Experience sophisticated North Beach living at The Palace at Washington Square, a boutique luxury condominium building located at 1731 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94133. Designed by acclaimed architect Robert Rudeen and completed in 2018, this exclusive 5-story mid-rise development features just 19 high-end residences overlooking Washington Square Park in the heart of San Francisco's most iconic Italian neighborhood.
The Palace at Washington Square was built on the historic site of the former Palace (Pagoda) Theater, a 56-foot-high vacant movie theater that once anchored this prime North Beach location. Architect Robert Rudeen, with over 30 years of experience designing major San Francisco projects including the San Francisco Airport International Terminal and Moscone Convention Center, created this boutique building to blend classic architectural details with contemporary luxury living.
The building's distinctive facade features the iconic Palace sign, establishing it as a landmark on Powell Street. The Palace occupies the top four floors of the 5-story building, with approximately 4,700 square feet of ground-floor restaurant space.
The Palace offers 19 exclusive condominiums including 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom homes, and luxury penthouses. The residences feature spacious, open floor plans with high-end finishes including Thermador appliances, heated bathroom floors with radiant heating, heated toilet seats with bidets, central air conditioning and heating, remote-control window blinds, floor-to-ceiling windows with natural light, and elegant hardwood flooring throughout.
Many residences at The Palace feature private outdoor spaces, with 6 units offering expansive balconies over 470 square feet and 8 additional units featuring private terraces or balconies. These outdoor living areas provide stunning views of Saints Peter and Paul Church, Coit Tower, Washington Square Park, Alcatraz Island, and the downtown San Francisco skyline.
The Palace provides exceptional building amenities including an oversized shared rooftop deck with panoramic views from the Transamerica Pyramid to the Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge, 2 stainless steel gas BBQ grills, 3 fire pits with seating areas, comfortable outdoor lounge furniture, state-of-the-art fitness center, elevator access to all floors, and 27 underground parking spaces including regular and mechanical stacker parking systems.
The Palace at Washington Square boasts a perfect 100 Walk Score, placing residents steps from Washington Square Park, Saints Peter and Paul Church, world-famous North Beach restaurants, Italian cafes and bakeries, boutique shopping on Columbus Avenue and Grant Avenue, Coit Tower and Telegraph Hill, Chinatown, Russian Hill, and the Financial District.
North Beach is renowned as San Francisco's Little Italy and was the historic meeting place for the Beat Generation in the 1950s, hosting literary icons like Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg. The neighborhood offers exceptional Italian dining (Mama's restaurant draws daily crowds), vibrant nightlife, the Beat Museum, and historic landmarks including Pioneer Park and Fisherman's Wharf.
The Palace's location on Powell Street provides excellent public transportation access via Muni bus lines and cable cars, with downtown San Francisco just minutes away. San Francisco International Airport is 24 minutes away, while Oakland International Airport is 31 minutes by car.
North Beach, historically known as an actual beach before being filled in during the late 1800s, is one of San Francisco's most celebrated neighborhoods. Baseball legend Joe DiMaggio grew up in North Beach and returned to live there with Marilyn Monroe in the 1950s. The neighborhood's Italian heritage remains strong today, with authentic trattorias, espresso bars, and family-owned businesses lining the streets.
Residents enjoy easy access to iconic San Francisco staircases including the Peter Macciarini Steps, Vallejo Stairs, and the garden-filled Filbert Street Stairs, all offering spectacular city and bay views.
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