Commercial Space for Lease Finder FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to post my lease information?
There is no cost for this service. The Department of Neighborhood Development's mission is making Boston a better place to live. We believe that thriving, fully occupied commercial districts are healthy for their adjacent neighborhoods.

What if I cannot negotiate favorable terms?
We want to be very clear that the only service that the City of Boston is offering is maintaining this electronic bulletin board. The City of Boston will have absolutely no role in your negotiations. Please see the Disclaimer at the bottom of each page on this website.

How long will my listing be posted?
We will post your listing for 60 days after you submit it. At that time, you should resubmit the listing if the property is not yet rented.

What if I have more than one property to list?
You can list as many properties located in Boston that you want. However, you need to complete one input form (found on this website) for each property you list.

What if I own a commercial property in Boston even though I am not a resident of Boston?
That's OK. We will still list it as long as the property being listed is in Boston.

What is the meaning of the term, $/s.f. (dollars per square foot)? Because properties come in different sizes at different prices, the measurement "$/sf" is used in real estate to provide a basis for comparison. The dollar amount represents the annual cost of one square foot of leased property. For example, if you leased one square foot of space at $10/sf, that one foot would cost $10 a year. Of course, no one could make much use of one square foot. A better example is a 1,000 sf location at $10/sf. Here, the annual cost is $10,000 [$10 times 1,000 sf]. If you want to calculate your monthly rent payment, you take the annual result, here $10,000, and divide by 12 (months). The monthly rate payment is $833.33.

If I still have questions, how do I get more information?
Contact Andre Porter at the Department of Neighborhood Development.
Phone: 617.635.0615
Email: aporter.DND@cityofboston.gov

Disclaimer:

The information provided on this site is for informational purposes only. The Department of Neighborhood Development makes no representation as to the accuracy of any information contained herein. It is the responsibility of those listing available space to provide accurate information.

In addition, the City will not participate in any negotiations related to leasing the property, nor will the City be held responsible should the outcome of negotiations be unfavorable for either party.

The Department of Neighborhood Development shall not be responsible for any loss, harm, or other consequences to any person or party who takes possession of this list and uses it as a basis for any actions, decision or plans - financial or otherwise. Use, including but not limited to copying, printing and reproduction of this information shall be deemed as acknowledgement for knowledge and acceptance of these conditions and disclaimers.

City of Boston - Thomas M. Menino, Mayor

Charlotte Golar Richie, Director,
Department of Neighborhood Development

Andre Porter, Deputy Director,
Office of Business Development