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:This page describes the location of our recently-opened '''new space'''. For our previous space at 83C Wiese, see [[Getting Here (83c)]].
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[[File:Noisebridge location map-20091130-125922.png|thumb|right|2169 Mission Street]]
[[File:Noisebridge front entrance.png|thumb|400px|Ring the bell at the end of the arrow -- the one labeled "Noisebrige" =)]]


Noisebridge is at '''[http://maps.google.com/?q=2169+Mission+Street,+94110 2169 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110-1219]''', (37.76717 N, 122.418423 W). Noisebridge is located between 18th and 17th Streets, a little over a block south of the [http://www.bart.gov/stations/16th/index.aspx 16th Street/Mission] BART station. Since our front door may be locked, you might need to use the intercom (or, once it's working, call the payphone) to ask someone to buzz you in.  Noisebridge is located on the 3rd floor. An elevator with manually-operated doors is available.
Noisebridge is located on the 3rd floor of '''[http://maps.google.com/?q=2169+Mission+Street,+94110 2169 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110-1219]''', between 17th and 18th street ([http://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=37.762352&mlon=-122.419372&zoom=16 37.76717 N, 122.418423 W]), 1.5 blocks south of [http://www.bart.gov/stations/16th/index.aspx 16th Street Mission BART station]. Use the intercom to ask to be buzzed into the space. An [[elevator]] with manually-operated doors is available, and here is some basic [[accessibility]] information.


If you are new to the idea of hackerspaces, it's recommended you review our [[visitor advice]].
Here is a [[Map]] of Noisebridge.
 
If this is your first time here, please review our [[visitor advice]].
 
We have more information here on [[Getting_In | getting in]] using really space-age or really old-fashioned ways of opening doors.
 
You can also find [[Getting Here (83c) | directions to our old space]].


==Public transit==
==Public transit==


The [http://www.bart.gov/ BART system] provides service from around the San Francisco Bay Area, including connections to [http://www.flysfo.com/ San Francisco] and [http://www.oaklandairport.com/ Oakland International] Airports and the [http://www.caltrain.com/ Caltrain] and [http://www.amtrakcapitols.com/ Capitol Corridor] commuter rail systems.  The nearest airport is [http://www.flysfo.com/ San Francisco International (SFO)], 25 minutes by BART.  BART service ends around midnight each day, depending on line and direction.  As noted above, our nearest BART station is [http://www.bart.gov/stations/16th/index.aspx 16th Street/Mission].
[http://511.org/ 511.org] is great to help plan your Bay Area travel.


From within San Francisco, our neighborhood  is served by the [http://www.sfmta.com/cms/mhome/home50.htm Muni] bus network. Some, but not all, Muni lines run 24 hours a day. Lines that pass particularly close to Noisebridge are:
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[http://www.flysfo.com/ San Francisco International Airport (SFO)] is about 30 minutes away. [http://www.oaklandairport.com/ Oakland International Airport (OAK)] is about 50 minutes away.
 
[http://www.caltrain.com/ Caltrain], [http://www.amtrakcapitols.com/ Capitol Corridor] [http://www.sfmta.com Muni] and [http://www.bart.gov BART] transit systems can help get you around the Bay area on public transit.
 
===Getting Here by BART===
[http://www.bart.gov BART] (Bay Area Rapid Transit) train service runs 4:30am-midnight weekdays, less on weekends. The train schedules are generally accurate to within about 3 minutes.
*Take BART to 16th Street Mission Station
*Get to street level via either exit
*Walk 1.5 blocks south on Mission Street
*Noisebridge is on the left, 2169 Mission, just before Mi Ranchito produce market
 
