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The Viola Building

1400 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207

7,886

SF Available
The Viola Building is located on the Corner of Gratiot and Russell at the gateway to Eastern Market Since it began in the 1800s, the Eastern Market is one of the most authentic urban pedestrian sites and the largest, 6-block public market historic public market district in the nation. The Eastern Market’s attraction has been the over $85 million in new development projects with weekend visitors exceeding some 45,000 people shopping in Detroit’s historic Eastern Market. A national tourist destination, the Eastern Market attracts over 3 million visitors, annually.  6 Minute Walk to Ford Field & Comerica Park  7 Minute Bike/Scooter to Campus Martius  10 Minute Walk to Brush Park/City Modern Located on the busy SEC of Gratiot Ave and Russell St. at the Gateway to Eastern Market in a Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ). Excellent walk, bike and transit scores in the thriving Eastern Market area. Located directly across the new development with 440 Apartments Coming Across the street. Area is part of the Project Green Light Detroit partnering with the Detroit Police Department.The Viola Building - is a restored 5-story mixed-use office/retail building, located on the busy SEC of Gratiot Ave and Russell St. at the gateway to Eastern Market. The original 1923 building was renovated in 2018 and 2020/2023 with additional improvements planned for 2025. The building has received ±$1.50 MM in capital upgrades, making significant additions such an elevator, new windows, new roof and dedicated furnaces per floor. The building is scheduled for planned additional improvements to the main corridor and hallway, lighting, adding murals/art and a lot more fresh paint throughout the interior. The Viola Building provides for ample lower-level storage space. The unique property consists of prime ground floor retail/restaurant space with four floors of office and live/workspace with skyline views. The newly installed elevator provides easy access to units, which have wide open floor plate throughout with sealed concrete floors, in suite restrooms and kitchens. Located at the busy SEC of Gratiot Ave and Russell St. at the Gateway to Eastern Market in a Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ). Excellent walk, bike and transit scores in the thriving Eastern Market area. Located directly across the new development with 440 Apartments Coming Across the street. Area is part of the Project Green Light Detroit partnering with the Detroit Police Department. RETAIL / RESTAURANT / OFFICE / CO-WORKING SPACE / LIVE-WORKSPACE 20,000 SF Office 4,000 SF Open Floor Plans, In Suite Restrooms, Kitchenettes 4,000 SF Ground Floor Retail/Restaurant 3,000 SF Basement/Storage Views of Downtown Detroit Skyline New Roof, Windows, HVAC and Elevator Available Street Parking Along Gratiot Ave (front) the Service Drive (back) Ample Additional Surface Parking On/Walkable Off Site Walking distance to Eastern Market, Ford Field, Comerica Park, Campus Martius, Brush Park, City Modern Detroit People Mover provides access to nearby attractions to Greektown, Cadillac Center, Broadway, Bricktown, Grand Circus Park, Campus Martius, Renaissance CenterRETAIL RESTAURANT / OFFICE / CO-WORKING SPACE / LIVE-WORKSPACE New Ownership has invested over $1.0 million of renovations in the Eastern Market. The Viola Building is a restored 5-story mixed-use office/retail building, located at the busy SEC of Gratiot Ave and Russell St. at the Gateway to Eastern Market. The original 1923 building was renovated in 2018 and 2020/2023 under the current new Ownership. Ownership has invested well over $1.0 million, making additions such an elevator, new windows, new roof and dedicated furnaces per floor. Landlord planning additional improvements to corridor and hallway, lighting and adding murals/art and a lot more fresh paint throughout the interior. The Viola Building provides for ample lower-level storage space, as well.

Key features

  • +/- 3,000 SF Basement/Storage
  • +/- 4,000 SF Floor Plates (2nd , 3rd, 5th Floors)
  • Ample Additional Surface Parking On/Walkable Off Site
  • Available Street Parking Along Gratiot Ave (front) the Service Drive (back)
  • General Business District (B4)
  • Ground Floor Retail/Restaurant
  • Located at the busy SEC of Gratiot Ave and Russell St. at the Gateway to Eastern Market
  • New Roof, Windows, HVAC and Elevator
  • Open Floor Plans, In Suite Restrooms, Kitchenettes
  • Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ)
  • Up to 15,544 SF Available
  • Views of Downtown Detroit Skyline
  • Walkable to the Arena District with Ample Affordable Parking

Rental Details

  • Number of spaces 2
  • Total square feet available 7,886 SF
  • For Lease Contact for pricing
  • Space Types General Office, Restaurant
  • Lease Type NNN
  • Date Updated May 19, 2026
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For Lease 2 Spaces Available

1400 Gratiot Ave.

  • Space Type General Office
  • Lease Rate Contact for pricing
  • Total Space Available 3,886 SF
  • Floor Second Floor
  • Divisible Space 3,886 - 3,886 SF
  • Available Date Immediate
  • Lease Type NNN
  • Renewal Option Yes
  • Sublease No

