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1914 W 79th St 3,712 SF of Retail Space Available in Chicago, IL 60620
Highlights
- Freestanding 3,712 SF former national QSR on a 0.51-acre signalized corner site
- Commercial kitchen with three hoods complete with ansul fire suppression systems and black iron
- Direct exposure to the Auburn Gresham Healthy Hub anchored by Bank of America and UI Health
- Fully functional drive-thru lane with proper stacking depth, ready for immediate use
- Plug-and-play second-generation space eliminates an estimated $200,000 to $400,000 in typical drive-thru
- Active national QSR co-tenancy: Dunkin' at 207 W 79th Street, Burger King within 0.8 miles, Popeyes within 1.3 miles
Space Availability (1)
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| Space | Size | Term | Rental Rate | Rent Type | ||
| 1st Floor | 3,712 SF | Negotiable | Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request | Triple Net (NNN) |
1st Floor
3,712 square foot retail building available for lease
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Partially Built-Out as a Restaurant or Café Space
- Anchor Space
- Central Air and Heating
- Security System
- Corner Space
- High Ceilings
- Exposed Ceiling
- Emergency Lighting
- After Hours HVAC Available
- Drive Thru
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Commercial kitchen with three hoods
- Four walk-in coolers and freezers
- Drive-Thru
- Active national QSR co-tenancy
Rent Types
The rent amount and type that the tenant (lessee) will be responsible to pay to the landlord (lessor) throughout the lease term is negotiated prior to both parties signing a lease agreement. The rent type will vary depending upon the services provided. For example, triple net rents are typically lower than full service rents due to additional expenses the tenant is required to pay in addition to the base rent. Contact the listing broker for a full understanding of any associated costs or additional expenses for each rent type.
1. Full Service: A rental rate that includes normal building standard services as provided by the landlord within a base year rental.
2. Double Net (NN): Tenant pays for only two of the building expenses; the landlord and tenant determine the specific expenses prior to signing the lease agreement.
3. Triple Net (NNN): A lease in which the tenant is responsible for all expenses associated with their proportional share of occupancy of the building.
4. Modified Gross: Modified Gross is a general type of lease rate where typically the tenant will be responsible for their proportional share of one or more of the expenses. The landlord will pay the remaining expenses. See the below list of common Modified Gross rental rate structures: 4. Plus All Utilities: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of utilities in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Cleaning: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of cleaning in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Electric: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of the electrical cost in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Electric & Cleaning: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of the electrical and cleaning cost in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Utilities and Char: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of the utilities and cleaning cost in addition to the rent. 4. Industrial Gross: A type of Modified Gross lease where the tenant pays one or more of the expenses in addition to the rent. The landlord and tenant determine these prior to signing the lease agreement.
5. Tenant Electric: The landlord pays for all services and the tenant is responsible for their usage of lights and electrical outlets in the space they occupy.
6. Negotiable or Upon Request: Used when the leasing contact does not provide the rent or service type.
7. TBD: To be determined; used for buildings for which no rent or service type is known, commonly utilized when the buildings are not yet built.
Property Facts
| Total Space Available | 3,712 SF | Gross Leasable Area | 3,712 SF |
| Property Type | Retail | Year Built | 2005 |
| Property Subtype | Freestanding | Parking Ratio | 8.62/1,000 SF |
| Total Space Available | 3,712 SF |
| Property Type | Retail |
| Property Subtype | Freestanding |
| Gross Leasable Area | 3,712 SF |
| Year Built | 2005 |
| Parking Ratio | 8.62/1,000 SF |
About the Property
PRIME DRIVE-THRU REPOSITIONING OPPORTUNITY ON 79TH STREET COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR EatZ Real Estate Group LLC presents 1914 W 79th Street, a freestanding 3,712 SF former national quick-service restaurant on a 0.51-acre signalized corner site along Chicago's high-traffic 79th Street commercial spine. Purpose-built in 2005 as a drive-thru pad with full operational infrastructure intact, the property delivers a true second-generation opportunity for a national, regional, or local QSR operator or a drive-thru-dependent retail or healthcare user. The property is offered for long-term lease on a triple-net (NNN) structure. PROPERTY OVERVIEW Address: 1914 W 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60620 Building Size: 3,712 SF freestanding Land Area: 0.51 acres (22,216 SF) Year Built: 2005 Configuration: Drive-thru lane with proper stacking, dedicated parking field, dual ingress and egress Submarket: Auburn Gresham / Gresham, South Side Chicago County: Cook County, Illinois PINs: 20-30-429-042, 20-30-429-037, 20-30-429-036, 20-30-429-035 Status: Vacant; ready for immediate operator build-out or net-lease tenant repositioning Lease Structure: Triple-Net (NNN); tenant responsible for taxes, insurance, and maintenance SECOND-GENERATION DRIVE-THRU INFRASTRUCTURE The site delivers a fully equipped, plug-and-play operational base. Existing infrastructure includes a commercial kitchen with three hoods complete with ansul fire suppression systems and black iron, four walk-in coolers and freezers, multiple grease traps, the original drive-thru lane with proper stacking depth, and a complete parking field. For drive-thru operators evaluating Chicago infill sites, this configuration eliminates an estimated $200,000 to $400,000 in tenant improvement costs typically required to construct a new drive-thru lane and equip a full QSR kitchen. The result is a materially compressed lease-execution timeline and the ability to open faster than a ground-up alternative in the same trade area. 79TH STREET CORRIDOR POSITIONING 79th Street is a recognized commercial spine serving the broader Auburn Gresham, Gresham, and Chatham trade areas, with consistent retail traffic patterns across the daytime and evening dayparts. The subject property benefits from strong corridor visibility, signalized intersection access supporting clean ingress and egress, and direct exposure to the surrounding co-tenancy and trade-area generators. Notable nearby retail includes the Auburn Gresham Healthy Hub, anchored by Bank of America and UI Health, which represents active institutional investment in the corridor. A Dunkin' location operates at 207 W 79th Street, with a Burger King approximately 0.8 miles away and a Popeyes approximately 1.3 miles away. The corridor's established mix of national QSR, banking, and healthcare retail confirms durable demand for drive-thru-dependent uses on this stretch of 79th Street. CVS recently closed its large-format Auburn Gresham store and is actively redeploying small-format pharmacy locations across the South Side, reinforcing the relevance of the subject site to current national pharmacy site-selection programs. HIGHEST AND BEST USE The highest and best use of the property is continued drive-thru restaurant operation. Site geometry, lane configuration, parking complement, and signage exposure on 79th Street align directly with the site-selection criteria of national and regional QSR brands actively pursuing Chicago infill locations. Alternative drive-thru-dependent uses supported by the existing configuration include dedicated coffee concepts, drive-thru pharmacy, drive-thru urgent care, dialysis, and primary-care medical retail, drive-thru banking, and convenience-store redevelopment. The drive-thru-configured building also supports the growing roster of fast-casual operators prioritizing off-premise and digital order channels. LEASE STRUCTURE The property is offered on a long-term NNN lease structure. Targeted lease term is seven to ten years for national and regional credit tenants, with renewal options available. Negotiable subject to tenant credit, proposed use, and lease length. For tour scheduling and due-diligence materials, contact the listing broker.
- 24 Hour Access
- Corner Lot
- Restaurant
- Security System
- Signage
- Tenant Controlled HVAC
- Drive Thru
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Air Conditioning
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