===Getting Here by Muni===
San Francisco is served by the [http://www.sfmta.com Muni] bus and light rail network. Only some lines run from 1am-5am, so called "Owl" service. Bus schedules are generally accurate to within 15 minutes. [http://www.nextbus.com/predictor/stopSelector.jsp?a=sf-muni Nextbus] has real-time bus arrival information. [[nextbus | (Check stops near noisebridge here).]]  Muni lines that pass particularly close to Noisebridge are:
:[http://www.sfmta.com/cms/asystem/routedesc.php?rted=14 14 Mission] '''(stops in front of Noisebridge)''' (24 hour service)
:[http://www.sfmta.com/cms/asystem/routedesc.php?rted=14 14 Mission] '''(stops in front of Noisebridge)''' (24 hour service)
:[http://www.sfmta.com/cms/asystem/routedesc.php?rted=33 33 Stanyan] '''(stops in front of Noisebridge)'''
:[http://www.sfmta.com/cms/asystem/routedesc.php?rted=33 33 Stanyan] '''(stops in front of Noisebridge)'''
:[http://www.sfmta.com/cms/asystem/routedesc.php?rted=49 49 Van Ness-Mission] '''(stops in front of Noisebridge)'''
:[http://www.sfmta.com/cms/asystem/routedesc.php?rted=49 49 Van Ness-Mission] '''(stops in front of Noisebridge)'''
:[http://www.sfmta.com/cms/asystem/routedesc.php?rted=22 22 Fillmore] (24 hour service; closest stop 16th and Mission)
:[http://www.sfmta.com/cms/asystem/routedesc.php?rted=22 22 Fillmore] (24 hour service; closest stop 16th and Mission)
:[http://www.sfmta.com/cms/asystem/routedesc.php?rted=53 53 Southern Heights] (closest stop 16th and Mission)
:[http://www.sfmta.com/cms/asystem/routedesc.php?rted=26 26 Valencia] (closest stop 18th and Valencia)
:[http://www.sfmta.com/cms/asystem/routedesc.php?rted=12 12 Folsom] (closest stop 18th and Folsom)
:[http://www.sfmta.com/cms/asystem/routedesc.php?rted=12 12 Folsom] (closest stop 18th and Folsom)


Noisebridge is about a 15 minute walk from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_Street_Station_(San_Francisco) Church St MUNI Station], served by the Muni light rail K, L, M, and T lines underground, and the J, N and F aboveground.  (When riding the J Church line, it is closer to exit at the bottom of Dolores Park at 18th and Church rather than at Church and Market.  The other Muni light rail lines also connect with BART at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civic_Center_Station_(San_Francisco) Civic Center Station]; transferring to BART there may be faster than walking from Church Street.)
Noisebridge is about a 15 minute walk from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_Street_Station_(San_Francisco) Church St Light Rail Muni Station], served by the Muni light rail K, L, M, and T lines underground, and the J, N and F aboveground.  (When riding the J Church line, it is closer to exit at the bottom of Dolores Park at 18th and Church rather than at Church and Market.  The other Muni light rail lines also connect with BART at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civic_Center_Station_(San_Francisco) Civic Center Station]; transferring to BART there may be faster than walking from Church Street.)
 
You can get real-time bus arrival information from [http://www.nextbus.com/ NextBus].  You can plan a detailed public transit itinerary with [http://tripplanner.transit.511.org/ 511.org].


==Cycling==
==Cycling==
See the [http://www.sfbike.org/download/map.pdf official San Francisco bike map] for bike directions to Noisebridge.  Noisebridge can be found in the center-right portion of this map.
See the [http://www.sfbike.org/download/map.pdf San Francisco Bike Coalition bike map] for bike directions to Noisebridge.  Noisebridge can be found in the center-right portion of this map.


Note that Valencia Street, parallel to Mission, is an official route of the San Francisco Bicycle Network, with designated bicycle lanes in both directions.   For security reasons, storing bicycles inside is preferred; they can be brought upstairs using the elevator.
Valencia Street, 1 block west of Mission, is an official route of the San Francisco Bicycle Network, with roomy bike lanes in both directions and calm traffic. For security you should bring your bike upstairs either via the stairs or elevator. Our bike rack has room for at least 14 bikes :-)


==Driving==
==Driving==


Street parking in the area is difficult in the evening, since the 16th and Valencia area is a popular entertainment district.   There is some street parking available on Mission and surrounding major streets. There is a commercial parking garage at 42 Hoff Street, about two blocks from Noisebridge.  Several BART stations outside of San Francisco city limits [http://www.bart.gov/guide/parking/index.aspx also have parking available]. The driving directions below are to Noisebridge itself; if you'll need to park, you may prefer driving to the garage on Hoff instead.
Find us on [http://maps.google.com/?q=2169+Mission+Street,+94110 Google Maps] or [http://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=37.762352&mlon=-122.419372&zoom=16 OpenStreetMap].
 
