Noisebridge — Local services in San Francisco

This is a resource that San Francisco can not do without. This city and it's residents pride themselves on being the type that foster an environment where community centers such as this shining example of eclectic space are likely to not only grow and thrive but, find there is a demand for the service they provide. This has been the story for Noisebridge. Through hard work and perseverance it's members and supporters have time and again re-doubled their efforts to make this space work in spite of the adversarial powers that have come calling time and time again. Even since it's humble beginnings, through it's various changes in policy and accessible hours, and just being in the Mission with it's ever changing foot traffic and recent renovation/gentrification Noisebridge stands apart from any other place in the community for it's steadfast belief in a "Do-ocracy". Noisebridge is a stellar example of a community minded organization that hasn't gotten lost on the way to their gpal. This is people working together to create a space where EVERYONE is welcome and no one is turned away who comes with a passion to understand and learn about technology or, even to put a personal twist on the tech in their own lives. This is a beautiful place. A healthy place to plant the seeds of knowledge and to feed the imagination of the people capable of not only changing the world that we live in but, also of being aware of the value of those changes. To anyone who has a hunger to learn and understand technology visit this place. To those that do visit DONATE TO THIS VERY RITCHEOUS CAUSE! I am proud of the fact that I can say, "I...

It's open to the public but getting in is a challenge. The entrance isn't obvious from the street -- there's not a prominent sign. It's the gated door with the non-functioning payphone on the outside. You'll need to look at building numbers and for the Noisebridge logo. If I'm there for an event or class then there's usually someone to let people in. Otherwise it can be hit and miss depending on whether the door buzzer/video equipment is working and whether anyone bothers to "answer the door" and if they want to let in someone they don't know. One time someone let me in because I was female.

I've been to several classes hosted at Noisebridge and have also just dropped by a few times to use it as a coworking space or work on a project. They have various electronic, sewing, 3D printing, and other equipment there in various states of functioning it seems. Nice big tables to use for working on projects. Great way to meet people and find out about neat things by just asking about the project they are working on.

Downside is the place is maintained as a community so it can be kind of grungy and not well maintained.

It's 2 blocks from BART station so easy to get to. For street parking I can always find space a few blocks away on Folsom St or on/around 18th St...

Noisebridge Hackerspace is organized anarchic chaos at its finest. You walk in the door for the first time and you are in charge just as much as anybody else in the space. Noisebridge is what is known as a hackerspace/makerspace. This is a place where you can go to create things, study, have meetups, etc. There is endless amounts of tools and materials for spontaneous creation. Do a Google search on "hackerspace" and "makerspace" so you know what it is all about. This is a fairly clean, well lit place, in a sketchy neighborhood but you are completely safe once you are inside the secure doors. Everybody is there to help each other and to get along. Projects range from sewing, to woodworking, electronics, programming, research, education and so forth. BART is only 1.5 blocks away and buses run right out front. Lots of nearby stores and cafes if you need a bite to eat or a frosty beverage. Parking can be tight and it is a good idea to not leave any valuables in...