03 November 2026
(PHOTO: Odesa Regional Prosecutor's Office)
A court has ordered the co-owners of a building on Primorsky Boulevard in Odesa to enter into a preservation agreement for the architectural landmark known as the “Pototsky-Marazli House.”
According to the press service of the Odesa Regional Prosecutor’s Office, the decision has already taken legal effect.
“The Pototsky-Marazli House” is located on Primorsky Boulevard in the historic center of Odesa. It is an architectural monument of national significance. It is included on UNESCO’s List of World Heritage Sites in Danger.
Back in 2004, the building was transferred to the management organization’s balance sheet. Inspections have repeatedly shown that the monument’s technical condition is unsatisfactory. However, a conservation agreement with the entity responsible for the building has never been concluded.
The association of co-owners was sent several notices—mandatory requirements to provide documents confirming their rights to the building. Without them, it is impossible to conclude the agreement. These requirements were not met.
In court, prosecutors proved that the property manager’s inaction was in violation of the law. The court ordered the property manager to enter into a conservation agreement. According to the prosecutor’s office, this is a necessary step to ensure the monument is properly preserved.
It is worth noting that UNESCO World Heritage Sites are outstanding cultural and natural assets considered the heritage of all humanity. They are listed on the UNESCO List. The center of Odesa was added to the list in January 2025.
The Pototsky-Marazli House, located at 1 Primorsky Boulevard in Odesa, was built in 1826 in the Empire style for Count Alexander Pototsky, based on a design by architect Francesco Boffo. In the 1840s and 1850s, it housed the office of the Governor-General of Odessa.
In the second half of the 19th century, the building became the property of Grigory Marazli—a well-known Odessa mayor and patron of the arts. In 1874, architect Felix Gonsiorowski rebuilt and expanded the building, giving its facades Renaissance features.
Ірина Глухова