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    1035 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215

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    Retail space positioned on Boston University grounds with convenient access to transit via the Green Line T-stop.

    Type:Retail
    Property size:
    4,702 SF
    Added:
    Jun 1, 2026
    Days on Market:
    6
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 6 at 5:18 am

    Property Features for 1035 Commonwealth Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    4,702 SF
    Property subtype
    Retail

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1920

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    Harrison Demeritt

    Listing agent Harrison Demeritt License #RE-B 9585754

    Listing office Boston Realty Advisors

    Listing date Jun 1, 2026

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    HighLights

    • 4,702 SF retail asset positioned on Boston University grounds.
    • Located at 1035 Commonwealth Avenue in Allston on one of Boston’s busiest corridors.
    • Diagonally across from the Pleasant Street MBTA Green Line T‑stop for convenient transit access.
    • Boston University campus nearby with 37,000 students and 10,000 faculty and staff reported.
    • Building year built: 1920.

    Overview

    1035 Commonwealth Avenue is a storefront retail asset presented for lease, totaling 4,702 square feet. The property is positioned as campus-oriented retail, designed to serve as an amenity for the residential uses above and nearby. Its configuration and placement support a retail tenant seeking a street-facing presence within an active university environment.

    The property is located on Commonwealth Avenue in Allston, directly on Boston University’s campus. It is described as diagonally across from the Pleasant Street MBTA Green Line T-stop, placing it near a transit option. The listing also notes proximity to Boston University and nearby Harvard Business School, with the surrounding area serving students, faculty and staff, young professionals, and residents.

    For tenants, this location can support business types that benefit from steady campus and neighborhood foot traffic and frequent access to public transit. The space is offered exclusively for lease and is positioned to complement the surrounding residential context, including the luxury apartments above referenced in the offering materials.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Retail space

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Dental Office Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Gym & Fitness Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Boston
    County
    Suffolk
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -71.121793
    Latitude
    42.352779

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Retail space positioned on Boston University grounds with convenient access to transit via the Green Line T-stop.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 1035 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 4,702 SF retail asset positioned on Boston University grounds.; Located at 1035 Commonwealth Avenue in Allston on one of Boston’s busiest corridors.; Diagonally across from the Pleasant Street MBTA Green Line T‑stop for convenient transit access.
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    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
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    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

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    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
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