Formation of the street
Hrytska Chubai Street is located in the Lychakivskyi District of Lviv, in the Pohulianka area. It stretches from Konyskoho Street to Tershakovtseiv Street, with a branch to Mykhaila Pavlyka Street. This quiet, tree-lined street is under 200 meters long and is often described as a serene alternative to the bustling city center.
The street was established in 1907 as Domahalychi Street in honor of the patrician Domahalych family. In 1944 it was renamed Academician Pavlov Street by Soviet authorities, after Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov. In January 2023, the street received a new dedication to Ukrainian poet, translator, artist and art critic Hrytsko Chubai. The architecture along the street reflects Viennese Secession with touches of Constructivism.
Аbout building No. 1
Builders and style
The building was constructed in 1906 to designs by renowned Lviv architect Ivan Levynskyi for brothers Jozef and Alexander Elster. It is a three-story mid-rise tenement in the ornamental Secession style, featuring elaborate stucco work, ceramic panels with fruit (notably cherries) and floral mosaics, as well as wooden window frames. The facade shows an increasing level of decorative detailing toward the upper floors, with an ornamental entrance portal featuring a transom and wrought-iron door.
Ownership
The building was constructed in 1906 to designs by renowned Lviv architect Ivan Levynskyi for brothers Jozef and Alexander Elster
Appearance
The building has a three-story brick structure with a light-colored plastered facade. Architectural details are most pronounced on the top floor, contrasted by simpler rusticated masonry on the lower levels. The entrance is notable for its ornate portal and transom.
Interesting facts
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Constructed as part of a cohesive architectural ensemble commissioned by the Elster brothers; adjacent properties (Nos. 3, 4, etc.) share the same architectural lineage.
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Recognized as a local architectural monument.
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The renaming ceremony in January 2023 included a small concert by Chubai’s children, Taras and Solomiya, performed from the balcony.
Current use
Today, the building serves as residential housing, possibly with some commercial or office spaces. As part of a historically protected street, it is under cultural heritage preservation.
References
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Interactive Lviv — building description
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Lviv.travel — street and building history
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ZAXID.NET — opening of the street dedicated to Chubai
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Wikipedia — street overview