About Lenora Adds

Lenora J. Adds
Senior Leasing Director
Mobile: 312-545-3601
Email: [email protected]

Professional Expertise
Commercial Office Leasing - Chicago, IL Central Business District

Lenora Adds brings over 28 years of in-depth experience in commercial real estate, specializing in office leasing within Chicago's Central Business District (CBD). Known for her strategic acumen, Lenora has a distinguished track record of representing both landlords and tenants, offering tailored real estate solutions that drive value and savings.

Career Highlights

• Impressive Portfolio: Lenora has successfully managed and executed over 320 office lease transactions, encompassing approximately 2.2 million square feet with a cumulative revenue value exceeding $500 million.
• Property Repositioning Expert: She has played a pivotal role in the leasing and strategic repositioning of several key properties, including the historic Monroe Building, which underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation under her guidance.
• Diverse Client Representation: Throughout her career, Lenora has served a wide range of clients, from private businesses to institutional owners, effectively addressing their varied property needs.
• Extensive Industry Experience: Starting her career at JLL, Lenora has demonstrated consistent excellence and leadership. Before joining Keller Williams ONEChicago in 2022, she honed her skills at Cushman & Wakefield for 20 years, where she developed and implemented innovative leasing strategies.

Total Leasing Achievements

• Over 540,000 square feet of combined office and retail space leased, reflecting her versatility and expertise across multiple property types.

Lenora's approach is client-centric, focusing on creating customized strategies that enhance property potential and meet market demands. Her profound understanding of the dynamics of the Chicago real estate market, coupled with her ability to adapt and innovate, makes her a valued leader in the field.

Contact Lenora
For strategic leasing solutions that optimize property value and operational goals, connect with Lenora Adds, a seasoned expert dedicated to setting new standards in commercial real estate.

 104 S. Michigan (Monroe Building) – Tawani Properties / Pritzker – Class A building
 500 N. Michigan – Fulcrum Asset Advisors – Class B building
 211 E. Chicago – American Dental Association – Class B building
 NBC Tower – Metropolis – Class A building
 444 N. Michigan - Louis Dreyfus Property Group, Apollo Real Estate, GLL Properties, & Andalex
Group – Class A building
 10 & 120 S. Riverside – Equitable Real Estate – Class A buildings
 Tribune Tower – Metropolis Holdings – Class B buildings
 1500 W. Carroll – Dayton Street Capital – Loft building
 175 N. Franklin – Exan – Loft building
 133 N. Jefferson – Werner Printing – Loft building
 1 E. Erie – M&J Wilkow – Class B building
 420 N. Wabash, 500 N. Dearborn, 57 W. Grand, & 101 W Grand – Friedman Properties – Loft
buildings
 122 S. Michigan & 332 S. Michigan – Aetna Realty / US Realty Management – Class B buildings

LENORA J. ADDS
Major Transactions (20,000+ SF):
 Lurie’s Children’s Hospital / 211 E. Chicago – 78,000 SF
 Ostrow Reisen Berk & Abrams / NBC Tower – 35,000 SF
 Coeur d’Alene Mines / 104 S. Michigan – 30,000 SF
 Epsilon / 104 S. Michigan – 23,000 SF
 Fox Entertainment / 444 N. Michigan – 25,000 SF
 Comcast & National Cable Communications / 444 N. Michigan – 43,000 SF
 Momentum & IPG / 444 N. Michigan – 25,000 SF