Harper Corporation has pulled three commercial alteration permits totaling nearly $2.38 million for a multi-floor interior buildout at 405 E McBee Ave in downtown Greenville. The permits, all issued in the past week, cover the first through fourth floors of the McBee Office Building and represent one of the larger downtown office upfit investments to appear on the permit rolls this cycle.

What the Permits Show

The three permits were issued between October 19 and October 22, 2026, and all list Harper Corporation as the contractor and McBee Office Partners LLC as the building owner. The largest of the three, permit 2600003498, carries a valuation of $1,242,825 and covers the first and second floors. That scope includes new interior walls, doors, casework, finishes, and lighting. A second permit (2600003499), valued at $861,000, covers the same type of interior upfit work on the third floor — walls, doors, floor finishes, casework, and lighting.

The third permit (2600003497), valued at $280,000 and issued on October 22, specifically identifies a tenant called Broad. That permit covers the fourth floor and includes new interior walls, doors, casework, and interior finishes to create a new office suite. All three permits carry a "Commercial, Alteration" classification and have been issued, meaning construction can proceed immediately.

Combined, the permits put the total investment across the building's four floors at $2,383,825. The scope across all three is consistent — new interior partitions, doors, casework, and finishes — suggesting a coordinated buildout rather than piecemeal tenant improvements.

Why It Matters

A $2.4 million office upfit spanning four floors of a single building is a strong signal for downtown Greenville's office market, particularly at a time when many cities are contending with elevated vacancy rates. The fact that McBee Office Partners LLC is investing in a full-building interior buildout — with at least one named tenant already attached — suggests the ownership group sees enough demand to justify a substantial capital outlay. The East McBee Avenue corridor has attracted a mix of hospitality, residential, and office development in recent years, and a project of this scale adds further momentum. For Harper Corporation, the three-permit package also marks a sizable piece of commercial work within the city's core.