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#Q ORIGINAL QUESTION

Is the firehouse in The Princess Diaries a real residence?

#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE

Yes, the firehouse featured in the 2001 film The Princess Diaries is a real building and a private residence in San Francisco.

Here are the specific details regarding the property:

Location: The building is located at 724 Brazil Avenue in the Excelsior District of San Francisco.
Historical Name: It was originally Engine Company No. 43. It was built in the early 1900s (around 1911) and served as an active firehouse for the San Francisco Fire Department for several decades.
Decommissioning: The firehouse was eventually decommissioned and sold by the city. It was converted into a private residence and artist’s studio long before the movie was filmed.
Film vs. Reality: In the movie, the building serves as the home and art studio for Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) and her mother, Helen. While the exterior shots used the actual building on Brazil Avenue, most of the interior scenes were filmed on a soundstage at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California. However, the production designers modeled the sets to reflect the open-concept, industrial feel of a converted firehouse.
The Fire Pole: One of the most famous features in the film is the fire pole that Mia uses to get to the ground floor. Real firehouses of that era did have poles, but for safety and liability reasons in a private residence, these are often removed or capped; the one seen in the film was part of the set design.
Current Status: The building remains a private home and is a popular destination for fans of the movie to visit for photos, though it is not open to the public. It sold for several million dollars in recent years, highlighting its status as a unique piece of San Francisco real estate.

#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)

[1] The building is a real private residence located in San Francisco.

[2] The address is correctly identified as 724 Brazil Avenue in the Excelsior District.

[3] Historical records confirm it was Engine Company No. 43, built in 1911.

[4] The firehouse was decommissioned and sold at auction in 1976, becoming a residence/studio.

[5] Filming locations confirm exterior was San Francisco, interior was Disney Studios Stage 2.

[6] Production notes indicate the set was designed to look like a converted firehouse, though the style differed from the real interior.

[7] The fire pole scene is a well-known plot point.

[8] While the statement about removal is generally true for converted firehouses, this specific residence *does* retain its fire pole, which is a key feature mentioned in listings.

[9] It remains a private home and attracts tourists.

[10] The property sold for $1.85 million in 2015. This is not 'several million' (usually implying 3+), and 2015 is over a decade ago.

#O MISSED POINTS & OVERSIGHTS

Medium

Specific Sale Price

The summary vaguely claims 'several million' when the actual price was $1.85 million, which is significantly lower than 'several' implies.

Low

Real Fire Pole

The summary implies the real house likely doesn't have a pole ('often removed'), but it actually does.

#C RELATED QUERIES

#01 What is the current estimated value of the Princess Diaries firehouse?

#02 Can you visit the inside of the Princess Diaries firehouse?

#03 Where was the school in The Princess Diaries filmed?

#S SOURCES

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#R ORIGINAL AI RESPONSE

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Yes, the firehouse featured in the 2001 film *The Princess Diaries* is a real building and a private residence in San Francisco. Here are the specific details regarding the property: * **Location:** The building is located at **724 Brazil Avenue** in the Excelsior District of San Francisco. * **Historical Name:** It was originally **Engine Company No. 43**. It was built in the early 1900s (around 1911) and served as an active firehouse for the San Francisco Fire Department for several decades. * **Decommissioning:** The firehouse was eventually decommissioned and sold by the city. It was converted into a private residence and artist’s studio long before the movie was filmed. * **Film vs. Reality:** In the movie, the building serves as the home and art studio for Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) and her mother, Helen. While the **exterior** shots used the actual building on Brazil Avenue, most of the **interior** scenes were filmed on a soundstage at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California. However, the production designers modeled the sets to reflect the open-concept, industrial feel of a converted firehouse. * **The Fire Pole:** One of the most famous features in the film is the fire pole that Mia uses to get to the ground floor. Real firehouses of that era did have poles, but for safety and liability reasons in a private residence, these are often removed or capped; the one seen in the film was part of the set design. * **Current Status:** The building remains a private home and is a popular destination for fans of the movie to visit for photos, though it is not open to the public. It sold for several million dollars in recent years, highlighting its status as a unique piece of San Francisco real estate.

#A DIRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED ANALYSIS)

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Yes, the firehouse in The Princess Diaries is a real residence located at 724 Brazil Avenue in San Francisco's Excelsior District. Historically known as Engine Company No. 43 (built in 1911), the building was decommissioned and sold in 1976. While the exterior shots in the film are of this actual building, the interior scenes (including Mia's apartment) were filmed on a soundstage at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. Contrary to the film's cluttered, colorful set, the real interior is minimalist and modern, though it does retain a real fire pole, which the current owners use. The property last sold in 2015 for $1.85 million.

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