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    1938 Franklin St Detroit, MI 48207

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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:
    6
    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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    Listing Contact
    Vincent Mazzola
    Vincent Mazzola

    Listing agent Vincent Mazzola License #6501387170

    Listing office O'Connor Realty Detroit, LLC

    Listing date Apr 24, 2026

    Source Elliman

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    Overview

    Renovated Creative Workspace in Detroit

    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.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Urban Solace Mind ... Gym & Fitness Center Fit by Chrisy ... Gym & Fitness Center Phlora Co. Photography Service Iron & Light Collaborative ... (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store PRG Business Management Consultant

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Gym & Fitness Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Detroit
    County
    Wayne
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -83.0264562
    Latitude
    42.3346193

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    FAQs

    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.
    (313) 963-9891
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    Listing Contact
    Vincent Mazzola
    Vincent Mazzola
    Real Estate License ID: 6501387170
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    Realmo AI Method estimates property value using machine learning models trained on millions of comparable listings, transactions, and market signals. It analyzes property features, location intelligence data, and current market dynamics to predict the most probable market value in real time.

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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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