Bryant Square

Our First Residential Project

With seven buildings occupying a full city block, Bryant Square in San Francisco’s North-East Mission Industrial Zone was one of our largest and most ambitious undertakings, as well as the site of our first residential project.

The property is strategically bordered by 19th, 20th, Bryant, and York Streets, positioning it in a prime location for both commercial and residential use.

Property details

Size: 145,000 SF

Type: Residential

Location: Bryant St & 19th St
San Francisco, CA

Expertise: Entitlement
Investment & Acquisitions

A historic, two-story masonry structure, built in 1879 for the Golden Gate Woolen Mill, runs prominently along the York Street side of the property. This mill, a testament to the industrial heritage of the area, was thoughtfully converted in 1999 into 45 residential lofts by Pfau Long Architecture.

Their innovative design retained the mill’s original character while introducing modern living spaces, featuring open floor plans and high ceilings. Key details like exposed brick, heavy wood trusses and sliding metal doors celebrate the building’s turn-of-the-century industrial roots, creating unique and desirable residences.

The rest of Bryant Square is a blend of renovated and newly constructed office spaces, designed to cater to the evolving needs of modern businesses. The property expands 8,000 square feet of landscaping and two-and-a-half levels of below-grade parking.

Changing market conditions affected our initial plans, and in 2003, we re-entitled the property to accommodate 77 residential units, recognizing the increasing demand for housing in the area. This decision underscored our commitment to adapting to market trends and meeting the needs of the community.

Bryant Square now stands as a dynamic, mixed-use development that honors its historical roots while embracing modern urban living.