Massachusetts

Jamestown Acquires 220,000 SF Davenport Building in Cambridge

by Amy Works December 8, 2014

CAMBRIDGE, MASS. — Jamestown, a national real estate and investment firm, has acquired the Davenport building in Cambridge from DivcoWest for an undisclosed price. The property was originally constructed in 1860 as the Davenport Furniture Factory. In 1987 the seven adjoining buildings were renovated to function as a single four-story, 220,000-square-foot office building. Recently the building underwent an $18 million capital improvements program to bring the property to modern standards. The property is currently fully leased to seven tenants: HubSpot, Sonos, PowerSteering Software, npg, Nimbus, Atlas Venture and Manta. Robert Griffin, Edward Maher and Matt Pullen of Cushman & Wakefield of Massachusetts brokered the transaction.

December 8, 2014

Market Reports Massachusetts Multifamily Northeast Northeast Market Reports

Increase in Supply and Rents Follow Rising Demand in Boston Apartment Market

by Jaime Lackey December 3, 2014

The Boston apartment market ranked among the nation’s top cities for revenue growth throughout much of 2013 and 2014. Apartment developers took note of the region’s strong revenue performances and construction levels ramped up, reaching over 7,000 units during the past four quarters. Construction has remained elevated and supply volumes have increased, but not outpacing demand of more than 8,000 units per year. The new luxury apartments provide a lifestyle that is very attractive and, in many cases, comparable to condominium living for would-be buyers who are now renting when faced with few options for buying the limited supply of new condominiums. Luxury apartments offer an excellent alternative and a lifestyle experience that is more akin to condo living than what previous rental buildings offered. Boston has needed new rental inventory for some time now, given that 60 percent of the existing apartment inventory was built prior to 1980. Many of the new luxury buildings feature condo-style finishes, state-of-the-art amenities and services, windows that open, high ceilings, and updated systems. These new buildings also offer a greater variety of floor plans that better address the needs of millennials and professionals who are flocking to downtown Boston for jobs and social …

December 3, 2014

Massachusetts Northeast Office

Spear Street Capital Sells Marlborough Corporate Center for $25.55M

by Amy Works December 2, 2014

MARLBOROUGH, MASS. — Spear Street Capital has completed the disposition of Marlborough Corporate Center, which is located at 377 Simarano Dr. in Marlborough. A private trust controlled by a principal of IPG Photonics purchased the office building for $25.55 million. Built in 1998, the 156,630-square-foot building features a cafeteria and is 30 minutes west of downtown Boston. IPG, a provider of high-power fiber lasers and fiber amplifiers, is a current tenant of the building. David Pergola and Brian Doherty of Cassidy Turley represented the seller in the transaction.

December 2, 2014

Massachusetts Northeast Retail

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $11.34M Sale of CVS/pharmacy in Massachusetts

by Amy Works December 2, 2014

SAUGUS, MASS. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of a 24-hour CVS/pharmacy location in Saugus. The property sold for $11.34 million, or $879 per square foot. Built in 2008, the property is situated on 1.27 acres at 1075 Broadway St. Laurie Ann Drinkwater and Seth Richard of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a national net-lease investor; Steven Siegel, also of Marcus & Millichap, represented the buyer. Jennifer Athas of Marcus & Millichap is the firm’s broker of record in Massachusetts.

December 2, 2014

Industrial Massachusetts New Hampshire Northeast

RAM Acquires Two Industrial Properties in Merrimack Valley for $21.2M

by Amy Works November 25, 2014

HUDSON, N.H., and CHELMSFORD, MASS. — The RAM Companies has acquired two industrial properties in Merrimack Valley for $21.2 million. The properties are 267 Lowell Road in Hudson and 25 Industrial Avenue in Chelmsford. The 121,533-square-foot property on Lowell Road features lab, clean room space and 401 parking spaces. Additionally, the property recently underwent renovations for its long-term Mercury Systems and Vectron Corp. The 48,734-square-foot property in Chelmsford is fully leased to a variety of tenants, including Comcast and CDM Smith. Dog Jacoby of Colliers Commercial Real Estate brokered the transaction and arranged debt financing through CIBC Bank for the deal.

