Commercial Space

Downtown Evanston is a great place to locate your business or office

A solid infrastructure, including an exceptional public transportation system, a diverse community and a commitment to economic development are just some of the many reasons why businesses continue to succeed in Evanston.

The links below provide listings of available space within the Downtown Special Service Area 4 and are listed alphabetically. Efforts are made to compile current information.

For the most current information please email info@downtownevanston.org or call (847) 866-6319.

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Creative Coworking - 2 First Floor Offices for rent 100 sq ft sq.ft.

Creative Coworking - 2 First Floor Offices for rent

The Creative Coworking offices at 922 Davis St. in downtown Evanston have two, first floor offices available for rent, each at just under 100 sq ft for $900/month per office.

Lessees would join as Creative Coworking members and with access to all membership amenities including free Wifi, phone service, printing, mail service, access to conference rooms and support staff - and, of course, free coffee.

Creative Coworking is a community-based workspace that provides quiet, functional office space for professionals and entrepreneurs in any field.

Property Type: Office

Square Feet Available: 100 sq ft

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Creative Coworking
Amelia Simmons
(847) 563-7264
amelia@creativecoworking.com
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710-714 Church Street Retail Opportunity 2,630 sq.ft.

710-714 Church Street Retail Opportunity

Located near the corner of downtown Evanston's busiest intersection, and next door to COlectivo Coffee. Across the street from Andy’s Frozen Custard, Chipotle and Flat Top. Below market rent awaiting a tenants creative ideas for build out. Gross lease with tenant performing their own T/I

Previously occupied by long-term (65 years) shoe store. Available Now!

Property Type: Retail

Square Feet Available: 2,630

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Farnsworth-Hill, Inc.
Jim Nash
847-328-3330
farnsworthhill@gmail.com
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820 Davis Street - Retail Opportunities in Renovated Building 15,405 sq.ft.

820 Davis Street - Retail Opportunities in Renovated Building

SPACE AVAILABLE

Up to 15,405 SF of Ground Floor Retail (Divisible)

SITE SUMMARY

80 feet of frontage at the base of a 77,000 SF office building with new ownership, undergoing large-scale renovation
Black iron capable
Centrally located in downtown Evanston home to world-renowned Northwestern University, with 20,000 students and 10,000 staff and faculty
Steps to CTA and Metra Rail stations, serving 1.2 million riders to and from Chicago and affluent North Shore suburbs
1,500+ public parking spaces directly across Davis at Sherman Plaza
1,500 luxury residential units currently under development, adding to nearly 1,000 units delivered in the last 5 years

Property Type: Retail

Square Feet Available: 15,405

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ARC Real Estate
Matt Cavanagh
(630) 908-5694
matt@arcregrp.com
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624 Davis Street - Office Space 2,500 sq.ft.

624 Davis Street - Office Space

Second floor walk-up in the heart of Downtown Evanston. Large, open work area, private offices, storage rooms. High ceilings and tons of natural light. Break room with kitchen and dishwasher. Private, secure entrance. Tenant-controlled heating/cooling. Office furniture, fixtures and equipment included.

• 2,500 SF Second Floor Walk-Up

• Three private offices, large open work space, meeting room

• Storage, file room, copy room

• High ceilings, abundant natural light

• Eat-in kitchen with dishwasher

• Two private bathrooms, one with shower

• Private, secure entrance

• Tenant-controlled heating/cooling

• Office furniture, fixtures and equipment included

Property Type: Office

Square Feet Available: 2,500

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FARA Commercial Brokerage
Ed Schwartz
(847) 570-0668
ed@farabrokerage.com
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1016 Davis St. 2200 sq ft sq.ft.

1016 Davis St.

COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT IN EVANSTON'S DOWNTOWN DISTRICT! RARE RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE WITH OUTSTANDING VISIBILITY, EXPOSURE TO HIGH FOOT & AUTO TRAFFIC. 2,200 SF of ground floor space is an ideal location for retail, office or professional services. Expansive windows provide abundant natural light; exposed brick walls, high ceilings, open floor plan, building signage. Original tin ceilings throughout. Small private office, kitchenette with two sinks and one mop sink, two ADA bathrooms, one parking space in rear. Full basement storage. 220 AMPs. D2 Zoning. Responsive, local building management and ownership.

