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O'Neill of The Grossman Cos. reps. 860-872 Commonwealth Ave. in 13,000 s/f

East Coast Alpine, retailer of skis, snowboards, bicycles and related clothing and accessories, has leased 13,000 s/f at 860 Commonwealth Ave., on the Brookline-Boston line opposite Boston University. Representing thel andlord in lease negotiations was Frank O'Neill of The Grossman Companies, Inc. of Quincy, exclusive broker for the owner, 860-872 Commonwealth Ave. Trust. Other tenants in the building are Audio Concepts, New England Electronics, and MMP Printing. The new East Coast Alpine store, opening in September, will be the company's third. The two others are in Danvers. Company president John Sullivan said he chose the location for its strong demographics, excellent visibility, heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic, access to the MBTA Green Line, and proximity to B.U. The Grossman Companies, Inc., offers a full range of brokerage services, with a focus on sales and leasing of commercial property throughout New England. For more information, contact Frank O'Neill at 617-472-2000, or visit www.grossmanco.com.
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