Pan American Lofts

Built 1895, Modernized: Urban Pacific Builders, Donald Barany Architects -- 2007

Located on the corner of 3rd and Broadway across from the Million Dollar Theatre and the infamous Bradbury Building, it is hailed as the 2nd oldest building in Downtown Los Angeles. Designed by Sumner Hunt and built in 1985, it is notable for it's Spanish Colonial/Beaux Arts architecture that is evident in it's intricate terra cotta detailing, arched entry way and windows.

The Pan American was originally called the Irvine Byrne Block Building and was home to the Mexican Consulate during World War II.

The halls and Hitchcock staircase have been immortalized in many of Alfred Hitchcock's movies, Brad Pitt's "Se7en","Fight Club","Blade Runner", and numerous tv shows and commercials alike.

Undeniably, it's rich history has earned it's mark in the National Register of Historic Places.

In 2004 Long Beach based developer Urban Pacific Builders befan and completed a $20,000,000 transformation of the Irvine Byrne building. A new roof was added, the garage ceiling was raised, and an entriely new elevator corridor was built. The rows of offices were converted into chic, spacious loft units, each with 12-17 foot ceilings, and floor to ceiling windows offering timeless views of the downtown landscape. Loft residences offer original exposed brick and concrete walls, plentiful natural light, high end stainless steel appliances that compliment and bring out much of the building's unique features. Together with it's ideal location in the Financial District of The Historic Core, walking distance to everything downtown has to offer, including the upcoming renovations of Grand Avenue, Urban Pacific has to offer, including the upcoming renovations of Grand Avenue, Urban Panific has created a establishment that is irreproducible.

The proect's development team granted a Historic Facade Preservation Easement to the Los Angeles Conservancy to ensure that this unique architectural gem will be preserved. In return for helping to preserve a piece of history, homeowners may be able to claim a charitable deduction from their income taxes. Please consult your tax advisor or accountant for possible tax savings. 

Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles’ historic district, adjacent to The Civic Center and Bunker Hill, the Pan American Lofts provide a one of a kind home-base for discriminating urbanites.

Located in the historic Irvine Byrne Building, which was built in 1895 in the distinct Beaux-Arts style, the Pan American Lofts feature 40 stylish condominium loft residences (658-1248 sq. ft), including 10 penthouse units with internal mezzanines and private rooftop terraces. 

With smart and modern interiors, the Pan American Lofts feature exotic bamboo flooring (select units), original exposed brick and concrete walls, 12-foot to 17-foot interior ceilings, bountiful natural light, high-end stainless steel appliances, controlled-access subterranean parking, interior common courtyard, juliette balconies/private decks (select units) and much more. All this—within easy walking distance of the Los Angeles Financial District. 

THE BUILDER - URBAN PACIFIC

Urban Pacific Builders, LLC (“UPB”) is a Long Beach based real estate development company, focused on providing urban housing through the development of adaptive reuse, in-fill, and affordable housing communities in the Southern California marketplace. UPB’s managing partners are experienced industry professionals that have worked across the spectrum of residential housing development and construction.

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