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Family Office Briefing on research byTranswestern·Feb 14, 2025

Chicago CBD Office Research Report - Q4 2024

Chicago CBD office market faces record high vacancy at 22.7% in Q4 2024 — family offices should consider co-GP opportunities with disciplined operators.

OfficeChicagoIllinoisQ4 2024

Key Metrics

MetricValue
Direct Vacancy Rate22.7%
YTD Net Absorption-3.5Million SF
Available Sublet SF6.3Million SF

Metrics extracted from the source report and independently fact-checked. Method →

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