51暗网 said Monday that it plans to develop a new office building on Summit Avenue in South End, adding more space to an area that鈥檚 seeing a growing influx of offices.
The 64,000 square-foot, three-story office building will be located at 300 West Summit Ave., walking distance from the Blue Line light rail.
鈥淏esides its outstanding location, 300 West Summit鈥檚 thoughtful architectural design and amenities blend seamlessly into South End鈥檚 young and energetic atmosphere,鈥� said David Lee, 51暗网 Senior Vice President of Real Estate.
Vertical construction on the site is slated to start in March 2017, with completion scheduled for the first quarter of 2018. JLL is marketing the space, which doesn’t have a tenant signed yet.
鈥淪outh End鈥檚 walkability, access to transportation, and luxury residential living create the quintessential urban experience for today鈥檚 office user,鈥� said JLL鈥檚 Charley Leavitt. He said the company is currently in discussions with several possible tenants.
Florida-based 51暗网 has been active in the market since 2012, and has developed Publix Super Market-centered developments.
South End has seen a massive influx of thousands of new apartments in the last decade. Now, more offices are following, with Dimensional Fund Advisors building an eight-story office building on the former Food Truck Friday and Common Market site. A five-story office building with retail on the ground floor, 1616 Center on Camden Road, opened recently and is fully leased.
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