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Cooney, Gifford and Doorakian of NAI Hunneman handle 1,356 s/f lease for landlord and tenant, Luna

NAI Hunneman has brokered a 1,356 s/f five-year office lease at 56 Roland St., to Luna Boston, one of the leading retail and online shops for handbags and accessories from top emerging and harder-to-find designers in the US and beyond. David Cooney, NAI Hunneman senior associate, and Jonathan Gifford, senior VP, represented the landlord, Boston-based Essex River Ventures LLC. Bonny Doorakian, NAI Hunneman senior associate, procured the tenant, Luna Boston. "We're very pleased to have attracted this fine tenant to this property," said Cooney. "With incredible access to all major highways and routes as well as a working environment that is ideal for technology, lab, and office tenants, Washington Crossing continues to attract quality tenants." The property is located at Washington Crossing, an office/lab/R&D complex owned and managed by Essex River Ventures. The complex offers a variety of access and transportation options. "Easy access to highways and public transportation, supportive on-site management, and chic lofty look made this an ideal spot for our growing company," said Sarah Johnson, CEO of Luna Boston. "Bonny Doorakian at NAI Hunneman was again great to work with, as she listened to our company's needs, found a perfect fit, and helped us work through all stages of the lease negotiation and signing. We are thrilled to have secured this location for our offices and online support center." Washington Crossing is located two blocks away from I-93's Exit 28 which allows easy commuting and access to downtown Boston, Logan Airport, Cambridge, Harvard, and MIT, as well as many other nearby highways such as Rt. 1, Rt. 16, Rt. 99, Rt. 28, Storrow Drive and Memorial Drive. NAI Hunneman serves as the exclusive leasing agent for the property.
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