On Havana Street Continues to be a Desired Place for Businesses – 93% Leased in 2025

September 16th, 2025

Aurora Businesses and Property for Sale and Lease: Updated September/October 2025 here: https://onhavanastreet.com/aurora-colorado-available-properties. *This page is only updated annually in September/October.

On Havana Street is 93% LEASED! 

Join the 4.3-mile special business district On Havana Street.

All of the commercial properties listed below are for sale and lease and are located within the boundaries of the Havana Business Improvement District.

For corrections or additions, please notify Chance Horiuchi, Executive Director of the Havana BID, at 720-788-8986 or  [email protected]

• Available Properties Listing:  We continued to revise and update the list of available commercial properties for sale/lease in the Havana corridor on our website to attract and assist future business owners, investors, and developers.  This has been a very popular service that generates new business leads. The District works closely with the City of Aurora Retail Specialist, developers, commercial brokers, local Chambers, and the Aurora Economic Development Council for referrals and establishes interest in the BID corridor. Havana is a very desirable area and in the top 5 producing areas for City of Aurora sales tax generation and revenue. The District received many inquiries from commercial brokers, interested prospective property owners, and many businesses looking to relocate to our district.
• 7% Vacancy Rate: We complete a survey of retail vacancy rates in the Havana corridor every September/October in preparation for the annual meeting in November.  Our first 2008 vacancy rate was 8.6% and over the past decade has decreased. Retail vacancy rate in October 2012 was 6.7%, October 2013 was 2.8%, October 2014 was 2.3%, October 2015 was 4.2%, October 2016 was 4.7%, October 2017 was 2.5%, October 2018 was 2%, October 2019 was 3%, October 2020 was 6%, October 2021 was 5%, October 2022 was 10%, October 2023 was 3%, September 2024 was 3.6% and September 2025 was 7%.
• The District averaged a 5% vacancy rate and 95% occupancy rate from 2008 to 2025.
• Large Vacancies Available in The District: The 7% vacancy accounts for large square footage leases that include: two large buildings at 2930 S Havana Street – 3,260 SF and 2950 S Havana Street – 22,208 SF, 11,269 SF at Iliff Pointe, 7,748 SF at Buckingham Village, 23,609 SF at the Gardens on Havana, 12,100 SF & 7,750 SF at South Havana Shops, and 7,113 SF at Havana Square at Havana & Jewel. There were only 15 vacant leases available, 112K SF, at over 30 shopping centers, 209 properties, with about 480 leases surveyed, totaling about 1.6M SF.
• In 2025, the District was at 93% occupancy and 7% vacancies. Available Leases: We expected to see an increase in vacancy rates due to the on-going challenges, retirements, and business closures. However, the District has seen business closures and new tenants move in two weeks to a month later, resulting in not many vacancies despite closures. On Havana Street is still a very desirable District to operate a business in. The District remains a desirable place to open a business in Aurora, CO.
• Lots of Redevelopments & Improvements Along On Havana Street: In 2025, we expect more redevelopment of properties and vacant parcels. We also expect the completion of multiple dealership redevelopments at Schomp Hyundai, Schomp Ford, Schomp Mazda, Stevinson Toyota East, Jambo Motors, King Auto (Dozens), Dave’s Hot Chicken at the Gardens on Havana, Vasa Fitness at the Gardens on Havana – formerly Dick’s Sporting Goods, Prestige Car Wash at the World Bazaar, Aurora Carniceria at the former Family Dollar, remodel and improvements at Carpet Exchange, Mecca Cannabis at the former Lightshade, Take 5 Oil Change at the ADI Autosport, Circle K at Havana & Iliff, QuikTrip at the former Sam’s No 3 and the completion of the units of condominiums and retail space at the Argenta redevelopment. Other properties like the South Havana Shops, the former Havana Auto Plex/Havana Machine are currently in redevelopment and added additional leasing opportunities to the corridor.
• Development and Business Assistance: The District regularly worked with existing business owners and developers by connecting them to resources and contacts in the city about development plans, tenant finish, new business plans, expansions, and code complaint issues. We hosted calls and driving tours of the corridor to share “What’s Happening or Coming Soon to On Havana Street.”
• Business Attraction: The District worked with prospective business owners interested in opening a business On Havana Street and offered any assistance from the BID that would help in that process. We are also in the process of updating our website to attract various audiences to explore, experience, eat, visit, and live On Havana Street.  Our goal is to showcase the vibrant community, economic opportunity, culture, and lifestyle on the corridor to attract businesses, shoppers, and residents.
• New Businesses: We saw about ~50+ new and remodeled businesses making major investments in late 2024 and up until September 2025. With a low retail vacancy rate, we are running out of retail space.  The Havana BID has been very busy working with business owners and prospective buyers to provide details about the Havana BID activities, Havana District statistics, and available property details, being the liaison between businesses and the city staff and development services.
• ~10+ Closures and Relocations that relocated and closed.

