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Franklin Building

Located at 1624 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA, the Franklin Building offers newly constructed creative office suites designed to meet the needs of modern businesses.

Featuring updated building infrastructure, abundant natural light, and flexible office layouts, the property provides an ideal workspace in the heart of Oakland’s thriving business district.

Tenants benefit from contemporary amenities, excellent transit connectivity, and immediate access to a vibrant mix of restaurants, cafés, entertainment venues, and professional services, making the Franklin Building a premier destination for growing businesses.

Property Highlights

Available Spaces

The Franklin Building offers flexible office suites designed to accommodate a variety of business needs. With thoughtfully planned layouts, abundant natural light, and modern building amenities, each space provides a professional environment for companies looking to establish or expand their presence in downtown Oakland. Explore the available suites below to find the space that best fits your business requirements.

11th Floor

Approximately ±5,345 SF

Modern creative office space featuring generous natural light and flexible workspace opportunities.

Suite 418

Approximately ±2,638 SF

Efficient office suite ideal for businesses seeking a professional and centrally located workspace.

Location Insight

Strategically located in the heart of downtown Oakland, the Franklin Building places businesses within walking distance of major transit, dining, entertainment, and everyday conveniences. Its central location provides excellent accessibility for employees, clients, and visitors while connecting tenants to one of the Bay Area’s most dynamic commercial districts.

Interested in Learning More?

Download the Franklin Building leasing brochure for complete property details, floor plans, available suites, and location information, or contact our leasing team to schedule a tour.

Dick Kraber
Advisory Board

Dick Kraber

Advisory Board
Dick Kraber is a seasoned finance expert with a wealth of experience in CFO and COO roles, dedicating his career to the field of finance. With a proven track record in consulting and crafting investment and operational strategies, Dick brings extraordinary knowledge and expertise to the advisory board of Monarq. His strategic insights and financial acumen make him a valuable asset in guiding Monarq towards success.

Belal Kaddoura

Development Manager

Belal Kaddoura, a Real Estate Developer with more than five years of experience, driven by an internal obligation to contribute towards the betterment of his surrounding communities. As a developer, Belal takes pride in witnessing his work translate into tangible structures and environments that enhance community cohesion and support economic growth. His main responsibility at Monarq is to identify and manage the development opportunities of existing assets within the portfolio and to identify potential acquisitions. Belal prides himself on his interpersonal skills and his acknowledgement that the public is one of the primary stakeholders in any development.

Mollie Westphal

President

Mollie Westphal is an accomplished real estate professional with over 25 years in the commercial real estate industry. She is driven to add value to communities surrounding the portfolios she manages and beyond. As a CEO and President of a property management and development company, Mollie’s goals are building ideas that will last through strategizing each assets’ highest potential while engaging the surrounding community to ensure longevity for each portfolio in her work. Additionally, Mollie demonstrates her community engagement through partnering with Neighbors Together and Oakland Building Alliance to consistently align with community needs and improvements. Mollie has won awards for her dedication and expertise to real estate; she recently won The Real Estate Competition at the Graduate School of Design, Harvard Business School.