Formation of the Street
Zamarstynivska Street is one of the oldest streets in the northern part of Lviv. It takes its name from the historical suburb of Zamarstyniv, which emerged in the 14th century. The original name of the settlement — Zommersteinhof — derived from the name of a German colonist, Johann Zommerstein, who owned the land. Over time, the name transformed into a form more suitable for the Ukrainian language — Zamarstyniv.
In 1615, Zamarstyniv was officially purchased by the city of Lviv, although it continued to exist as a separate rural settlement with its own structure for several more centuries. Its territory was actively used for homesteads, farmyards, and small-scale manufacturing.
Intensive urbanization of Zamarstyniv began in the late 19th century when a railway and tram line were constructed in the area. In 1908, a tram began operating to Zamarstyniv, which accelerated its transformation from a village into an urban district with dense residential development. Zamarstynivska Street became the main artery of the district, stretching from the city center toward Bryukhovychi.
During the interwar period, the street was actively built up with housing for railway and factory workers. In the Soviet era, it was renamed after Mikhail Kalinin. In 1990, the street regained its historical name. Today, Zamarstynivska preserves architectural diversity — from late 19th-century villas and tenement houses to typical mid-20th-century administrative buildings.
Builders and Styles
Building No. 83 was constructed in the 1950s. Characteristic features include symmetry, gables, decorative pilasters, and a developed system of stucco decorations. The layout of the building corresponded to the standards of administrative or medical institutions of that time.
Who Was the Owner?
Originally, the building was state-owned. In the 1950s, it housed the 8th District Police Station and a furniture cooperative. In the 1960s, it was transferred to the Lviv Dermatovenerologic Dispensary, where a polyclinic department operated. In 2023, the Lviv City Council approved the reconstruction of the building for the establishment of a Mental Health Center — part of the national medical rehabilitation network “Unbroken.”
What Does the Building Look Like?
It is a three-story symmetrical building with massive forms, classical window openings, and a recessed main entrance. The facade is decorated with cornices, stucco elements, and ornamental inserts. The windows are rectangular and framed with simple moldings. Overall, the building matches the standards of Soviet-era administrative architecture. As of 2025, the building is undergoing reconstruction.
Interesting Facts
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In the 1950s, the building housed a district police station.
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For several decades, it served medical functions as a polyclinic of the dermatovenerologic dispensary.
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In 2023, reconstruction began to establish a Mental Health Center — the first such facility in Ukraine within the “Unbroken” system.
What Is Here Now?
As of 2025, the building is undergoing reconstruction to house the Mental Health Center, which will include outpatient, diagnostic, and inpatient units. The center will have the capacity to serve up to 1,000 patients per year and provide 40 beds for long-term stays.