1638 W Chicago
1638 W Chicago, Chicago, IL 60622
This is a great opportunity to lease +/- 1,800 square foot commercial retail space in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago. With B1-2 zoning, it offers a range of commercial uses. Perfect for yoga studio, boutique fashion, office use for attorneys, CPAs, mortgage companies and so much more. Located in West Town's bustling commercial district, this property is close to numerous amenities and attractions, ensuring consistent foot traffic. Establish your presence in this dynamic, creative, and thriving community.
CLINICAL INFRASTRUCTURE: 2 WET ROOMS + SHOWER + 2 OFFICES Rare B1-2 zoned storefront in West Town featuring a hard-to-find clinical build-out. While cosmetically ready for your modern branding, the expensive infrastructure work is already complete. The layout is perfect for estheticians, med-spas, tattoo artists, or physical therapy practices looking to minimize startup costs. The "Expensive Stuff" is Done: Plumbing: 2 private treatment rooms already have sinks installed. HVAC: Recently updated with dual-zone climate control. Layout: partitioned rooms are framed and drywall is up. Amenities: Full private shower on-site (ideal for body treatments, spray tanning, or therapy use). Space Configuration: Front: Open retail/reception area with high-visibility storefront window on Chicago Ave. Middle: 2 Plumbed Treatment Rooms ("Wet Rooms"). Rear: 1 Private Consultation Office ("Dry Room") + Storage. Restrooms: 1.5 Baths (includes the full shower). Location & Incentives: Located in the heart of the bustling West Town/Ukrainian Village commercial corridor. Value-Add: Eligible for West Town SSA #29 Rebates (Funding available for new signage, security systems, and facade improvements). Ideal For: Med-Spa, Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, Tattoo/Piercing Studio, Physical Therapy, Medical Office, and Chiropractor or specialized Beauty Services.
Key features
- West Town
- Ukranian Village
- Central A/C
- Forced Gas HVAC
Rental Details
- For Lease Contact for pricing
- Date Updated Dec 20, 2025
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Contacts
Compass
Broker - Principal
Building Details
- For Lease Contact for pricing
- Property Type Retail - Street Retail
- Property Size 1,800 SF
- Zoning B1-2
- Additional Rent $19.00/SF/YR
- # of Floors 1
- Average Floor Size 1,800 SF
- Property Tenancy Single Tenant
- Year Built 1904
- Date Updated Dec 20, 2025
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Getting Around
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Walk Score ®
Walker's Paradise (98) -
Transit Score ®
Excellent Transit (74) -
Bike Score ®
Biker's Paradise (91)
Location
- City Chicago, IL
- Neighborhood East Village
- Zip Code 60622
- Market Chicago
Points of Interest
Grand
1.13 miles
Morgan
1.16 miles
Clinton
1.59 miles
UIC-Halsted (Morgan Street)
1.68 miles
Chicago
1.71 miles
UIC-Halsted (Peoria Street)
1.74 miles
UIC-Halsted (Halsted Street)
1.81 miles
Merchandise Mart
1.87 miles
Kedzie
2.09 miles
Citgo
0.39 miles
BP
0.62 miles
Marathon
0.70 miles
City od Chicago Fuel Site 010
0.84 miles
Tesla Supercharger
1.40 miles
Electrify America
1.45 miles
Blink ParkChip Garage - 1035 Van Buren
1.57 miles
Volta
1.58 miles
Blink
1.59 miles
Division Crash Investigation Site
0.58 miles
Ohio St Crash Investigation Site
0.78 miles
Salt Shed Parking
0.94 miles
A
0.97 miles
Uber (Lot E)
1.00 miles
Bus Parking
1.01 miles
Club/Premium
1.01 miles
C Suites
1.04 miles
Target
0.51 miles
Jewel-Osco
0.72 miles
Gangnam Market
0.80 miles
Whole Foods Market
1.19 miles
Municipal Market
1.26 miles
Wild Fork
1.26 miles
Local Foods
1.27 miles
ALDI
1.37 miles
Pete's Market
1.39 miles
1638 W Chicago Listing Summary
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The Price for Retail Space at 1638 W Chicago
The cost of renting retail space in a property highly depends on features such as its location, parking availability and type of retail space, or advantages and features that might be unique to it. For details on asking rent or information on other costs, use the contact form available on this page to reach out to the property representative.
1638 W Chicago is located in the East Village neighborhood, which is home to a total of 1 retail listing(s). In the case of most businesses that need retail space, access to potential customers is critical. This can come in the form of retail space situated in high-traffic pedestrian areas, or convenient suburban locations with good public transport or plenty of parking. Reach out to the listing broker for information on best parking and other access options at or near the property.
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Get to Know the Retail Scene in the East Village Neighborhood
1638 W Chicago is located in the East Village neighborhood of Chicago. The East Village retail market offers 1 retail listing(s), representing a total of 2,357 square feet of retail space for lease.
When looking for retail space for your company, picking the right area is essential. Some neighborhoods have a long history of being top shopping destinations in general, while others gain a reputation for strongly representing a specific type of business. In addition to knowing the reputation of your chosen business location neighborhood, it’s also important to know your customer base. For instance, the average East Village resident is 33 years old, and the median household income here is $136,277 per year.
Compass
Broker - Principal
