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Premier Retail Opportunity Across from Wicker Park with On-Site Customer Parking

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1520 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

You can currently find 2 retail space(s) available for lease at Premier Retail Opportunity Across from Wicker Park with On-Site Customer Parking. Designated use type for space listed here includes street retail. Current retail listings at this property total 5,699 square feet. Lease type options include NNN. Expand the listing and property details below for additional information on leasing opportunities at Premier Retail Opportunity Across from Wicker Park with On-Site Customer Parking.

Space Available For Lease 2

Contacts

Adam C. Thomas

SVN | Chicago Commercial

Property Details

  • Property Type Retail - Restaurant
  • Property Size 15,193 SF
  • Lot Size 0.99 Acre
  • Property Tenancy Multi-Tenant
  • Year Built 1997
  • Date Updated Jun 4, 2026
Wicker Park is one of Chicago’s most dynamic and trend-forward neighborhoods, known for its high pedestrian traffic, creative energy, and strong dining and nightlife scene. Anchored by the Milwaukee, Damen, and North Avenue corridors, the area attracts a dense mix of young professionals, creatives, and visitors drawn to its eclectic blend of chef-driven restaurants, boutique retailers, music venues, and nationally recognized brands. Immediate access to the CTA Blue Line at Damen and Division, along with constant vehicular and bike traffic, makes Wicker Park a proven destination for experiential retail and restaurant concepts seeking visibility, energy, and a built-in customer base.Premier retail spaces featuring a 3,702 SF second-generation restaurant space equipped with an existing black iron infrastructure and expansive 20' ceilings, along with an additional 1,997 SF flexible in-line retail space ideal for a variety of retail uses. The property provides on-site customer parking and possesses favorable C1-2 zoning. The spaces are positioned directly across from Wicker Park, steps from Wicker Park's 6-Corners Intersection, and just one block from the Damen CTA Station. The property is owned by an Illinois-licensed real estate broker.
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Highlights

  • 1-block from the Damen CTA Station with ridership of over 1,225,000 annually, 1-block from Wicker Park’s infamous 6-Corners intersection (VPD counts of +46,000).
  • Additional in-line retail space of 1,997 SF available.
  • Dense residential population of 68,680 with strong average household income of over $207,208 within a 1-mile radius.
  • Highly sought-after 2nd-generation restaurant space with in-place black iron, 3,702 SF on the ground floor, expansive 20’ ceilings, and potential for additional storage/office space.
  • Retail space features available on-site customer parking and ideal existing conditions for restaurant, bar, entertainment, cafe, fitness, beauty and other service-based retail uses.
  • Strong property co-tenancy featuring Lou Malnati's, Midwest Express, USPS and Velour Nails with favorable C1-2 zoning.
  • The property is owned by an Illinois-licensed real estate broker.
  • Unparalleled street exposure, visibility and accessibility; located across the street from one of Chicago's most visited parks, Wicker Park.
  • Within walking distance to the 606 Trail with over 2M visitors annually.

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Location

  • City Chicago, IL
  • Neighborhood Wicker Park
  • Zip Code 60622
  • Market Chicago

Points of Interest

  • California

    1.33 miles

  • Uber Tent

    1.91 miles

  • Grand

    1.97 miles

  • Morgan

    2.11 miles

  • Kedzie

    2.25 miles

  • Logan Square

    2.27 miles

  • Chicago

    2.33 miles

  • Paulina

    2.42 miles

  • Clinton

    2.47 miles

  • Southport

    2.51 miles

  • Shell

    0.52 miles

  • BP

    0.78 miles

  • Exxon

    1.09 miles

  • Mobil

    1.10 miles

  • eVgo

    1.30 miles

  • Tesla Destination Charger

    1.36 miles

  • ChargePoint

    1.37 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    1.59 miles

  • Electrify America

    2.45 miles

  • Volta

    2.55 miles

  • 1628 W Division

    0.57 miles

  • Salt Shed Parking

    0.97 miles

  • Division Crash Investigation Site

    1.02 miles

  • Clybourn Galleria

    1.26 miles

  • Clifton Parking Deck

    1.50 miles

  • Steppenwolf Garage

    1.51 miles

  • Liberty Bank Customer Parking

    1.56 miles

  • Ohio St Crash Investigation Site

    1.66 miles

  • Sheffield Parking Garage

    1.66 miles

  • Bus Parking

    1.84 miles

  • Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

    0.02 miles

  • Urbanbelly

    0.03 miles

  • Big Star

    0.03 miles

  • Dove's Luncheonette

    0.04 miles

  • Bru Chicago

    0.07 miles

  • Taxim

    0.07 miles

  • Paulie Gee's

    0.08 miles

  • Underdog

    0.08 miles

  • Bodega Bay Chicago

    0.08 miles

  • Flash Taco

    0.09 miles

  • ALDI

    0.37 miles

  • Kling Bros Insurance

    0.43 miles

  • Jewel-Osco

    0.46 miles

  • Target

    0.56 miles

  • Local Foods

    0.83 miles

  • Municipal Market

    0.83 miles

  • Kohl's

    0.84 miles

  • LCM Dollar

    0.86 miles

  • Cermak Produce

    0.89 miles

  • Mariano's Fresh Market

    0.94 miles

1520 North Damen Avenue Listing Brief

  • A property’s location contributes to the asking rent almost as much as its characteristics do. For instance, central urban locations with high walkability or suburban locations with ample parking and easy access by car will claim higher rents but offer superior access to your customer base. Likewise, the quality of the building systems and property finishes have a significant impact on how businesses can conduct their activity there, as well as on the experience of their customers.

    1520 North Damen Avenue is located in Wicker Park, which is home to a total of 23 listing(s). Retail space at Premier Retail Opportunity Across from Wicker Park with On-Site Customer Parking asks $62.50/SF/YR per square foot.

  • The property includes 5,699 square feet of retail space for lease. Of this total, 5,699 square feet are Street Retail.

    Lease agreement conditions for the availability at this property include NNN.

    For more information or to schedule a tour of the property, use the convenient contact form on this page to get in touch with a representative.

  • You should keep in mind that different areas gradually build a reputation as hotspots or desirable corridors for shopping, eating, or other entertainment and consumer activities. So, while renting retail space in an area with a well-established high-end reputation might mean more customers that are more willing to spend, it will also place you in a more competitive environment.

    Knowing your ideal customer is essential. For your consideration, the average age of residents in Wicker Park is 33. The average household income here is $136,277 per year.

Contact Listing Broker
Adam C. Thomas

SVN | Chicago Commercial

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