Less than 10 bucks psf was the idea, and quite a bit below that would be even better, and is available, as I mentioned even in downtown Birmingham.
Wasn't intending to get into the weeds on this discussion- I have looked at various spaces, some ground floor, and in a completely different scenario, looked at above ground floor spaces as loft living spaces for a friend/employee who may end up managing my store.
Regardless, they are all overpriced if they are still vacant, especially if the landlords are actively seeking tenants.
Detroit Dad and Mom are so right when it comes to loft conversions. To my way of thinking, loft living is 3-5 thousand square feet, raw, with plumbing, 16 foot windows, and an anitquated freight elevator with wooden slatted pull-down. And this should be available in Detroit's old industrial spaces for 5 bucks a square foot, since heating it would be a challenge, assuming the utilities are paid by the tenant. Some of these buildings in other northern cities the utilities are included.
We had looked at lower Woodward, but with businesses closing, such as Borders, and high vacancy rates, we are at the point in that area where landlords need to get creative if they are to attract tenants. I am willing to pay for a build-out as well, new bathrooms, handicap accessible, etc.
If it's already in place, all the better, it just depends on the space itself, and a willing participant in a landlord.
Would love something in the newly restored Book Tower if that indeed happens, and as I mentioned above, have looked into the Fisher Building, which would be a good choice for us.
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