On a cold and frigid day, and at anytime of the day there is nothing better than a scorching mug of hot chocolate. Not only is Boston known for its extravagant restaurants it’s also known for its cafes. If you’re looking for that perfect drink to heat you up after a cold day out and […]
Toni Shelzi, of ABG Commercial Realty, represented the lessee, Soar Enterprises LLC, and lessor, Joy Street Limited Partners, in the lease of a 4,000 square foot of industrial and flex space at 64 Joy Street in Somerville. The lease was signed on January 15, 2014. Joy Street Limited Partners also works in conjunction […]
A new Kendall Square startup, coUrbanize, creates websites which serve as a meeting place to hold community project and development discussions. This “has become a player in Cambridge civic life” according to Cambridge Daily. coUrbanize recently took a look at “bankification” in Harvard Square and Central squares and compared the number of banks to cafes. […]
When in Boston the constant bustling of all surroundings can be overbearing at times. If you’re looking for a peaceful place to relax, or if you’re a nature loving individual you can come appreciate some of the beauties in life with The Kendall Apartment Tower connected to a garage with a spacious rooftop garden. Anyone […]
When shopping in any retail store the average shopper would never think that there could possibly be an undercover shopper amongst them. This is exactly what happened to Cambridge recently as 30 independent retailers in the city received mystery shopping visits from undercover shoppers testing to see how the customer service was rated. This was […]
ABG Commercial Advisors Q4 Boston Office Market Report At the end of last year, Boston’s Office market finished the fourth quarter with a vacancy rate of 9.6%, down from the third quarter numbers of 9.8%. While the absorption rate is down from third to fourth quarter, rental rates showed a slight increase. Furthermore, vacant sublease […]
ABG Commercial Advisors Q4 Boston Retail Report The Boston retail market did not experience much change in market conditions throughout the previous year. The market ended the fourth quarter 2013 with an overall vacancy of rate of 4.3%, showing no change from the previous quarter. Vacancy rates stayed the same from the previous quarter at […]
ABG Commercial Advisors Q4 Boston Industrial Market Report By the end of 2013, Boston’s Industrial market continued the improvement it showed at the beginning of the year. The market ended the fourth quarter 2013 with an overall vacancy rate of 8.9%, down from the 10% rate from the end of the first quarter. In fact, […]
Kung Fu Tea, the popular Brooklyn-based bubble tea brand, is expanding further into the Boston Area. Peter Mayfield of ABG Commercial was the sole broker in leasing the 1,460 square foot street level retail space to Kung Fu Tea, located at 3 Pleasant St. in Malden. This property makes the fourth location in the Boston […]
Dunkin’ Brands, which includes Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants and Baskin Robbins, has announced that they’re planning to open up to 410 new franchises across the United States in 2014. Currently, Dunkin’ Brands is on a 5% net annual development rate, and plans to stay on that path throughout this year. Dunkin’s Brands has been privately owned […]
