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Double-Storefront Mixed-Use Building
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2820 E Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48211

Two-story art deco building with double storefronts, ground-floor retail frontage, onsite gated parking, and studio lofts above.

Property SizeContact for details
Days on Market142

Property Features for 2820 E Grand Blvd

General Information

Standard status Pending
Property subtype Retail

Additional Details

Road Access Yes

Amenities

gated parking
washer/dryer
kitchens
cedar sauna
skylight
hardwood floors
floor-to-ceiling windows
exposed brick

Building Details

Year Built 1928
Stories 2
Construction Art Deco
Listing Agency: Sold by Vie
Listed By: Matt O'Laughlin · License #MI
Source: Crexi
Added: Apr 11 Changed: Aug 27 Last Checked: Aug 28 at 9:21PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located at 2820 E Grand Blvd, this nearly century-old, two-story art deco commercial building offers a double-storefront setup with onsite parking. The space is configured as an adaptive live/work concept featuring ground-floor retail along with upstairs studio lofts, including gated parking, wash/dryer, and kitchens.

The second floor features industrial-style studio lofts with high ceilings, hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and exposed brick. Additional interior amenities include a cedar sauna and natural light coming through a skylight.

Originally commissioned by Maurice Fox Ford Dealership to be used as an office space, the building has been associated for decades as the Ameen Howrani Photography Studio/lofts. The ground floor provides frontage along E Grand Blvd in the Milwaukee Junction neighborhood of Detroit’s northeast end, an area described in the remarks as seeing continued retail and restaurant growth.

Key Highlights

  • Built in 1928, this two‑story Art Deco building has double storefronts and ground‑floor retail frontage along E Grand Boulevard
  • Ground‑floor retail space with frontage on the bustling E Grand Boulevard in the Milwaukee Junction neighborhood
  • Floor two features industrial‑style studio lofts with high ceilings, hardwood floors, exposed brick, and floor‑to‑ceiling windows

Property Analytics

Current Use

HOWRANI STUDIOS Photography Service

Suggested Use

Top Pick Hair Salon Nail Salon Kitchen & Bath Showroom Barber Shop Carpet & Flooring Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

969
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 48211, MI

5,447
Population
2,518
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
32
Median Age
16%
College-Educated
74%
High-School Grad
4.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,297
Density / Sq Mi
$33,347
Median Household Income
$23,172
Median Earnings
$985
Median Rent
$66,900
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Detroit, MI

11.9% 2019
13.9% 2020
15.2% 2021
17.9% 2022
20.3% 2023
22% 2024
19.5% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Live-work space - Two-story art deco building with double storefronts, ground-floor retail frontage, onsite gated parking, and studio lofts above.
Where is this live-work space located?
The property is located at 2820 E Grand Blvd Detroit, MI.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Built in 1928, this two‑story Art Deco building has double storefronts and ground‑floor retail frontage along E Grand Boulevard; Ground‑floor retail space with frontage on the bustling E Grand Boulevard in the Milwaukee Junction neighborhood; Floor two features industrial‑style studio lofts with high ceilings, hardwood floors, exposed brick, and floor‑to‑ceiling windows
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