The two-story mansion in the classical style is located at the first bend of Krivokolenny Lane. It is believed that the house was built in the early 1760s, although it is based on older structures. In 1759, the plot was purchased by Dr. V. Ya. Gevitt for 1500 rubles, and five years later, Count M. F. Apraksin bought it for 7500 rubles. Later, the house passed to Natalia Fedorovna Lasunskaya, the wife of Major General M. E. Lasunskiy. In 1803, the house was acquired by officer Vladimir Petrovich Venivitinov, and his heirs owned it until 1839.

The house on Krivokolenny Lane is valuable not only for its architecture but also for the history of its inhabitants. Vladimir Petrovich Venivitinov's wife, Anna Nikolaevna, came from the princely family of Obolensky and was passionate about music, literature, and theater. Because of this, representatives of creative professions often visited the house. In 1805, the Venivitinovs had a son, Dmitry, who became a poet and philosopher, living in this house until 1827. Pushkin frequently visited the Venivitinovs, and it was here that he first read his tragedy 'Boris Godunov,' which made a strong impression on his contemporaries.

In 1839, the house was acquired by merchant Fedor Goltsgauer, who worked as an agent for the insurance company 'Salamandra.' From 1869, the owners became the Frolov merchants. In 1917, the house passed to merchant of the 1st guild Sliosberg, who planned to demolish it and build a tenement house, but the revolution thwarted these plans.

Since 1923, the house has been home to the Ginzburg family. The house was divided into apartments, and the Ginzburgs were not the only residents. Alexander Ginzburg, better known as Alexander Galich, recalled that the windows of their apartment overlooked a wide balcony mentioned in Pogodin's memories of Pushkin reading 'Boris Godunov.'

In 1999, the house was declared emergency and subject to demolition, but thanks to the efforts of the literary community, it was preserved. However, for a long time, the building remained unguarded and was used by the homeless, which negatively affected its condition. Now the house is a cultural heritage site and is under state protection. Restoration work is underway, the facade has been updated, and the old brickwork and window frames are visible.

Two memorial plaques are installed on the house, stating that the poet Dmitry Venivitinov lived here and that in 1826, Pushkin first read the tragedy 'Boris Godunov.'