Three businesses considering space at 805 Broadway building in Vancouver

For about 10 years, a two-story brick cube at the foot of the 805 Broadway building in downtown Vancouver has been vacant. But a newly completed renovation has transformed it into an open space with natural light entering from large windows on three of the four walls.

It’s now for rent. No tenant is secured for the 13,460-square-foot space, but three businesses are considering moving into the spot, said Tamara Fuller, vice president of Colliers International, the leasing agent for the building. The interior is still in its bare form, with wooden railings and unfinished walls, and it is ready for a tenant to customize the space.

“It’s going to be a great addition for downtown,” Fuller said.

The price of the new spot depends on how the tenant wants to build out the space, but the range is around $27 to $30 per square foot per year, equivalent full service, Fuller said. Tenants would have the ability to build walls, a kitchen, or whatever their business needs.

All of the three companies interested in leasing the space are office-based businesses, and none are retail, according to Fuller. Two are local, and one is from outside the area. Fuller said she is open to having more potential tenants inquire about the space, including retail businesses.

“You have to be patient with a space like this,” Fuller said. “We want someone who won’t turn over so we can keep it open. It could be creative offices or a co-working space.”