United Building

242 East Kalamazoo Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

  • 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 Aug 27, 2025

An 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.​

 

 

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Trisha Kidd

PlazaCorp

Location

Getting Around

  • Walk Score ®

    82/100 Very Walkable
  • Bike Score ®

    77/100 Very Bikeable
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  • City Kalamazoo, MI
  • Neighborhood Kalamazoo Central Business District
  • Zip Code 49007
  • Market Grand Rapids

Points of Interest

  • Marathon

    0.34 miles

  • Shell

    0.49 miles

  • Citgo

    0.50 miles

  • Pacific Pride

    1.57 miles

  • ChargePoint

    2.24 miles

  • Electrify America

    5.56 miles

  • Bell's Eccentric Cafe Parking

    0.21 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

  • Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center

    0.21 miles

  • Home2 Suites

    0.23 miles

  • Hilton Garden Inn

    0.23 miles

  • Comfort Inn

    0.68 miles

  • Henderson Castle

    1.24 miles

  • Red Roof Inn Kalamazoo East - Expo Center

    3.24 miles

  • Clarion Inn I-94

    3.37 miles

  • Four Points by Sheraton Kalamazoo

    3.43 miles

  • Baymont Kalamazoo East

    3.43 miles

  • Holiday Inn Express

    3.45 miles

  • Kalamazoo Beer Exchange

    0.04 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

  • Kalamazoo Valley Community College Center for New Media

    0.18 miles

  • Kalamazoo Valley Community College

    0.21 miles

  • W.E. Upjohn Campus

    0.35 miles

  • Lincoln International Studies School

    0.39 miles

  • Community Education Center

    0.81 miles

  • Kalamazoo Adult & Community Education

    0.82 miles

  • Woodward School for Technology and Research

    0.84 miles

  • Kalamazoo Area Mathematics & Science Center

    0.85 miles

  • El Sol Elementary

    0.86 miles

  • Roosevelt School

    0.90 miles

  • Milwood Commons Learning Center

    2.71 miles

  • Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool

    3.40 miles

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price for renting office space at United Building?

The price for office space here is $20.00/SF/YR.

What type of office space is available to lease at United Building?

In total, there is 6,104 square feet of office space for lease here. Availability at this location includes 2 Office spaces.

Is United Building suitable for a small business?

Yes, availabilities here may be suitable for small businesses with 2 office spaces under 5,000 square feet available. Space sizes here start at 2,074 square feet.

Does United Building have parking?
Parking information for the property isn't currently listed. However, other nearby parking options include Bell's Eccentric Cafe Parking, located 0.21 miles away, and City Parking Ramp No. 1, which is 0.26 miles away.
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PlazaCorp

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