1118 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016

1118 Lee Street is a single-story neighborhood strip center in Des Plaines, set at the northeast corner of Lee Street and Algonquin Road. With long frontage on Lee Street, the center has a clear street presence for businesses that rely on visibility and repeat drive-by recognition.

The brick building presents a continuous row of glass storefronts to a broad surface lot. A covered walkway with columns runs along the front, so customers step from parked cars to the sidewalk and directly to shop doors. The arrangement keeps arrival simple, with storefront signs and window displays facing the lot and the street.

Inside, the selling areas are open and straightforward. Storefront glass brings natural light into the front of the space, while white walls, concrete floors and exposed ceiling ductwork provide a plain backdrop that can accept different layouts and finishes. Rear areas are set apart for restrooms, storage, plumbing and mechanical equipment, keeping day to day operations behind the sales floor.

The corner setting, street frontage and generous surface parking suit restaurant, retail and service uses that welcome a steady flow of visitors through the day. The format works well for a shop or eatery that wants an accessible ground floor space with its entrance close to parking.