Experience the pinnacle of San Francisco luxury living at The Francesca, an iconic Art Deco landmark condominium building in the heart of prestigious Nob Hill. Located at the corner of Powell and Sacramento Streets at 850 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94108, this historic 10-story high-rise offers 40 exclusive residences with panoramic San Francisco Bay and city views, timeless elegance, and unparalleled sophistication 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 enduring symbol of San Francisco's finest early twentieth-century architecture and engineering. Maurice Couchot was a pioneering architect/engineer who helped revolutionize building design with all-steel framed and concrete-reinforced construction following the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake.
Gustave Lansburgh designed some of the most opulent theaters on the West Coast between 1900 and 1930, including the Loew's Warfield Theatre, Golden Gate Theatre, New Orpheum Theatre, War Memorial Opera House, Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, the Joseph Magnin building, and the iconic Art Deco Redwood Room bar in San Francisco's historic Clift Hotel. Kenneth MacDonald designed some of San Francisco's most impressive residential buildings, including prestigious homes at Presidio Terrace and the magnificent Spreckels Mansion.
For nearly a century, The Francesca has stood proudly along the historic Powell Street cable car line, representing the crown jewel of Nob Hill architecture and luxury condominium living in San Francisco.
The Francesca contains just 40 exclusive condominium units ranging from 830 to 2,822 square feet, offering studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, and 4-bedroom floor plans. A typical residence is approximately 1,736 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Many residences feature spectacular floor plans designed for both grand-scale entertaining and elegant everyday living.
Residences at The Francesca showcase period details including coffered ceilings, beamed ceilings, elegant hardwood floors, oversized bay windows, fireplaces, formal dining rooms, chef's kitchens with high-end appliances, butler's pantries, spa-style bathrooms with Carrara marble, walk-in closets, and in-unit laundry. Many units offer breathtaking views of the Transamerica Pyramid, San Francisco Bay, Bay Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Russian Hill, Treasure Island, and the downtown San Francisco skyline.
The Francesca provides exceptional full-service luxury amenities including a majestic double-height lobby with gorgeous architectural details and ornate entrance, 24-hour doorman service seven days a week, resident manager, two elevators (including a separate service elevator in select units), professional property management, and leased parking available in the building's secured parking garage. The building combines old-world charm with thoroughly modern conveniences for sophisticated Nob Hill living.
Located at the iconic corner of Powell and Sacramento Streets, The Francesca places you along the historic Powell Street Cable Car line in the heart of San Francisco's most prestigious neighborhood. Nob Hill is home to legendary hotels including the Fairmont Hotel, InterContinental Mark Hopkins, Huntington Hotel, and Stanford Court Hotel, plus the exclusive Pacific-Union Club and Bohemian Club.
The Francesca offers immediate access to world-class dining, upscale shopping at Union Square, theaters, Grace Cathedral, Huntington Park (featuring the iconic Fountain of Tortoises), and San Francisco's Financial District. The location provides exceptional walkability with a Walk Score near 100, excellent public transit via cable cars and Muni, and proximity to Chinatown, North Beach, Russian Hill, and SoMa.
Nob Hill is one of San Francisco's original "Seven Hills" and remains the city's most exclusive residential neighborhood. Home to old San Francisco families, the area features grand mansions, historic hotels, private clubs, and prestigious addresses. The neighborhood was made accessible in the 1870s with the addition of cable cars climbing California Street, and today it represents the center of old San Francisco society and luxury living.
Huntington Park serves as the heart of Nob Hill, offering residents a shady respite with views of Grace Cathedral and the famous 10-foot Fountain of Tortoises. The neighborhood provides world-class dining at destinations like Acquerello, Big 4 Restaurant at the Huntington Hotel, The Tonga Room at the Fairmont, and countless other upscale establishments.
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