Business Closures/Relocations On Havana Street

1. Menya Ramen & Poke – Closed as of January 1, 2025. Their grand opening was in Early September 2024 at 2222 S Havana Street, Suite A2. New Hong Kong cuisine restaurant coming soon.
2. Ten Seconds Rice Noodles – Closed May 1, 2025 – Next to M Mart – The Restaurant was Lease Available, A new late night eats American Chinese Cuisine Restaurant – Chopsticks A Go Go as of May 1, 2025,
3. Specialist Barber – Havana Exchange – Closed April 2025, Olive Me Studio – DIY Crafting and Photo Studio opening 10/2025
4. Geico – The Gardens on Havana – Closed and relocated to Lowry, Bricks and Minifigs opening 9/2025
5. Dick’s Sporting Goods – The Gardens on Havana – new location in Leetsdale, Vasa Fitness under construction
6. Dickey’s BBQ – Gardens on Havana TBA at the end of October 2025, new restaurant concept Coming Soon!
7. K Town Imports – Birchtree Shopping Center – Closed May 2025, leased as of 9.15.2025 to Turkish Bakery with Wholesale Distribution for Middle Eastern grocery store – Coming Soon Spring 2026
8. 7-Eleven (Corporate Store) – Birchtree Shopping Center – Closed May 2025, leased as of 9.15.2025 to Ti Café from Broadway – Vietnamese Coffee & Specialty Tea Shop – Coming Soon Winter 2025
9. Dozens – Closure September 15, 2025, after 44 years, remodel begins September 16, 2025, and redevelopment to King Auto dealership, same property owner and stakeholder, Grand Opening expected October 2025
10. Ace Hardware – Gardens expected to close at the end of September 2025, lease available
11. Colorado’s Pro Gym – Closing at the end of November 2025, lease available

Temporary Business Closures

1. Temporary Closed – Vogue Day Spa – Havana Exchange Shopping Center – Remodel & Permitting Delayed in Summer – Winter 2024 – Remodel in Progress January 2025, Re-Grand Opening TBA
2. Temporary Closed – Circle K – gas station redevelopment on Havana & Iliff
3. Temporary Closed – T Mobile – The Gardens on Havana – under remodel

Updates on New Businesses, New Property Ownership, & Redevelopments to On Havana Street, Aurora, Colorado, Arapahoe County: https://onhavanastreet.com/new-closed-businesses-on-havana-street-in-2025/

