The building is over a century old. You will enjoy seeing the architectural structure of this site. Its in need of of repair, buts its a beautiful building.

Beautiful Building. Amazing architecture. So much history and stories I have been told about inside the building on different floors and the well known stars who have frequented it over the years. The office spaces are very nice, spacious, has an amazing energy being inside the 3rd tallest building Downtown Detroit. If anyone is looking to rent out an office space downtown, I would definetly recommend the Penobscot Building.

Shady place this is. I watched a youtube video of 3 men exploring the town and noticed this building. They simply walked I to the building and 5/renta cops started physically throwing them out. All they wanted to do was look at the architect.

Like time stood still..This building has been preserved and is probably as pretty today as it was in its inception..The front Desk Guard is Awesome too!!He referred me to a Stephen A Thomas a Family Law Attorney who practices in this Building.

Historic building in Downtown Detroit,has several small businesses inside as well as a lot of government offices

Building is beautiful. However the owner is terrible. Building is not maintained at all heat will only work for a few hours at a time then go out. The windows were probably the original windows, and leaked air, so it would get cold quick in the building. More than 3/4 of the elevators dont work properly. All of the floors above 26 only have 1operational elevator though the bank has 6.

Wonderful old office building. Great views. Enjoyed working from there.

The wait is a bit annoying but understandable due to the size of the bar. The view is pretty great, especially on warm/sunny days. Drinks are top notch.

Navigated an Escape Room. We did the zombie one. It was very challenging but fun. Who knew such fun was in the Penobscot Bld

Nice view of the river from the 22 floor

I only come here for the podiatrist. Great for diabetic help, needs and prevention. They have new doctors and the nurses help and trust me thats a good thing!

Love working here..

I would hope no one really likes to go to this place but the service was cool

Gorgeous historic building built in Detroits big money heyday. Absolutely gorgeous. I record at a studio in this building so I am here often. A mix of all different types of businesses.

My mom works there. She is so awesome and her office is on the top floor . Great view of hart plaza The building is pure history. Check out Detroit donuts on the first floor too for an awesome snack and friendly service.

Its deteriorating lots of problems within the building

Friendly staff and very helpful at the friend of the court office. Not a place one would like to be. But staff was helpful

Employees very nice didnt have to wait long thanks.

Terrible aside from the bull$hi* of FOC old raggedy building everything that could have went wrong did elevators scary and fire alarm went off thanks God my mother didnt go with me cause had to take stairs down while alarm going off then two levels of stairs down they said false alarm they really should do better they are screwing us out of enough money to.... SMMFH not such a friendly place what D.A named them FRIEND of court need to be horse kicked in the head

Beautiful old world architecture. Nice shops, restaurant and a number of businesses in the bldg.

Great work but but not ideal for Workplaces because this building is pretty old. Should work for tourist attraction.

Beautiful architecture. Great view from the 29th floor.

There hasnt been a prettier architectural masterpiece in the downtown Detroit skyline since 1928 and I doubt there ever will.

This place needs more staff and they need people to explain things better. Horrible experiences, more than one.

If you use the public parking the valet public parking out of this building make sure you take anything of value with you I used today and parked my car there for about 3 hours and there are marijuana edibles missing from my car so not only did they go through my stuff and steel I have to assume that they ate the candy and now theyre driving my vehicle high and everybody else that comes in there as vehicle High I do not recommend this place not if you value the items that you have in your car there a bunch of Thieves

Office of child support love there system of doing things gets you in and out

Good place to get out of the cold

VISITED F.O.C...WAS IN AND OUT...AWESOME SERVICE

Could not get in

Dirty, unvacuumed, and little assistance for our meeting. Such an important, historic building deserves better.

To crowded and one of the clerks in the birth certificate department was very rude and not able to assist the 3 people that whos name she called because she was to eager being nosey worrying about what we were doing and saying to the lady who called to assist us. And she spoke very nasty to us.And I love your building its very beautifully made, and great for scenery pictures.

One of the most historically recognized buildings in downtown #Detroit. Full of offices that have housed many well known local law firms, city government offices, small bodega, locally owned clothing stores, restaurants, bars, fine dining eateries, a pingpong themed bar, and lastly, one of the last known shoeshineing places in the country.

Its located down in the heart of the Motor City. The building is old & really quite fascinating. There security is very friendly & helpful. The only down fall is there is absolutely no parking. Your only option is Valet Parking at $14.00.

Is a place that if you have a question, they have the answer...the SADO OFFICE is a place ask relevant questions,, for relevant answers...

The architecture is so beautiful and it is still in great condition for its age. But it is very cold in there this time of year.

You gotta be there, going from one floor to another to get one thing done. And the process take all day. And still have to go to another building to finish the process.

Nice starter offices for local small business owners

Friend of Court never puts the absent parent in jail for non payments of child support. Because of this, I Am continuously losing work. And I am the single parent raising the children without financial help. Or less than $50/mo

Clean and safe place Great restaurants nearby.

Unless you know the process with which to carry out your business, do not expect to be told how to. They do not give legal advice

Dominos Pizza is inside. Smart bus pass purchase is inside and UPS printing center.

Part of my work. The building is gorgeous. And the view from the 46 th floor spectacular.

Big

Cool building to check out if your downtown. Just take a quick look inside if your passing by on foot. Theres few stores inside as well.

Architecturally beautiful, despite an awful renovation some years ago that covered up the impressive lobby. The building needs some TLC to return to former glory.