Evening street parking in the area is difficult since the 16th and Valencia area is a popular entertainment district. Most street parking in the area is metered 9am-6pm.
 
There is a commercial parking garage at [http://j.mp/9IMNpT 42 Hoff Street], about two blocks from Noisebridge.  Several [http://www.bart.gov/guide/parking/index.aspx BART stations outside of San Francisco] city limits also have parking available. San Francisco is famous for car break-ins; you should place ''all'' your valuables in the trunk of your car.
 
=== From the East Bay ===
 
# From the East Bay, take I-80W (across the Bay Bridge)
# 1.5 miles after the Bay Bridge, exit right at "Golden Gate Bridge | North 101 | Exit 1B"
# in 0.5 miles exit right at a double sign that reads "Duboce Ave | Exit 434A" and "101 North | G G Br | Mission St"
# Bear left near the bottom of the exit
# At the bottom of the exit, turn left on Mission
# Continue south on Mission Street about 4 blocks to 2169 Mission
 
=== From the South Bay ===
 
# From the South Bay, take US-101N
# Exit at Vermont St and immediately turn left on Vermont
# Go 2 blocks and turn left on 16th
# Go 1.1 miles (approx 12 blocks) and turn left on Mission Street
# Continue south on Mission Street 1.5 blocks to 2169 Mission
 
Alternatively
# Take I-280N
# Exit at San Jose Avenue
# Go 1.1 miles, turn right onto Randall and make an immediate left onto Mission Street
# Go 1.6 miles (approx 16 blocks) and find yourself in front of Noisebridge!
 
 
=== From the North Bay ===
 
From the North Bay, take US-101S (across the Golden Gate Bridge).  Continue on US-101S within San Francisco (local San Francisco streets signed as US-101S are Lombard Street and then Van Ness Avenue) until it crosses Market Street and becomes South Van Ness Avenue, then follow South Van Ness, then right on 18th, right on Mission. Just stay on mission. South van mess is too crowded


=== East Bay ===
===[http://j.mp/9En9Jg To Garage at 42 Hoff]===
# Starting at Noisebridge, go 1/2 block north to 17th St.
# Turn left on 17th
# Take your first right onto Hoff St.
# The garage is 1/2 block ahead on the left


From the East Bay, take I-80W (across the Bay Bridge) to US-101N, exit at Mission, left on Mission, continue on Mission Street to 2169 Mission.
[[Category:InTheSpace]]
[[Category:Pages with a Noisebridge Tiny URL]]


=== South Bay ===
===More Parking===


From the South Bay, take US-101N, exit at Vermont, left on Vermont, left on 16th, left on Mission.
Garages (showing rates for 3 hours):
[http://bit.ly/OOggmA]


Alternatively, take I-280N towards San Francisco and exit at San Jose Avenue, follow it to the right as it turns into Mission Street, then continue to 2169 Mission.
More garages, rates per hour:
[http://www.parkme.com/map?lat=37.7895034367&lng=-122.405755564]


=== North Bay ===
Parking meters in database format:
http://sfpark.org/resources/parking-meters-census-gis-data/


From the North Bay, take US-101S (across the Golden Gate Bridge). Continue on US-101S within San Francisco (local San Francisco streets signed as US-101S are Lombard Street and then Van Ness Avenue) until it crosses Market Street and becomes South Van Ness Avenue, then follow South Van Ness, then right on 18th, right on Mission.
And this book of "parking secrets":
http://www.findingthesweetspot.com/pages/tips.html

Revision as of 10:55, 24 March 2014

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2169 Mission Street
Ring the bell at the end of the arrow -- the one labeled "Noisebrige" =)

Noisebridge is located on the 3rd floor of 2169 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110-1219, between 17th and 18th street (37.76717 N, 122.418423 W), 1.5 blocks south of 16th Street Mission BART station. Use the intercom to ask to be buzzed into the space. An elevator with manually-operated doors is available, and here is some basic accessibility information.

Here is a Map of Noisebridge.

If this is your first time here, please review our visitor advice.

We have more information here on getting in using really space-age or really old-fashioned ways of opening doors.

You can also find directions to our old space.

Public transit

511.org is great to help plan your Bay Area travel.

File:ShadeS.jpg

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is about 30 minutes away. Oakland International Airport (OAK) is about 50 minutes away.

