Evanston Lofts, LLC, creates uniquely designed rental spaces for innovative office use or live/work in Evanston, Illinois, Chicago's lakefront neighbor to the north. The portfolio of loft properties is owner-managed with a focus on personal attention and prompt service. Client services — including construction management and design consultation — are also available.

Renaissance Realty & Construction has been a full-service real estate brokerage since 1979. We are members of the National Association of Realtors and the North Shore Barrington Association of Realtors with active participation in the Mulitple Listing Service.

Currently Available Listings

• Excel Lofts – Unit #3
  The core of the Excel Loft Building is an incredible two story space for collaborative business or arts group. A spacious first floor with high ceiling, open joists, skylite and interesting epoxy floors has kitchen, full bath, three private offices and conference room, configured around generous open work space. Fabulous Art Deco staircase rises to the second floor which is comprised of cascading work stations on beautiful new hardwood floors, totally surrounded by windows, including a vast picture window overlooking the open park across the way and a deck off the back end. Two blocks from Evanston's historic City Hall in the hot new Arts District, this location offers incredible value for unmatched amenities. Fully wired for high speed internet, security and multiple phone lines, this impressive space is ready for immediate move-in. An executive apartment may be added to the space, or the 1,900 SF lower level may be leased at a nominal rent to supplement the space.

• Excel Lofts – Unit #6
  A spacious and functional office/workshop at the garden level of the newly completed Excel Lofts, unit #6 has a large open room with full kitchen and private bath. The space also has a secure storeroom and two entries, one with easy access to our adjacent parking lot. 1,900 SF @ $9.50 or $1,500/month.

• Strange Lofts – 1703-2
  This spectacular two-level space has an open 1,400 SF first floor with fully equipped kitchen, bath and mechanical room with laundry. There are mezzanine-level office and storage areas and another 1,250 SF on the second floor which includes two private rooms, a second full bath and huge private roof terrace with western exposure. Art Deco ironwork, mosaic tiling and fine architectural details complete a truly singular space. $14/SF.

• Strange Lofts – 1711-4
  Premier three story space is ideally suited for a business that combines light manufacturing and very high design marketing as the loft includes 1,100 SF of shop space at the rear of the incredible mosaic tiled, two story entry room. An attractive bathroom and kitchenette are also located on the first floor. Above is a fabulous open office with Brazilian cherrywood floors, fireplace and outdoor deck. Finally there is large third floor office of 700 SF with a second full bathroom. Total is 3,275 SF at a base rent of $11/SF.
  

• Lighthouse Lofts – Unit 2W
  Newly rehabbed live/work space can serve as tremendous 2 bedroom apartment with two balconies facing south and overlooking Foster Field, facing north, adjacent to the garden walkway. There is a spacious living/conference room with large new windows facing the beautifully landscaped courtyard, a beautifully tiled bathroom and deluxe kitchen/dining room combination. Many built-in and lots of storage. The latest addition to the Arts District renovations, this is new fall 2009 and incorporates the best of our adaptive re-use designs. 1200 SF $1,800.

• Laser Lofts – Unit #3
  A lovely private space has a large open room, nicely appointed kitchen and highly designed bath on the first floor. Stylized staircase with polished wood treads and unique decorative iron risers and rails accesses the second floor where there is another large open room with skylite, private office suite with second full bath and two very private decks. Mosaic tile work has been designed by famed stained glass artist Larry Zgoda (www.larryzgodastudio.com) and custom wall finishes highlight the singular architectural details. Perfect space for an artistic business or live/work.