If I could give it negative stars I would. I work in the building and nothing ever works. Heat, air and elevators work about half the time.

A grand old building that is poorly maintained. Few elevators work. People get stuck in the elevators all the time. Its a shame that the owners have neglected the building so badly.

Beautiful building

Located in the heart of downtown Detroit, They have a restaurant and a mini store inside of the building. They have a public restroom. They have valet parking for 14.00 all day, the price has gone up since 2018 when valet parking was 12.00. They have helpful and friendly security. The building is clean. It is very hard to find free parking. There are many parking lots around the area, but you have to pay to park, the building does not have free parking and it is always crowded around the building.

Its OK just a building just be ready to pay for parking to get to this building $5 at the main parking structure not bad and bring patience

Very nice looking, well security was good too.

Detroit icon. Been visiting for 60 years. Still a favorite for locals & tourists!!!

Beautiful building, was site seeing. Have to see for yourself awesome!

Old school Detroit at besits best. One of my favorite landmarks in the city.

The employees have no idea where anything is and there is no map or helpful directory of the building. They sent me to the wrong location within the building SIX TIMES including having me go to the Coleman A Young building TWICE which is 2-3 blocks away! The walk isnt bad itself but when youve been to one building three different times in the same morning in heels... Well it gets old!!

Very nice workers thank you so much

I love this place because its big clean and beautiful and the employees are nice.

Absolutely beautiful archaeology!

One of many old cool buildings in Detroit. Among other things it houses the Caucus Club.

Nice beautiful place. Security was very helpful

Caucus club awesome

I run my business, Melody Piano Detroit out of the #Penobscot Building. Everyone is very kind and professional. The security is great and personable as well!

Do NOT, I repeat DO NOT move into this building! The owner is a notorious slumlord! He’s has ruined what was a was an absolute gem in this city.

I remember the Penobscot building years ago when WJLB was high up top the Penobscot. Does anybody remember that phrase? Now its use for Friend of the Court issues. So glad were done with that.

This is a beautiful iconic building with so much potential. Unfortunately, the owner refuses to invest the money into this building to renovate and bring it up to speed with the rest of the high rises downtown. I have worked in an office in this building for three years and its a nightmare - neglected to the point of being a safety hazard. Only one or two out of the 6+ elevators are in working order so it takes over 5 mins just to get up to the office at times, maybe more during busy times like lunch or end of the day. People have gotten stuck in the elevators and had to be rescued by the fire department. Amenities for tenants are basically nonexistent - security, maintenance, valet and janitorial all suck.Pay Penobscot a visit to see the architecture. would not recommend renting an office in this building.

Beautiful and a great place for out of town vistors to see!

Detroit doughnut inside love tje staff amzing ladies and always new what i wanted before i got there if you are here at friend of the court sorry about that but you should get a doughnut youll feel better about you visit here

I went to take care of a little business theyre remodeling the location its coming along nicely

Only one working elevator that goes to the top floors! What kind of slum Lord owns this place!

Beautiful place... friends of the court employees were very helpful. Thanks

Needs work but nice

Inside and out. A clear landmark and testimony to the early 20th Century.

Good building to get stuff done

Beautiful and ran into Family who was renovating the lobby, that I hadnt seen in many many yrs!

The guard shouldnt be asking why your there, let me ask what I need

The staff person who helped me made me smile an was very informative.

Love it always a pleasure to see a beautiful building in Detroit for centuries well kept

This place has very rude people that work here. Especially floor 900a they have the rudest lady in there that work she the nastiest attitude ever. Why work for the public if you gone keep an attitude all time. I’m going to definitely be speaking to someone over her cause she is a lazy women with an messed up attitude.

A great old building lot of history

I love the old look of this buildings. I know they are old but with upgrades they still managed to keep the antique look

Detroit sucks! Parking was $15! The building is beautiful and the staff wonderful!

Lazy employees, takes hours to get someone on phone. Hours to do anything done there. Then dont forget you have to find a place to park which can range from $10 to $25. Planning on coming here and its gonna be a long day. Good luck youre gonna need it.

I went in to serve a bench warrant the staff was nice and friendly the staff was nice and clean I was in for 20 minutes and out

This place is huge. Elevators are fast. The decor is classic

I was nervous going to the friend of court. But they were nothing like I was told or like I imagined. The staff was helpful, cheery, professional.

I recommend the caucus club inside the penobscot building

Its ok. Personally Im not into it, but my daughter loves it

Good athentic mexican food and a good price

It only took 15 minutes to get a child support print out!! Very good service.

A great place to eat in there called wich is which

Friend of the Court should update their system and give the phone operators the correct information.

Its gotten better but lord the elevators scare me not to mention the sarcastic employees for security.

Not as lively as it used to be. Most offices are closed...town

Beautiful building, I usually come to handle business as they have several offices located inside. Theres also a few shops & restaurants as well. Street parking available (paid meters)

The people working here are super rude. There is no parking anywhere around this building. They need to break it down and rebuild this building. It seems like it was made for the 19th century. The elevators are also confusing in 3 different places.

Needs to be renovated.

FOC. Its been a minute.. Quick ln and Out service. Un answered questions answered.

The referee was fair in my case and understanding

Old landmark beautiful on the inside..Hate friend of the court.but...

Had gone to a 50th birthday party. Was more than enough room for guest. Also, a beautiful, historic building with pillars and marble flooring and accents!