Financial District Office Space

When it comes to high-end office space in Boston, the Financial District is tough to beat. Still, zeroing in on properties to buy or lease that suit your company's needs and budget is a tall order. After all, it's not like you have to do it all the time. Cut to the chase by signing up on this page for access to Boston City Properties' real estate database, which includes up-to-the-second listings for Financial District office space.

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How to Find Financial District Office Space

One reason finding office space in the Financial District is so stressful is because so much is on the line. You'll feel better knowing you have the best and latest information, and that's what you'll get by teaming up with Boston City Properties. Once you've determined how much space you need, how much you can afford and other variables, you can quickly pinpoint properties in this area that fill the bill.

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Boston City Properties is pleased to offer free access to our vast database of Boston real estate listings, which includes plenty of options for Financial District office space. Sign up on this page to start searching right away. If you need additional assistance, our Financial District office space experts are here to give it, so contact us today.

Financial District

Are you in the market for commercial real estate in Boston’s prestigious Financial District? With its soaring skyscrapers and densely packed streets, the Financial District is ground zero for virtually any company that wants a presence in Boston. Whether you are looking for upscale space in an iconic Class A office building or for more utilitarian space in a Class B or C site, Boston City Properties has you covered. That’s because we maintain one of the largest MA real estate databases around, and it includes up-to-the-second listings for commercial space for sale and for lease in the heart of downtown. If you’re looking for space for rent or to buy in an office building here, keep reading to learn more.

Boston’s Financial District is located in the heart of downtown, and it is one of the most densely populated areas of the city. Home to the Boston Stock Exchange and to the headquarters of many powerful and well-known corporations, the Financial District is dominated by soaring skyscrapers and by copious amounts of well-preserved architecture. From Dewey Square to One Financial Center, this neighborhood is teeming with prime places to locate a business. Regardless of how big or small your company is or on other variables, there’s sure to be a great place in the Financial District for you.

While Back Bay and Seaport District have been much in the news with all of the new construction, Financial District has been laying a bit low over the last few years. Perhaps its most notable building is One Financial Center, but there are hundreds of other buildings to consider in the neighborhood. If you want the most central location possible, someplace near Dewey Square would be good because it is located right by South Station and bordered by Atlantic Avenue, Summer Street, Federal Street and Purchase Street.

To say that the Financial District is overrun with office buildings would be an understatement. Consider this: At last count, there were nearly 280 office buildings in the neighborhood, and they offered upwards of 43.1 million square feet of space. Of that total, 30.6 million square feet consists of Class A space; 9.8 million square feet consists of Class B space; and 2.7 million square feet consists of Class C space. Of course, these figures fluctuate all the time as new buildings are built and others are demolished. Also, Class A buildings often eventually degrade into Class B and so on, so these designations evolve a bit too.

What can you expect from Class A space in a place like the Financial District? Without a doubt, you can expect the very best. Class A space in this part of the city is located in iconic buildings—often even landmarks. These buildings tend to be fairly new, and they tend to have the best technologies and infrastructures. Lately, they tend to be built with eco-friendliness and sustainability in mind. Such buildings are professionally managed by well-regarded companies, and they tend to have numerous on-site services and amenities for tenants.

Although the vast majority of the space in the Financial District falls into the Class A category, you can still find both Class B and Class C space here too—you just have to look a little harder. Class B space is just a short step down from Class A. It is popular because the space tends to be quite good, but the rent prices tend to be a lot more affordable. Not surprisingly, very little Class C space is available in Financial District. This type of space tends to need a lot of upkeep and repairs, and it doesn’t tend to be very centrally located.

If you’ve looked at lease prices for commercial space in the Financial District, you know how high they can be. Fortunately, however, leasing space isn’t your only option in this part of the city. There is always buying, of course, but that is generally beyond the reach of most companies—especially when we’re talking about someplace like the Financial District. If your company is still new or a startup, coworking space may be better suited for the time being. You can find plenty of it in this neighborhood, and our team can help as well.

What if you don’t really need a lot of physical space but would like to be able to put a prestigious mailing address on marketing materials and the like? In that case, virtual office space may be the answer. You can find virtual office space in the Financial District fairly easily, and it usually includes a mailbox and other perks. Sometimes, it includes a phone number and answering service. Boston City Properties can help you to explore these and other options to ensure that you end up with the best solution for your commercial real estate needs.

