- For Lease $55.00 - $70.00/SF/YR
- Property Type Retail - Restaurant
- Property Size 15,193 SF
- Lot Size 0.99 Acre
- Property Tenancy Multi-Tenant
- Year Built 1997
- Date Updated Jun 4, 2026
Description
Wicker Park is one of Chicago’s most dynamic and trend-forward neighborhoods, known for its high pedestrian traffic, creative energy, and strong dining and nightlife scene. Anchored by the Milwaukee, Damen, and North Avenue corridors, the area attracts a dense mix of young professionals, creatives, and visitors drawn to its eclectic blend of chef-driven restaurants, boutique retailers, music venues, and nationally recognized brands. Immediate access to the CTA Blue Line at Damen and Division, along with constant vehicular and bike traffic, makes Wicker Park a proven destination for experiential retail and restaurant concepts seeking visibility, energy, and a built-in customer base.Premier retail spaces featuring a 3,702 SF second-generation restaurant space equipped with an existing black iron infrastructure and expansive 20' ceilings, along with an additional 1,997 SF flexible in-line retail space ideal for a variety of retail uses. The property provides on-site customer parking and possesses favorable C1-2 zoning. The spaces are positioned directly across from Wicker Park, steps from Wicker Park's 6-Corners Intersection, and just one block from the Damen CTA Station. The property is owned by an Illinois-licensed real estate broker.
Highlights
- 1-block from the Damen CTA Station with ridership of over 1,225,000 annually, 1-block from Wicker Park’s infamous 6-Corners intersection (VPD counts of +46,000).
- Additional in-line retail space of 1,997 SF available.
- Dense residential population of 68,680 with strong average household income of over $207,208 within a 1-mile radius.
- Highly sought-after 2nd-generation restaurant space with in-place black iron, 3,702 SF on the ground floor, expansive 20’ ceilings, and potential for additional storage/office space.
- Retail space features available on-site customer parking and ideal existing conditions for restaurant, bar, entertainment, cafe, fitness, beauty and other service-based retail uses.
- Strong property co-tenancy featuring Lou Malnati's, Midwest Express, USPS and Velour Nails with favorable C1-2 zoning.
- The property is owned by an Illinois-licensed real estate broker.
- Unparalleled street exposure, visibility and accessibility; located across the street from one of Chicago's most visited parks, Wicker Park.
- Within walking distance to the 606 Trail with over 2M visitors annually.
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2 Spaces Available
1520
Space Type
Street Retail
Lease Rate
$70.00/SF/YR
Total Space
3,702 SF
Floor
Ground
Divisible Space
3,702 - 3,702 SF
Available Date
Immediate
Lease Type
NNN
Renewal Option
Yes
Sublease
No
Former Violet Hour space. Potential for additional storage/office space.
B
Space Type
Street Retail
Lease Rate
$55.00/SF/YR
Total Space
1,997 SF
Floor
Ground
Divisible Space
1,997 - 1,997 SF
Available Date
Immediate
Lease Type
NNN
Renewal Option
Yes
Sublease
No
Contacts
Adam C. Thomas
SVN | Chicago Commercial
Location
Located at 1520 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622, this property is part of the Wicker Park neighborhood and Chicago market.
Contact Listing Broker
Adam C. Thomas
SVN | Chicago Commercial
