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1635-1637 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60647 Bucktown

Rate Upon Request

Storefront For Lease  •  1,252+ SF

Property Details

  • Property Type Storefront
  • Year Built 1902
  • Total Building Size 5,340 SF
  • Tenancy Single
  • Building Class C
  • Zoning B3-2
90 Transit Score
100 Walk Score

2 Spaces Available

Name Space Use Size Rent Details
1st Floor Ste Retail 4,088 SF Rate Upon Request
Prime second-generation restaurant/bar space in Bucktown–Wicker Park.

  • Date available: Now
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: To Be Determined
  • Built out as: Restaurants And Cafes
  • Space Type: Relet
  • In Contiguous block: 5,340 SF
2nd Floor Ste Retail 1,252 SF Rate Upon Request
Prime second-generation restaurant/bar space in Bucktown–Wicker Park.

  • Date available: Now
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: To Be Determined
  • Built out as: Restaurants And Cafes
  • Space Type: Relet
  • In Contiguous block: 5,340 SF

Description

1635 N. Damen Avenue presents an exceptional leasing opportunity in the heart of Chicago’s Bucktown–Wicker Park neighborhood, one of the city’s most vibrant and trendsetting retail and dining destinations. This fully built-out second-generation restaurant space offers a total of 5,340 square feet, including 4,088 square feet on the ground floor and 1,252 square feet on the second floor, providing flexibility for dining, private events, or office use.
The property features a high-visibility blade sign along Damen Avenue, one of the area’s busiest pedestrian corridors, ensuring strong exposure to both local residents and visitors. A private beer garden enhances the customer experience and creates an inviting atmosphere for outdoor dining, a highly sought-after amenity in today’s market. Full-building branding opportunities allow tenants to establish a strong identity in a neighborhood known for its eclectic mix of national retailers and local boutiques.
Positioned among premier co-tenants such as Shinola, Bluemercury, Chipotle, Warby Parker, and Barnes & Noble, the property benefits from consistent foot traffic and a dense, affluent customer base. Within a one-mile radius, the population exceeds 61,000 with an average household income of $187,998, and the daytime population surpasses 53,000. This is an ideal location for a restaurant, bar, or experiential retail concept seeking a prime address in one of Chicago’s most dynamic urban corridors.

Highlights

Prime second-generation restaurant/bar space in Bucktown–Wicker Park.
4,088 SF ground floor plus 1,252 SF second floor for flexible use.
Prominent blade signage and full-building branding opportunities.
Private beer garden ideal for outdoor dining and customer engagement.
Surrounded by top national retailers and local favorites in a high-traffic corridor.
Strong demographics with high household incomes and dense daytime population.

Amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Signage

Major Tenants

Tenant SF Occupied Lease End Date
Bartaco

Public Transportation

Commuter RailDriveWalkDistance
Clybourn Station (Union Pacific North Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra), Union Pacific Northwest Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)) 2 min 16 min 0.9 mi
Western Avenue Station (Md-N/Md-W/Ncs) (Milwaukee District North Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra), Milwaukee District West Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra), North Central Service - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)) 4 min - 2.1 mi
Transit/SubwayDriveWalkDistance
Damen Station (Blue Line) (Blue Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")) 0 min 2 min 0.1 mi
Western Station (Blue Line - O'hare Branch) (Blue Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")) 1 min 13 min 0.7 mi
Division Station (Blue Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")) 1 min 15 min 0.8 mi
AirportDriveWalkDistance
Chicago Midway International 20 min - 11.0 mi
Chicago O'Hare International 23 min - 14.4 mi

Parking Details

Parking Available: Yes
Reserved: No
Spaces Provided: 2
Type: Surface
Included in Rent: Yes
Paul Bryant 630-954-7354 Mid-America Real Estate Corp.
Paul Bryant 630-954-7354 Mid-America Real Estate Corp.