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    2,813 SF street-level restaurant/retail space for lease in West Town.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    2,813 SF
    Lot size:
    0.07 Acres
    Added:
    Jul 28, 2025
    Days on Market:
    275
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 10:49 pm

    Property Features for 1540 W N Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    2,813 SF
    Lot size
    0.07 Acres
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    Andrea Miller
    Andrea Miller

    Listing agent Andrea Miller License #471016960

    Listing office Miller Chicago

    Listing date Jul 28, 2025

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    Overview

    West Town Restaurant/Retail Space

    This 2,813 square foot street-level storefront is available for lease in West Town. The space is suitable for restaurant or retail use, with potential as a lunch or brunch spot restaurant or gastropub. The property features a 12-foot hood, and all existing furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) are included. As a second-generation restaurant space, it includes black iron. A retractable door faces North Avenue, allowing for fresh air. The location offers high visibility with a traffic count exceeding 22,000 vehicles per day. Situated just west of the Kennedy Expressway, the property is located next to the Mercedes and Audi dealerships and near the 99-room Hyatt Place Hotel.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Restaurants

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Auto Repair Shop

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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    City
    Chicago
    County
    Cook
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -95.903872
    Latitude
    36.0686745

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Restaurant - 2,813 SF street-level restaurant/retail space for lease in West Town.
    Where is this restaurant located?
    The property is located at 1540 W N Ave Chicago, IL.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $25 SF/Yr.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: High‑visibility location with over 22,000 vehicles per day.; Includes 12‑foot hood and all existing FF&E.; Second‑generation restaurant space with black iron.
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    Real Estate License ID: 471016960
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    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
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    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
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