U.S. General Services Administration
GSA announces public auction of former Rosa Parks Federal Building in Detroit, Michigan
DETROIT – The U.S. General Services Administration is conducting an online auction of 333 Mount Elliott St, formerly known as the Rosa Parks Federal Building, in Detroit, Michigan, as part of its mission to deliver value and savings in real estate, acquisition, technology, and other mission support services across the government.
The site is listed on GSA’s real property website www.realestatesales.gov as 333 Mount Elliott St. It is located in the former warehouse and shipping district east of downtown Detroit and is offered “AS IS” and “WHERE IS.” Notably, an existing larger federal building at 985 Michigan Ave. in Detroit will now carry the name of Rosa Parks, per a law signed by President Biden on March 22.
Property Details
The former Rosa Parks Federal Building:
- Was constructed in 1933.
- Is located on approximately 3.18 acres of land with 42,655 square feet of office, storage, and other space.
- Consists of the historic building and annex, a boiler house, a garage, and a paved parking lot.
- Is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
For additional information, prospective bidders are encouraged to visit the auction web page and read the Invitation for Bids.
Auction Details
The auction opened on WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. CT
Those interested in bidding are required to register in advance and submit a $25,000 registration deposit. The starting bid will be $400,000 and bid increments will be $15,000. Site inspections will only be offered by appointment only.
About GSA:
GSA provides centralized procurement and shared services for the federal government, managing a nationwide real estate portfolio of nearly 370 million rentable square feet, overseeing about $100 billion in products and services via federal contracts, and delivering technology services that serve millions of people across dozens of federal agencies. GSA’s mission is to deliver the best customer experience and value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to the government and the American people. For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA.
Media Contact
Matthew Doyle
Public Affairs Officer
matthew.doyle@gsa.gov