FLOOR PLANS Ground Floor Retail/Restaurant/Divisible 2nd Floor Open Floor Plan, Office, Two Restrooms 3rd Floor Open Floor Plan, Office, Kitchenette, Two Restrooms 5th Floor Open Floor Plan, Office, Conference Room, Two Restrooms Basement 3,000 SF Storage Available

broker
Wendy Acho

NAI Farbman

Ground Floor

  • Space Type Restaurant
  • Lease Rate Contact for pricing
  • Total Space Available 4,000 SF
  • Floor Ground Floor
  • Divisible Space 4,000 - 4,000 SF
  • Available Date Immediate
  • Lease Type NNN
  • Renewal Option Yes
  • Sublease No

Retail/Restaurant Space/ Divisible on Ground Floor

broker
Wendy Acho

NAI Farbman

Contacts

broker
Wendy Acho

NAI Farbman

Building Details

  • For Lease Contact for pricing
  • Property Type Office - General Office
  • Property Size 19,430 SF
  • Lot Size 0.12 Acre
  • Building Class B
  • Year Built 1923
  • Year Renovated 2023
  • Date Updated May 19, 2026

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Getting Around

  • Walk Score ®

    Very Walkable (89)
  • Transit Score ®

    Good Transit (64)
  • Bike Score ®

    Bikeable (63)
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Location

  • City Detroit, MI
  • Neighborhood Lower East Central
  • Zip Code 48207
  • Market Detroit
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Points of Interest

Broadway

0.75 miles

Montcalm Street

0.77 miles

Adelaide Street

0.79 miles

Grand Circus Park

0.82 miles

Sproat Street

0.82 miles

Campus Martius

0.91 miles

Renaissance Center

0.93 miles

Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

1.02 miles

Mack Avenue

1.02 miles

Bedrock John R 1

0.73 miles

Exxon

0.73 miles

Tesla, Inc.

0.75 miles

ChargePoint

0.75 miles

Speedway

0.76 miles

Mobil

0.79 miles

Shell

0.91 miles

eVgo

0.94 miles

Beaubien Place Garage

0.99 miles

Ford Field Lot 6

0.34 miles

Ford Field Parking Deck

0.35 miles

Ford Field Lot 4

0.43 miles

Prime Parking Lot 1

0.46 miles

Eastern Market Lot #8

0.47 miles

Greektown Casino Self Parking Garage

0.48 miles

561 Gratiot Ave Lot

0.49 miles

Hollywood Casino at Greektown Parking

0.49 miles

Ford Field Lot 5

0.50 miles

Enterprise

1.50 miles

Mr. Pops Detail Shop

1.56 miles

Mr. Spotless

3.01 miles

Celebrity Car Wash

3.25 miles

Mel's Car Wash

4.14 miles

Airport Car Wash

4.34 miles

Big Mikes Auto Spa

4.44 miles

Sanchez Autowash

4.49 miles

Source Auto Wash & Detailing

4.87 miles

Casings & Twine

0.15 miles

Supino Pizzeria

0.15 miles

Zef's Coney Island

0.16 miles

Beyond Juice and Eatery

0.20 miles

BB's Butcher's Inn

0.21 miles

Jose’s Tacos

0.21 miles

Farmer's Restaurant

0.24 miles

Mitsos

0.26 miles

Cutter's

0.33 miles

Meijer

0.69 miles

Amori's Marketplace

0.77 miles

Family Fair Marketplace

0.80 miles

City Market Detroit

0.85 miles

Whole Foods Market

0.99 miles

Plum Market

1.01 miles

Gordon Food Service

1.03 miles

Harbortown Market

1.40 miles

Food Pride Super Market

1.45 miles

Engine House #11

0.84 miles

Engine Number 1 Fire Station

0.89 miles

Detroit Behavioral Institute

0.89 miles

CVS Pharmacy

0.91 miles

Tolan Park Medical Building

0.91 miles

Griswold Pharmacy

0.95 miles

PharMor Pharmacy

0.95 miles

Concentra Urgent Care

0.96 miles

DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan Specialty Center

0.97 miles

1400 Gratiot Avenue Listing Summary

  • Office Space Available at 1400 Gratiot Avenue

    Office space currently available at 1400 Gratiot Avenue adds up to a total of 7,886 square feet across 2 listing(s). The largest individual space listed offers 4,000 square feet. Property use types available for lease at this property include: general office and restaurant.

  • Learn More about 1400 Gratiot Avenue

    1400 Gratiot Avenue is located in the Detroit market and pertains to the 48207 zip code. The property incorporates a total of 7,886 square feet of space. 1400 Gratiot Avenue was built in 1923. The most recent renovation work at this property was completed in 2023.

    Interested in researching more about this property? Access in-depth research on 1400 Gratiot Avenue, including ownership details, transaction history, property characteristics, taxes, mortgage data, violations and more by creating a free account and viewing the full property report.

  • Get to Know the Neighborhood

    In the Lower East Central neighborhood, where 1400 Gratiot Avenue is located, you can currently find 9 office space(s) for rent. In total, this amounts to 51,957 square feet of available office space for lease opportunities.

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