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330 Storefront Properties for Lease in Chicago, IL, USA

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More details for 1415 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL - Retail for Lease

STUDIO 424 - 1415 N Ashland Ave

Chicago, IL 60622

  • Storefront Property
  • Retail for Lease
  • $26.32 - $31.86 CAD SF/YR
  • 777 - 4,077 SF
  • 3 Spaces Available Now
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More details for 3212 Cermak rd, Chicago, IL - Retail for Lease

3212-3222 W Cermak Rd - 3212 Cermak rd

Chicago, IL 60623

  • Storefront Property
  • Retail for Lease
  • $38.78 CAD SF/YR
  • 878 - 8,331 SF
  • 6 Spaces Available Now
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More details for 1102 W 18th St., Chicago, IL - Retail for Lease

1102 W 18th St.

Chicago, IL 60608

  • Storefront Property
  • Retail for Lease
  • $36.01 CAD SF/YR
  • 1,500 SF
  • 1 Space Available Now
  • Air Conditioning
  • Kitchen

Chicago Retail for Lease - South Chicago

FOR LEASE: 1102 W 18th Street – Flagship 18th Street Corridor Retail | Pilsen, Chicago KW Commercial is pleased to present the opportunity to lease a premier ±1,500 SF retail storefront located at 1102 W 18th Street in the heart of Chicago’s iconic 18th Street Corridor in Pilsen. Positioned within a recently rehabbed mixed-use building, this flagship space features 12’ ceiling height, an expansive all-glass storefront, and an efficient floorplate stretching approximately 85 feet deep; ideal for modern retail, healthcare, wellness, boutique fitness, and hospitality concepts. The premises also include ~816 SF of usable lower-level space, accommodating storage, office, treatment rooms, or back-of-house operations. Formerly home to Pilsen Community Books, one of the corridor’s long-standing cultural anchors, the space benefits from outstanding visibility, heavy pedestrian activity, and constant neighborhood engagement. ARCHITECTURAL IDENTITY: - Expansive all-glass façade providing strong street presence and branding capability. - 12+ foot clear ceiling height supporting a modern, open retail aesthetic. - Long, efficient floorplate stretching roughly eighty-five feet deep, ideal for flexible tenant layouts. - Additional ±816 SF of usable lower-level space suitable for storage, offices, treatment rooms, or back-of-house operations. - Formerly home to Pilsen Community Books, benefiting from strong neighborhood legacy, daily foot traffic, and community engagement. CORE CHARACTERISTICS - Main level consists of approximately fifteen hundred square feet of open, efficient retail space with excellent 18th Street frontage. - Floor-to-ceiling glass storefront offering exceptional branding visibility. - Depth and ceiling height support a wide variety of buildout types and tenant concepts. - Lower level includes approximately eight hundred sixteen square feet of usable space for operational or clinical support. - Prior use as a long-standing cultural bookstore reinforces the location’s alignment with Pilsen’s artistic and community-oriented identity. LOCATION & 18TH ST CORRIDOR: 18th Street in Pilsen is one of Chicago’s most recognizable neighborhood commercial corridors – a continuous stretch of independent retailers, destination restaurants, galleries, and cultural institutions that draw visitors from across the city and suburbs. DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE: The property sits within ZIP code 60608, which includes Pilsen and adjacent near-west neighborhoods: - Area includes more than eighty-one thousand residents, with Pilsen representing a major share. - Median age in the mid-thirties, reflecting a strong population of young adults and working professionals. - Median household income recently reached approximately seventy thousand seven hundred dollars and continues to rise. - Proximity to the University of Illinois at Chicago and the Illinois Medical District provides steady daily activity from students, residents, and early-career professionals. - Evolving Commercial Mix - Historically rooted in hospitality and multi-generational dining, the corridor has diversified significantly. - Growing presence of healthcare providers including primary care, women’s health, behavioral health, pediatrics, and community clinics. - Continued emergence of wellness, boutique fitness, specialty retail, design studios, grooming, and service-based operators. - This evolution positions 1102 W 18th Street as a rare opportunity to enter a corridor experiencing sustained demographic and commercial transformation. TENANT POSITIONING: Given its high-identity glass frontage, 12’ ceilings, long and efficient floorplate, and additional 816 SF of usable lower-level space, the premises are ideal for: - Healthcare and wellness practices: medical clinics, dental offices, optometry, behavioral health, med-spa concepts. - Fitness operators: personal training studios, yoga, pilates, barre, rehabilitation, or performance-focused concepts. - Retail users: specialty retail, experiential retail, gallery, boutique, home goods, and community-serving concepts. - Hospitality uses: café, bakery, dessert bar, wine bar, or fast-casual concepts leveraging both daytime and evening foot traffic. SHIFT FROM HOSPITALITY TO HEALTHCARE & PERSONAL FITNESS: Historically, 18th Street has been known for hospitality—multi-generational restaurants, bakeries, taquerías, and nightlife. As incomes and demand profiles have evolved, the corridor is steadily adding: - Healthcare & family services: primary-care clinics, pediatric practices, women’s health, behavioral health, and community health centers such as ACCESS and UI Health Pilsen. - Personal fitness & wellness: boutique fitness studios and personal-training concepts are increasingly targeting Pilsen and the near-west side to serve residents employed in the nearby Loop, Medical District, and universities (trend consistent with regional boutique fitness expansion on near-west corridors). - Lifestyle retail & specialty service: local design shops, art galleries, barbershops, salons, spa and grooming concepts, and pet service providers. This transition positions 1102 W 18th as a rare opportunity for healthcare, wellness, personal fitness, or hybrid hospitality/retail uses to plug into an established destination street while capturing unmet demand in these newer categories. PILSEN'S ARTISTIC LEGACY: - Recognized as one of Chicago’s most culturally rich neighborhoods with deep artistic roots. - Home to the National Museum of Mexican Art, drawing thousands of visitors annually. - Murals along 16th and 18th Streets form an outdoor gallery showcasing Mexican heritage, neighborhood history, and social narrative. CREATIVE & GALLERY POTENTIAL: - 12+ foot ceilings and strong natural light make the space exceptionally suitable for gallery or creative use. - Long floorplate enables a dedicated exhibition area accompanied by flexible workspace or studio functions. - Lower-level space ideal for art storage, workshops, classes, or private studios. - Directly positioned along the 18th Street arts spine, benefiting from consistent cultural programming, gallery openings, and mural walks. NEIGHBORHOOD ANCHOR: THALIA HALL: - Located just steps from historic Thalia Hall, one of Pilsen’s premier cultural venues. - Constructed in 1892 and designated a Chicago Landmark, now operating as a fully restored performance hall. - Venue capacity of up to eight hundred guests, generating high year-round foot traffic. - Hosts concerts, comedy shows, and private events, drawing visitors from across the city and region. - The hall’s restaurant, bar, and adjacent Tack Room piano bar create continuous day-to-night corridor activation. For additional details or to arrange a private tour, please contact: Manny Regalado Senior Director | KW Commercial 312.730.2029 (c) 312.216.2422 (o) 2211 N Elston Ave, Suite 400 Chicago, IL, 60614

