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"Van Buren" World's 1st Gen Skyscraper (1892) 212 W Van Buren St 1,277 - 8,884 SF of Space Available in Chicago, IL 60607

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Among the 1st generation of skyscrapers in the world, historic (circa 1892), 10 story, brick & limestone, boutique office building.
  • Floor plates = 4300 SF, Perfect for Small Firms that can occupy their own floor!
  • Secure Building, Financially Strong, Stable Ownership, On-Site Engineer!
  • Steps to Union Station, Loop EL & nearby the Old Post Office Building!
  • Best Rental Rates in SW Loop, all Modified Gross including Retail Space!
  • Parking Garage immediately adjacent to the building

ALL AVAILABLE SPACES(4)

Display Rental Rate as

  • SPACE
  • SIZE
  • TERM
  • RENTAL RATE
  • SPACE USE
  • CONDITION
  • AVAILABLE
  • 1st Floor
  • 1,517 SF
  • 2-5 Years
  • $49.90 CAD/SF/YR $4.16 CAD/SF/MO $75,705 CAD/YR $6,309 CAD/MO
  • Retail
  • Shell Space
  • Now

Former restaurant, ground level space on busy Van Buren Street. Perfect for new restaurant, coffee shop, salon or other service business with good access and visibility on Van Buren to take advantage of the bustling South Loop. Space can be combined with adjacent 1800 SF space with vent hoods in-place. This is tremendous value space for any retailer looking for a South Loop location! Quoted retail rental rates are Modified Gross! Best

  • Listed rate may not include certain utilities, building services and property expenses
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 3,309 SF of adjacent space
  • High Ceilings
  • Finished Ceilings: 12’
  • In hot SW Loop near Union Station & Post Office
  • Strong ownership and best rates in SW Loop!
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Kitchen
  • Exposed Ceiling
  • Cozy small space in secure, boutique building
  • On-Site Engineer
  • 1st Floor
  • 1,792 SF
  • Negotiable
  • $49.90 CAD/SF/YR $4.16 CAD/SF/MO $89,428 CAD/YR $7,452 CAD/MO
  • Retail
  • Full Build-Out
  • Now

1,792 SF former restaurant space with infrastructure still in place. Can be combined with 1,517 SF space, totaling 3,309 SF.

  • Listed rate may not include certain utilities, building services and property expenses
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 3,309 SF of adjacent space
  • Fully Built-Out as a Restaurant or Café Space
  • 3rd Floor, Ste 300
  • 4,298 SF
  • 2-5 Years
  • $30.36 CAD/SF/YR $2.53 CAD/SF/MO $130,493 CAD/YR $10,874 CAD/MO
  • Office
  • Full Build-Out
  • Now

Nice, full floor office space in a boutique, historic (circa 1892) office building with abundant perimeter and interior private offices, conference room and storage. Perfect for a small firm looking for value space in the hot Southwest Loop. Steps from CTA EL and blocks from Union Station.

  • Listed rate may not include certain utilities, building services and property expenses
  • Fits 11 - 35 People
  • 1 Conference Room
  • Finished Ceilings: 8’
  • Plug & Play
  • Elevator Access
  • Cozy space in secure, historic (circa 1892) Bldg!
  • On-Site Engineer & strong, stable ownership!
  • Fully Built-Out as Professional Services Office
  • 10 Private Offices
  • 2 Workstations
  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Central Air and Heating
  • After Hours HVAC Available
  • In hot SW Loop near Union Station & Post Office
  • Absolute best rental rates in SW Loop!
  • 6th Floor, Ste 6M
  • 1,277 SF
  • 2-5 Years
  • $27.57 CAD/SF/YR $2.30 CAD/SF/MO $35,206 CAD/YR $2,934 CAD/MO
  • Office
  • Full Build-Out
  • Now

Nice small space off the elevator lobby with three (3) private offices on the 6th Floor of a clean boutique office building in the hot SW Loop. Nearby to EL trains and a couple blocks from Union Station. Perfect for accountant, insurance, professional tech or other small tenant!

  • Listed rate may not include certain utilities, building services and property expenses
  • Fits 4 - 11 People
  • Finished Ceilings: 8’
  • Fully Carpeted
  • In hot SW Loop near Union Station & Post Office
  • Strong ownership and best rates in SW Loop!
  • Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
  • 3 Private Offices
  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Cozy small space in secure, boutique building
  • On-Site Engineer
Space Size Term Rental Rate Space Use Condition Available
1st Floor 1,517 SF 2-5 Years $49.90 CAD/SF/YR $4.16 CAD/SF/MO $75,705 CAD/YR $6,309 CAD/MO Retail Shell Space Now
1st Floor 1,792 SF Negotiable $49.90 CAD/SF/YR $4.16 CAD/SF/MO $89,428 CAD/YR $7,452 CAD/MO Retail Full Build-Out Now
3rd Floor, Ste 300 4,298 SF 2-5 Years $30.36 CAD/SF/YR $2.53 CAD/SF/MO $130,493 CAD/YR $10,874 CAD/MO Office Full Build-Out Now
6th Floor, Ste 6M 1,277 SF 2-5 Years $27.57 CAD/SF/YR $2.30 CAD/SF/MO $35,206 CAD/YR $2,934 CAD/MO Office Full Build-Out Now

1st Floor

Size
1,517 SF
Term
2-5 Years
Rental Rate
$49.90 CAD/SF/YR $4.16 CAD/SF/MO $75,705 CAD/YR $6,309 CAD/MO
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Shell Space
Available
Now

