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227 W Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60606
The Franklin · Retail Property For Lease
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2,280 SF


Highlights
- Prime hard-corner retail location with dual frontage on Franklin and Monroe
- Surrounded by high-density office, hospitality, and retail destinations
- Last remaining retail space in a full-block interconnected lobby
- Located at the base of a 2.5M SF Class A office complex in Chicago’s Loop
- Steps from major CTA stations with 900K+ annual riders
- Exceptional ceiling height of over 19 feet for impactful interior design
Property Facts
Sustainability
Sustainability
LEED Certification Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a green building certification program focused on the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of green buildings, homes, and neighborhoods, which aims to help building owners and operators be environmentally responsible and use resources efficiently. LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement and leadership. To achieve LEED certification, a project earns points by adhering to prerequisites and credits that address carbon, energy, water, waste, transportation, materials, health and indoor environmental quality. Projects go through a verification and review process and are awarded points that correspond to a level of LEED certification: Platinum (80+ points) Gold (60-79 points) Silver (50-59 points) Certified (40-49 points)
Property Overview
Positioned at the hard corner of Franklin and Monroe in Chicago’s Central Business District, The Franklin offers a rare retail opportunity at the base of a landmark two-building, 2.5 million square foot Class A office complex. The available 2,280 SF space benefits from exceptional visibility and foot traffic, with frontage along both Franklin and Monroe streets and direct access to a full-block interconnected lobby featuring four entrances. The surrounding area is a vibrant mix of office towers, hospitality, and retail, with proximity to Union Station, Ogilvie Station, Millennium Park, and the Chicago River. The site is within a 3-minute walk to the Washington/Wells and Quincy CTA stations, which together serve nearly 900,000 annual riders. The daytime population within one mile exceeds 517,000, and the average household income is $185,757, making this location ideal for retailers seeking exposure to a high-income, high-density urban audience. The Franklin’s lobby retail experience spans 28,084 SF, and this is the final remaining retail space available. With ceiling heights of over 19 feet and a layout that supports flexible configurations, the space is well-suited for flagship retail, boutique services, or experiential concepts.
- 24 Hour Access
- Atrium
- Banking
- Controlled Access
- Conferencing Facility
- Convenience Store
- Fitness Center
- Property Manager on Site
- Restaurant
- Energy Star Labeled
- Bicycle Storage
- Central Heating
- Shower Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Air Conditioning
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The Franklin | 227 W Monroe St
