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Uptown’s Landmark Green Mill Building Hits the Market

Landmark protections coupled with existing leases guarantee uninterrupted performances at the Green Mill under new ownership.

CHICAGO – DECEMBER 02:  Green Mill Cocktail Lounge in Chicago, Illinois on December 2, 2017.  (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Dave Jemilo listed the two-story building and seven adjacent retail spots for sale this week through the Kudan Group.
  • No sale price was disclosed; the commercial property spans over 21,000 square feet with eight retail units and multiple office spaces.
  • Cook County landmark status precludes demolition or major alterations, preserving Prohibition-era features such as the iconic "Capone booth" and underground tunnels.
  • Existing leases will allow the Green Mill’s jazz performances and other tenants, including Birrieria Zaragoza and Le Nocturne, to operate without disruption.
  • Since acquiring the club in 1986, Jemilo has restored its grandeur and attracted jazz luminaries and film productions, solidifying its global cultural legacy.