631 HOWARD ST.

Built in 1929, 631 Howard Street is a five‑story brick and timber‑framed office building notable for its finely detailed façade with rhythmic brickwork. The building has been preserved and modernized through a renovation and retrofit that improved its seismic resilience and added contemporary infrastructure and finishes while retaining the historic character of its exterior.



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