Contact:

KW Commercial Chicago

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2025-12-01

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More details for 3827 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL - Retail for Lease

3827 N Southport Ave

Chicago, IL 60613

  • Storefront Property
  • Retail for Lease
  • $30.47 CAD SF/YR
  • 1,438 - 3,378 SF
  • 1 Space Available Now
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More details for 3317 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL - Retail for Lease

Beautiful Modern Office Space in Logan Square - 3317 W Fullerton Ave

Chicago, IL 60647

  • Storefront Property
  • Retail for Lease
  • $33.24 CAD SF/YR
  • 1,871 SF
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More details for 4210 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL - Retail for Lease

4210 W Irving Park Rd

Chicago, IL 60641

  • Storefront Property
  • Retail for Lease
  • $21.47 CAD SF/YR
  • 3,000 SF
  • 1 Space Available Now
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More details for 5400-5406 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL - Office, Retail for Lease

5400-5406 W Devon Ave

Chicago, IL 60646

  • Storefront Property
  • Retail for Lease
  • $19.95 - $41.55 CAD SF/YR
  • 1,050 - 7,323 SF
  • 4 Spaces Available Now
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More details for 1619 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL - Office/Retail for Lease

1619 W. Lawrence Ave - 1619 W Lawrence Ave

Chicago, IL 60640

  • Storefront Property
  • Office/Retail for Lease
  • $41.55 CAD SF/YR
  • 1,350 SF
  • 1 Space Available Now
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More details for 3800 W Division St, Chicago, IL - Retail for Lease

