This building is a Neo-Renaissance architectural landmark, but its architect, the exact date of construction (early 20th century), and the original owner remain unknown.

Originally, Skrypnyka Street was called Serdyukov Lane—named after City Secretary Dmitry Serdyukov, who owned a large tract of land bordering what are now Hryhoriia Skovorody Street and Chernyshevska Street.

From 1936, the street was named after Public Education; in 1962, it was renamed after the party and state leader Mykola Skrypnyk.

An original door is a real valuable asset to any building.

The balcony is supported by Atlases.

In 2009, a commemorative plaque was installed on the building in honor of Efim Fomin, a Soviet officer and one of the commanders of the Brest Fortress defense in June 1941. He lived at Skrypnyka Street, 4 from 1938 to 1940.

The house was damaged by Russian missile strikes in the spring of 2022 and lost its original windows.