733 SW Oak St
Portland, OR 97205
The Public Will Bldg (formerly The Balfour) · Property For Lease

This historically significant jewel will be occupied as the expanded headquarters for the Metropolitan Group, a certified B-corp. Constructed in 1913 for the Balfour Guthrie Trading Company and then later occupied by the Portland Rubber Stamp Company, this historical building has effectively combined classic design and progressive performance elements. The Public Will Building's most recent tenant, Thomas Hacker Architects, Inc. combined both historic preservation of the original Morris Whitehouse design elements and modern workplace design. The Public Will Building includes a high-efficiency heating and cooling system, high speed fiber optic cabling, exposed structural elements and an integrated daylight harvest strategy. This building offers the latest modern amenities near the acclaimed Pearl District, Brewery Blocks and West End neighborhoods. New owners are updating and upgrading all common areas, including lighting, art tile and new fixtures in all bathrooms, the elevator cab, and a state of the art security system for building and suite access. Building is fully renovated, including new roof, elevator, seismic retrofit, LEED Silver status and interior common upgrade areas. Ability to turn-key any desired space modifications. Phenomenal central city location close to public transportation, local services and many restaurants. On site amenities include expansive ceiling heights and window liens (light and bright), kitchenettes, showers and bike parking. Flexible lease terms depending on Tenant. Favorable all-in cost of occupany due to energy efficiency.