1400 Gratiot Ave Detroit, MI 48207

The Viola Building is a restored 5-story mixed-use building located at the southeast corner of Gratiot Avenue and Russell Street, at the gateway to Eastern Market. New ownership has invested over $1.0 million in renovations. The original 1923 building was renovated in 2018 and 2020/2023. Additions include an elevator, new windows, a new roof, and dedicated furnaces per floor. The landlord is planning additional improvements to the corridor and hallway, lighting, and murals/art, with fresh paint throughout the interior. The Viola Building provides ample lower-level storage space. It is located at the gateway to Eastern Market, one of the most authentic urban pedestrian sites and the largest 6-block public market historic public market district in the nation. Eastern Market attracts over 3 million visitors annually. The location is a 6-minute walk to Ford Field & Comerica Park, a 7-minute bike/scooter ride to Campus Martius, and a 10-minute walk to Brush Park/City Modern. The building is in a Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) with excellent walk, bike, and transit scores. It is located directly across from a new development with 440 apartments coming across the street. The area is part of the Project Green Light Detroit partnering with the Detroit Police Department. Up to 15,544 square feet is available, including ground floor retail/restaurant space, +/- 4,000 square foot floor plates on the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th floors, and +/- 3,000 square foot basement/storage space. The building features open floor plans, in-suite restrooms, and kitchenettes, with views of the Downtown Detroit skyline. It has a new roof, windows, HVAC, and elevator. Available street parking is located along Gratiot Avenue (front) and the Service Drive (back), with ample additional surface parking on/walkable off-site. The building is in a General Business District (B4) and walkable to the Arena District with ample affordable parking. It is suitable for retail, restaurant, office, co-working space, and live-workspace uses.