1st Floor

Size
1,792 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
$49.90 CAD/SF/YR $4.16 CAD/SF/MO $89,428 CAD/YR $7,452 CAD/MO
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Full Build-Out
Available
Now

3rd Floor, Ste 300

Size
4,298 SF
Term
2-5 Years
Rental Rate
$30.36 CAD/SF/YR $2.53 CAD/SF/MO $130,493 CAD/YR $10,874 CAD/MO
Space Use
Office
Condition
Full Build-Out
Available
Now

6th Floor, Ste 6M

Size
1,277 SF
Term
2-5 Years
Rental Rate
$27.57 CAD/SF/YR $2.30 CAD/SF/MO $35,206 CAD/YR $2,934 CAD/MO
Space Use
Office
Condition
Full Build-Out
Available
Now

1st Floor

Size 1,517 SF
Term 2-5 Years
Rental Rate $49.90 CAD/SF/YR
Space Use Retail
Condition Shell Space
Available Now

Former restaurant, ground level space on busy Van Buren Street. Perfect for new restaurant, coffee shop, salon or other service business with good access and visibility on Van Buren to take advantage of the bustling South Loop. Space can be combined with adjacent 1800 SF space with vent hoods in-place. This is tremendous value space for any retailer looking for a South Loop location! Quoted retail rental rates are Modified Gross! Best

  • Listed rate may not include certain utilities, building services and property expenses
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 3,309 SF of adjacent space
  • Kitchen
  • High Ceilings
  • Exposed Ceiling
  • Finished Ceilings: 12’
  • Cozy small space in secure, boutique building
  • In hot SW Loop near Union Station & Post Office
  • On-Site Engineer
  • Strong ownership and best rates in SW Loop!

1st Floor

Size 1,792 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate $49.90 CAD/SF/YR
Space Use Retail
Condition Full Build-Out
Available Now

1,792 SF former restaurant space with infrastructure still in place. Can be combined with 1,517 SF space, totaling 3,309 SF.

  • Listed rate may not include certain utilities, building services and property expenses
  • Fully Built-Out as a Restaurant or Café Space
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 3,309 SF of adjacent space

3rd Floor, Ste 300

Size 4,298 SF
Term 2-5 Years
Rental Rate $30.36 CAD/SF/YR
Space Use Office
Condition Full Build-Out
Available Now

Nice, full floor office space in a boutique, historic (circa 1892) office building with abundant perimeter and interior private offices, conference room and storage. Perfect for a small firm looking for value space in the hot Southwest Loop. Steps from CTA EL and blocks from Union Station.

  • Listed rate may not include certain utilities, building services and property expenses
  • Fully Built-Out as Professional Services Office
  • Fits 11 - 35 People
  • 10 Private Offices
  • 1 Conference Room
  • 2 Workstations
  • Finished Ceilings: 8’
  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Plug & Play
  • Central Air and Heating
  • Elevator Access
  • After Hours HVAC Available
  • Cozy space in secure, historic (circa 1892) Bldg!
  • In hot SW Loop near Union Station & Post Office
  • On-Site Engineer & strong, stable ownership!
  • Absolute best rental rates in SW Loop!

6th Floor, Ste 6M

Size 1,277 SF
Term 2-5 Years
Rental Rate $27.57 CAD/SF/YR
Space Use Office
Condition Full Build-Out
Available Now

Nice small space off the elevator lobby with three (3) private offices on the 6th Floor of a clean boutique office building in the hot SW Loop. Nearby to EL trains and a couple blocks from Union Station. Perfect for accountant, insurance, professional tech or other small tenant!

  • Listed rate may not include certain utilities, building services and property expenses
  • Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
  • Fits 4 - 11 People
  • 3 Private Offices
  • Finished Ceilings: 8’
  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Fully Carpeted
  • Cozy small space in secure, boutique building
  • In hot SW Loop near Union Station & Post Office
  • On-Site Engineer
  • Strong ownership and best rates in SW Loop!

PROPERTY OVERVIEW

Occupy space in a Best Value historic building. Locate your business at "The Van Buren" a 1st generation skyscraper (circa 1892) in Chicago (& the world). Boutique, clean, historic, 10 story brick and limestone office building with close proximity to Union Station, Loop EL, Old Post Office Building & Chicago's historic Financial District. All quoted rental rates are Modified GROSS including RETAIL space. Easy, easy, automobile access to Ida B. Wells & Jane Byrne I-290 Interchange to access all of Chicagoland (easiest in and out of City/Loop). Well suited for small businesses needing office and/or 1st floor retail space. With 4300 SF floor plates, your company can occupy it's own floor! Strong, stable landlord, on-site engineer and Best Value space in the hot SouthWest Loop! All quoted rental rates are Modified Gross!

  • Bus Line
  • Commuter Rail
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Security System
  • Signage
  • Reception

PROPERTY FACTS

Building Type
Office
Year Built/Renovated
1892/1990
Building Height
10 Stories
Building Size
45,161 SF
Building Class
B
Typical Floor Size
4,300 SF
Unfinished Ceiling Height
12’
Parking
Surface Parking
Surface Tandem Parking
Covered Parking
Covered Tandem Parking
Reserved Parking
Walk Score®
Walker's Paradise (98)
Transit Score®
Rider's Paradise (100)
Bike Score®
Very Bikeable (84)
What is a Walk Score®, Transit Score® & Bike Score®?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
Bike Score® measures bikeability of a location.
What is a Walk Score®
, Transit Score® & Bike Score?
Walk Score® measures the walkability
of any address. Transit Score®
measures access to public transit. Bike Score®
measures bikeability of a location.®
  • Listing ID: 10889265

  • Date on Market: 2023-10-23

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 212 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607

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