Northbank Center

The Northbank Center is part of the University of Michigan-Flint campus and is located just north of the Flint River. The Northbank Center comprises three buildings:

  • The North Building (432 N. Saginaw St.)
  • The South Building (400 N. Saginaw St.)
  • The Annex (416 N. Saginaw St.)
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If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the Northbank Center Management, Leasing & Tenant Services Department.

Amenities

Lessees enjoy a professional downtown setting with conference space, parking and nearby amenities.

Safety and security

  • On-site security Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • High-definition security cameras throughout the building, in the parking ramp, and around the exterior.
  • Access control on all external entryways.
  • Campus Public Safety Department on call.

Parking and access

  • Plentiful parking in the attached parking ramp and nearby flat lots. Monthly fee of $30/space.
  • Limited free street parking for guests and visitors on Saginaw Street or $5 per entry in the parking ramp.

Included with your lease

  • Utilities and janitorial services (twice weekly).
  • Handyman services.
  • Online tenant portal for billing and rental payments.
  • On-site Building Management Office.

Building features

  • Vending machines are located in the fourth-floor lobby.
  • Filtered water is available; water quality is tested regularly.
  • Building-wide recycling program.

Campus amenities

  • Rentable large event spaces through the Conference and Events Team.
  • Recreation Center access with a membership.

Office Spaces for Lease

Fourth Floor Office Suites

Private office suites on the fourth floor are available for lease, most of which are furnished and ready to occupy. Suites vary in size and configuration to accommodate individual offices or small teams.

Office room with a wooden L-shaped desk, a blue cushioned chair, a small bookshelf, and a window with blinds.

Suite 419

A compact private office featuring a L-shaped desk with built-in hutch storage. Well-suited for a single occupant who needs a dedicated workspace and storage within a smaller footprint.

Size: 128 square feet

Office room with a wooden desk, a mesh office chair, a small wooden cabinet under a window with blinds, and a red cushioned guest chair.

Suite 423

A private office with a standard desk configuration, guest seating and a large window offering natural light. A comfortable option for client-facing work or general office use.

Size: 142 square feet

Small empty office with a desk, office chair, trash bin, window with city view, and a whiteboard on the wall.

Suite 441

A private office with an L-shaped desk, ergonomic chair and a large window with a campus view. Bright and functional for individual professional use.

Size: 135 square feet

Small office with a wooden desk, two chairs, a window with blinds, and a wooden cabinet against the wall.

Suite 443

A private office furnished with an executive-style desk, a matching credenza and guest seating. Well-lit with a window, making it a professional setting for meetings or focused work.

Size: 135 square feet

Empty office room with three wooden tables arranged in an L shape under a window with blinds, carpeted floor, and fluorescent ceiling light.

Suite 447

A private office with a U-shaped work surface running along three walls, providing ample desk space for multi-monitor setups or collaborative work. Includes a window with natural light. Alternative furniture setups are available.

Size: 135 square feet

Small office with a wooden desk, office chair, sideboard, window with blinds, and a phone on the desk.

Suite 449

A spacious private office with an L-shaped executive desk, credenza with storage and a window. One of the larger individual office options on the floor, suitable for a senior professional or small team lead.

Size: 149 square feet

Conference room with a rectangular wooden table and four beige cushioned chairs on a blue carpeted floor.

Suite 451

Large room on the 4th floor, configured as a conference or meeting room with a large table and seating for up to six. Ideal for organizations needing regular meeting space or a teamwork environment. Alternative furniture setups are available.

Size: 215 square feet

Twelfth Floor Office Suites

Empty green booth seats lined up along a tiled wall in a sunlit corridor.

Floor Penthouse

At the top of the Northbank Center, the twelfth floor offers a rare opportunity to lease penthouse-level office space in downtown Flint. With sweeping views and natural light, this level is ideal for organizations seeking a signature workspace.

Size: 5,553 square feet

History

The Northbank Center is a multi-use facility offering university offices, classrooms, conference space and tenant office space for long-term leasing. Built in 1923 as the headquarters of the Industrial Savings Bank, it has been carefully restored and maintained by UM-Flint since 1999.

Intranet

This is the gateway to the UM-Flint Intranet for all faculty, staff, and students. The Intranet is where you can visit additional department websites for more information, forms, and resources that will assist you.

Northbank Center Intranet