5757 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL
5757 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL
FOR LEASE | Price on request
Originally built in 1918 (as rumors go) as a silent movie theater for the legendary Charlie Chaplin. This architectural treasure has undergone a complete renovation. The brick building itself encompasses approximately 12,000 square feet spanning over two floors, and features superior fixtures and finishes throughout. Highlights include a grand, two-story atrium entrance, expansive gallery with arched, truss roof and over 40 central skylights, custom-designed, open steel stairway, large freight elevator with 6,000 lb capacity, extensive radiant heating system, and versatile rear drive-in door.
Ridge Avenue (US Rt. 14) hosts over 40,000 vehicles per day and is the major thoroughfare connecting Lake Shore Drive to the Edens Expressway (I-94) The property sits at the border of the trendy Andersonville, Edgewater and Magnolia Glens. The area has experienced a massive population boom between 2010-2016 of 7.43% within a 1-mile radius and is home to 230,000 people in a 2-mile radius. The property is also one block from Nicholas Senn High School.
UNIT
Sq. Footage: 7,000 SF
Floor: Second
Cooling System: Central
Heating System: Central
BUILDING
Lot Size: 12,000 SF
Number of Floors: 2
Zoning: B1-2
Type of building: Industrial/ Loft Office
Year built: 1918
AREA
Neighborhood: Edgewater
Parking: Street Parking
Neighbors in the Building: PXM CrossFit
Neighbors in the Area: Helen C. Pierce School of International Studies, Nicholas Senn High School, Chicago Filmmakers
WALK SCORE: 93
TRANSIT SCORE: 73
Nearest Train: Bryn Mawr, Red Line
Nearest Bus: Ridge & Glenwood, 84



FOR SALE
Sophisticated, modern commercial space in the heart of Lincoln Park, ideally situated in the vibrant Armitage–Halsted District. This architecturally award-winning building features a striking Vermont slate façade, a rooftop garden, and flexibility for future expansion.
An exceptional opportunity for investors or visionaries looking to establish a high-end restaurant, gallery, event venue, or luxury retail concept. Reimagine the entire property as a mixed-use development. Surrounded by premier dining, boutique shopping, and historic charm, this space offers the perfect platform to elevate your brand in one of Chicago’s most desirable neighborhoods.
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