Active - Other for rent
Chicago, IL
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Why you’ll love it
Rare opportunity to lease a character-rich, 2,000-square-foot ground-floor retail storefront in the heart of Logan Square, one of Chicago's most dynamic, design-forward, and rapidly appreciating commercial corridors. Situated directly on Diversey Ave with excellent street visibility and traffic counts exceeding 13,100 vehicles per day, this space offers the combination of exposure, walkability, and neighborhood energy that today's operators are actively searching for. Step inside and you're greeted by authentic vintage-Chicago architecture that simply can't be replicated in new construction: soaring high ceilings, warm exposed brick walls, and original exposed timber beams that give the space instant warmth, texture, and brand-ready aesthetic appeal. The interior is bright, open, and flexible, allowing an incoming tenant to configure the layout around their concept with minimal structural work. The current configuration operates as a boutique fitness studio with a smoothie and juice bar positioned at the storefront, a proven buildout that translates seamlessly for wellness, fitness, and food & beverage users looking to move quickly and control upfront costs. Thanks to flexible B2 zoning and an efficient, column-friendly footprint, the space accommodates an unusually broad range of uses. It is well suited for a trendy coffee shop or cafe, juice or smoothie bar, bakery, boutique fitness or yoga/pilates studio, day spa, nail or hair salon, wellness or med-spa concept, boutique retail, showroom, gallery, creative office, or a professional service business seeking a high-visibility neighborhood presence. The open floor plan and high ceilings also make this an outstanding event space and, importantly, there is no upstairs neighbor above the unit, so noise, music, and evening programming can run without concern for residential tenants overhead. That single feature opens the door to private events, pop-ups, classes, workshops, receptions, and after-hours activations that many storefronts simply can't accommodate. Whether you're an owner-operator launching a first location or an established brand expanding into Logan Square, the space delivers the flexibility to make it your own. Building improvements and features include central heat and air conditioning for year-round comfort, one restroom, and a rear utility closet for storage or back-of-house operations. The single-tenant storefront format with no occupant above gives the tenant full control of their frontage, signage presence, sound, and customer experience, a meaningful advantage for concepts that rely on curb appeal, extended hours, or live programming to drive traffic. The location is the headline. This stretch of the corridor sits within a dense, highly walkable, and established retail trade area surrounded by a mix of national anchors and beloved local destinations, including Gap Outlet, Hopewell Brewing Co., The Dill Pickle Food Co-op, Unanimous Boxing Gym, Pinot's Palette, and Bank of America. This clustering of daily-needs retail, dining, fitness, and entertainment generates consistent, cross-shopping foot traffic and positions an incoming tenant to benefit from the momentum of neighboring operators rather than standing alone. Logan Square itself remains one of Chicago's most sought-after neighborhoods for both residents and businesses, known for its thriving independent dining and coffee scene, strong creative and entrepreneurial community, tree-lined residential streets, and an engaged, loyal, and higher-spending local customer base. The area's blend of long-term residents and a steady influx of younger professionals supports both daytime and evening trade, giving operators multiple dayparts to capture. Proximity to major thoroughfares and public transit further extends the customer draw well beyond the immediate blocks. This is an ideal home for a retail, food, wellness, or event operator ready to establish or grow a presence in Logan Square.
Listings courtesy of Fulton Grace Realty as distributed by MLS GRID.
Listed by: Vickie Soupos • Fulton Grace Realty
Co-listed by: Fulton Grace Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12761607
Based on info available as of Nov 14, 2026 at 12:20 PM EST.
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