New Market Lofts for Sale | Jack London Square Oakland
New Market Lofts at 201 4th Street in Jack London Square was converted in 2001 from the original 1929 Safeway Stores Corporate Headquarters. Architects Flynn Craig + Grant preserved the building’s original concrete details while transforming it into 53 live/work lofts, adding a sixth floor with six penthouse units each with a private rooftop terrace.
New Market Lofts
The Building
The 1929 Safeway headquarters was designed by Couchot, Rosenwald & Roeth. The 2001 conversion preserved original textured concrete ceilings and structural columns as design features within each unit. The lobby was redesigned with a sleek urban aesthetic. The added sixth floor created six penthouse homes, each with a private rooftop terrace overlooking the Oakland waterfront and San Francisco Bay.
The Units
53 units ranging from one-bedroom lofts of approximately 1,000 square feet to two-bedroom homes over 1,300 square feet. The mezzanine bedroom design — a sleeping level set above the main living area — is specific to this building. Exposed concrete, 12-foot ceilings, granite countertops, maple cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and in-unit laundry are standard throughout.
Amenities and Location
A 24-hour fitness center, rooftop deck with views of the waterfront and Mount Tamalpais, secure underground parking, and gigabit internet serve residents. 201 4th Street is walking distance from the Jack London Square Amtrak station, Oakland Ferry Terminal, and the waterfront dining corridor. Lake Merritt BART is approximately 0.4 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Market Lofts?
A 53-unit live/work loft building at 201 4th Street in Jack London Square, converted in 2001 from the 1929 Safeway Corporate Headquarters by Flynn Craig + Grant.
What are the units like at New Market Lofts?
1,000 to 1,300+ square feet. Mezzanine bedroom levels, exposed concrete, 12-foot ceilings, granite countertops, maple cabinetry, in-unit laundry. Six penthouses with private rooftop terraces.
What amenities does New Market Lofts offer?
24-hour fitness center, rooftop deck with waterfront views, secure underground parking, gigabit internet.
Where is New Market Lofts located?
201 4th Street in Jack London Square. Amtrak blocks away. Oakland Ferry Terminal walking distance. Lake Merritt BART 0.4 miles. I-880 minutes away.
What are prices like at New Market Lofts?
Approximately $505,000 for one-bedroom units to $775,000 for two-bedroom homes. Penthouse units command the strongest premiums.
How does New Market Lofts compare to other Jack London Square lofts?
1929 Safeway HQ with mezzanine layouts and authentic concrete details. Fourth Street Lofts is a comparable warehouse conversion. 288 Third Street and The Bond are newer purpose-built alternatives.
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