The Bartlett Building Lofts is a landmark Beaux Arts high-rise in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, originally completed in 1911 as the Union Oil Building and reimagined as loft residences in 2002 under the city’s Adaptive Reuse Ordinance.

Once the tallest building in Los Angeles for five years and part of the historic Spring Street Financial District, this 14-story tower was designed by renowned architects John Parkinson and Edwin Bergstrom as Union Oil’s first permanent headquarters in the city. Over the decades it became a hub for the early oil industry and other professional offices before its conversion into 130 residential condominiums with parking for residents and ground-floor retail, allowing the building to retain its historic character while embracing vibrant urban living.

Inside, the Bartlett still showcases many of its original 1911 details, including richly colored marble and glass mosaics on the ground floor, fragments of black-and-white “subway” tile floors on the mezzanine, and restored elevator doors and iron staircases that speak to the building’s early 20th-century grandeur. Above, a common rooftop terrace offers dramatic skyline views and a front-row seat to the energy of Downtown.

Residents enjoy the convenience of concierge service and on-site security, paired with loft-style homes that feature high ceilings, polished concrete floors, and large antique double-hung windows that flood the interiors with natural light. Most units include central air and heat, glass cooktop stoves, and in-unit washer and dryer hookups, blending historic texture with modern comfort. With its layered history, architectural pedigree, and central location in the Historic Core and Jewelry District, the Bartlett Building Lofts offers a rare opportunity to own a true piece of Los Angeles history in a contemporary residential setting.