We’ve already mentioned the “House with One Wall” at Hvardiitsiv-Zaliznychnykiv Street, 3, so now let’s take a look inside its staircase.

There are no apartments in the corner section of the building (offices only); that is where the entrance is located.

The building’s shape has left its mark on the staircase—it is triangular and curves in an unusual way.

Until 1968, this street near the South Station was called Usovska Street.

The third building on Usovska Street (assuming the numbering hasn’t changed) was owned by Emma Ludvigovna Carlson, the wife of the college secretary.

The house was built in an eclectic style, likely in the late 19th century.


Take a moment to notice the unique steps of the cast-iron stair.


Video from the building staircase: