Renovated Creative Workspace in Detroit

1938 Franklin St, Detroit, MI 48207

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$3,950,000

Creative workspace in the heart of Detroit's East Riverfront.

Type:Commercial

HighLights

Newly renovated with modern amenities and capital improvements (new roof, windows, HVAC, bathrooms).
Prime location on Detroit's East Riverfront, directly adjacent to the Riverwalk and Dequindre Cut.
Creative workspace with ample light, high ceilings, and exposed brick/beams.
High walk score (81) and good transit score (61) offer convenient access to downtown, Eastern Market, and Lafayette Park.
Building amenities include a conference room, kitchenette, bike storage, high‑speed wifi, and a private shower room.
Located in an elevator building hosting a community of creative professionals.

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Vincent Mazzola

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For Sale

$3,950,000

Creative workspace in the heart of Detroit's East Riverfront.

Type:Commercial

Added:: Apr 24, 2026
Days on Market:: 53
Last Refresh:: Apr 24 at 3:34 pm

Property Features for 1938 Franklin St

General Information

Standard status: Active
Property subtype: Commercial

Building Details

Year Built: 1900

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Vincent Mazzola

Listing agent Vincent Mazzola License #6501387170

Listing office O'Connor Real Estate

Listing date Apr 24, 2026

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HighLights

Newly renovated with modern amenities and capital improvements (new roof, windows, HVAC, bathrooms).
Prime location on Detroit's East Riverfront, directly adjacent to the Riverwalk and Dequindre Cut.
Creative workspace with ample light, high ceilings, and exposed brick/beams.
High walk score (81) and good transit score (61) offer convenient access to downtown, Eastern Market, and Lafayette Park.
Building amenities include a conference room, kitchenette, bike storage, high‑speed wifi, and a private shower room.
Located in an elevator building hosting a community of creative professionals.

Overview

The newly renovated Elevator Building provides creative workspace situated in Detroit's East Riverfront. It hosts a community of creative professionals working in media, architecture, fashion, wellness, community services, and other fields. The spaces offer a modern reboot of Detroit's industrial past, featuring ample light, high ceilings, and exposed brick and beams. Capital improvements include new roof systems, energy-efficient windows, new HVAC units, and renovated bathrooms. Amenities have also been added, including a conference room, kitchenette, bike storage, high-speed wifi and a private shower room. Tenants can access downtown, Eastern Market and Lafayette Park by foot, bike or scooter via the building's direct proximity to the award-winning Riverwalk and the Dequindre Cut. The building has a bike score of 62, indicating it is bikeable, a walk score of 81, indicating it is very walkable, and a transit score of 61, indicating good transit.

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City: Detroit
County: Wayne
State: Michigan
Longitude: -83.0264562
Latitude: 42.3346193

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For sale
Creative space
MI
Detroit
48207
1938 Franklin St

What type of property is this?

Creative space - Creative workspace in the heart of Detroit's East Riverfront.

Where is this creative space located?

The property is located at 1938 Franklin St Detroit, MI.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $3,950,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Newly renovated with modern amenities and capital improvements (new roof, windows, HVAC, bathrooms).; Prime location on Detroit's East Riverfront, directly adjacent to the Riverwalk and Dequindre Cut.; Creative workspace with ample light, high ceilings, and exposed brick/beams.