1648 West Kinzie Street, Chicago, IL 60622

Property Description

1648 West Kinzie Street presents a rare opportunity to acquire a 30,000 SF redevelopment asset in Chicago’s highly sought-after Kinzie Corridor. Positioned at the intersection of the rapidly expanding Fulton Market district and the transformative West Side growth corridor, the property offers investors, developers, and owner-users the chance to reposition a substantial urban industrial building in one of the city’s most dynamic locations.

The existing improvements feature a highly functional layout with three (3) drive-in doors, high-bay crane space, direct street access, and 22'+ clear ceiling heights. Constructed with a combination of brick & timber, concrete & steel, the building offers authentic industrial character paired with robust structural integrity. Additional features include a decommissioned freight elevator, skyline views, and the potential to create a large rooftop deck with panoramic 360-degree views of Chicago’s skyline, creating compelling adaptive reuse possibilities for creative office, showroom, entertainment, residential loft, or mixed-use concepts.

Strategically located within Enterprise Zone 4, the property may benefit from valuable development incentives while also offering exceptional visibility along the Metra rail corridor with signage exposure to 90,000+ daily riders. Accessibility is unmatched, with immediate connections to I-90/94, I-290, and the Ashland CTA Station all within approximately one mile.

The surrounding area continues to experience extraordinary momentum fueled by the success of Fulton Market, home to global corporate headquarters, premier dining, entertainment, luxury residential development, and emerging high-end retail. Additionally, the nearby $7 billion “1901 Project” surrounding the United Center is set to reshape Chicago’s West Side with approximately 55 acres of mixed-use development, further accelerating demand and long-term value for well-located assets such as 1648 West Kinzie Street.

Location Description

The Kinzie Corridor has emerged as one of Chicago’s most sought-after urban sub-markets, anchored by the rapid growth of Fulton Market and the broader West Loop technology and innovation district. Once an industrial warehouse corridor, the area has undergone a dramatic transformation into a hub for creative office, technology companies, hospitality, and high-end residential development.

Global companies, including Google, McDonald’s, and numerous tech and media firms, have helped solidify the corridor’s reputation as a premier destination for modern office space and experiential retail. The area’s adaptive reuse of historic brick-and-timber buildings, combined with new Class A developments, has created a unique environment that blends character, walkability, and urban energy.

Strategically located just west of Chicago’s central business district, the Kinzie Corridor benefits from exceptional connectivity via the CTA Green and Pink Lines, nearby Metra stations at Ogilvie Transportation Center, and quick access to Interstate 90/94. The neighborhood is surrounded by a rapidly growing residential population and a thriving dining and entertainment scene that draws visitors from across the city.

For investors and users alike, the Kinzie Corridor represents a high-growth urban sub-market where strong tenant demand, continued development momentum, and proximity to major employment hubs support long-term value and investment potential.