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Franklin Building Retail 720-734 S Dearborn St 900 SF of Retail Space Available in Chicago, IL 60605
Highlights
- Walking proximity to CTA Red Line (Harrison), Blue Line, and multiple bus routes
- Consistent weekend foot traffic due to neighborhood retail, dining, and cultural attractions
- Established mixed-use corridor known for its dense residential base
- Close proximity to Grant Park, Columbia College, DePaul Loop Campus, and Roosevelt Collection
- Built-out (second-generation wellness/medical use)
- Highly visible frontage on S Dearborn in Printers Row
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Rare opportunity to lease street-level retail space in the highly desirable Printers Row submarket within Chicago's South Loop. Located in the historic Franklin Building, this space sits in a well-established mixed-use corridor known for its dense residential base, strong pedestrian activity, and proximity to major downtown employment centers. 900 SF retail space in the heart of Printers Row on S Dearborn. Surrounded by popular restaurants, cafes, and boutique retail with strong day to night foot traffic. Dense residential loft population and steps from the Loop, public transit, and neighborhood amenities. Ideal for retail, cafe, wellness, or service users (DX zoning). Permitted / Typical Uses: Retail storefronts, Restaurants / cafes, Wellness / medical / spa, Fitness / boutique studios and office / service uses. Space Highlights: ±900 SF street-level retail space Highly visible frontage on S Dearborn in Printers Row Located in dense mixed-use corridor with strong foot traffic Surrounded by top neighborhood draws including Meli Café, Umai, First Draft & Sandmeyer’s Bookstore Steps from The Loop, Grant Park, and major CTA transit lines Ideal for retail, café, boutique fitness, wellness, or service users Open layout with existing buildout (former wellness use) Positioned within affluent, high-density residential loft neighborhood Located in DX (Downtown Mixed-Use) zoning allowing broad commercial uses
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Located in-line with other retail
- Central Air and Heating
- High Ceilings
- Finished Ceilings: 11’ - 15’
- Built-out (second-generation wellness/medical use)
- Reposition space for boutique retail, fitness,
- 9 - 16 foot ceilings
- Fully Built-Out as Specialty Space
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Private Restrooms
- Secure Storage
- Wheelchair Accessible
- ±900 SF street-level retail space
- or specialty service concepts
- Located in DX zoning allowing broad commercial
| Space | Size | Term | Rental Rate | Space Use | Build-Out | Available |
| 1st Floor | 900 SF | Negotiable | $29.00 /SF/YR $2.42 /SF/MO $26,100 /YR $2,175 /MO | Retail | Full Build-Out | July 15, 2026 |
1st Floor
| Size |
| 900 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| $29.00 /SF/YR $2.42 /SF/MO $26,100 /YR $2,175 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Retail |
| Build-Out |
| Full Build-Out |
| Available |
| July 15, 2026 |
1st Floor
| Size | 900 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | $29.00 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Retail |
| Build-Out | Full Build-Out |
| Available | July 15, 2026 |
Rare opportunity to lease street-level retail space in the highly desirable Printers Row submarket within Chicago's South Loop. Located in the historic Franklin Building, this space sits in a well-established mixed-use corridor known for its dense residential base, strong pedestrian activity, and proximity to major downtown employment centers. 900 SF retail space in the heart of Printers Row on S Dearborn. Surrounded by popular restaurants, cafes, and boutique retail with strong day to night foot traffic. Dense residential loft population and steps from the Loop, public transit, and neighborhood amenities. Ideal for retail, cafe, wellness, or service users (DX zoning). Permitted / Typical Uses: Retail storefronts, Restaurants / cafes, Wellness / medical / spa, Fitness / boutique studios and office / service uses. Space Highlights: ±900 SF street-level retail space Highly visible frontage on S Dearborn in Printers Row Located in dense mixed-use corridor with strong foot traffic Surrounded by top neighborhood draws including Meli Café, Umai, First Draft & Sandmeyer’s Bookstore Steps from The Loop, Grant Park, and major CTA transit lines Ideal for retail, café, boutique fitness, wellness, or service users Open layout with existing buildout (former wellness use) Positioned within affluent, high-density residential loft neighborhood Located in DX (Downtown Mixed-Use) zoning allowing broad commercial uses
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Fully Built-Out as Specialty Space
- Located in-line with other retail
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Central Air and Heating
- Private Restrooms
- High Ceilings
- Secure Storage
- Finished Ceilings: 11’ - 15’
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Built-out (second-generation wellness/medical use)
- ±900 SF street-level retail space
- Reposition space for boutique retail, fitness,
- or specialty service concepts
- 9 - 16 foot ceilings
- Located in DX zoning allowing broad commercial
Property Facts
| Total Space Available | 900 SF | Building Size | 111,472 SF |
| Property Type | Multifamily | Year Built/Renovated | 1914/2021 |
| Property Subtype | Apartment |
| Total Space Available | 900 SF |
| Property Type | Multifamily |
| Property Subtype | Apartment |
| Building Size | 111,472 SF |
| Year Built/Renovated | 1914/2021 |
About the Property
The New Franklin Building (often called The Franklin Building) is a 14-story historic loft building located at 720 S. Dearborn Street in Chicago's Printers Row. Built in 1916 and converted into 65 residential lofts, it is celebrated for its ornate terra-cotta tile murals depicting the printing process. Transit: Steps away from the Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren CTA station and the historic Dearborn Station. Printers Row is one of Chicago’s most distinctive and livable neighborhoods, blending historic charm with a growing residential population. Anchored by adaptive reuse loft buildings and modern apartment developments, the area offers a stable and affluent customer base within walking distance. The Franklin Building benefits from: Direct access to downtown Chicago (Loop) Walking proximity to CTA Red Line (Harrison), Blue Line, and multiple bus routes. Close proximity to Grant Park, Columbia College, DePaul Loop Campus, and Roosevelt Collection. Strong daytime population driven by nearby offices and institutions. Consistent weekend foot traffic due to neighborhood retail, dining, and cultural attractions
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Franklin Building Retail | 720-734 S Dearborn St