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Berkeley Inv. executes 2,788 s/f lease with LittleFoot Energy, Inc.

Boston-based Berkeley Investments has executed a lease with LittleFoot Energy, Inc. for 2,788 s/f at the Watch Factory Offices. LittleFoot Energy is committed to addressing the specific heating and cooling challenges that an organization faces in their facility or manufacturing process. Berkeley Investments is now transforming the 400,000 s/f historic complex into a mix of offices, loft-style apartments and retail uses with riverfront amenities. Phase 1 consists of 160,000 s/f of newly renovated brick and beam office space, which is now 47% leased. Phase 2 of the project will provide 96 loft style apartments, a café and a restaurant. The Watch Factory is located less than two miles from the Mass Tpke., less than three miles from Rte. 128/I-95. Berkeley Investments was represented by Eric Ekman, project manager, and Steven Brooks, vice president of asset management. LittleFoot Energy Inc. was represented by Dan Krysiak of Grubb and Ellis.
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