Comment(s) of the day: retail spaces in condo buildings need "real tenants"

“I believe that the retail is actually two restaurants / bars. I applaud the developer getting real tenants and not nail salons.”

– Alan, commenting on our post about Gunnison Street Lofts, 4840 N Broadway St. As another commenter, UptownR, pointed out, the retail in the building includes…

…Marigold Restaurant (a “modern” Indian fine dining establishment), the Annoyance Theater (a talented improv troupe), and Fat Kat (which is owned by the people who brought you the Silver Cloud in Bucktown back when that neighborhood was really dicey). This building has single-handedly done a LOT to help revitalize Uptown, since three new night spots makes quite an impact where there was once nothing. Add these to Agami Sushi, Crew, Nick’s on Wilson, Uptown Lounge, The Spot, etc., and Uptown is actually starting to have places to go at night!