1. Temporarily Closed – End of 2024 – Sharetea – Village on the Park – Permanently Closed December 15, 2024, Lease Available – former Sharetea at Village on the Park – lease is available.
2. Temporary Closed Fall 2024 – Starbucks – Gardens on Havana – Remodel – Re-Opened December 2024
3. Temporary Closed Fall 2024 – Chick-fil-A Gardens on Havana – Remodel – Closed for 7 months from August 15, Re-Grand Opening and Remodel Completed February 2025
4. Fall 2024 – Seoul Mandoo Closed at 2222 S Havana Street & Seoul Mandoo dumplings are now sold at Shintoburi, – New Korean Specialty Restaurant – Han Yang Restaurant opened by the former chef at Shintoburi
5. NEW- Now Open! 11.11.2024 – Eleven Optical opened at the Kwon Shopping Center near Havana Sauna, Yong Gung, & Pho 75 Havana.
6. NEW – Now Open! Soft Opening Menu Tasting November 9, 2024, – Il forno di tutti – Everyone’s Oven – Italian Trattoria Deli and Bar by Scott Burnham at the Buckingham Village Shopping Center near Safeway 1627 S Havana St. Unit B, Former My Favorite Muffin
7. NEW – Now Open! U-Time International LLC – local business – Utan – New Owner – Billiards & Sports Bar – Former Rack Em Billiards – Leased Aug 2024 and opened early 2025
8. NEW – Now Open! -February 14, 2025 – AMCAP – The Gardens on Havana – APD Substation partnership, Lease near Dick’s Sporting Goods and Milan Laser at the Gardens on Havana
9. NEW – Now Open! – Grand Opening Weekend – March 22 at 9 am and March 23 at 10 am – DAISO – Village on the Park – Space 4, SQ FT 8455, Eventbrite Details here.
10. ADI Autosport at AWAD Auto Sales Parking Lot Addition: “SITE PLAN AMDT, 1960 S HAVANA ST, SITE PLAN AMENDMENT TO ADD PARKING/STORAGE FOR CAR SALES INVENTORY AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT.”
11. Argenta – Housing On Havana Street – former Fan Fare property – Housing On Havana Street – The project is currently under construction with the following progress and anticipated timeframes: Pacific North, LLC., the developer, is under construction on the mixed building on Havana Street which includes 18,000 square feet of retail, and 32 multi-family, condominium units, anticipated to be completed July 2023. A second, 76-unit condominium building is currently under construction, with completion expected in early 2024. Construction has begun on the first 86-unit townhome building, with completion anticipated by the end of the year. The project has completed Harrison St, the North-South road through the development, which is a benchmark in the redevelopment agreement with Aurora Urban Renewal Agency.  6/2023 Update from Philip Nachbar, Development Project Manager, Planning & Development Services Department, City of Aurora 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Ste 2300, Aurora, CO 80012, office 303.739.7269
12. The ECD Company office at 30 S. Havana Suite 307, Aurora, CO closed at the end of 2024. ECD Company replaced the day-to-day management of the Havana Office Park (10-60 S. Havana Street, Aurora) that was performed by ECD Company with Trybe, a Denver property management company.
13. Redevelopment in 2025-2026 – Announcement on July 1 2024 on City of Aurora’s website – NEW – To be Approved by City of Aurora – Redevelopment of former Sam’s No 3 property – August 2025 – Proposed & approved to be a QuikTrip – SITE PLAN FOR A 5312 SF CONVENIENCE STORE WITH FUEL CANOPY ON APPROXIMATELY 1.3 ACRES AND A CONDITIONAL USE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE FUELING STATION IN MU-C ZONE DISTRICT, Status: 1st Referral Sent, Name: QUIKTRIP 4263 – SITE PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE, Development Application Number DA-1483-03, Link to site plan application: https://amandacommerce.auroragov.org/DevelopmentPlanReviewPub/MyProjects/Detail.aspx?frsn=36uKAGIWrH4=
14. 2024-2025 Redevelopment in Progress – Stevinson Toyota East – New Ownership by Asbury Automotive, no name change or rebranding
15. 2024 -2026 Redevelopment in Progress – Schomp Mazda – Ground Breaking hosted in Early April 2023. New Facility Coming in 2024! “SITE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR REGARDING THE PARKING LOT, DEMOLITION OF TWO BUILDINGS, AND CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-STORY APPROXIMATELY 48,000 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY AND THE ADDITION OF 8,000 SQUARE FEET TO AN EXISTING BUILDING. REPLAT FOR ONE LOT ON 5.63 ACRES.”
16. 2023-2027 Redevelopment in Progress – Schomp Hyundai – Redevelopment began in late 2023, & Expected Completion in 2026
17. 2023-2027 Redevelopment in Progress – Schomp Ford – Redevelopment began in late 2023 and 2024 – an 18-month project in progress – Expected Opening in 2026
18. 2023-2026 Redevelopment in Progress –  Jambo Motors – former Portico, purchased in late August 2023, but signage up in December 2023.
19. 2024-2025 Redevelopment in Progress – Circle K Gas Station at the corner of Havana & Iliff next to Discount Tire
