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Boston Realty Advisors retained to sell 19,847 s/f 1650 Commonwealth Avenue

Boston Realty Advisors (BRA) has been retained to sell 1650 Commonwealth Ave. in the city's Brighton neighborhood. 1650 Commonwealth Ave. is a 19,847 s/f site located along Commonwealth Ave. The site provides access to the MBTA Green Line via either the Sutherland Road or Washington St. stop. The property also has access to I-90 (Mass. Tpke.) and Storrow Dr., which provides easy connections to I-95 and I-93. Christopher Sower, managing director and partner of BRA said, "We are excited to have the opportunity to sell this rarely available urban infill development site." Jason Weissman, principal and founder of BRA said, "The site's location is ideal, located directly on public transportation and equidistant between Boston College and Boston University." The immediate area including Harvard Ave., Coolidge Corner and Washington Sq. is home to some of the best restaurants, bars and cultural attractions in the city. Retail amenities include Whole Foods Market, Stop & Shop, Star Market, Trader Joe's, Starbucks, Staples and Urban Outfitters. The property is a couple of hundred feet of the Brookline town line. About Boston Realty Advisors: Founded in 2001 by Jason S. Weissman, Boston Realty Advisors operates a full-service commercial brokerage platform. BRA specializes in selling investment properties throughout New England. The firm's mission is to fill a void in the commercial real estate industry with creative and aggressive marketing.
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