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1215-1225 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL for Rent

Retail - For Rent
1/2
2,000 SF | 1 Space

NEW


1215-1225 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
Little Italy


HIGHLIGHTS

  • ±2,000 SF inline retail bay in a Chase Bank–anchored center with strong hospitality co-tenancy and steady daily pedestrian traffic.
  • Prominent visibility just west of the Roosevelt & Ashland signalized intersection, exposed to ~44,000 vehicles per day (ADT).
  • ±40 ft of full-height glazing, ~15 ft clear ceilings, and flexible open-ceiling concept create an ideal modern retail storefront.
  • On-site parking advantage: 25 total stalls, including resurfaced 12-space front lot and 13 additional rear tenant-priority spaces.
  • Prime trade area neighbors: Jewel-Osco, Huntington Bank, Costco, UIC, Pilsen, Greektown, and the 29,000-employee Illinois Medical District.
  • Transit-rich, expressway-proximate location with #9/#12 bus service, nearby Blue & Pink Line stations, and blocks from I-290.

OVERVIEW

For Lease | ±2,000 SF Inline Retail — Neighborhood Retail Center 1215-25 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 (Near West Side / Medical District / Pilsen gateway) Prominent ±2,000 SF inline retail bay within a multi-tenant neighborhood retail center (6 suites) anchored by Chase Bank and co-tenanted by hospitality uses that drive consistent daily footfall. The site sits just off the signalized intersection of Roosevelt Rd & Ashland Ave, benefiting from an estimated ~44,000 vehicles/day (ADT) along this corridor. Chase Bank branch at 1225 S Ashland anchors the block; Jewel-Osco is directly across Ashland at 1220 S Ashland, and Costco (Chicago South Loop) is approximately one block south on Ashland. Space Description: - Configuration: Middle bay with double doors; ~15 ft clear ceilings in primary sales area (drop ceiling section to ~11 ft can be removed for open-ceiling concept). - Frontage: ±40 ft with floor-to-ceiling glazing; ~1,500 SF open retail floor up front. - Private Areas: Two rear rooms (±190 SF and ±225 SF) each with direct rear egress to alley and parking. - Plumbing: Two restrooms plus janitor’s closet with service (mop) sink. - Mechanical: Building HVAC with forced warm/cool air throughout. - Delivery Condition: Open shell for tenant buildout or use existing light buildout as desired.? Parking - Front customer parking (new 2024 resurfacing): ±5,000 SF paved area with 12 striped spaces. - Rear lot (tenant-priority): 13 additional spaces for ±25 total on-site parking spaces (mixture of customer and tenant-exclusive stalls).? Location & Demand Drivers - Grocery-anchored corner: Jewel-Osco (founded 1899) anchors daily needs and traffic at Ashland/Roosevelt; Huntington Bank branch operates inside Jewel. - Medical employment hub (2–4 minutes): The Illinois Medical District (IMD) spans 560 acres with four major hospitals (Rush, UI Health, Stroger, Jesse Brown VA), ~29,000 employees and ~50,000 daily visitors—a powerful daytime and evening customer base. - Higher-ed & neighborhoods: UIC main campus and Greektown are a few blocks northeast; Pilsen is one block south; each supplying steady dining/retail demand. (UIC/Greektown served from UIC-Halsted Blue Line.) Regional access: I-290/Eisenhower is only a few blocks north; rapid access to West Loop, Loop, and suburbs. - Transit: On the #9 Ashland and #12 Roosevelt bus corridors; near Blue Line (UIC-Halsted & Illinois Medical District) and Pink Line (Polk) stations. - Population momentum: The Near West Side posted ~20% population growth since 2010, reflecting strong residential density gains that support retail. ? Zoning | C1-1 Neighborhood Commercial District (City of Chicago) C1-1 is a flexible neighborhood commercial classification that allows a broad mix of retail, service, office, and auto-oriented uses. Specific uses are governed by the City’s Use Table (by-right “P” vs. special-use “S”). Prospects should confirm allowable use and required interior fit-out with the City. Highlights - Inline bay in a high-performing, Chase-anchored retail center with co-tenancy synergy. - Visibility & access just west of the signalized Roosevelt & Ashland intersection (near-corner siting). - Retail-ready proportions: ~40' storefront, ~15' clear (with removable drop), balanced back-of-house. - Parking advantage: 25 on-site stalls (front customer lot resurfaced 2024) + dedicated rear tenant parking. - All the right neighbors: Jewel-Osco, Huntington (in-store), Costco, UIC, Greektown, Pilsen, and the IMD (Illinois Medical District). - Transit-rich & expressway-close: Steps to #9/#12 buses; near Blue & Pink Lines; blocks from I-290.

RENTAL DETAILS

SPACE AVAILABLE

2,000 SF

# OF SPACES

1

RENT RATE (MO)

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RENT RATE (YR)

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LEASE TYPE

Triple Net

LEASE LENGTH

Negotiable

AVAILABLE

Now

BUILDING DETAILS

PROPERTY TYPE

-

TOTAL BUILDING SIZE

8,523 SF

YEAR BUILT

2003

PARKING SPACES

24

LAND DETAILS

LAND ACRES

0.38014 AC

LAND SF

16,559 SF

ZONING

C1-1

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