The short answer
Leasing downtown Scranton space comes down to matching your business to the right location, access and building. Retail and restaurant users should prioritize street frontage and foot traffic; office users should weigh parking, access and the kind of building their team and clients will enjoy coming to.
What businesses should consider first
- How much space you need now, and whether you expect to grow.
- Who needs to reach you — customers, clients, employees — and how they will arrive.
- Your budget for rent plus operating costs, utilities and fit-out.
- The timing of your move and how long a build-out might take.
Location
Downtown Scranton's core runs around Courthouse Square and along Lackawanna, Wyoming and Spruce streets and North Washington Avenue. Proximity to the courthouse, government offices, universities and restaurants matters differently depending on your business.
Access
Downtown is close to Interstate 81 and the Central Scranton Expressway, and local bus service is provided by COLTS. Check loading access and elevator service if you receive deliveries or need to move equipment.
Parking
Downtown parking is a mix of municipal garages, surface lots and metered street parking. Ask any landlord what arrangements are available for employees and visitors, and factor parking into your total cost.
Foot traffic
For retail and restaurants, foot traffic is often the deciding factor. Buildings with residents, offices and hospitality uses on site generate their own traffic in addition to what passes on the street.
Building character
Historic downtown buildings offer high ceilings, large windows and a distinctive address — useful for brand-led businesses and for recruiting. Confirm that systems, accessibility and connectivity meet your needs.
Office vs retail space
Retail and restaurant space prioritizes ground-floor frontage, visibility, signage and — for food service — ventilation and utility capacity. Office space prioritizes natural light, layout efficiency, quiet and access for staff.
D&D opportunities in downtown Scranton
D&D Realty Group's Oppenheim Building at 409 Lackawanna Avenue includes office, retail and restaurant space in a mixed-use historic building that also houses apartments, 7 Under Golf & Social and The Roof at Oppenheim. Availability changes, so use the Commercial Leasing Inquiry to ask about current space.
Frequently asked questions
Does D&D publish current availability or rents?
No. Availability and terms change, so D&D confirms them directly after an inquiry.
What information should I have ready before inquiring?
Approximate square footage, intended use, desired timing and any special requirements such as food service, signage or after-hours access.