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3003 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113 Ohio City

$4,285 USD/MO

General Retail For Lease  •  1,714 SF

Property Details

  • Property Type General Retail
  • Year Built 1900
  • Total Building Size 2,493 SF
  • Tenancy Multiple
  • Zoning Local Retail (LR)
60 Transit Score
60 Walk Score

1 Space Available

Name Space Use Size Rent Details
1st Floor Ste Retail 1,714 SF $30.00 USD/SF/YR
3003 Detroit Avenue presents a rare opportunity to lease a standalone residential-style structure positioned for conversion into a wine bar or boutique restaurant concept in the heart of Hingetown. Located along the highly visible Detroit Avenue corridor, this property benefits from consistent pedestrian traffic, surrounding residential density, and immediate proximity to some of Ohio City’s most successful operators.

The building’s planned interior construction allows for an open-concept layout, giving operators flexibility to design a warm, inviting hospitality environment tailored to their brand.

Interior Layout Potential:

The first floor is ideally suited for a main seating area and bar, creating an engaging street-level guest experience. Large front-facing exposure allows for natural light and visibility from Detroit Avenue, enhancing curb appeal and walk-in traffic.

The second floor offers additional seating capacity, private event space, or a lounge-style atmosphere—ideal for wine tastings, private dinners, membership concepts, or elevated cocktail experiences. This upper level can also accommodate storage and operational support areas without compromising guest-facing space.

A designated kitchen area can be positioned toward the rear of the building, allowing for efficient back-of-house flow and separation from the primary dining areas.

The layout provides operators the ability to fully customize the space while maintaining the warm, residential character that makes the structure especially well-suited for an intimate wine bar or chef-driven dining concept.

Outdoor Activation: Patio & Courtyard Advantage

One of the most compelling features of 3003 Detroit Avenue is its outdoor potential.

Front Patio Opportunity:
The building allows for an inviting front patio along Detroit Avenue—perfect for café seating, sidewalk tables, or a wine garden feel. This creates immediate street presence and draws in foot traffic from surrounding residential and retail density.

Rear Courtyard Integration:
The site also features a shared courtyard area to the rear, planned to include fire pits, seating areas, and landscaped gathering space. A wine bar operator could seamlessly integrate this courtyard into their concept—hosting tastings, seasonal events, live acoustic nights, or communal gatherings. This type of outdoor activation significantly increases dwell time and enhances revenue potential.

Very few properties in Hingetown offer both street-facing patio visibility and interior courtyard flexibility within the same footprint.

Surrounded by Proven Traffic Drivers:

3003 Detroit Avenue is positioned within one of Cleveland’s most active and desirable urban neighborhoods.
Immediate surrounding operators include:

Luca’s Dog Barkery (original and newly expanded location)

Cleveland Microblade

Avalon Clothing Store

Rosy, the new restaurant concept from the owners of Cordelia

The neighborhood is supported by dense apartment and mixed-use developments within walking distance, creating a built-in customer base of residents who actively support local retail and food & beverage concepts. The combination of destination dining, boutique retail, and service-oriented tenants generates steady daytime and evening foot traffic.

Hingetown is widely considered one of the best places to live in Cleveland due to its walkability, residential growth, and curated retail environment. This consistent residential density directly supports wine bar and boutique restaurant concepts that rely on neighborhood regulars and repeat clientele.

  • Date available: Jun 2026
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: Triple Net
  • Built out as: Restaurants And Cafes
  • Space Type: Relet

Description

Located in the heart of Hingetown within Ohio City— the most desirable and fastest-growing neighborhoods in Cleveland—this unique offering consists of one site featuring three standalone houses positioned along Church Avenue and Detroit Avenue. The property blends historic charm with modern activation and is surrounded by some of the city’s most successful restaurants, boutiques, and residential developments.

Two of the three buildings are already leased to established, high-performing operators:

3007 Detroit Ave is leased to Luca’s Dog Barkery, an expansion of their highly successful neighboring location. The new space will feature a grooming, health, and wellness concept for dogs, building on the brand’s strong community presence and loyal customer base. The original store next door has been a proven draw for the area, and this expansion reinforces both tenant stability and neighborhood demand.

3004 Church Ave is leased to Cleveland Microblade, a beauty and salon operator with an established and successful location in Lakewood. The brand has built a strong regional reputation and loyal clientele. Their new salon in Ohio City further enhances the property’s lifestyle-focused tenant mix and adds consistent daily traffic.

The surrounding retail synergy strengthens the site even further. Avalon Clothing Store has been a long-standing and successful neighborhood tenant. Rosy, a highly anticipated restaurant concept from the owners of Cordelia, is opening nearby and will bring significant destination dining traffic to the immediate area.

About Hingetown | Ohio City

Hingetown is widely regarded as one of the best places to live in Cleveland. Known for its walkability, historic architecture, and modern mixed-use developments, the neighborhood offers a rare combination of residential density, curated retail, and destination dining.

The property benefits from:

Heavy pedestrian traffic along Detroit Avenue

A dense concentration of apartments and mixed-use developments

Immediate proximity to some of Cleveland’s top restaurants and boutiques

A built-in residential customer base within walking distance

The surrounding apartment growth in Ohio City has dramatically increased neighborhood density. Hundreds of units within a short walk create steady foot traffic throughout the day and evening, directly supporting service, retail, pet, and restaurant-oriented businesses. Residents in Hingetown actively support local operators, creating an ideal environment for boutique retail and experiential concepts.

Unique Courtyard Activation

This property is designed to be more than just retail—it is a destination gathering space.

Plans for the site include an engaging courtyard area that will feature:

- Outdoor seating areas

- Fire pits

- Ambient lighting

- Landscaping and greenery

- Flexible space for events and neighborhood activation

The courtyard will encourage customers to linger, socialize, and cross-shop between tenants, increasing overall dwell time and strengthening tenant performance. This communal outdoor space adds a dynamic lifestyle element that differentiates the property from traditional retail strip centers.

Highlights

Three Standalone Buildings on One Cohesive Site – Unique layout creates character, visibility, and boutique appeal.
Strong, Established Tenants – Luca’s Dog Barkery expansion and Cleveland Microblade bring proven operators with loyal followings.
Located in Hingetown | Ohio City – Cleveland’s most walkable, high-demand residential and retail neighborhoods.
Surrounded by Dense Apartment Development – Hundreds of nearby residential units driving daily foot traffic and consumer demand.
Planned Courtyard with Fire Pits & Outdoor Seating – Destination-style gathering space designed to increase dwell time and cross-traffic.

Property Flyers

Major Tenants

Tenant SF Occupied Lease End Date
Cleveland Microblade
Luca's Barkery

Public Transportation

Commuter RailDriveWalkDistance
Cleveland Lakefront Station (Blue Line - Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Rapid Transit (The Rapid), Green Line - Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Rapid Transit (The Rapid)) 7 min - 2.8 mi
Transit/SubwayDriveWalkDistance
W 25Th St-Ohio City Station (Red Line - Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority) 3 min 16 min 0.9 mi
AirportDriveWalkDistance
Cleveland-Hopkins International 23 min - 12.0 mi
Matthew Springer 440-429-4212 My Place Group
Matthew Springer 440-429-4212 My Place Group