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1421 Race Street – Flexible Clinical, Lab & R&D Space in the Heart of Center City
Race Street Labs | Philadelphia, PA
Position your team at 1421 Race Street, home of Race Street Labs — a strategic life science and innovation hub in Center City Philadelphia. Just steps from major medical institutions and easily accessible from regional transit, the building offers a unique mix of clinical, lab, and flex/R&D space designed to support organizations at every stage of growth.
Premium Lab Suites – Ready for Immediate Move-In
Race Street Labs features a private full-floor lab suite engineered for biotechnology, microbiology, chemistry, and other advanced research operations. This move-in ready suite combines functionality, safety, and comfort to support serious science:
Two 6-foot Venturi fume hoods
Four lab sinks with gooseneck faucets and eyewash capability
Three large lab islands with approximately 16 powered workstations
Large open-concept team office plus two private executive offices
Dedicated storage and IT/server rooms
Two private restrooms within the suite
Private kitchen and break area
Emergency shower and eyewash station
Automatic motion-sensor lighting
Backup generator and dual 13,200V power feeds
Lab HVAC exhaust system and circulating chilled water
Freight elevator and loading dock access for equipment delivery
On-site facility and lab management team
This suite spans an entire floor, providing the security, exclusivity, and infrastructure required for focused research and innovation.
Clinical & Medical Office Opportunities
In addition to lab-ready space, 1421 Race Street offers unfinished clinical / medical office space on an upper floor that can be tailored to healthcare users. The open plan allows for customized layouts including exam rooms, consultation rooms, treatment areas, and administrative offices—ideal for medical practices, specialty clinics, or clinical support services seeking a modern, elevated setting in Center City.
Flex & R&D Space
An additional unfinished flex/R&D floor is available for teams that need adaptable space for:
Research and development
Product testing and prototyping
Innovation labs or technical office use
Hybrid lab/office or engineering environments
The open, as-is layout provides the flexibility to design collaboration areas, workstations, labs, or light technical space around your specific operational requirements.
Building Amenities
Race Street Labs blends scientific performance with workplace comfort:
Structured parking available within one block
24-hour keycard access
Coffee bar and lounge area
Large main-level conference room
Indoor bike storage
Ping pong and recreation area
Virtual golf simulator
Shower and locker facilities for tenant use
Why 1421 Race Street
Customizable environments for clinical, lab, and R&D users
Robust infrastructure optimized for life science and innovation
Flexible office and collaboration configurations
On-site management and maintenance support
Unbeatable Center City location in a growing biotech and healthcare corridor
In addition to the move-in ready lab suite, additional lab and flex spaces are in development and can be built to tenant specifications — whether you need expanded wet lab capacity, specialized environments, or integrated office and collaboration zones.
Schedule a private tour of 1421 Race Street to explore how our clinical, flex, and lab offerings can support your team’s next chapter of growth.