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From what it sounds like, the wiring in the wall is in conduit, most likely "E.M.T". Depending on the number of wires present in the pipe already you MIGHT be able to pull a single "Neutral" down from the light or whatever box that conduit originates from to where you would like the receptacle. One word of advice, wiring like that is "commercial" and a box could have one neutral that is shared between 2 or 3 "hot" wires, depending on the type of system (supply) present. Should you proceed with this I think your best bet would be to tap off the light circuit for power, that way when you fish in your new neutral wire, you KNOW to tie it into the neutrals that serve the lights. One other thing, shut off ALL the power to your unit as well, That way you don't run the risk of opening up a neutral that is shared with other loads as well as your lights causing a "floating neutral" elsewhere in the unit. Treat all wires as if they are still live regardless if they aren't ( who knows how the place was wired!) and at your new receptacle, make sure you put a ground jumper between the receptacle and the box for code and for safety!
A.D
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