T.J. Maxx Set to Anchor Busy Near North Side Retail Corridor
Chicago-based developer Farpoint Development has announced plans for T.J. Maxx to open its doors in the third quarter of this year at 939 W. North Ave., a busy retail corridor on the Near North Side.
The off-price retailer, owned by TJX Cos., has signed a 10-year lease for 26,000 square feet of space, according to a news release from Farpoint Development. T.J. Maxx will be anchored in a 200,000-square-foot building that also includes other tenants such as Fitness Formula Clubs, Iteld Plastic Surgery, and Urban Oasis.
Alex Katz, principal at Farpoint Development, stated that the property represents a "gateway to the Lincoln Park retail" and is well-positioned for T.J. Maxx due to its proximity to public transit, indoor parking, and nearby dining and shopping options.
"We consider this the gateway to the Lincoln Park retail," Katz said. "That corner represents so much retail synergy." He also noted that T.J. Maxx's business model involves catering to local communities with unique offerings at each store, making no two locations identical.
Letters of intent have been sent out to potential tenants for the 10,000-square-foot vacancy on the first floor and the 35,000-square-foot space on the second floor, Katz said. Minor renovations have been made since Farpoint acquired the building in 2024, with an exterior facade remodel planned soon.
T.J. Maxx's closest location is about two miles away, on Clark Street and Diversey Parkway in Lincoln Park. The retailer operates over 1,000 stores across the US, including seven locations in Chicago.
The new T.J. Maxx store will be a welcome addition to the busy Near North Side retail corridor, which already boasts popular retailers such as Lululemon, Nordstrom Rack, Sephora, and Crate & Barrel.
Chicago-based developer Farpoint Development has announced plans for T.J. Maxx to open its doors in the third quarter of this year at 939 W. North Ave., a busy retail corridor on the Near North Side.
The off-price retailer, owned by TJX Cos., has signed a 10-year lease for 26,000 square feet of space, according to a news release from Farpoint Development. T.J. Maxx will be anchored in a 200,000-square-foot building that also includes other tenants such as Fitness Formula Clubs, Iteld Plastic Surgery, and Urban Oasis.
Alex Katz, principal at Farpoint Development, stated that the property represents a "gateway to the Lincoln Park retail" and is well-positioned for T.J. Maxx due to its proximity to public transit, indoor parking, and nearby dining and shopping options.
"We consider this the gateway to the Lincoln Park retail," Katz said. "That corner represents so much retail synergy." He also noted that T.J. Maxx's business model involves catering to local communities with unique offerings at each store, making no two locations identical.
Letters of intent have been sent out to potential tenants for the 10,000-square-foot vacancy on the first floor and the 35,000-square-foot space on the second floor, Katz said. Minor renovations have been made since Farpoint acquired the building in 2024, with an exterior facade remodel planned soon.
T.J. Maxx's closest location is about two miles away, on Clark Street and Diversey Parkway in Lincoln Park. The retailer operates over 1,000 stores across the US, including seven locations in Chicago.
The new T.J. Maxx store will be a welcome addition to the busy Near North Side retail corridor, which already boasts popular retailers such as Lululemon, Nordstrom Rack, Sephora, and Crate & Barrel.
It's gonna be like a treasure hunt in there, you never know what awesome deals you'll find! The location is everything - it's right by public transit and has those sick parking spots too 
. And let's be real, having all that dining and shopping nearby? 
It's like the ultimate retail corridor! I'm low-key excited to see what other cool tenants are gonna pop up in this building 
. Minor renovations or not, this place is already looking fire 
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t-j maxx is already super popular in chicago but having one on the near north side will be so convenient for people living around that area... maybe it's true what alex katz said about catering to local communities and making each store unique? i've been to t-j maxx before and they always have such cool stuff 
And what's with all these other tenants on the first and second floors? Are they gonna be like, super popular or something? 
I mean, Fitness Formula Clubs and Iteld Plastic Surgery? Like, that doesn't exactly scream "retail synergy" to me... 
But hey, at least it's not gonna be as boring as the T.J. Maxx on Clark Street and Diversey Parkway is 
. And yeah, having a new store in the area is always a good thing... or so I've heard 
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. And let's be real, who doesn't love a good discount? It's like a treasure hunt every time you go in! 
The fact that they're including Fitness Formula Clubs and Urban Oasis as tenants is also genius - now we've got a whole community of awesome spots to hang out and get stuff done 
. Bring on the sales and the fun! 
I was literally walking by that spot last month and I saw they were doing some major renovations 
! I was wondering what was going on with all the construction noise 
. Now it makes total sense - T.J. Maxx is coming to town and it's gonna be a game changer for shopping in that area 
. The fact that they're offering unique stuff at each location sounds so cool 
. And can we talk about how convenient it is for public transit, parking, and dining options? 
️? i swear, their eggs are so good they're like a warm hug for your insides 
my kids are always on the lookout for those discounted designer pieces 
10yrs lease is a long time tho, hopefully they'll revamp the place to keep up with the demand 
minor renovations won't cut it tho, might need some major updates to attract more shoppers 
The proximity to public transit and other amenities is def a major draw for shoppers. And let's be real, who doesn't love a good off-price retailer? 
. Farpoint Development did their research, anchorin' T.J. Maxx in a spot with public transit, parking, and dining nearby is a genius move 
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. Like we really need more shopping centers in our area 
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the proximity to public transit, parking, and dining options makes total sense - it's literally a shopper's paradise 
i'm already imagining all the amazing bargains and unique finds waiting for me at this new store 
. The fact that they're offering unique stuff at each location will keep customers engaged and coming back for more. Plus, it's great to have some variety in our retail scene, especially when you have big brands like Lululemon and Sephora already here 
. I mean, who doesn't love scoring deals on trendy clothes and home goods? The fact that it's anchored in a huge building with other tenants like Fitness Formula Clubs and Urban Oasis makes me think this place is gonna be a one-stop shop for all my retail needs