5 Large Empty Office Buildings In Metro Detroit - Only one is in Detroit

That would be the Old Wayne County Building. "The [Old Wayne County Building] is currently owned by a New York-based investment group that has remained largely quiet since purchasing it more than two years ago for $13.4 million. However, sources have said that construction and renovation work is expected to begin this month."

An interesting article in Crain's profiles the properties. The others are:

• Former Kmart headquarters, Troy
• Centerpointe Business Campus building, Pontiac
• Former Federal-Mogul headquarters, Southfield
• Ottawa Tower II, Pontiac

With 2.27 million square feet, the five represent 3 percent of the 74.64 million-square-foot regional office market.

What about the old State of Michigan building behind the Public Safety Building on the other side of the Lodge, or the Free Press building, or the Train Station Tower...