Active - Other for rent
Chicago, IL
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Why you’ll love it
Outstanding opportunity to lease a rare freestanding commercial building along one of Chicago's busiest and most desirable commercial corridors! **607-609 W. Roosevelt Road** offers over 2,300 square feet of highly flexible commercial space, two storefronts, and approximately 8-10 dedicated rear parking spaces-all for just **$5,000 per month on a Modified Gross Lease, with real estate taxes paid by the owner!** This property has undergone significant capital improvements in 2026, including a **brand-new complete tear-off roof, freshly painted cream-colored brick facade with sleek black trim, and a newly paved blacktop rear parking lot**, providing a fresh, modern appearance and outstanding curb appeal. Unlike competing commercial listings offering individual suites within larger multi-tenant buildings, this property provides exclusive building identity, maximum branding opportunities, private parking, and complete flexibility to customize the space to your business's needs. **Hands down, one of the most competitively priced freestanding commercial leasing opportunities in the area**, especially considering the substantial recent improvements, generous square footage, and dedicated parking-a true rarity in central Chicago! The flexible DS-3 Downtown Service District zoning supports a wide variety of potential commercial uses, subject to applicable approvals, including medical and dental offices, beauty salons, barber shops, salon suites, boutique fitness studios, daycare and educational facilities, professional offices, restaurants, cafes, specialty retail, showrooms, creative studios, service businesses, and regional or national retail concepts. Offered as a **build-to-suit opportunity**, ownership is willing to discuss negotiable rent abatement, tenant improvement periods, and flexible build-out arrangements for qualified long-term tenants. Ideally situated near University Village, Little Italy, UIC, the Illinois Medical District, South Loop, Downtown Chicago, I-90/94, I-290, and CTA public transportation, the property benefits from outstanding accessibility, high visibility, and approximately 24,000+ vehicles passing daily. The previous business successfully operated at this location for more than 50 years, demonstrating the enduring commercial potential of this highly desirable Roosevelt Road location. Whether you're an entrepreneur launching a new concept, an established business looking to expand, or a regional or national retailer seeking a flagship Chicago location, **this beautifully refreshed freestanding building offers tremendous value, flexibility, and opportunity at an extremely competitive rental rate. Schedule your private showing today!**
Listings courtesy of Straight-A Realty, LLC as distributed by MLS GRID.
Listed by: Michael Applegate • Straight-A Realty, LLC
Co-listed by: Brittany Jones • Straight-A Realty, LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12702146
Based on info available as of Nov 13, 2026 at 10:33 AM EST.
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