Discover loft-style living at The North Beach Malt House, a historic landmark condominium development in San Francisco's vibrant North Beach neighborhood. Located at 411-445 Francisco Street, San Francisco, CA 94133, this unique mid-rise community blends industrial heritage with modern luxury living in one of the city's most beloved neighborhoods.
The North Beach Malt House is a historic San Francisco landmark originally built in the 1860s as a malting factory and brewery that operated for over 40 years. The centerpiece building at 445 Francisco Street was owned by the Bauer & Schweitzer Malting Company and was nearly destroyed in the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Owner George W. Bauer, a UC Berkeley graduate and California Naval Militia rear admiral, rebuilt the structure using concrete slabs fortified with steel girders, completing the renovation in 1908. The facility supplied malt to Bay Area breweries, including the renowned Anchor Brewing Company, until closing in 1981.
After falling into disrepair and serving as a filming location for movies and TV shows including Nash Bridges, the historic site was transformed into luxury condominiums in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Designed by MBH Architects with a focus on historic preservation, the development preserves as much of the original structure as possible, including the iconic two-story grain silos, creating a European-style residential community completed in 2001.
The North Beach Malt House comprises four modernist/industrial mid-rise buildings built around a landscaped grassy courtyard with walking paths and a sculptural cobblestone waterfall fountain. The development features 88 unique loft-style condominium units ranging from 800 to 1,600 square feet, with individualized architectural elements that celebrate the building's industrial heritage.
Residences feature dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed concrete walls, open floor plans, soaring cathedral ceilings, skylights, mezzanine levels perfect for home office or living space, European oak wide-plank hardwood floors, modern kitchens with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, stone countertops, butler's pantries in select units, spa-style bathrooms, ample closet space with built-ins, in-unit washer and dryer, and abundant natural light throughout.
The Malt House offers primarily 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom loft condos ranging from approximately 989 to 1,534 square feet, with some 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom units available. The crown jewel is a 1,515-square-foot penthouse situated atop seven stories.
The Malt House provides residents with deeded indoor parking garage, additional storage units, designated bicycle cage, landscaped courtyard with fountain and walking paths, air conditioning, heating throughout, controlled access security, elevator access, wheelchair accessible design, and European-style industrial chic common areas.
The Malt House sits in the heart of North Beach, San Francisco's beloved "Little Italy," bordered by Francisco Street, Chestnut Street, and Mason Street. The location offers unparalleled walkability with a Walk Score of 98, placing residents just steps from iconic North Beach landmarks including Washington Square Park, Coit Tower, Saints Peter and Paul Church, City Lights Bookstore (the legendary Beat Generation literary hub established in 1953), and Columbus Avenue's vibrant restaurant and café corridor.
Residents enjoy easy access to Trader Joe's grocery store, world-class Italian-American dining at neighborhood favorites like Tosca Café and Caffe Trieste, boutique shopping along Grant Avenue and Columbus Avenue, Fisherman's Wharf (4 blocks away), the Financial District (20-minute walk), Telegraph Hill and famous staircases including Filbert Street Stairs, Vallejo Stairs, and Peter Macciarini Steps, Pier 39 and Embarcadero waterfront, and the Beat Museum celebrating North Beach's literary heritage.
North Beach offers excellent public transportation with Muni bus stops at Powell Street & Francisco Street and Columbus Avenue & Chestnut Street, Powell-Mason Cable Car access at Beach and Mason, F Market streetcar line, and bike-friendly infrastructure with dedicated bike lanes and trails. San Francisco International Airport is 25-26 minutes by car, while Oakland International Airport is 32 minutes away.
North Beach is one of San Francisco's most historic and culturally rich neighborhoods, known for its Italian heritage dating to the 1920s-1930s immigrant community, Beat Generation literary history from the 1950s-1960s (Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg), authentic Italian restaurants and cafés, European-style walkable streets and piazzas, hilltop views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Transamerica Pyramid, and vibrant arts, culture, and nightlife scene.
The neighborhood combines old-world charm with modern urban convenience, offering residents an authentic San Francisco lifestyle in one of the city's most desirable locations.
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