597 Mixed Retail with Office Units

These structures are generally two-story or three-story buildings with retail use on the first level and one or more office units on the upper levels.

The following are not included in the costs: Signs, office or retail furnishings, and trade fixtures.

Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 13 and 43.

Typical Lives:

 

 

 

 

 

Class

 

 

 

 

Quality

A

B

C

D

H

M

P

S

W

Low

--

--

45

40

--

45

--

--

--

Average

--

--

45

40

--

45

--

--

--

Good

--

--

50

45

--

50

--

--

--

Excellent

--

--

50

45

--

50

--

--

--

Quality Selection Guide:

Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Brick or block, bearing walls, very plain fronts, simple design

Low-cost general retail and basic offices above, no extras

Minimum lighting & plumbing per code

Forced air

Average

Brick or block, bearing or light frame, plain storefronts

Average retail mix and finishes, few extras, standard offices above

Adequate lighting, some plumbing per unit

Package A.C.

Good

Face brick, best block, some mansard trim, good display fronts

Above-average retail finishes, good office units above

Good lighting and outlets, standard fixtures per unit

Package A.C.

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Low-cost wood or stucco, very plain, small fronts, simple design

Low-cost general retail and basic offices above, no extras

Minimum lighting & plumbing per code

Forced air

Average

Stucco, siding, plain storefronts, minimum fenestration

Average retail mix and finishes, few extras, standard offices above

Adequate lighting, some plumbing per unit

Package A.C.

Good

Best siding, EIFS, masonry veneer, good trim and display fronts

Above-average retail finishes, good office units above

Good lighting and outlets, standard fixtures per unit

Package A.C.

Class M (Mill Type):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Average

Mill-type construction, heavy brick walls, trusses, good wood sash

Average retail mix and finishes, few extras, standard offices above

Adequate lighting, some plumbing per unit

Hot water