20. 2024-2026 Redevelopment in Progress – Facade, exterior painting, and new signage at South Havana Shops
21. Spring – Summer 2025 – Carpet Exchange – under remodel and improvements – In 2025, District Marker signage.
22. Spring 2025 – Kimco West – Village on the Park Shopping Center – façade and sign improvements in the shopping center
23. Havana Auto Parts & South Havana Shops – NEW OHS District Marker Sign to be installed Q2 2025.
24. Western Center’s Havana Exchange Shopping Center – Interested in the District Marker signage program.
25. NEW – Now Open! – January 9, 2025 – Grand Opening, Redevelopment, and Construction began in Early March 2024 – Halal International Market – Camel International Market
26. NEW halal Bakery addition – August 2025 – under construction at Camel International Market
27. NEW – Now Open! – AMCAP – Market Square – Hair supply store – Lemna Beauty Supply
28. NEW – Now Open – January 2025 – L Café & Food Court, Armenian Restaurant, Bakery & Cafe, at 1930 S Havana St., #12, former Sara’s Market & Bakery
29. NEW – Business Expansion at Buckingham – Toro Taxes and Herrada Printing of Colorado
30. NEW – Now Open! – May 2025 – Mecca Cannabis, formerly Emerald Fields Mecca Cannabis, p: (720) 923-6924, 503 Havana St, Aurora, CO 80010, Re-painted the building and the OHS mural with Kirileigh Jones, Be a Good Person muralist, is no longer a part of Art2C On Havana Street.
31. NEW – Now Open! – May 1, 2025 – Chopsticks A Go Go – American Chinese Cuisine, formerly Ten Seconds Rice Noodles
32. NEW – Now Open! – May 1, 2025 – Cubesmart sold to Extra Space Storage at Havana Square, 50 S Havana St, Ste 500
33. NEW – Now Open! – May 2025 – Now Seoul Station and formerly Market Zoa – Korean Market and convenience store connected to Shintoburi – Korean Ban Chan Store
34. New Ownership – Miyamoto Dental – Village on the Park – Dr. Kim Miyamoto retired, and Dr. Conan Zhu is the new dentist at Miyamoto Family Dental.
35. NEW – Now Open! – Soft Opening June 11, 2025 – Redevelopment and Construction began – Orejano Causal Latin Cuisine & Empanada Restaurant, 800 S Havana Street, former StevO’s Pizza, under construction
36. New Ownership – Coffee Story sold – August 2025, no longer under Seoul Hospitality Group
37. New Ownership and lease as of August 2025 – Hong Kong Cuisine Restaurant Coming Soon, formerly Menya Ramen and Poke by Seoul Hospitality Group
38. NEW – Opening Soon! – September 2025 – Mexican Market – Carniceria Aurora – relocating from 354 S Havana Street to 465 Havana Street this Summer 2025, the owner purchased the former Family Dollar building
39. Sign Improvements, parking lot repavements, facade and signage updates at Costco On Havana Street.
40. NEW – Coming Soon! – AMCAP – Havana Square – Hair Salon TBA – KingSoopers Shopping Center, remodel and construction in progress now
41. NEW – Coming Soon! – Olive Me Studio, DIY Crafting lounge and Photo Studio, as of June 10, 2025, Western Centers, Havana Exchange Shopping Center, formerly SB Barber Shop lease, expected to open October 2025
42. NEW – Coming Soon! – Verizon at The Gardens on Havana, Suite MOB next to AT&T – Expected Fall Opening
43. NEW – Coming Soon! – Closed for Remodel & Construction – T Mobile, The Gardens on Havana
44. NEW – Coming Soon! – Mazaya Foods – Halal Global Market – located next to Tous Les Jours
45. NEW – Now Open! – Village on the Park – Suite 31A – next to David’s Bridal, Xfinity, the former Sharetea – Cabinet IQ – 2498 SF
46. NEW – Redevelopment – Take 5 Oil Change at ADI Autosport property
47. NEW – Redevelopment – Prestige Car Wash – 242 Havana Street, the owner of the World Bazaar property, is redeveloping a part of his parcel with a touchless car wash on the northern end of the District.
48. NEW – Coming Soon! – AMCAP – The Gardens on Havana – new fitness use, VASA Fitness, former Dick’s Sporting Goods
49. NEW- Now Open! – September 20, 2025, AMCAP – The Gardens on Havana – retail – toy store – Bricks and Minifigs– former GEICO lease
50. NEW – Mediterranean Restaurant concept Coming Soon! – AMCAP – The Gardens on Havana – TBA at the end of October 2025
51. NEW – Coming Soon! – AMCAP – The Gardens on Havana – Dave’s Hot Chicken, Suite RO7-2, 2600 SF, announced 4/2024, redevelopment in the next two years, construction to begin Summer 2025, & expected opening 2026
52. K Town Imports – Birchtree Shopping Center – Closed May 2025, leased as of 9.15.2025 to Sultan Bakery -Turkish Bakery with Wholesale Distribution for Middle Eastern grocery store – Coming Soon
53. 7-Eleven (Corporate Store) – Birchtree Shopping Center – Closed May 2025, leased as of 9.15.2025 to Ti Café from Broadway – Vietnamese Coffee & Specialty Tea Shop – Coming Soon Winter 2025
54. 2025-2026 redevelopment of Dozens property to King Auto dealership, same property owner and stakeholder, formerly Dozens – Closure expected September 2025