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Owners Developers & Managers
Posted: September 27, 2024
R.W. Holmes and 128CRE handle
10,600 s/f lease to Hope & Comfort
Needham, MA R.W. Holmes represented the owners of 33 4th Ave. in securing a 10,600 s/f lease with Hope & Comfort. The flex building, located in the N2 Innovation District, will be the new headquarters for Hope & Comfort as they continue to expand their impact in the Greater Boston area. Hope & Comfort, was represented by 128CRE.
The N2 Innovation District, home to major companies like TripAdvisor, SharkNinja, and NBC Boston, offers an ideal environment for business growth and collaboration. Hope & Comfort’s relocation to this area underscores its commitment to expanding its reach and impact within a dynamic and supportive community.
“We are thrilled to have represented Fourth Avenue Realty Trust in this transaction and to welcome Hope & Comfort to the N2 Innovation District,” said Elizabeth Holmes, director of corporate services at R.W. Holmes, who, along with Dean Blackey, managing director, represented the landlord in this lease agreement. “Hope & Comfort’s mission to provide essential hygiene products to children in need aligns beautifully with the values of the community, and we are excited to see them grow in their new space.”
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