838-840 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60642 River West

Street-Level Retail Space Underneath Grand House Hostel | Approx. 600 SF

Located at 840 W. Grand Ave, this street-level retail storefront sits in a high-visibility commercial corridor between an established smoke shop and barber shop, with built-in foot traffic from the surrounding neighborhood and the hostel/lodging operation above.

Formerly used as a tobacco shop, the space is approximately 600 SF and offers a clean, open retail layout with large front display windows, strong signage potential, a private bathroom, and rear exit access. The storefront has already been positioned as part of the Grand House 424 / Pop Up 424 concept — a marketplace-style retail space designed for brands, creators, vendors, and small businesses looking for a flexible, street-facing presence.

This is a strong opportunity for a retail operator, boutique, wellness concept, service business, showroom, creative brand, or pop-up marketplace concept looking to plug into a growing mixed-use building with daily visibility and a built-in customer base from both the street and the hospitality use upstairs.

Property Highlights

Approx. 600 SF street-level storefront
Located at 840 W. Grand Ave
Positioned between a smoke shop and barber shop
Located under an active hostel/lodging concept
Large glass frontage with strong curb appeal
Excellent signage and branding opportunity
Private bathroom
Rear exit
Open, flexible retail layout
Ideal for boutique retail, showroom, wellness, service, creative studio, or pop-up marketplace
Strong fit for brands, creators, vendors, and small business operators

• Date available: Now
• Lease term: Negotiable
• Service type: To Be Determined
• Space Type: Relet

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Street-Level Retail Space – Former Tobacco Shop | Approx. 800 SF

Available retail storefront offering approximately 800 SF of flexible commercial space with excellent street visibility and a wide glass frontage. Formerly operated as a tobacco shop, the space is well-suited for a variety of retail, service, showroom, boutique, wellness, or creative business concepts.

The storefront features large display windows, strong exposure, and an easy-to-customize interior layout. The space includes a private bathroom and a rear exit, making it practical for staff access, deliveries, storage flow, and day-to-day operations.

This is a great opportunity for a small business looking for a manageable, street-facing retail location with existing storefront infrastructure and strong curb presence.

Property Highlights

Approx. 800 SF
Former tobacco shop
Street-level storefront
Large front display windows
Strong signage and branding potential
Private bathroom
Rear exit
Flexible open layout
Ideal for retail, service, showroom, boutique, wellness, office, or creative use
Great small-business storefront opportunity

• Date available: Now
• Lease term: Negotiable
• Service type: Modified Gross
• Built out as: Standard Retail
• Space Type: Relet