Residential building

Street Formation

Kotliarevskyi Street is located in the Frankivskyi District of Lviv, in the historic area of Kastelivka. Its development began at the end of the 19th century within the framework of the “garden city” concept — a novel urban planning idea combining private residences with abundant greenery.
The first projects for this area were designed by architects Julian Zachariewicz and Ivan Levynskyi, aiming to create a low-rise housing district with picturesque gardens and wide streets.
Initially known informally as “Na Villakh” (“At the Villas”), the street was officially named after Polish poet Ludwik Nabielak in 1895. After World War II, in 1946, it was renamed in honor of Ukrainian literary classic Ivan Kotliarevskyi.
The street was built up mainly during the 1900–1910s with luxurious villas and apartment buildings in the styles of historicism, Art Nouveau, and early modernism.

Builders and Styles

Building No. 23 was erected in 1910–1911, designed by Ivan Levynskyi’s architectural bureau, likely under the supervision of architect Oleksandr Lushpynskyi.
It features traits of late Art Nouveau: restrained decoration, a characteristic rounded corner with balconies on each floor, bay windows, and gables topped with spires.

Who Was the Owner?

The first owner was Czesław Jankowski, who commissioned the project from Ivan Levynskyi’s bureau.

What Does the Building Look Like?

The building has an L-shaped plan with two wings positioned at right angles. The facade is decorated with geometric ornament bands above the third-floor windows, and the plinth is finished with rough stone.
Wrought-iron balcony railings and a complex roof structure with spires emphasize its monumental character.
The entrance is located on the northern side under a bay window.

Interesting Facts

• Building No. 23 and the neighboring No. 25 form an architectural ensemble highlighting the street’s bend.

• The rounded corner with balconies is a typical feature of Lviv’s Art Nouveau style.

• Kotliarevskyi Street retains part of its original “garden city” planning concept.

What Is Here Now?

Today, the building remains residential.

List of Literature

1. State Archive of the Lviv Region, Fund 2/1/5248.

2. Zhuk I. “Architecture of Lviv at the End of the 19th – Beginning of the 20th Century: The Legacy of Ivan Levynskyi and His Firm,” Lviv, 1996.

3. Melnyk B. “The Streets of Lviv,” Lviv, 2001.

4. Pshyk V. “Kastelivka, Novyi Svit, Frantsivka,” Lviv, 2009.

5. “Architecture of Lviv: Time and Styles,” Lviv, 2008.