In a surprising move, business owners leasing space in a downtown Portland building have been notified that they must vacate their premises by the end of November, leaving many in disbelief.
Tenants at the Governor Building, located at the intersection of Southwest Harvey Milk Street and Southwest Second Avenue, received abrupt eviction notices without any clear explanation. Among those affected is 2nd Avenue Records, a beloved record store that has been a fixture in the community for 42 years.
In a heartfelt Facebook post, the store expressed their dismay, stating, “Nothing is certain, except that our tenancy at this location is quickly and sadly coming to an end.”
While some businesses were given a specific move-out deadline, others have not received any final date for their departure. The owners of 2nd Avenue Records revealed they were informed about the need to vacate after more than four decades of service at the iconic location.
According to reports, the tenants were told the decision stemmed from a shift in the property manager’s “retail portfolio.” The Downtown Development Group LLC, owned by the Goodman family, manages the Governor Building. Business owners recently mentioned they were engaged in ongoing discussions with the building’s management but remained uncertain about the reasons behind their eviction.
Longtime customers expressed their disappointment, sharing their hopes that the community’s strong support would enable the record store to continue, even if it means relocating.