3800 W Division St

Chicago, IL 60651

  • Storefront Property
  • Retail for Lease
  • $51.94 CAD SF/YR
  • 1,600 SF
  • 1 Space Available Now
  • Air Conditioning

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

FREESTANDING AUTO SHOP - THREE BAYS - AUTO REPAIR AND INDOOR SALES PERMITTED BY RIGHT - HUMBOLDT PARK Freestanding 1,600 SF automotive building on a corner double lot at 3800 W Division Street in Humboldt Park. Three service bays, customer waiting room, reception area, private office and surface parking. Available immediately. AUTO USE IS PERMITTED BY RIGHT - NO HEARING REQUIRED The property is zoned B3-1. Under the Chicago Zoning Ordinance, Motor Vehicle Repair Shop (excluding body work, painting and commercial vehicle repair) and Light Equipment Sales and Rental, Indoor (auto, motorcycle and boat sales) are both permitted by right in the B3 district. Auto Supply and Accessory Sales is also permitted by right. That means a mechanic, repair shop, tire shop, detailing business or indoor dealership can open here without a special use hearing, without a Zoning Board of Appeals appearance, and without the delay those add. In a city where finding a legal automotive location is the hardest part of the search, that matters more than anything else in this listing. The Alderman has separately indicated support for car dealership use at this property. THE BUILDING 1,600 SF freestanding, built 1930, on a corner double lot. Three service bays already in place. Customer waiting room and reception area at the front. Private office. Central air conditioning. Surface parking on site. The building is configured and operating as an automotive facility today - no conversion, no bay construction, no permitting a use change. WHAT A TENANT SAVES Converting a retail or industrial shell into a three-bay shop means overhead doors, drainage, ventilation, lifts, compressed air, a customer-facing front of house, and a permit process for each. That work runs well into six figures and months of downtime. This building is finished and operating. A tenant moves equipment in and opens. TERMS $5,000 per month. Terms from 1 to 10 years. Available immediately. LOCATION 3800 W Division Street at the corner, Humboldt Park, Chicago. Division Street is a primary east-west commercial artery through the West Side with heavy daily traffic and strong local density. Walk Score 100 - exceptionally walkable - with good public transit access and CTA bus service on Division. Nearby retail includes Cermak Fresh Market, North Pulaski Fresh Market, Chase, Bank of America and Old National Bank. Serves Humboldt Park, West Town, Logan Square, Austin, Garfield Park, Hermosa and Belmont Cragin. IDEAL FOR Auto repair, auto mechanic, mechanic shop, automotive service, general repair, engine repair, transmission shop, brake shop, muffler shop, exhaust, suspension, alignment, oil change, quick lube, tune-up, tire shop, tire installation, wheel shop, rims, auto electric, auto air conditioning, radiator shop, mobile mechanic, fleet maintenance, van repair, motorcycle repair, motorcycle service, scooter repair, ATV repair, small engine repair, auto detailing, interior detailing, ceramic coating, paint protection film, window tinting, auto glass, stereo installation, car audio, alarm and remote start, upholstery, auto accessories, auto parts, auto supply store, performance shop, custom shop, restoration shop, classic car service, EV service, EV charging installation, diagnostics, emissions testing, pre-purchase inspection, indoor car dealership, indoor auto sales, used car showroom, motorcycle dealership, boat sales indoor, powersports dealership, rental car office, car rental, vehicle inspection, contractor shop, service contractor, trades, HVAC contractor, electrical contractor, plumbing contractor, landscaping office, delivery operation, last mile, courier, warehouse alternative, flex space, storefront, retail, showroom, small business, owner user. PROPERTY FACTS 3800 W Division Street, Chicago, IL 60651. 1,600 SF freestanding building. Built 1930. Three service bays. Customer waiting room, reception area and private office. Corner double lot with surface parking. Central air conditioning. Zoned B3-1, City of Chicago. Contact Jason Bitton - RE/MAX Commercial - 847-858-2909 - Jason@JasonCRE.com ZONING: B3-1 COMMUNITY SHOPPING DISTRICT City of Chicago Zoning Ordinance, Title 17, Table 17-3-0207. Uses marked P are permitted by right. Uses marked S require special use approval through the Zoning Board of Appeals under Sec. 17-13-0900. PERMITTED BY RIGHT IN B3: Motor Vehicle Repair Shop, not including body work, painting or commercial vehicle repairs. Light Equipment Sales and Rental, Indoor (auto, motorcycle and boat sales). Auto Supply and Accessory Sales. Retail Sales, General. Medical Service. Office. Personal Service. Repair or Laundry Service, Consumer. Coin-operated laundromat. Restaurant, Limited. Restaurant, General. Food and Beverage Retail Sales. Financial Services. Animal Services - Sales, Grooming and Veterinary. Artist Work or Sales Space. Building Maintenance Services. Business Equipment Sales and Service. Business Support Services. Employment Agencies. Communication Service Establishments. Building Material Sales. Day Care. Children's Play Center. Sports and Recreation, Participant - Indoor and Outdoor. Cultural Exhibits and Libraries. Colleges and Universities. Postal Service. Parks and Recreation. Undertaking. Electronic Data Storage Center. Indoor Urban Farm. Parking, Non-Accessory. SPECIAL USE IN B3 (ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPROVAL REQUIRED): Drive-Through Facility. Tavern. Liquor Store. Body Art Services. Massage Establishment. Hotel/Motel. Animal Shelter or Boarding Kennel. Religious Assembly. School. Lodge or Private Club. Indoor Event Venues. Pawn Shop. Payday or Title Secured Loan Store. Hookah Bar. Shooting Range. NOT PERMITTED IN B3: Motor vehicle repair including body work, painting or commercial vehicle repairs. Outdoor vehicle sales, rental or display. Car wash. Vehicle storage and towing. Gas station. Contractor or construction storage yard. Warehousing and freight movement. Heavy equipment sales. IMPORTANT: Under Sec. 17-3-0304-A, all business, service and commercial activities in the B3 district must be conducted within completely enclosed buildings. Off-street parking and loading areas are excepted. Outdoor display or storage of vehicle inventory is not permitted in this district. Verify all uses independently with the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development before lease execution. Broker makes no representation as to approvability of any use.

