna Street. The name “Horvatska” originated during the German occupation (1941–1944), when the current Serbska Street was renamed Kroatengasse — “Horvatska” . Thus, the street’s history dates back to the 15th century (as Serbska), with its modern form established in 1871.
About the building No. 7
Builders and styles
Although there is no specific information about No. 7 itself, Horvatska Street shares the architectural characteristics of Serbska Street: late 19th–early 20th-century townhouses in Renaissance, Baroque, Classicism, and Secession styles
Ownership
No public records identify the current owner of building No. 7. It appears to be privately owned without publicly accessible ownership data.
Appearance
Available photographs show a multi-story townhouse façade decorated with ornamental details, balconies, and rectangular windows — typical for mid-20th-century residential buildings in the Klepariv district .
Interesting facts
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During the German occupation, the street was named Kroatengasse (“Horvatska”) reflecting political ties between Nazi Germany and the Independent State of Croatia; after World War II, it reverted to Serbska
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The buildings create a coherent architectural ensemble from the 19th–20th centuries, maintaining stylistic unity.
References
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Vulytsia Horvatska (Lviv) — Wikipedia
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Serbska vul. – Pradidivska Slava (renaming during occupation)
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Moovit — transport details for stops near Horvatska