Tips for Finding Financial District Commercial Space

While some of the biggest names in business are found in Boston’s Financial District, including Fidelity Investments, Merrill Lynch, Bank of America and PriceWaterhouseCoopers, plenty of small businesses operate out of this part of the city too. Regardless of the size or scope of your business, you should be able to find suitable space—that’s especially true if you stick with Boston City Properties. A few tips for securing the right commercial space in the Financial District include:

• Ask for input – Unless you’re the only employee, you should do a survey to find out where employees are willing to commute to get to work. You can’t please everyone, of course, but this will give you a general idea of where in the Financial District to focus. Consider how many employees use public transportation versus how many drive as well.
• Start simple – You may be tempted to scoop up as much space as you can afford because you figure that you’ll grow into it. In the meantime, though, you’ll be paying extra for space that isn’t even needed. Come up with a minimum amount of space that you need, and try to stick to it. You’ll find that rent prices are a lot more reasonable.
• Hire an attorney – You can be sure that your eventual landlord will have an attorney on hand to ensure that the process unfolds properly. You should hire your own lawyer too. A real estate lawyer can check all of the paperwork and otherwise confirm that everything is on the up and up. Given how much is on the line, it is wise to pay a lawyer to check things out.
• Negotiate – The landlord will almost certainly expect you to negotiate a little, so be prepared. In addition to negotiating on the price, you can always ask for concessions that sweeten the deal a bit. For example, maybe some office furniture could be thrown in for free, or perhaps you could get the landlord to agree to not raising the rent for a certain period of time.
• Ask questions – Have a list of questions ready to go before even looking at the space. After you’ve looked at it, revise the list and come up with even more questions. The landlord should be willing and happy to answer all of them for you. If they aren’t, they might have something to hide. Keep in mind too that it often pays to have professional representation under such circumstances, such as a real estate lawyer or commercial real estate agent.
• Take your time – Finally, even if it feels like the most urgent thing in the world, don’t rush the process of finding commercial space in the Financial District. While you need to act quickly once you find the right thing, you should bide your time until the right thing comes along. This will be easier to do with the right help, and you’ll get that and so much more from Boston City Properties.

As useful as those tips may be, they still pale in comparison to this one: Connect with Boston City Properties. Right this instant, you can kick-start your search for prime commercial real estate in the Financial District and be on your way to buying or leasing a great new place for your company. That is because Boston City Properties maintains one of the largest and most exhaustive online databases of searchable MA real estate listings. They include up-to-the-minute listings for commercial real estate for sale and for lease in the Financial District and across all other neighborhoods in the city.

You can rest assured of accuracy with our listings because they are updated continuously. Another great aspect of our database is that you can limit your search to specific neighborhoods, cities and towns. In this instance, you will want to select Financial District from the list of Boston neighborhoods. You can select more than one location, so if you want to widen your search a little, feel free to do so. For example, you might also select Back Bay or Downtown.

Find commercial space that more closely suits your needs by adjusting search filters in our search tool. For example, you can select a price range for how much you are willing to pay. You can also select a range in terms of how much space you need. That way, your results will only include listings for properties that fall within your price range and that are around the size that you need. This means that you will spend less time searching and will be able to zero in on something perfect before you know it.

You’re probably wondering how much it costs to sign up to use our searchable database. Here’s the good news: It doesn’t cost a dime. All that you need to do to gain access is to sign up using a simple form on this page. As soon as you do, we will give you free, instant and unlimited access to the listings. With up-to-the-second information at your fingertips, zeroing in on office buildings that have the kind of space that you need will be much easier. In fact, you should be able to get a useful list in a matter of minutes.

Once you have a list that is based on your preferences, you can start looking at each listing to see if any of the space is right for you. You will notice that commercial real estate listings include a ton of in-depth information about the space in question, including how it is laid out and what kinds of amenities and features are included. Most listings also feature lots of detailed photos, so you can virtually tour commercial space before making the trip to see it in person. Boston City Properties can get answers to any questions that you may have about any listings that you find.

Speaking of extra help, did you know that Boston City Properties has skilled commercial real estate agents in all Boston neighborhoods, including Financial District? When you are ready to proceed with your search, give us a call, and we will connect you with one. The commercial real estate expert with whom we connect you can schedule tours of properties on your list. More importantly, they can provide you with insider guidance, and they can even help with negotiating the best deal. Your agent will be with you all the way through closing to ensure a smooth, easy time. Before you know it, you will be signing a lease for great commercial space in the heart of Financial District.

Are you ready to secure great commercial space in Boston’s Financial District? Boston City Properties is ready to help. Don’t settle for something that falls short of what you need, and don’t waste precious time searching high and low for it. By connecting with us, you can kick-start your search by browsing our constantly updated listings right away. Later, we’ll connect you with commercial real estate agents who can guide you through the process with ease. In no time, you will have found the perfect office and will be signing papers for it, so contact Boston City Properties today!

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