Property type
Flex Space in South Florida.
Office-to-warehouse ratio, clear height and drive-in access, and whether the zoning matches what you actually intend to do.
What to check
Before you sign for flex space.
Flex is the most misunderstood product in South Florida. Two units on the same row can be completely different buildings once you look at the office ratio, the clear height and the door configuration.
- The office-to-warehouse ratio drives the rate
A unit that is 40% finished office prices very differently from one that is 10%. Decide what you actually need finished, because paying warehouse rates for office you will not use is the cheapest mistake to avoid.
- Clear height and door type
Grade-level roll-up doors and dock-high doors serve completely different operations. Clear height decides whether you can rack. Measure both rather than trusting a listing.
- Zoning has to match the operation
Flex zoning in one municipality permits things another forbids — service, light assembly, outdoor storage and vehicle parking all vary. Confirm the specific use with the city before committing.
- Power, and what it costs to add
Three-phase power, available amperage and panel capacity determine whether your equipment runs. Upgrading service is expensive and slow, so establish what is there before you plan around it.
Questions
Flex Space, answered.
What exactly counts as flex space?
Generally a unit combining finished office at the front with warehouse or service space behind, usually in a multi-unit building. The label is loose, which is why the office ratio, clear height and doors matter more than the word.
Can I run a showroom or light assembly out of it?
Often yes, but it depends on the municipality's zoning and the landlord's permitted-use clause. Both get confirmed before you sign.
Is flex cheaper than office?
Per square foot, usually. Whether it is cheaper for you depends on how much finished office you actually need inside it.
By market
Flex Space by city.
Fort Lauderdale
Flex Space in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County.View →Boca Raton
Flex Space in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County.View →West Palm Beach
Flex Space in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County.View →Pompano Beach
Flex Space in Pompano Beach, Broward County.View →Deerfield Beach
Flex Space in Deerfield Beach, Broward County.View →Delray Beach
Flex Space in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County.View →Boynton Beach
Flex Space in Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County.View →Coral Springs
Flex Space in Coral Springs, Broward County.View →Get in touch
Looking for flex space?
Square footage, use, market and timing is enough to start. I’ll reply personally, usually the same day.
6413 Congress Ave Ste 100
Boca Raton, FL 33487