West Town / East Village Storefront For Lease

1056 N. Ashland Avenue offers a visible storefront location in Chicago’s West Town community, along the eastern edge of East Village and just south of Division Street. The surrounding mix of residential blocks, independent boutiques, cafés, restaurants, and arts destinations creates opportunities to attract neighborhood residents and visitors exploring nearby Division Street, Chicago Avenue, and Wicker Park. This walkable neighborhood setting positions the space for retailers and service businesses seeking both local repeat customers and pedestrian exposure. Access is convenient for customers and employees, with CTA #9 Ashland bus service along the corridor and the Division Blue Line station a short walk north at Ashland, Milwaukee, and Division. The Blue Line provides direct connections to downtown Chicago and O’Hare International Airport, while nearby I-90/94 access supports travel throughout the city and surrounding region. Together, the storefront’s Ashland Avenue presence and proximity to established shopping, dining, and transit corridors offer an appealing setting for a neighborhood-focused business.Available for lease, this approximately 659 SF ground-floor storefront offers a versatile setting for a boutique retailer, professional office, or service-oriented business. Large display windows provide natural light and opportunities to showcase products and branding, while approximately 10-foot ceilings create an inviting interior. The existing floor plan features a front customer-facing area and a separate rear room suitable for office, storage, or staff use, along with a private restroom. Central heating and air conditioning and storefront signage opportunities complete the offering.