The Biscuit Company Lofts is a 7-story building in Los Angeles, California. Built in 1925 as a factory, the building was converted to live/work lofts in 2006.
History Conceived as the west coast headquarters for the National Biscuit Company, this landmark structure was designed by Eckel & Aldrich of St. Joseph, Missouri. Constructed in 1925 for a cost of 2 million dollars, this 7 story factory quickly became an architectural sensation.
In 2006, the building underwent a $25,000,000 renovation by Aleks Istanbullu Architects to convert the building to lofts. In 2007, developer Linear City LLC completed restoration of the property, part of the larger downtown L.A. gentrification effort that saw the repurposing of the area's mostly-abandoned industrial structures into 104 live/work lofts.Bryan W. Logan (February 07, 2012), Vincent Gallo Flips Nicolas Cage’s Old Downtown L.A. Penthouse for $2.599 Million The Hollywood Reporter.Lauren Beale (February 2, 2012), Actor Vincent Gallo lists L.A. penthouse Los Angeles Times. Swinerton Builders operated as the general contractor on the renovation project.Project Name: Nabisco Lofts, Swinerton Incorporated. Building amenities include a 24-hour doorman, a 75-foot-long saline swimming pool and a gym.
L.A.’s Office of Historic Resources declared the building an historic cultural monument in 2007. As a designated historical monument, the Biscuit Company Lofts qualifies for the Mills Act Program, a provision that offers homeowners an allowance on their annual property taxes.
In 2022, Justin Lin sold his 4,300 square penthouse atop the 7th floor of Biscuit Company Lofts for $5.5 million.Jack Flemming (26 August 2022), ‘Fast and Furious’ director Justin Lin sells Arts District loft for record $5.5 million Los Angeles Times.
In popular culture The building was featured in Downtown with Huell Howser.
Notable residents Nicolas Cage (2008) Vincent Gallo (2009-2012) Justin Lin (2012–2022)Lauren Beale (April 24, 2012), Justin Lin buys Vincent Gallo's penthouse for $2.6 million Los Angeles Times.Jack Flemming (26 August 2022), ‘Fast and Furious’ director Justin Lin sells Arts District loft for record $5.5 million Los Angeles Times. Michelle Shocked David Willardson David Klein, A.S.C.
Awards 2008: Chicago Title Renovated Buildings Award, Residential
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