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Otis & Ahearn, Inc. signs new 5,000 s/f lease at 20 Park Plaza, Boston

Boston, MA The Park Plaza Building, 20 Park Plaza, has leased 5,000 /f to Otis & Ahearn, Inc., exclusive Boston and Brookline affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate.

“Our move to the Park Plaza Building allows us to better serve growing client demand in the Downtown District, while remaining centrally located to the Beacon Hill, Back Bay and South End neighborhoods.  Just off Boston Common, Park Plaza Building offers us an historic landmark address along with abundant parking and ease of access to each area of the city,” said Kevin Ahearn, president of Otis & Ahearn.

Since 1979, Otis & Ahearn has been actively involved in the neighborhoods of historic Boston.  Otis & Ahearn, Inc. has been positioned to grow and expand in the dramatically changing market dynamics of the past 35 years.

Today, Otis & Ahearn, through its citywide network of 5 offices strategically located in major neighborhoods boasts the largest and finest team of real estate professionals in Downtown Boston.

Otis & Ahearn consistently achieves one of the highest residential brokerage market shares in Boston, and serves as exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate for Boston and Brookline, MA where Otis & Ahearn offers the foremost in local recognition with world-wide reach including global marketing initiatives, high profile branding and in-depth local market knowledge.

The Park Plaza Building at 20 Park Plaza is one of the Back Bay’s premier retail and office addresses. The 250,000 s/f office building is strategically located one block from the public garden, Newbury St. and major transportation routes. Park Plaza Building and the onsite Park Plaza Executive Centre offer all of the finest amenities of a class A office building to tenants seeking a full-service location with exceptional value.

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