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Perry Brokerage Assoc. brokers two leases totaling 3,326 s/f in Boston

According to A.W. Perry, Inc., Perry Brokerage Associates (PBA) has executed two leases. Sprint Spectrum has renewed their lease at The Berkeley at 420 Boylston St. for 2,746 s/f and Ashland Partners & Co. LLP has signed a new lease for 580 s/f of office space at 77 Franklin St. Rich Beal of PBA represented the landlord and tenant in both transactions. "We are pleased that Ashland Partners & Co. has chosen 77 Franklin St. as their new business location and that Sprint has chosen to extend with us at the Berkeley," said Kerri Gallaway vice president and property manager of A.W. Perry. "We take pride in our relationships with our tenants and look forward to serving them in the years to come." 77 Franklin St. is located at the intersection of Franklin St. and Arch St. in the Financial District. Built in 1912, the building features a prominent Financial District address just steps away from public transportation and many area amenities. The Berkley at 420 Boylston St., is known as "the Crowned Jewel of the Back Bay."
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