Is Pilsen Studios available to rent while the sale is pending?

Yes. Pilsen Studios remains fully operational and available for production bookings while the sale is pending. Contact us to inquire about availability.

How large is Pilsen Studios?

Pilsen Studios is 12,000 square feet of production space, plus an additional 5,000 sq ft fully usable basement with an existing woodshop.

What equipment is included in the sale?

The facility includes two cyclorama stages, a fully equipped commercial kitchen, full grip and electric inventory, two makeup rooms, wardrobe area, production office with conference table seating 14, security cameras, two loading docks, and a freight elevator. The Milo and Bolt motion control cinebots are available for separate purchase.

Who are the listing agents for Pilsen Studios?

Pilsen Studios is listed exclusively with CBRE. The listing agents are Mitch Adams (Senior Vice President, +1 312 935 1469) and Nicole Mentone (Transaction Manager, +1 312 297 7658).

Where is Pilsen Studios located?

Pilsen Studios is located in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood on the Lower West Side. CTA Bus #18 stops at the front entrance, the Western Metra stop (BNSF) is 0.1 miles away, and the Western Pink Line stop is 0.3 miles away.

Pilsen Studios — Film & Production Studio For Sale | Chicago, IL

This facility is now for sale — Chicago's premier production studio

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PILSEN STUDIOS

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For Sale

A Production Facility
Built by Filmmakers,
Ready for the Right Buyer

Two stages. Motion control robots. Commercial kitchen. Full grip and electric. Purpose-built for serious production work — not converted warehouse space.

12,000

Square feet

Production stages

Cyclorama walls

19'

Ceiling height

1,200A

3-phase power

Available to rent while sale is pending. Production continues uninterrupted — inquire about booking

This isn't a building.
It's a working studio.

Built and operated by working film and commercial production professionals. Every decision — ceiling heights, power load, kitchen spec, grip storage — was made by people who have spent careers on set. The infrastructure is there. The reputation is there. The client base is there. The right buyer walks in and recognizes it immediately.

Stage one

West Studio

Full cyclorama, high ceilings up to 19 feet, purpose-built for film and commercial production. Proven track record with major production clients. Floor plan PDF available.

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Stage two

East Studio

Second cyclorama stage with direct access to the commercial kitchen — purpose-built for food, lifestyle, and tabletop production. Makeup rooms and wardrobe area adjacent.

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Included in facility

Commercial Kitchen

Fully equipped with MaxxCool refrigerators, Vulcan fryers and convection ovens, Lincoln Impinger pizza ovens, commercial mixer, griddle, and full stainless steel prep surfaces. A rare asset in any independent production facility.

Second floor

Production Office & Green Room

Conference table seating 14, full bathroom, lounge seating, and collaboration areas. Video village and dedicated production office space. Elevator with 4-foot doors for equipment access between floors.

Who this property is for

Production companies

Stop paying stage rental. Own your infrastructure, control your schedule, and build equity in your primary workspace. Everything is already built and running.

Studio operators & investors

Established client base, proven revenue model, fully operational and turnkey. Open for business from day one — not a shell that needs to be converted.

Content platforms & networks

Own your Chicago-market stage. Purpose-built production infrastructure — not a converted warehouse. The Midwest's most capable independent production facility.

Everything included

A complete, operational facility — not a building that needs to be converted into one

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1,200A 3-phase power

Full production electrical capacity

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2 loading docks

Plus freight elevator, 4' doors

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Parking

5 spaces rear + ample street

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Full basement

5,000 sq ft with woodshop

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2 makeup rooms

Plus wardrobe area

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5 bathrooms

4 on 1st floor, 1 upstairs

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Security cameras

Full facility coverage

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Built 1960, renovated

Meticulously maintained

Pilsen, Chicago

One of Chicago's most recognized creative neighborhoods — celebrated for its arts community, culinary scene, and dynamic street culture. Named by Forbes as one of the world's coolest neighborhoods.

Illinois production tax credit eligible. Established Chicago film permit district.

CTA Bus #18 stop at front entrance

Western Metra stop (BNSF) — 0.1 mi

Western Pink Line stop — 0.3 mi

I-290 access at Western — 1.4 mi

I-55 access at Damen — 1.8 mi

Pilsen, Chicago IL Cook County IL production tax credit Active film permit district Forbes coolest neighborhood

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Represented exclusively by

Mitch Adams & Nicole Mentone

CBRE · Commercial Real Estate

Mitch Adams · +1 312 935 1469 · mitch.adams@cbre.com
Nicole Mentone · +1 312 297 7658 · nicole.mentone@cbre.com

A Production FacilityBuilt by Filmmakers,Ready for the Right Buyer

This isn't a building.It's a working studio.