Hyde Park Storefront For Lease

1748 E 55th Street, Chicago, IL 60615

Property Information

  • For Lease $35.00/SF/YR
  • Property Type Retail - Street Retail
  • Property Size 1,150 SF
  • Date Updated Oct 14, 2026

Description

Freestanding turnkey storefront along East 55th Street in Hyde Park, steps from the University of Chicago, UChicago Medicine, the Metra station, the Museum of Science & Industry, 57th Street Beach, the Obama Library, and Lake Shore Drive.Prime retail opportunity in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant Hyde Park neighborhood! Located along the high-visibility East 55th Street commercial corridor, this 1,150-square-foot storefront features prominent floor-to-ceiling display windows, abundant natural light, and a flexible layout ideal for boutique retail, specialty concepts, or professional services. Most recently operated as a florist, the space benefits from existing back-of-house infrastructure and a turnkey footprint ready for customization. Positioned just steps from 57th Street Beach, the University of Chicago campus, UChicago Medicine, Metra station, Museum of Science & Industry, and Lake Shore Drive, the property captures exceptional foot and vehicular traffic from a dense, diverse, and loyal customer base of students, faculty, healthcare professionals, and area residents.

Highlights

  • 1,150 SF prime retail storefront in Hyde Park
  • Easy access to Lake Shore Drive and 57th Street Beach
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows with abundant natural light
  • Former florist with existing back-of-house infrastructure
  • High-visibility East 55th Street location
  • Ideal for retail, specialty shops, or professional services
  • Near University of Chicago, UChicago Medicine, and Metra
  • Strong pedestrian and vehicular traffic

1 Space Available

1

Space Type

Retail

Lease Rate

$35.00/SF/YR

Total Space

1,150 SF

Divisible Space

1,150 - 1,150 SF

Available Date

Immediate

Lease Type

Modified Gross

Renewal Option

Yes

Sublease

No

Turnkey

Yes

Freestanding turnkey storefront; floor-to-ceiling display windows; abundant natural light; existing back-of-house infrastructure; most recently operated as a florist.

Contacts

Location

Located at 1748 E 55th Street, Chicago, IL 60615, this property is part of the East Hyde Park neighborhood and Chicago market.

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