Located on a main East/West thoroughfare. Join busy neighborhood with new and long-established businesses: Cozy Noodles, Lemoi Hardware, Taco Diablo, Five & Dime, Bennison's Bakery, Wheel & Sprocket, Title Boxing Club, Aligned Modern Health. Quick 3 block walk to both CTA, Metra trains at Davis and Public parking garage.

Property Type: Retail

Square Feet Available: 2200 sq ft

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FARA Commercial Brokerage
Nick Patinkin
847-204-9653
nickpatinkin@atproperties.com
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1740 Ridge Ave., Lower Level 1,280 sq.ft.

1740 Ridge Ave., Lower Level

Suite LL07 offers 1,280 SF is move-in ready with an open floor plan, unique lighting, beautiful wall decor, super high ceilings, client controlled HVAC. Space includes a kitchenette and meeting room. $28 per square foot unfurnished. $30 per square foot furnished.

Leases includes everything: Private Parking Lot, Heating/Cooling, Electric, Taxes, Janitorial, On-Site Management. Building has 24/7 secure access. Local, responsive building management. Quiet, professional elevator building with many long-term tenants.

Property Type: Office

Square Feet Available: 1,280

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@properties
Nick Patinkin
312-516-0200

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Available Retail Space at 1631 Sherman Ave. 1,908 sq.ft.

Available Retail Space at 1631 Sherman Ave.

Located in the heart of downtown Evanston on busy Sherman Avenue

Approx. 2,010 sq. ft.

Large exposure next to the best retail corner in Downtown Evanston.

Next Door to the newly opened Collectivo Coffee show and Benefit Cosmetics. Across the street from Barnes & Noble, Epic Burger, Target, and LA Fitness. Parking across the street in Sherman Avenue Garage

Reasonable rent at $40/sq. ft. modified gross

Tenant pays electric, gas, internet, plate glass insurance and snow/ice removal

Farnsworth-Hill, Inc. is the agent of the owners.

Property Type: Retail

Square Feet Available: 1,908

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Farnsworth-Hill, Inc.
James R. Nash
(847) 328-3330
farnsworthhill@gmail.com
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Industrious 37000 sf of shared office space sq.ft.

Industrious

Located in the heart of downtown Evanston, Industrious boasts 37,000 sq. ft. of flexible office space. A premium workplace solution, we are reinventing how people work by creating elegant, welcoming environments and delivering amazing hospitality that makes people excited and proud to come to work. With a seasoned team and long list of brand-name clients, Industrious is well-positioned for rapid growth, as we continue to scale our network to 8 in the Chicagoland area and 120 locations across the US.

Workspace available starting at $405/month.

Property Type: Office

Square Feet Available: 37000 sf of shared office space

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Industrious
Katrina Meckes
(847) 739-7900
kmeckes@industriousoffice.com
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Hahn Building - 1609 Sherman Ave. Suite 206 623 sq.ft.

Hahn Building - 1609 Sherman Ave. Suite 206

Office Space available for rent in landmark, mixed-use building located in the heart of Downtown Evanston. Across from City Parking Structure, steps from newly remodeled Fountain Square, and one block from CTA & Metra Stations. Building offers 24 hour secured entry, passenger elevator, service elevator, and a quiet working environment.

623 square feet available on second floor. Office features tall loft-like ceilings, new indirect lighting fixtures, low voltage wiring, & air conditioning. Management will build out each office to suit tenants’ individual business needs, including paint and carpet. On Site Management. Rent is $1540.

Property Type: Office

Square Feet Available: 623

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Robinson Rental
Dorothy
(847) 866-1966
rentals@robinsonrental.com
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The Chandler's Building Office Space 3,000 to 3,579 ft sq.ft.

