For Lease

205 W Randolph

205 West Randolph, Chicago, IL 60606

71,194

SF Available
Located on the corner of Wells and Randolph205 W Randolph was developed in 2 stages: the original structure was erected in 1914 and completed in May 1915, and was built as a 17-story office building with a basement at the southwest corner of Wells and Randolph. It was originally intended to consolidate the State of Illinois’ offices into one central location. 6 months after its construction, 205 W Randolph became known as the People’s Life Building when it was acquired by the People’s Life Insurance Company. A few years later it was acquired by the Cooperative Society of America, where renowned author Ernest Hemingway would work as an associate editor for the short-lived Cooperative Commonwealth Magazine. The building was eventually purchased in the late 1920s by City State Bank, who sponsored the 1928 south addition that later became known as the Randolph-Wells Building. Although it underwent some rehabbing, recladding, and alterations in the 1980s, 205 W Randolph still bears all the hallmarks of Chicago’s golden age of architecture: white terra cotta, Gothic Revival style, and elaborate detailing reminiscent of the designers whose namesake might sound familiar: the Burnham Brothers, sons of world-famous Daniel Burnham, are responsible for the Art Deco/pseudo-Grecian ornamentation that helped the Randolph-Wells Building earn its place in the National Register of Historic Places.

Rental Details

  • Number of spaces 39
  • Total square feet available 71,194 SF
  • For Lease $23.00 - $40.00/SF/YR
  • Space Types Office, General Office
  • Lease Type Modified Gross, Full Service
  • Date Updated Aug 3, 2026
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For Lease 39 Spaces Available

Contacts

Jonathan Zimmerman

Willard Jones Real Estate

Building Details

  • For Lease $23.00 - $40.00/SF/YR
  • Property Type Office - General Office
  • Property Size 207,000 SF
  • Lot Size 0.28 Acre
  • Building Class C
  • Year Built 1922
  • Year Renovated 2019
  • Date Updated Aug 3, 2026

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Getting Around

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    Walker's Paradise (99)

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    Rider's Paradise (100)

  • Bike Score ®

    Very Bikeable (82)
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Location

  • City Chicago, IL
  • Neighborhood Chicago Loop
  • Zip Code 60606
  • Market Chicago

Points of Interest

Lake

0.32 miles

State/Lake

0.33 miles

Clinton

0.38 miles

Quincy

0.38 miles

Millennium Station

0.48 miles

Adams/Wabash

0.52 miles

Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren

0.58 miles

Grand

0.61 miles

Chicago

0.85 miles

BP

0.64 miles

Blink

0.71 miles

Volta

0.72 miles

Tesla Supercharger

0.73 miles

Shell

0.88 miles

Blink ParkChip Garage - 1035 Van Buren

1.11 miles

Citgo

1.15 miles

Electrify America

1.23 miles

Marathon

1.41 miles

120 North LaSalle

0.05 miles

Washington Franklin Self Park

0.07 miles

Lake/Wells Self Park

0.08 miles

217 West Washington

0.11 miles

Franklin-Lake Self Park

0.12 miles

210 N Wells Self Park

0.12 miles

225 Wacker Self Park

0.13 miles

Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park

0.14 miles

191 N Wacker

0.14 miles

Alamo

0.19 miles

Car Rentals

0.49 miles

Enterprise

0.63 miles

DS Luxury

2.37 miles

Grand Oakley Car Wash

2.64 miles

White Glove Car Wash

2.95 miles

Mobil

3.03 miles

Lucky's Car Wash

3.08 miles

Glitz Car Wash

3.12 miles

Freshii

0.02 miles

Francois Frankie

0.03 miles

Potbelly

0.05 miles

Jimmy John's

0.07 miles

312 Chicago

0.07 miles

Luke's Lobster City Hall

0.08 miles

Così

0.08 miles

Lotus Bahn Mi

0.09 miles

Mediterranean Kitchen

0.09 miles

The Merchandise Mart

0.30 miles

Chicago French Market

0.34 miles

Saks Off 5th

0.36 miles

Macy's

0.36 miles

Target

0.38 miles

Ross

0.38 miles

TJ Maxx

0.38 miles

Burlington

0.40 miles

Metro Spice Mart

0.52 miles

Passport Health Chicago Travel Clinic

0.17 miles

CVS Pharmacy

0.29 miles

Amtrak Police Department

0.46 miles

Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 42

0.48 miles

Michigan Avenue Immediate/Primary Care (MAICOH)

0.48 miles

Family Planning Associates

0.56 miles

Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 1

0.56 miles

Physicians Immediate Care

0.56 miles

Metra Police Department

0.62 miles

205 West Randolph Listing Summary

  • Office Space Available at 205 West Randolph

    Office space currently available at 205 West Randolph adds up to a total of 71,194 square feet across 39 listing(s). The largest individual space listed offers 7,064 square feet. Property use types available for lease at this property include: office and general office.

  • Learn More about 205 West Randolph

    205 West Randolph is located in the Chicago market and pertains to the 60606 zip code. The property incorporates a total of 71,194 square feet of space. 205 West Randolph was built in 1922. The most recent renovation work at this property was completed in 2019.

    Interested in researching more about this property? Access in-depth research on 205 West Randolph, including ownership details, transaction history, property characteristics, taxes, mortgage data, violations and more by creating a free account and viewing the full property report.

  • Get to Know the Neighborhood

    In the Chicago Loop neighborhood, where 205 West Randolph is located, you can currently find 992 office space(s) for rent. In total, this amounts to 6,748,336 square feet of available office space for lease opportunities.

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