United Building
242 East Kalamazoo Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
6,104
SF AvailableAn authentically historic loft-style space originally built in the 1930s and restored in 2008, the United Building has a colorful past, serving as an armory and dance hall through the World War II era. Later the building was turned into an A&P Grocery Store, then used by a series of electrical supply companies, including the building’s namesake, United Electric.
The 2008 renovation exposed the expansive windows, original wood & steel columns & beams, and restored brickwork. The property offers onsite parking for employees & guests, a rarity in a location within walking distance to Kalamazoo’s best dining, shopping, entertainment options and more.
Rental Details
- Number of spaces 2
- Total square feet available 6,104 SF
- For Lease $20.00/SF/YR
- Space Types Office
- Lease Type NNN
- Date Updated May 13, 2026
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For Lease 2 Spaces Available
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The 2008 renovation exposed the expansive windows, original wood & steel columns & beams, and restored brickwork. The property offers onsite parking for employees & guests, a rarity in a location within walking distance to Kalamazoo’s best dining, shopping, entertainment options and more.
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The 2008 renovation exposed the expansive windows, original wood & steel columns & beams, and restored brickwork. The property offers onsite parking for employees & guests, a rarity in a location within walking distance to Kalamazoo’s best dining, shopping, entertainment options and more.
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Contacts
PlazaCorp
Building Details
- For Lease $20.00/SF/YR
- Property Type Office
- Property Size 25,380 SF
- Lot Size 0.81 Acre
- Building Class B
- Year Built 1935
- Year Renovated 2008
- Date Updated May 13, 2026
Getting Around
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Walk Score ®
Very Walkable (82) -
Bike Score ®
Very Bikeable (77)
Location
- City Kalamazoo, MI
- Neighborhood Kalamazoo Central Business District
- Zip Code 49007
- Market Grand Rapids
Points of Interest
Shell
0.49 miles
Citgo
0.50 miles
Pacific Pride
1.57 miles
ChargePoint
2.24 miles
Electrify America
5.56 miles
City Parking Ramp No. 1
0.26 miles
Kalamazoo County Employee Parking
0.37 miles
Kalamazoo County CMH Parking Lot
0.37 miles
John Street Lot
0.41 miles
Jasper Street Ramp
0.50 miles
Jasper St North Lot
0.63 miles
Jasper Street South Lot
0.68 miles
Vine Street Ramp
0.69 miles
Garden Entrance Parking
0.70 miles
AutoBath America
2.64 miles
Gull Road Car Wash
2.99 miles
Enterprise
3.16 miles
Hertz
3.20 miles
Sparkle Buggy
3.34 miles
Clean Getaway
3.70 miles
Bob & Kay’s Auto Wash
3.73 miles
National
3.95 miles
Avis
3.95 miles
Food Dance
0.12 miles
Hop Cat
0.13 miles
Maru Sushi
0.14 miles
Subway
0.19 miles
Brick & Brine
0.20 miles
Burdicks
0.23 miles
Zazios
0.23 miles
McDonald's
0.24 miles
Checkers
0.29 miles
People's Food Co-op
0.32 miles
Dollar General Market
1.14 miles
Harding's Friendly Market
1.38 miles
Eastwood Market
1.88 miles
Campus Pointe Mall
2.30 miles
Hardings
2.71 miles
Aldi
2.85 miles
D&W Fresh Market
2.99 miles
Natural Health Food Center
3.37 miles
Walgreens
0.74 miles
Fire Station 3
0.78 miles
Western Michigan University Unified Clinics
1.24 miles
WMU Department of Safety
1.27 miles
Borgess Medical Center
1.46 miles
Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
1.60 miles
Northwood Fire Station - Station 1
1.62 miles
Station 1 - Northwood
1.63 miles
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 6
1.82 miles
242 East Kalamazoo Avenue Listing Summary
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Office Space Available at 242 East Kalamazoo Avenue
Office space currently available at 242 East Kalamazoo Avenue adds up to a total of 6,104 square feet across 2 listing(s). The largest individual space listed offers 4,030 square feet. Property use types available for lease at this property include: office.
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Learn More about 242 East Kalamazoo Avenue
242 East Kalamazoo Avenue is located in the Grand Rapids market and pertains to the 49007 zip code. The property incorporates a total of 6,104 square feet of space. 242 East Kalamazoo Avenue was built in 1935. The most recent renovation work at this property was completed in 2008.
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Get to Know the Neighborhood
In the Kalamazoo Central Business District neighborhood, where 242 East Kalamazoo Avenue is located, you can currently find 31 office space(s) for rent. In total, this amounts to 96,466 square feet of available office space for lease opportunities.
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