Contact:

RE/MAX Commercial

Property Type:

Specialty

Date on Market:

2026-07-15

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More details for 10238-10240 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL - Office/Retail for Lease

10238-10240 S Halsted St

Chicago, IL 60628

  • Storefront Property
  • Office/Retail for Lease
  • $52.63 CAD SF/YR
  • 726 SF
  • 1 Space Available Now
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More details for 3043 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL - Retail for Lease

ILUX - 3043 W Irving Park Rd

Chicago, IL 60618

  • Storefront Property
  • Retail for Lease
  • $36.01 CAD SF/YR
  • 2,000 SF
  • 1 Space Available Now
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More details for 1837 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL - Retail for Lease

1837 W Fulton St

Chicago, IL 60612

  • Storefront Property
  • Retail for Lease
  • $33.24 CAD SF/YR
  • 1,700 SF
  • 1 Space Available Now
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More details for 737-739 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL - Retail for Lease

737-739 N La Salle Dr

Chicago, IL 60654

  • Storefront Property
  • Retail for Lease
  • $40.17 CAD SF/YR
  • 3,664 - 10,992 SF
  • 1 Space Available Now
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More details for 7829-7839 W Grand Ave, Elmwood Park, IL - Industrial for Lease

7829-7839 W Grand Ave

Elmwood Park, IL 60707

  • Storefront Property
  • Industrial for Lease
  • $16.62 CAD SF/YR
  • 8,000 - 24,950 SF
  • 1 Space Available Now
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More details for 2006-2008 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL - Office/Retail for Lease

2006-2008 W Chicago Ave

Chicago, IL 60622

  • Storefront Property
  • Office/Retail for Lease
  • $41.55 CAD SF/YR
  • 1,000 SF
  • 1 Space Available Now
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More details for 4857 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL - Office/Medical for Lease

4857 N Western Ave

Chicago, IL 60625

  • Storefront Property
  • Office/Medical for Lease
  • $26.59 CAD SF/YR
  • 1,250 SF
  • 1 Space Available Now
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More details for 2856-2854 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL - Retail for Lease

