Confirm the construction year and building type
Confirm the year and building type: inaccurate data can give a misleading impression of its age and repair needs.
The year or building type could not be established conclusively. Clarify them before estimating repair costs.
What to check and whom to ask
Data behind this check
- LUN: Building type — Stalin-era building
- Building record data: Building in Kyiv — YesIn the source: Obolonskyi
What to check
Is there a report from the latest engineering inspection? What repairs does it recommend?
Whom to ask: Building maintained by: Керуюча компанія з обслуговування житлового фонду Оболонського району м. Києва, ПАТ "Київський суднобудівельний-судноремонтний завод"
Sources and explanations
- Programme for comprehensive reconstruction of ageing residential neighbourhoods in Kyiv“KYIV — 2022” presentation, page 11. These are general figures from municipal housing renewal materials. They do not determine how long this building will last or when it will be demolished.
- DBN V.1.2-14:2018 “General principles for reliability and structural safety”Clause 3.10. Explains why a building should be inspected after its design service period. Age alone cannot determine whether continued use is possible.

