Experience timeless elegance at The Francesca, one of San Francisco's most prestigious historic condominium buildings in the heart of Nob Hill. Located at 850 Powell Street at the corner of Powell and Sacramento Streets, this iconic 10-story Art Deco landmark offers 40 exclusive residences with panoramic San Francisco Bay and city skyline views along the famous Powell Street Cable Car line.
Built in 1923 by renowned architects Gustave Albert Lansburgh, Kenneth MacDonald Jr., and Maurice Couchot, The Francesca stands as an architectural masterpiece from San Francisco's golden age. Gustave Lansburgh designed some of the West Coast's most opulent theaters between 1900 and 1930, including the War Memorial Opera House, Golden Gate Theatre, and the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Kenneth MacDonald designed prestigious San Francisco residential buildings including the famed Spreckels Mansion.
Maurice Couchot, the pioneering architect and engineer, helped revolutionize all-steel framed and concrete reinforced building design following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. For nearly a century, The Francesca has stood proudly as an enduring symbol of San Francisco's finest early twentieth-century architecture and engineering, showcasing earthquake-resistant construction with seismic safety built into its core design.
The Francesca contains 40 exclusive luxury condominium units ranging from 830 to 2,822 square feet. Floor plans include 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, and 4-bedroom residences with a typical home measuring approximately 1,736 square feet. Many units feature soaring 10 to 12-foot beamed and coffered ceilings, refinished hardwood floors, original architectural details, large bay windows, custom built-in cabinetry, formal dining rooms, gourmet kitchens, spa-style bathrooms, and sweeping views of Alcatraz, the Bay Bridge, Russian Hill, Transamerica Pyramid, and the downtown San Francisco skyline.
The Francesca provides exceptional full-service amenities including an ornate double-height lobby with lavish architectural details, 24-hour doorman service seven days a week, resident manager on-site, two elevators including a separate service elevator in select units, leased parking available in the building's secure garage, package delivery service, and elegant common areas with period details throughout. The building's majestic entrance features gorgeous marble, wood, and travertine details that evoke timeless sophistication.
Located at the prestigious corner of Powell and Sacramento Streets atop Nob Hill, The Francesca places residents steps from the iconic Powell Street Cable Car line, Huntington Park with its famous Fountain of Tortoises, Grace Cathedral, and San Francisco's most celebrated luxury hotels including The Fairmont, The Mark Hopkins, and The Ritz-Carlton. The neighborhood offers world-class shopping at Union Square, exceptional dining, theaters, upscale lounges, and easy access to the Financial District, North Beach, Chinatown, and SOMA.
Nob Hill has been San Francisco's most prestigious address since the 1870s when cable cars made the hilltop accessible. The neighborhood is home to grand mansions, historic private clubs like the Bohemian Club, and remains the center of old San Francisco society. The area's central location provides unparalleled urban convenience while maintaining the elegance and exclusivity that has defined Nob Hill for generations.
Nob Hill offers exceptional walkability with a Walk Score of 98+. The neighborhood provides direct access to the Powell-Hyde and Powell-Mason Cable Car lines at your doorstep, numerous Muni bus lines, easy access to BART, and proximity to Union Square transit hub. San Francisco International Airport is approximately 30 minutes away, while downtown offices, shopping, and entertainment are within walking distance.
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