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Forum Categories BOMA 2010 - Retail Question

Mezzanine Space

Marie Monette
Entos Design
August 23, 2017

Do you include square footage for mezzanine space in the total Gross Leasable Area of a Retail Suite in addition to "Disclosing" square footage in column "J" of the Standard Methods calculation?
(The area in question does not equate to a large enough percentage of the specific suite lease space to qualify as a 2nd Flr. area.)

Thank you for your assistance,
Marie Monette

David Fingret
Extreme Measures Inc.
August 23, 2017

Hi Marie,

The area of the mezzanine should be part of the aggregate Gross Leasable Area of the unit but separately disclosed. For example, you would space id the main area of the unit and the mezzanine separately, such as "Unit 1" and "Unit 1 Mezzanine". The total would be the Gross Leasable Area of the unit.

Thanks,
David

James
Xplor
February 19, 2024

In an Auto Repair / car dealership there is 5k sqft of second floor office, restrooms, storage and storage. It is built with concrete and steel. It has two steel stair cases for access. It was not an addition and the building was built with the second floor space included. However, on the property card, there doesnt show any 2nd floor space. It doesnt list it as mezzanine either. Should we include second floor office space in BOMA measurements for leasable space?

Any help is appreciated.

David Fingret
Extreme Measures Inc.
February 20, 2024

Hi James,

Yes the second floor / mezzanine should be included as part of the Gross Leasable Area of the building.

Thanks,
David

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