Equinox Fitness Clubs has leased 40,000 s/f at 225 Franklin St. in Post Office Sq., where it will open its second Boston location.
The facility, slated to open in April 2009, will include cardio and strength training areas, fitness studios as well as a pro-shop, cafe/juice bar and full-service spa.
David Fitzgerald and Peter Conlin of CB Richard Ellis represented the owner of 225 Franklin St., The Blackstone Group. Peter Belsito of Strategic Retail Advisors and Timothy Lyne of CB Richard Ellis represented Equinox Fitness Clubs.
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