2856-2854 W 63rd St

Chicago, IL 60629

  • Storefront Property
  • Retail for Lease
  • $18.01 CAD SF/YR
  • 4,740 SF
  • 1 Space Available Now
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More details for 1215-1225 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL - Retail for Lease

1215-1225 S Ashland Ave

Chicago, IL 60608

  • Storefront Property
  • Retail for Lease
  • $33.24 CAD SF/YR
  • 2,000 SF
  • 1 Space Available Now
  • Air Conditioning
  • Security System
  • Drop Ceiling
  • Private Restrooms
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Smoke Detector
  • Restaurant

Chicago Retail for Lease - South Chicago

For Lease | ±2,000 SF Inline Retail — Neighborhood Retail Center Contact Listing Agent For Complete Lease Brochure 1215-25 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 (Near West Side / Medical District / Pilsen gateway) Prominent ±2,000 SF inline retail bay within a multi-tenant neighborhood retail center (6 suites) anchored by Chase Bank and co-tenanted by hospitality uses that drive consistent daily footfall. The site sits just off the signalized intersection of Roosevelt Rd & Ashland Ave, benefiting from an estimated ~44,000 vehicles/day (ADT) along this corridor. Chase Bank branch at 1225 S Ashland anchors the block; Jewel-Osco is directly across Ashland at 1220 S Ashland, and Costco (Chicago South Loop) is approximately one block south on Ashland. Space Description: - Configuration: Middle bay with double doors; ~15 ft clear ceilings in primary sales area (drop ceiling section to ~11 ft can be removed for open-ceiling concept). - Frontage: ±40 ft with floor-to-ceiling glazing; ~1,500 SF open retail floor up front. - Private Areas: Two rear rooms (±190 SF and ±225 SF) each with direct rear egress to alley and parking. - Plumbing: Two restrooms plus janitor’s closet with service (mop) sink. - Mechanical: Building HVAC with forced warm/cool air throughout. - Delivery Condition: Open shell for tenant buildout or use existing light buildout as desired.? Parking - Front customer parking (new 2024 resurfacing): ±5,000 SF paved area with 12 striped spaces. - Rear lot (tenant-priority): 13 additional spaces for ±25 total on-site parking spaces (mixture of customer and tenant-exclusive stalls).? Location & Demand Drivers - Grocery-anchored corner: Jewel-Osco (founded 1899) anchors daily needs and traffic at Ashland/Roosevelt; Huntington Bank branch operates inside Jewel. - Medical employment hub (2–4 minutes): The Illinois Medical District (IMD) spans 560 acres with four major hospitals (Rush, UI Health, Stroger, Jesse Brown VA), ~29,000 employees and ~50,000 daily visitors—a powerful daytime and evening customer base. - Higher-ed & neighborhoods: UIC main campus and Greektown are a few blocks northeast; Pilsen is one block south; each supplying steady dining/retail demand. (UIC/Greektown served from UIC-Halsted Blue Line.) Regional access: I-290/Eisenhower is only a few blocks north; rapid access to West Loop, Loop, and suburbs. - Transit: On the #9 Ashland and #12 Roosevelt bus corridors; near Blue Line (UIC-Halsted & Illinois Medical District) and Pink Line (Polk) stations. - Population momentum: The Near West Side posted ~20% population growth since 2010, reflecting strong residential density gains that support retail. ? Zoning | C1-1 Neighborhood Commercial District (City of Chicago) C1-1 is a flexible neighborhood commercial classification that allows a broad mix of retail, service, office, and auto-oriented uses. Specific uses are governed by the City’s Use Table (by-right “P” vs. special-use “S”). Prospects should confirm allowable use and required interior fit-out with the City. Highlights - Inline bay in a high-performing, Chase-anchored retail center with co-tenancy synergy. - Visibility & access just west of the signalized Roosevelt & Ashland intersection (near-corner siting). - Retail-ready proportions: ~40' storefront, ~15' clear (with removable drop), balanced back-of-house. - Parking advantage: 25 on-site stalls (front customer lot resurfaced 2024) + dedicated rear tenant parking. - All the right neighbors: Jewel-Osco, Huntington (in-store), Costco, UIC, Greektown, Pilsen, and the IMD (Illinois Medical District). - Transit-rich & expressway-close: Steps to #9/#12 buses; near Blue & Pink Lines; blocks from I-290.

Contact:

KW Commercial Chicago

Date on Market:

2025-09-26

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