Bay Village office space.
A fit for your business.

Tell us the number of staff, meeting rooms, client visits and floor area you need. A compact suite and an entire floor are different searches. Inspect the layout and access at each property rather than assuming a small neighborhood has a particular office type available.

If a property may be in the historic district, use the City’s district and property resources before planning exterior alterations or signs. Ask the City about the address and proposed work. Historic character is not confirmation of an approved office use, accessible entrance or permission to make changes.

For a new business or a move with uncertain timing, discuss the term, renewal, early departure and expansion needs. A lower headline rent can come with costs or restrictions that do not fit your business. Ask which concessions can be discussed rather than expecting a particular reduction.

Ask about maintenance response, heating and cooling, cleaning, access hours and any continuing building issues. Where possible, speak with existing occupants. Our team can help arrange property visits and discuss the search; have your attorney review the proposed lease or purchase agreement.

Class A, B and C labels can help organize an office search, but they do not establish a particular building’s condition or suitability. Compare the actual suite, elevators, heating and cooling, security, management, parking and internet service. Ask which services are included and which cost extra.

Ask for the quoted area, rent period, base rent and separate operating charges. Compare utilities, parking, repairs, improvements and deposits, not just the headline rent. Discuss the term, renewal, expansion and sublease terms with our commercial team and have your attorney review the proposed agreement.

If you expect to occupy the property for years, compare a purchase with leasing. Review financing, taxes, insurance, maintenance and required improvements with the appropriate professionals. Ownership does not guarantee lower costs, tax savings or appreciation; renting unused space to others also requires review of the property and agreement.

If you own an office suite, building or mixed-use property, send our team its address, floor area, current use, occupancy and your sale or leasing plans. We can discuss how to describe the premises and compare relevant properties. Do not treat an old asking price, regional vacancy figure or growth forecast as today’s value.