Cushman & Wakefield/Hayes & Sherry leases 216,000 s/f in 18 months at Hobbs Brook Real Estate’s Northwoods

Johnston, RI Hobbs Brook Real Estate (HBRE), a developer, owner, and operator of premier office properties across the United States, made known that Northwoods, a three-story, 319,774 s/f, Class A, LEED Gold-certified office building located at 1301 Atwood Ave., has completed nearly 216,000 s/f of new leases and renewals over the past 18 months, including the largest new office lease in the market in 2025 at over 71,000 s/f. The property is 96% occupied and achieved the highest leasing velocity in the market during that period.

Cushman & Wakefield/Hayes & Sherry represented the landlord (HBRE) in all of the transactions.

“The remarkable leasing activity at Northwoods over the past 18 months speaks to the market’s appetite for thoughtfully designed, high-performing workplaces,” said Peter Gottlieb, president & CEO of HBRE. “Securing nearly 216,000 s/f of leases, we’re proud to deliver spaces that inspire teams, strengthen company culture, and raise the bar for office space across Rhode Island.”

Located six miles from downtown Providence, Northwoods combines accessibility with a full suite of amenities that foster connection, wellness, and engagement. Tenants enjoy a conference center with advanced technology, a newly upgraded fitness center offering studio and group classes, and a full-service café providing dining options. Year-round events, services, and programming further enhance the campus experience, while landscaped outdoor spaces and a patio, complete with Wi-Fi connectivity throughout.

The property includes 1,300 parking spaces (a 4/1,000 s/f ratio) equipped with EV charging stations and is set on a 150-acre landscaped campus featuring walking paths, a scenic pond, and views of wildflower fields.