Jonathan Bennett Of AmTrust RE Leases Retail Space To Espiritu At 1 East Wacker Drive
1 E Wacker Dr
Building Size
12,200 SF
Asset Type
Retail
Closing
Feb 19, 2026
AI
The property asset involved in this transaction is a retail space located at 1 East Wacker Drive in Chicago, encompassing a total area of 12,200 square feet. The landlord for this lease is AmTrust RE, represented by John Vance and Will Winter of Stone Real Estate. The tenant is Espiritu, a restaurant and bar featuring a Mexican-American theme, which will occupy 10,000 square feet of indoor space and an additional 2,200 square feet of patio space, replacing McCormick & Schmick’s.
Summary of transaction details:
- Property Type: Retail
- Transaction Amount: Not disclosed
- Square Footage: 12,200
- Address: 1 East Wacker Drive
- Market: Chicago
- Landlord: Jonathan Bennett - AmTrust RE
- Tenant: Matt Moore & Emidio Oceguera - Espiritu
- Landlord's Representative: John Vance & Will Winter - Stone Real Estate
- Tenant's Representative: Dana Moyles - Dana Moyles Real Estate Services
The deal is characterized by the transition of the space from McCormick & Schmick’s to Espiritu, leveraging the unique offerings of the new tenant. John Vance and Will Winter represented the interests of the landlord, while Dana Moyles facilitated the arrangement for the tenants, ensuring a smooth lease agreement that anticipates a prosperous venture for Espiritu.
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Purchase Price
Annual NOI
Loan Amount
Interest Rate (%)
Loan Term (yrs)
Down Payment (%)
Cap Rate
5.80%
Cash-on-Cash
-1.66%
Monthly Payment
$14,164
Annual Debt Svc
$169,964
Annual Cash Flow
$-11,334
DSCR
0.93