Residential building

Formation of the Street

Ivan Levynskyi Street is located in the Frankivskyi district of Lviv, in the historical area of Kastelivka. This neighborhood was developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as an elite residential area with picturesque villas and abundant greenery. The development of Kastelivka was a joint project of architects Ivan Levynskyi and Julian Zachariewicz, who aimed to create a comfortable living environment by combining the advantages of urban and suburban life. They avoided typical tenement buildings, favoring individual designs, aligning with the garden city concept popular in Europe at the time.​

The street was named after Ivan Levynskyi, a prominent Ukrainian architect, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who made significant contributions to Lviv’s architectural development. Previously, the street had other names, including Kshyzova Side Street and Sodova, reflecting its historical development and functional purpose.​

Builders and Styles

Building No. 2 on Ivan Levynskyi Street was constructed in 1910–1911, designed by architect and builder Bronisław Bauer. It is a three-story tenement with a basement level, corner-located, L-shaped in plan. The structure features firewalls on the ends and a chamfered corner, integrated into the block’s perimeter under the regulatory line. The side parts of the facades are highlighted by wall projections with attics on top. The facade facing Levynskyi Street is flanked by balconies, with the entrance to the building located in the center. The staircase is adjacent to the inner corner between the wings of the building. The decor combines stylized motifs of neoclassicism and Art Nouveau.​

Who Was the Owner?

Information about the original owner of Building No. 2 on Ivan Levynskyi Street is currently unavailable in open sources.​

What Does the Building Look Like?

The building is a three-story tenement with a basement level, corner-located, L-shaped in plan. The facade facing Levynskyi Street is flanked by balconies, with the entrance to the building located in the center. The staircase is adjacent to the inner corner between the wings of the building. The decor combines stylized motifs of neoclassicism and Art Nouveau.​

Interesting Facts

The building is part of the historical development of Ivan Levynskyi Street, noted for its architectural value and variety of styles.​

What Is There Now?

Currently, the building is used as a residential property. There is no information available in open sources about the presence of commercial premises or institutions within the building.​

Bibliography

1. Ivan Levynskyi St., 02 – Residential Building | Interactive Lviv

2. Ivan Levynskyi Street (Lviv) — Wikipedia

3. Masterpieces of Ivan Levynskyi — LvivTravel