Office furniture liquidation in River North
Corporate move-outs, consolidations and lease exits in River North, planned around the district's buildings and logistics, starting with a free walkthrough.
Clearing an office in River North
River North sits just north of the Chicago River, roughly between the North Branch and Michigan Avenue up to Chicago Avenue, around Wells Street, LaSalle Drive and Kinzie Street. Technology companies, advertising and creative agencies, consulting firms, law firms and showrooms share the district with restaurants, galleries and the Merchandise Mart.
Office space is split between converted brick-and-timber loft buildings from the warehouse era and newer riverfront towers such as 300 N. LaSalle and the Wolf Point buildings, plus the Merchandise Mart. Loft buildings often have small freight elevators and street or alley loading, while the towers and the Mart run strict dock schedules and insurance requirements.
District snapshot: River North had 29.6% office vacancy in Q2 2026, but it was one of only two downtown Chicago submarkets with positive net absorption through midyear, at 23,043 square feet, according to Cushman & Wakefield. Source
Recent River North office activity, as reported
- Apex Systems leased the full top floor, 15,378 square feet, at 448 N. LaSalle Drive, moving its Chicago office from 600 W. Chicago Ave., in a deal announced in April 2026. Source
- Freight brokerage TransLoop took about 44,500 square feet on the ninth floor of 350 N. Orleans as a sublease, leaving about 17,000 square feet at 1 S. Wacker Drive, according to January 2026 reporting. Source
Listed to illustrate market activity. These organizations are not Office Station clients unless stated.
Where we work in River North
- Merchandise Mart
- Wolf Point
- LaSalle Drive
- Wells Street
- Kinzie Street
- Ohio and Ontario Street feeders
ZIP codes include 60654, 60610, 60611.
Planning a River North move-out
What experienced facilities teams account for in this district before the first desk comes apart.
- Measure freight elevators, doors and stair turns in older loft buildings before the move, since many cars are small and large conference tables or workstation runs may need to come apart first.
- Check City of Chicago permit requirements before a truck, container or dumpster blocks a lane, curb or sidewalk on River North's narrow side streets.
- Load in the early morning, before restaurant deliveries and evening valet zones take over the curb along Hubbard, Kinzie and Wells streets.
- Get certificates of insurance that name the owner and property manager for riverfront towers and the Merchandise Mart, which assign dock slots and enforce their own move rules.
- Route outbound trucks around the Ohio and Ontario Street feeders to the Kennedy Expressway, which back up during the evening rush.
One project lead, start to handback
- Within days
Walkthrough
We walk the space, count and grade the inventory, note access, building rules and your lease date. Typically within 48 hours in Greater Phoenix.
- Within 5 business days
Written recommendation
Every office is different. We recommend the best route for your furniture, whether resale, a buy, a quote to clear, donation or recycling, or a mix, case by case.
- On your calendar
Schedule
Crews are booked around your move date, including nights and weekends when the building requires it.
- Removal day
Clear and decommission
Furniture, cabling, whiteboards and e-waste out, with building protection and dock scheduling handled.
- Handback
Documentation
Broom-clean space, photo walkthrough, certificates for e-waste and a diversion summary for your records.
Everything out, documented
- Free walkthrough and a recommended route, case by case
- Workstations, seating, casegoods and storage
- Cabling, whiteboards, signage and fixtures
- E-waste with certificates of data destruction
- COIs, freight elevators and dock scheduling
- Nights and weekends when buildings require it
- Itemized inventory and photo-documented handback
- Diversion summary for sustainability reporting
River North liquidation FAQ
Do you liquidate office furniture in River North?
Yes. Office Station provides corporate office furniture liquidation and decommissioning in River North and across Chicago, IL. After a free walkthrough we recommend the best route for your furniture, case by case, and clear on your lease deadline.
What should I plan for when moving out of a River North office?
Measure freight elevators, doors and stair turns in older loft buildings before the move, since many cars are small and large conference tables or workstation runs may need to come apart first. Check City of Chicago permit requirements before a truck, container or dumpster blocks a lane, curb or sidewalk on River North's narrow side streets.
How fast can you schedule a walkthrough in River North?
Walkthroughs are typically scheduled within two to three business days, with a written recommendation within five business days.
What decides the route for office furniture in River North?
Manufacturer, age, condition, matched quantities, building access and your timeline. Well-kept systems furniture in matching runs often suits resale, while mixed or worn pieces may be better suited to donation or recycling. The route is set out in writing after a walkthrough and inventory grading, before anything is scheduled.
Moving out of a River North office?
Every office is different. After a free walkthrough we recommend the best route for your furniture, case by case, and clear on your lease deadline.