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Property Details
- Property Type Office
- Property Size 9,280 SF
- Lot Size 0.2 Acre
- Zoning M1-5
- # of Floors 2
- Average Floor Size 4,640 SF
- Parking Spaces Avail. 12
- Parking Ratio 1.29 / 1,000 SF
- Property Tenancy Multi-Tenant
- Building Class B
- Year Built 1890
- Date Updated Oct 15, 2026
FOR LEASE — 6 MONTHS OR MORE OF FREE RENT FOR BUILDOUT
Establish your business in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District with SIX MONTHS OR MORE OF FREE RENT FOR BUILDOUT. This incentive gives tenants time to customize the space and prepare to open while reducing upfront occupancy costs. The buildout period and rent-abatement terms will be established in the lease.
1523 Oak Street offers 4,320 SF of ground-floor commercial space at an asking rate of $16/SF annually. Lease the entire ground floor or choose between two suites of approximately 2,347 SF and 1,973 SF.
The historic building offers a distinctive setting for professional office, creative studio, showroom, boutique retail, or service businesses, subject to applicable use approvals. Twelve dedicated off-street parking spaces serve the property, with commercial tenant allocations to be established.
The building is fully sprinklered on both levels and benefits from mechanical, electrical, and plumbing improvements completed around 2019. The roof received a GACO coating system in 2020, and all HVAC units are from 2021 or newer, including two replaced in 2025.
Located near Crossroads restaurants, galleries, businesses, and the KC Streetcar, this space combines a central urban location with flexible suite sizes and a substantial buildout incentive.
The advertised $16/SF annual rental rate reflects the space in its current condition without a tenant-improvement allowance. Contact us to discuss your buildout needs, lease structure, and SIX MONTHS OR MORE OF FREE RENT FOR BUILDOUT.
Reach out to the broker for more info on lease terms and amenities
Highlights
- Located at 1523 Oak Street in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District, the property places businesses near independent restaurants, galleries, creative firms, and downtown amenities. Nearby KC Streetcar service provides convenient connections throughout the urban core. Dedicated off-street building parking adds convenience for employees and visitors.
- 6 months or more of free rent for buildout
- 4,320 SF available; divisible into two suites
- Historic building character
- Nearby KC Streetcar access
- Ground-floor commercial space
- 12 dedicated off-street building parking spaces
- HVAC units from 2021 or newer
Attachments
Getting around
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94/100
Walk Score ®
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66/100
Transit Score ®
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68/100
Bike Score ®
Location
- City Kansas City, MO
- Neighborhood Hospital Hill
- Zip Code 64108
- Market Kansas City
Points of Interest
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Kauffman Center
0.28 miles
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Power and Light
0.32 miles
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Crossroads
0.43 miles
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Metro Center
0.43 miles
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Library
0.65 miles
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North Loop
0.78 miles
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City Market
0.98 miles
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22nd at Vine
0.98 miles
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River Market West
1.03 miles
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River Market North
1.09 miles
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Sinclair
0.21 miles
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Conoco
0.53 miles
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BP
0.71 miles
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Grand Slam Liquors
0.79 miles
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Phillips 66
0.90 miles
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Amoco
1.04 miles
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Shell
1.20 miles
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7-Eleven
1.24 miles
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ChargePoint
3.72 miles
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Town Pavillion Parking Garage
0.34 miles
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Corrigan Station Parking Garage
0.35 miles
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Rooftop Park
0.41 miles
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Webster House Parking Garage
0.41 miles
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Wallstreet Tower Parking Garage
0.43 miles
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Art District Parking Garage
0.49 miles
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Studio Garage
0.52 miles
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South Docks
0.53 miles
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Commerce Bank Building Garage
0.54 miles
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KCATA Parking
0.56 miles
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Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Downtown
0.25 miles
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Hampton Inn & Suites
0.26 miles
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Residence Inn Kansas City Downtown/Convention Center
0.33 miles
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Courtyard Kansas City Downtown/Convention Center
0.33 miles
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Hilton President Kansas City
0.37 miles
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Loews Kansas City Hotel
0.38 miles
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Ambassador Hotel Kansas City, Autograph Collection
0.43 miles
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Hotel Kansas City
0.45 miles
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Crowne Plaza Hotel Kansas City Downtown
0.46 miles
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Hotel Indigo Kansas City - The Crossroads
0.48 miles
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Community Groceries
0.25 miles
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Cosentino's Downtown Market
0.38 miles
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Halls Kansas City
0.86 miles
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Crown Center Shops
0.87 miles
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Nature's Own Health Market
1.01 miles
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ALDI
1.05 miles
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Corollo's Gourmet Grocery & Deli
1.07 miles
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Hung Vuong Market
1.07 miles
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Chinatown Food Market
1.14 miles
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Heart of America Market
1.27 miles
1523 Oak St Listing Brief
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Leasing rates here can depend on a variety of factors, including the quality rating of the property (property class or building class), the position of the available space within the building, any unique attributes that the listed space may include, as well as on the availability of on-site or nearby amenities. Reach out using the contact form available on this page to schedule a tour or to get more detailed information on the most modern facilities and amenities that 1523 Oak St has to offer.
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The property offers a parking ratio of 1.29 / 1,000 SF, which translates to a total of 12 parking spaces. See the listing area details for information and ratings regarding the degree of walkability in the neighborhood, the accessibility and frequency of public transit options, as well as the level of availability and quality of biking infrastructure in the area. What’s more, you can use the interactive map for a good overview of the area. Location details also include a breakdown of distance from the property to several essential amenities and points of interest, which may include parking facilities, fuel stations, stores, or hotels.
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This property is in the Hospital Hill neighborhood of Kansas City and located within zip code 64108.
1523 Oak St was originally completed in 1890 and is rated class B.
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