The Continental Building

408 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

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  • Square Feet

    680 - 1,085 sq ft

The Continental Building
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LEARN TO WALK ALL OVER AGAIN! LA'S ORIGINAL SKY-SCRAPER, OFFERING SPACIOUS LIVE WORK ACCOMMODATIONS IN AN ECLECTIC NEIGHBORHOOD SETTING. The Continental was originally named the Braly building, after John Hyde Braly, who was a leading financier in Los Angeles who oversaw construction of the building.The Continental was the first fully-representative building of Beaux Arts style in Los Angeles, with a façade distinguished by rich ornaments of terra cotta, striking cornice bends, pediments, and project lion heads. The building is also known as the first skyscraper in Downtown Los Angeles. It was built shortly before the city enacted a height restriction in 1905 on all future buildings, making it the tallest building until the 1960s with the only exception being City Hall. The Continental stood at a height of 175 feet, unmatched by any building for over 50 years. The architectural makeup of Spring Street is such that the Continental still remains the tallest within the Historic Core, with most buildings only reaching a maximum of 12 stories at heights under 150 feet.The building originally served as an office space, later housed by many banks as part of the early 20th century attempt to mirror New York's Financial District. Spring Street at the time was commonly referred to as "Financial District West."

Highlights

  • Walker's Paradise
  • Premier Transit Location
  • Loft Layout
  • Office
  • Controlled Access
  • Dog Park
  • Elevator
  • Balcony
  • Views

About The Continental Building

LEARN TO WALK ALL OVER AGAIN! LA'S ORIGINAL SKY-SCRAPER, OFFERING SPACIOUS LIVE WORK ACCOMMODATIONS IN AN ECLECTIC NEIGHBORHOOD SETTING. The Continental was originally named the Braly building, after John Hyde Braly, who was a leading financier in Los Angeles who oversaw construction of the building.The Continental was the first fully-representative building of Beaux Arts style in Los Angeles, with a façade distinguished by rich ornaments of terra cotta, striking cornice bends, pediments, and project lion heads. The building is also known as the first skyscraper in Downtown Los Angeles. It was built shortly before the city enacted a height restriction in 1905 on all future buildings, making it the tallest building until the 1960s with the only exception being City Hall. The Continental stood at a height of 175 feet, unmatched by any building for over 50 years. The architectural makeup of Spring Street is such that the Continental still remains the tallest within the Historic Core, with most buildings only reaching a maximum of 12 stories at heights under 150 feet.The building originally served as an office space, later housed by many banks as part of the early 20th century attempt to mirror New York's Financial District. Spring Street at the time was commonly referred to as "Financial District West."

The Continental Building is an apartment community located in Los Angeles County and the 90013 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Los Angeles Unified Rocp School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • 12 Foot Ceilings
  • 14 Foot Ceilings
  • 15 Foot Ceilings
  • 20 Foot Ceilings
  • Beaux Arts sytle building
  • Concrete Flooring throughout
  • First sky scraper in Los Angeles
  • gas
  • Great location
  • High Ceilings
  • Huge Windows
  • Large Windows
  • Laundry Rooms
  • Loft Living
  • Natural Lighting
  • Sealed Concrete Flooring throughout
  • Secured Attached Parking Available
  • Securit On Exterio And Very Floor.
  • Trash
  • water

Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Laundry Facilities

Elevator

Controlled Access

  • Package Service
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Dog Park

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Loft Layout

High Speed Internet Access

Granite Countertops

Refrigerator

Wi-Fi

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Security System
  • Tub/Shower
  • Sprinkler System

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer

Model Details

  • Tile Floors
  • Office
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Views
  • Loft Layout
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony
Location
408 S Spring St, Los Angeles,
CA 90013
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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Historic Downtown LA Los Angeles, CA
Studio $1,881 $1,709
1 Bedroom $2,327 $2,178
2 Bedrooms $3,298 $3,011
3 Bedrooms $4,758 $4,255
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
The Continental Building is within 2 minutes or 1.3 miles from Golden Gate Univ, Los Angeles. It is also near The Fashion Institute and Los Angeles Trade-Tech.
Schools
Charter Elementary School
Grades K-5
75 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Grades 9-12
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Los Angeles include Historic Broadway Station, located 0.3 mile from The Continental Building. The Continental Building is near Los Angeles International, located 15.6 miles or 26 minutes away, and Bob Hope, located 17.5 miles or 25 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Drive: 2 min 1.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 6 min 5.0 mi
Drive: 11 min 6.6 mi
Drive: 14 min 9.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Los Angeles International
Drive: 26 min 15.6 mi
Bob Hope
Drive: 25 min 17.5 mi
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Busy
Soundscore
66 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Continental Building.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
The Continental Building has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 9-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Vista Hermosa Natural Park
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Hollenbeck Lake
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
Echo Park Lake
Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
MacArthur Park Lake
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
Chavez Ravine Arboretum
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
The Continental Building has 5 parks within 3.4 miles, including Vista Hermosa Natural Park, MacArthur Park Lake, and Echo Park Lake.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.8 mi
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
The Continental Building has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is Good Samaritan Hospital which is 1.5 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 23 min 17.1 mi
The Continental Building is 17.1 miles and a 23 minute drive from Los Angeles Air Force Base.

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