Real Estate Management and Sales (REMS) is responsible for the maintenance, site assessment and disposition of the City's tax foreclosed and surplus property. These properties include over 1,550 vacant parcels and over 40 residential, commercial and industrial properties throughout Boston. REMS manages the process through which land and buildings are disposed, which often entails community meetings, crafting and issuing Requests for Proposals, and overseeing the review selection process of bidders. In addition, REMS is responsible for the care and custody of the historic Strand Theatre, which is operated by the Mayor's Office of Arts and Tourism.
Mayor Menino Announces $503,500 in EPA Brownfields Grants to Boston
Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Department of Neighborhood Development (DND) Director Evelyn Friedman announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the City of Boston $503,500 in Brownfields grants. Read more
The intent of the Clearinghouse is to encourage the
reclamation and reuse of these properties by providing information to interested parties.
Information provided includes foreclosure status, purchase information and program
information.
Site Finder: Online Form
Use this form to find City-owned commercial property which meets
your business site requirements. Square footage required to conduct search. (Note: This form is for commercial property requests only.)
Through REDI, PFD sells surplus, tax-foreclosed, City-owned
real estate to private buyers who agree to invest in the rehabilitation of the property.
Buildings are made available at or below market value through a Request for Proposal
(RFP).
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