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AAR Corp Leases 90K SF Office At Merchandise Mart In Chicago From Vornado Realty Trust

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AAR Corp Leases 90K SF Office At Merchandise Mart In Chicago From Vornado Realty Trust

321 North Clark Street

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Leased 10/30/2025
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ILLINOIS
Asset Type:Office
Price Per Square Foot:$0
Total Square Footage:90,000 SF
Transaction Type:Lease

The asset involved in this transaction is an office space located at 321 North Clark Street in Chicago. The total square footage of the property is 90,000. The leasing transaction marks a significant development as AAR Corp. relocates from a smaller office to this new location within the Merchandise Mart.

Summary of transaction details:

  • Property Type: Office
  • Transaction Amount: Not disclosed
  • Address: 321 North Clark Street
  • Market: Chicago
  • Landlord: Steven Roth - Vornado Realty Trust
  • Tenant: John M. Holmes - AAR Corp.
  • Brokers: Andrea Saewitz, Wendy Katz & Ben Cleveland - Stream Realty Partners
  • Total SF: 90,000

This lease deal was facilitated by Stream Realty Partners representing Vornado Realty Trust. The agreement signifies a major expansion for AAR Corp. and contributes to the leasing activity at the Merchandise Mart, which has recently undergone a $40 million renovation, achieving an occupancy rate of 84%.

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Benjamin (Ben) Cleveland
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Stream Realty Partners⁠
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Steven Roth
Vornado Realty Trust
44 deals$4.4B volume
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John M. Holmes
AAR Corp.
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AAR Corp.
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IMAGE: John M. Holmes, Wendy Katz, Steven Roth, Andrea Saewitz & Ben Cleveland DATE: 10/30/2025 ADDRESS: 321 North Clark Street MARKET: Chicago ASSET TYPE: Office ~ SF: 90,000 LANDLORD: Steven Roth - Vornado Realty Trust (@VornadoRealtyTrust) TENANT: John M. Holmes - AAR Corp. (@AARCorp) BROKERS: Andrea Saewitz, Wendy Katz & Ben Cleveland - Stream Realty Partners⁠ (@StreamRealtyPartners) NOTE: Aviation services firm AAR signed a lease for nearly 90K SF at the Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago, relocating from its smaller office at 321 N. Clark St. The deal, brokered by Stream Realty Partners for landlord Vornado Realty Trust, marks a major expansion for AAR and adds to the Mart’s leasing momentum following a $40M renovation that’s pushed occupancy to 84%, well above the city average. ⁠

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