November 25, 2014

Massachusetts Northeast Office

Sophos Inks 42,000 SF Lease for Regional HQ in Burlington

by Amy Works November 25, 2014

BURLINGTON, MASS. — Sophos, a developer and vendor of computer security software and hardware, has leased 42,000 square feet of office space at 3 Van de Graaff Drive in Burlington. The company will use the space for its regional headquarters. Built in 1999 and fully renovated in 2007, the four-story property offers 295,000 square feet of office space. On-site amenities include a cafeteria, fitness center, an open courtyard and conference center. John Boyle, Ryan Romano and Kevin McNamara of Cassidy Turley represented Sophos in the 10-year deal. Steven Murphy of CBRE represented the landlord.

November 25, 2014

Maine Massachusetts Northeast Retail

The Boulder Group Brokers $39M Five-Property Walgreens Portfolio Sale

by Amy Works November 18, 2014

CLINTON, MASS., AND BELFAST, MAINE — The Boulder Group has brokered the sale of a Walgreens portfolio of five single-tenant, net-leased properties. The properties sold for $39 million. Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented both the buyer, a Midwest-based institutional investment firm, and the seller, a Midwest-based private partnership, in the transaction. The portfolio is comprised of 720 Main Street, Clinton, Mass.; 32 Main Street, Lakeville, Mass.; 268 Main Street, Belfast, Maine; 1112 Civic Center Drive, Rochester, Minn.; and 1537 Charleston Highway, West Columbia, S.C.

November 18, 2014

Massachusetts Multifamily Northeast

Roseland, Massport Open Retail/Residential Portside At East Pier Building 7

by Amy Works November 14, 2014

BOSTON — Roseland, a subsidiary of Mack-Cali Realty Corp., in partnership with the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), has opened Portside at East Pier Building 7, a residential and retail complex located at 50 Lewis St. in Boston’s East Boston neighborhood. The five-story property features 176 apartments, including six extended-stay units, 3,600 square feet of ground-floor retail space and 192 parking spaces. Residential units feature oversized windows, ceramic tiles, stone countertops, kitchen islands, stainless steel appliances, in-unit washer/dryers, hardwood-style flooring, 10-foot ceilings and balconies. The pet-friendly community features a 24/7 concierge, fully equipped fitness center, clubroom with gaming and lounging areas, a conference room and WiFi.

November 14, 2014

Massachusetts Multifamily Northeast

25 Mandarin Oriental Rental Residences to Convert to Condos in Boston

by Amy Works November 14, 2014

BOSTON — The Residences at Mandarin Oriental Boston is converting 25 of its rental residences into condominiums. Located at 776 Bolyston St., the to-be-converted residences include 19 two-bedroom units and six one-bedroom units ranging from 930 to 1,625 square feet. Additionally, the existing 10 affordable rental properties located within The Residences at Mandarin Oriental Boston will remain unchanged. Jeannemarie Conley of Otis & Ahearn will market and sell the condos in early 2015.

November 14, 2014

Massachusetts Northeast Office

MPM Capital Inc. Becomes First Tenant at 450 Kendall Street

by Amy Works November 7, 2014

CAMBRIDGE, MASS. — Transwestern | RBJ has brokered a lease between BioMed Realty Trust Inc. and MPM Capital Inc. at the recently completed 450 Kendall Street in Cambridge. MPM Capital, a venture capital firm focusing on the biomedical industry, will occupy 14,511 square feet at the building starting in April 2015. Steven Purpura and Eric Smith of Transwestern | RBJ represented the building owner, BioMed Realty, while John Barry and Jeff Landers, also of Transwestern | RBJ represented the tenant in the transaction. The 60,117-square-foot property is the first speculative office building to be constructed in Cambridge since 2001.

November 7, 2014

Newer Posts

Older Posts