The Chicago real estate firm that bought the retail portion of Tribune Tower last year has signed its first new tenant, with more deals expected to follow soon in the North Michigan Avenue landmark amid a leasing boom on one of the nation’s top retail corridors.
Chicago firm that bought Tribune Tower retail last year lands first tenant
Big City Optical signs lease as Magnificent Mile shopping corridor makes comeback
By Ryan Ori
CoStar NewsApril 22, 2026 | 9:40 P.M.
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- Properties
- Tribune Tower Residences
435 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
- Companies
- Big City Optical
Retailer
- North American Real Estate
Real Estate
- Contacts
- Savas Er
Principal, North American Real Estate