The Chandler's Building Office Space

Prime Class A Office Space in the heart of Downtown Evanston. 3,000 to 3,579 square feet available for immediate occupancy. This historic building has wonderful views of Fountain Square through its oversized windows, and all the features your expect from a first class building. Elevator service, secured access after hours, nightly cleaning service, and professional management. Rent is $30/sq ft.

Property Type: Office

Square Feet Available: 3,000 to 3,579 ft

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Schermerhorn & Co.
Daniel T. Schermerhorn
847-869-4200
dan@schermerhorn-realestate.com
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1840 Oak Avenue 775 to 5000 sq.ft.

1840 Oak Avenue

The Evanston Enterprise Center, located at 1840 Oak Avenue in downtown Evanston, offers companies and professional service providers a vibrant environment in which to conduct business and meet fellow entrepreneurs.

Current space availability ranges from 775sf to 5,000sf, with TI dollars available for the right fit. One half of the second floor is available as a Build-to-Suit opportunity. On-site features include a conference center, Tenant break room, high ceilings/loft-type interiors, concrete floors, two elevators and an interior loading dock. Men’s and women’s bathrooms are located on each floor. Building is a former lumber warehouse, has 18-inch thick walls and a fully-enclosed mezzanine level offering additional storage options. Central heating and air conditioning in this all-electric building are included in the rent.

Location features abundant on-site and nearby parking, easy access (2 blocks) to downtown Evanston’s numerous and distinctive eating, shopping and entertainment venues. Nearby public transportation options include the Davis Street METRA Station, CTA’s Purple Line and Bus Station and PACE Busses). A Hilton Garden Inn and meeting facilities, and Northwestern University, are located 1 block away.

Property Type: Office

Square Feet Available: 775 to 5000

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Farnsworth Hill, Inc.
Jim Nash
(847/0 329-3330
jim@farnsworth-hill.com

715 Church Street 17,600 sq.ft.

715 Church Street

Extra-large office space on second floor space, 17,600 square feet, available now for $25/sq ft/year (triple net) build to suit, offers great visibility and can be divided! Private entrance is an option! Utilities are metered separately. Great opportunity for a custom build out of your company!

At the corner of Sherman and Church in downtown Evanston. Close to Metra, Purple Line and Northwestern University. Layout available upon request.

Property Type: Office

Square Feet Available: 17,600

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Farnsworth Hill
Jim Nash
(847) 328-3330
jim@farnsworth-hill.com
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Hahn Building 426 sq.ft.

Hahn Building

Located at the historic Hahn Building in the heart of downtown Evanston, this office is the perfect space for your business!

Secured, 24 hour entrances on Sherman or Orrington leads to beautiful lobby with elevator access to all floors

Spacious office suite offers:

- Floor plan to tenant's specification

- New indirect lighting fixtures throughout

- Tall, loft-like ceilings

- Brand new windows provide plenty of natural light and are able to opened and closed securely from the unit

- AC

- Heat

Rent is $1050.00

Tenant pays for separately metered electric

On Site Management

Available September 1

Property Type: Office

Square Feet Available: 426

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Robinson Rentals
Dorothy
847.866.1966
rentals@robinsonrental.com
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Creative Coworking - 2 First Floor Offices for rent 100 sq ft sq.ft.

710-714 Church Street Retail Opportunity 2,630 sq.ft.

820 Davis Street - Retail Opportunities in Renovated Building 15,405 sq.ft.

624 Davis Street - Office Space 2,500 sq.ft.

1016 Davis St. 2200 sq ft sq.ft.

1740 Ridge Ave., Lower Level 1,280 sq.ft.

Available Retail Space at 1631 Sherman Ave. 1,908 sq.ft.

Industrious 37000 sf of shared office space sq.ft.

Hahn Building - 1609 Sherman Ave. Suite 206 623 sq.ft.

The Chandler's Building Office Space 3,000 to 3,579 ft sq.ft.

1840 Oak Avenue 775 to 5000 sq.ft.

715 Church Street 17,600 sq.ft.

Hahn Building 426 sq.ft.

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