Caltrain, Capitol Corridor Muni and BART transit systems can help get you around the Bay area on public transit.

Getting Here by BART

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) train service runs 4:30am-midnight weekdays, less on weekends. The train schedules are generally accurate to within about 3 minutes.

  • Take BART to 16th Street Mission Station
  • Get to street level via either exit
  • Walk 1.5 blocks south on Mission Street
  • Noisebridge is on the left, 2169 Mission, just before Mi Ranchito produce market

Getting Here by Muni

San Francisco is served by the Muni bus and light rail network. Only some lines run from 1am-5am, so called "Owl" service. Bus schedules are generally accurate to within 15 minutes. Nextbus has real-time bus arrival information. (Check stops near noisebridge here). Muni lines that pass particularly close to Noisebridge are:

14 Mission (stops in front of Noisebridge) (24 hour service)
33 Stanyan (stops in front of Noisebridge)
49 Van Ness-Mission (stops in front of Noisebridge)
22 Fillmore (24 hour service; closest stop 16th and Mission)
12 Folsom (closest stop 18th and Folsom)

Noisebridge is about a 15 minute walk from the Church St Light Rail Muni Station, served by the Muni light rail K, L, M, and T lines underground, and the J, N and F aboveground. (When riding the J Church line, it is closer to exit at the bottom of Dolores Park at 18th and Church rather than at Church and Market. The other Muni light rail lines also connect with BART at Civic Center Station; transferring to BART there may be faster than walking from Church Street.)

Cycling

See the San Francisco Bike Coalition bike map for bike directions to Noisebridge. Noisebridge can be found in the center-right portion of this map.

Valencia Street, 1 block west of Mission, is an official route of the San Francisco Bicycle Network, with roomy bike lanes in both directions and calm traffic. For security you should bring your bike upstairs either via the stairs or elevator. Our bike rack has room for at least 14 bikes :-)

Driving

Find us on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap.

Evening street parking in the area is difficult since the 16th and Valencia area is a popular entertainment district. Most street parking in the area is metered 9am-6pm.

There is a commercial parking garage at 42 Hoff Street, about two blocks from Noisebridge. Several BART stations outside of San Francisco city limits also have parking available. San Francisco is famous for car break-ins; you should place all your valuables in the trunk of your car.

From the East Bay

  1. From the East Bay, take I-80W (across the Bay Bridge)
  2. 1.5 miles after the Bay Bridge, exit right at "Golden Gate Bridge | North 101 | Exit 1B"
  3. in 0.5 miles exit right at a double sign that reads "Duboce Ave | Exit 434A" and "101 North | G G Br | Mission St"
  4. Bear left near the bottom of the exit
  5. At the bottom of the exit, turn left on Mission
  6. Continue south on Mission Street about 4 blocks to 2169 Mission

From the South Bay

  1. From the South Bay, take US-101N
  2. Exit at Vermont St and immediately turn left on Vermont
  3. Go 2 blocks and turn left on 16th
  4. Go 1.1 miles (approx 12 blocks) and turn left on Mission Street
  5. Continue south on Mission Street 1.5 blocks to 2169 Mission

Alternatively

  1. Take I-280N
  2. Exit at San Jose Avenue
  3. Go 1.1 miles, turn right onto Randall and make an immediate left onto Mission Street
  4. Go 1.6 miles (approx 16 blocks) and find yourself in front of Noisebridge!


From the North Bay

From the North Bay, take US-101S (across the Golden Gate Bridge). Continue on US-101S within San Francisco (local San Francisco streets signed as US-101S are Lombard Street and then Van Ness Avenue) until it crosses Market Street and becomes South Van Ness Avenue, then follow South Van Ness, then right on 18th, right on Mission. Just stay on mission. South van mess is too crowded

To Garage at 42 Hoff

  1. Starting at Noisebridge, go 1/2 block north to 17th St.
  2. Turn left on 17th
  3. Take your first right onto Hoff St.
  4. The garage is 1/2 block ahead on the left

More Parking

Garages (showing rates for 3 hours): [1]

More garages, rates per hour: [2]

Parking meters in database format: http://sfpark.org/resources/parking-meters-census-gis-data/

And this book of "parking secrets": http://www.findingthesweetspot.com/pages/tips.html