Named to honor Dr. James Hawthorne, who operated the Portland Asylum in the 19th century near the adjacent boulevard eventually named for him, The Asylum also references the term used for welcoming and offering sanctuary to those in need of it. The building is located in the heart of the heart of the eclectic Hawthorne District at SE 19th ave, walking distance to some of Portland's best restaurants, cafes, bookstores, brew-pubs, distilleries, craftspeople, and all services from banks to massage therapists, and just over a mile from downtown via bike, walking, or frequent bus service. The exterior of the building is unlike any of the giant boxes popping up throughout the city: rusted metal siding blends with painted stucco panels and black, burned Japanese Shou Sugi Bon wood to create a signature look visible to anyone traveling Hawthorne Boulevard. The building sits between the vibrant commercial sector of Hawthorne and leafy side streets full of residential architectural masterpieces from the past 120 years. We have a rare vacancy in a tiny office of 100 sq. ft. on the ground floor, providing a unique work space for an artist, entrepreneur, therapist, or sole-proprietor. We also have several larger offices / storage spaces available in a daylight basement nearby. We are a team of small local developers who manage the building ourselves. We are hands-on, responsive managers looking for responsible non-smoking tenants who will appreciate the care and expense we put into developing one of the best new buildings created in Portland in many years. Email for an application and to set up an appointment-- we're happy to walk you through the building. Available August 1. Utilities included. Haven't people been telling you for years that you belong in The Asylum?