Lease Opportunity at 28 James Street North, Hamilton

For Lease: Prime Ground‑Floor Retail / Commercial Space

The City of Hamilton is seeking interested parties to enter into a lease to operate their office of retail business at Lister Block.

Ground floor, grade level, street front, located within a commercial office building.

Lister Block offers an opportunity to secure ground‑floor space within one of Hamilton’s landmark heritage properties. 

Located at the northeast corner of James Street North and King William Street, this unit sits at the heart of Hamilton’s evolving downtown core directly across from Jackson Square and steps from the vibrant King William dining district.

Property Details

• Address: 28 James Street North – Unit 114 (Lister Block)
• Rental Space: 681 Square Feet
• Access: Storefront exposure along James Street North

• Features:
  • High‑visibility street presence in a pedestrian‑focused, mixed‑use zone
  • Located within the L‑shaped heritage arcade
  • Ample natural light and strong visual merchandising opportunities
• Zoning: D2 – Downtown Mixed Use, pedestrian‑focused. This zoning allows for a wide range of commercial uses ideal for:
  • Retail
  • Professional services
  • Boutique office
  • Gallery / studio
  • Wellness or personal services

Property Information Sheet(PDF, 472.04 KB)

Leasing Framework

• Premises are leased “as‑is”, with all leasehold improvements to be completed at the tenant’s expense.
• The building includes both streetfront access and internal arcade access, enhancing customer flow.
• Signage, lighting, and interior design must align with the building’s heritage conservation guidelines.
• The City reserves the right to review tenancy proposals to ensure alignment with the building’s character and community objectives.

Proposals

In responding to this leasing opportunity, please include this information as the foundation of your business plan:

• Contact information: Company name, business type, address, email, phone number.
• Company Profile: Nature of your business model including details of services being offered.
• Planned operating schedule with a staffing model.
• Capital investment and length of lease proposed.
• Revenue projections.
• Business background, experience, and vision for the space.
• References: Provide 2 references including contact information.

Responses may be submitted any time and the City reserves the right, in its sole discretion to decline any submission received which fails to satisfy the objectives as set out in this expression of interest and/or the City may elect at any time throughout this process not to proceed with selecting an operator for the premises.