Residential Building

Formation of the Street

Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street is located in the historic Kastelivka district, which began to develop actively at the end of the 19th century. Initially, the street was named Nabielaka, in honor of Polish poet Ludwik Nabielak. During the German occupation in 1942, it was renamed Schillergasse. In 1944, the previous name was restored, and in 1946, it received its current name — in honor of Ivan Kotliarevsky, a Ukrainian writer and playwright.​

The street’s development features various architectural styles, predominantly Viennese Secession, historicism, modernism, and functionalism. Most buildings are listed in the Register of Local Architectural Monuments of Lviv.​

Builders and Styles

Building No. 18 on Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street was constructed in 1904–1905 based on a design developed by Ivan Levynskyi’s bureau. This two-story multi-apartment residential building was erected in the Secession style. The structure is set back from the street’s regulatory line and forms a block ensemble with the neighboring building No. 16. The facades are characterized by vertical divisions with pilasters adorned with reliefs. The western side facade is symmetrical, featuring a central entrance. The building has a rectangular plan with projecting risalits, and a small enclosed courtyard is situated within.​

Who Was the Owner?

The project was commissioned by Gustaw and Maria Heitzman, who were also the first owners of the building.​

What Does the Building Look Like?

The building exhibits a restrained yet elegant appearance characteristic of the Secession style. The facades are decorated with vertical pilasters featuring reliefs, adding sophistication to the structure. The symmetrical western facade with a central entrance emphasizes the harmonious architectural design. The internal courtyard provides residents with privacy and comfort.​

Interesting Facts

• Building No. 18, along with neighboring No. 16, forms an architectural ensemble typical of early 20th-century Kastelivka development.​

• The building’s project was approved on September 3, 1904, and construction was completed on August 16, 1905.​

What Is Here Now?

Currently, Building No. 18 remains a residential property. Thanks to the preservation of architectural elements and early 20th-century stylistics, the building is an important part of Lviv’s historical heritage.​

Bibliography

1. State Archives of the Lviv Region (DALO) 2/1/5243.​

2. Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street, 18 – Residential Building | Interactive Lviv.​

3. Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street (Lviv) — Wikipedia.​

4. Kotliarevskoho I. | ‘Streets of Lviv’ Project.​

5. Recolored History of Lviv Streets — Local History.