ANDOVER, MASS. — Red Thread has signed a 96,000-square-foot industrial lease in Andover, located north of Boston. The workplace design and integration firm is taking space at 4 Executive Place, a 168,000-square-foot building. Locally based investment and development firm Marcus Partners owns the building. Both parties were self-represented in the lease negotiations.
TEWKSBURY AND HAVERHILL, MASS. — JLL has arranged $10.1 million in acquisition financing across two loans for two industrial assets totaling 64,460 square feet in metro Boston. The buildings include a 34,100-square-foot cold storage facility in Tewksbury and a 30,360-square-foot facility in Haverhill, both of which are located north of the state capital. The buildings were completed in 2000 and 1982, respectively. Max Custer, Amy Lousararian, Thomas Didio Jr., Chris Barry and Christian Badalamenti of JLL arranged the financing. Both loans carried fixed interest rates and were provided by local banks. The borrower was B&D Holdings.
BOSTON — Newmark has brokered the $125 million sale of 399 Boylston Street, a 245,084-square-foot office building in Boston’s Back Bay district. The 13-story building has had an average occupancy rate of 85 percent over the past five years and was 90 percent leased at the time of sale. In addition, the property recently underwent a capital improvements program that delivered a new lobby and entryway, as well as improvements to tenant suites. Robert Griffin, Edward Maher, Matthew Pullen, James Tribble, Samantha Hallowell and William Sleeper of Newmark represented the seller, an entity doing business as BRE Boylston Owner LLC, in the transaction. David Douvadjian Sr., Timothy O’Donnell, David Douvadjian Jr., Bobby Alvarado and Conor Reenstierna, also with Newmark, arranged acquisition financing on behalf of the buyer, San Francisco-based DivcoWest.
WORCESTER, MASS. — MassDevelopment has provided $21.4 million in tax-exempt bond financing for a 73-unit, 16-building affordable housing complex in Worcester. The owner, Worcester Common Ground, will use proceeds to renovate the complex, which houses units that are reserved for renters earning between 30 and 60 percent of the area median income, and preserve its affordability status. Improvements will include the replacement and upgrading of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems, as well as the renovation of kitchens and bathrooms. Roofs will also be replaced, and four fully accessible units will also be created. Construction is underway and is expected to be complete in spring 2027.
MEDFORD, MASS. — Locally based developer The Davis Cos. is underway on construction of The Clayborn, a 289-unit multifamily project located north of Boston in Medford. The 7.9-acre site formerly housed a self-storage facility. Designed by CUBE 3 Architects, The Clayborn will offer studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units as well as six townhomes. The Clayborn will also have an affordability component, although specific income restrictions were not disclosed. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, playground, golf simulator and putting green, coworking space, dog park and a rooftop deck. Plumb House is the general contractor for the project, which is expected to be complete in 2027.
WESTBOROUGH, MASS. — Regional brokerage firm Atlantic Capital Partners has negotiated the $10 million sale of 9 West Plaza, a 35,371-square-foot neighborhood retail center in Westborough, about 30 miles west of Boston. The center is home to tenants such as Dollar Tree, Chipotle Mexican Grill, PetMedic, Jersey Mike’s, FedEx and Smileland Pediatric Dentistry. Justin Smith, Chris Peterson, Sam Koonce, Danielle Turpin and Matt Ericson of Atlantic Capital represented the seller in the transaction. Will Kelleher of Kelleher Sadowsky represented the buyer. Both parties requested anonymity.
WOBURN, MASS. — CBRE has brokered the sale of a 76,701-square-foot medical office building in Woburn, located north of Boston. Winchester Hospital anchors the outpatient building, which is known as 200 Unicorn Park, and Excel Orthopedic Specialists occupies the remaining space. Chris Bodnar, Brannan Knott, Mindy Berman, Zack Holderman, Cole Reethof, Jesse Greshin, Corra John, Scott Dragos and Josh Kulak of CBRE represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The buyer was Boston-based Sendero Capital.
BURLINGTON, MASS. — Three new tenants have signed leases at Wayside, a 193,000-square-foot shopping center located in the northern Boston suburb of Burlington. Diamonds & Pearls by David’s Bridal is already open at the property, as is Golf Galaxy, which operates a 16,000-square-foot venue. Contemporary Japanese restaurant Hinoki will open in early 2026. Regional owner-operator Wilder Cos. manages Wayside, which is anchored by L.L. Bean and features more than 30 shops and restaurants.
BOSTON — New York City-based investment firm Drucker Associates has completed the $5 million renovation of 211 Congress Street, a 90,000-square-foot office building in downtown Boston. The project, which is expected to be complete before the end of the year, will deliver a modern lobby, upgraded elevators and restrooms, new storefronts and a refreshed retail façade. Newmark is both the office and retail leasing agent for 211 Congress Street.
WATERTOWN, MASS. — National Development has purchased Watertown Mall, located on the western outskirts of Boston, with plans to enhance the property and continue its operation as a retail destination, as confirmed in a statement by the regional owner-operator. According to reports from multiple publications, including Axios and the Boston Business Journal, the sales price was $100 million, and the purchase represents a split from an original plan to repurpose the property to support life sciences usage. Best Buy and Target are the current anchors of Watertown Mall. The seller was not disclosed.
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