Yakimanka

Overview

Yakimanka is a compact district in CAO between Kadashevskaya Embankment and Polyanka, walking distance from the Kremlin and the Tretyakov Gallery. The legendary House on the Embankment, premium complexes on Bolotnaya Embankment, and the quiet lanes of old Moscow define the area. The district is consistently popular with families and art collectors: the average 3-bedroom 100 m² project runs 8-12 million ₽.

Architecture and building types

The House on the Embankment (1931, Bolotnaya Embankment 15) is a constructivist landmark with monolithic brick construction, 3.0-3.2 m ceilings, and historic 70-180 m² layouts. 19th-century rental houses from 1890-1910 on Bolshaya Yakimanka and Polyanka use brick with 3.4-4.0 m ceilings, stucco mouldings, and Mettlach tile. Premium new-builds from 2015-2023 on Sofiyskaya and Kadashevskaya Embankments use monolithic construction with 90-220 m² open layouts, underground parking, and Kremlin views. Historic buildings require a restoration approach; new-builds demand modern engineering.

Renovation permits and approvals

Yakimanka is part of the CAO protection zone. Moszhilinspektsiya approval takes 45 days, with projects costing 200-380 thousand ₽. The House on the Embankment has a special code: building management approval, load-bearing wall restrictions, and DEZ coordination. Профмастер handles approvals end-to-end with inspection, project, submission, and follow-up.

Renovation prices in Yakimanka

Rough — 35 000-45 000 ₽/m². Capital — 55 000-76 000 ₽/m². Designer — 80 000-175 000 ₽/m². The premium tier includes work with Kremlin views, stucco restoration, climate control, and soundproofing. New-builds on Bolotnaya feature modern engineering and panoramic windows.

Renovation timeline

Rough — 1.5-2.5 months. Capital — 3-5 months. Designer — 5-9 months. Approval adds 4-6 weeks for the House on the Embankment and historic buildings.

Профмастер in Yakimanka

Профмастер has completed 19 renovations in Yakimanka. In the House on the Embankment in 2024 we delivered a 4-bedroom 130 m² project: approved kitchen-living room merger, parquet restoration, design supervision, 12.5 million ₽ budget, 6.5-month timeline. On Bolotnaya Embankment in 2024 we renovated a 3-bedroom 95 m² new-build apartment in 4 months, with an 8.9 million ₽ budget.

Popular styles in Yakimanka

Neoclassic with marble and brass is the leading trend in the House on the Embankment. Modern classic with panoramic windows dominates new-builds on Bolotnaya Embankment. Art Deco with geometric patterns and premium hardware is popular in 19th-century rental houses on Polyanka.