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Posted: June 12, 2026
Avison Young brokers $9.55 million sale of adjoining office buildings in Boston
Boston, MA Avison Young brokered the sale of two adjoining office buildings totaling 34,300 s/f located at 33-41 West St. for $9.55 million. Avison Young principals Brandon Dickason and Jeff Gates represented the buyer, Embrace Boston. The seller was Kendall Capital.
“This was an especially meaningful project for our Avison Young team,” said Dickason. “The opportunity to partner with a client with a bold vision and the dedication to bring it to life is truly rare. Throughout our collaboration with the Embrace Boston team, we were continually inspired by their passion, focus and unwavering commitment to elevating the EMBRACE Boston’s mission.”
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