5-7 School St Boston, MA 02108

Building Details

Year Built

1899

Listing agency M7 Real Estate Group Show Phone

Listed by Antonio J. Lopes

Source Corcoran

Added: Feb 12, 2025 Updated: Jul 6 at 7:39AM Checked: Jul 21 at 5:21AM

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This 2,266 square foot ground-floor retail space is located in the heart of Downtown Crossing within the Old Corner Bookstore, a historic landmark built in 1718. The property, once home to publishers Ticknor and Fields, was saved from demolition in 1960 and remains a vibrant commercial space. It is a designated site on the Freedom Trail, Literary Trail, and Women's Heritage Trail. The turnkey restaurant space includes a walk-in cooler, two vents with black iron roof exhaust, and updated grease trap and drains from 2022. It also features two single occupant restrooms, modern electrical service, and a new gas heating system installed in 2022. With dual entrances on School Street, the location benefits from exceptional foot traffic near Government Center, Boston Common, and Beacon Hill. The property is steps from all four MBTA subway lines and over 1,000 public parking spaces.

Key Highlights

• Prime Downtown Crossing location with exceptional foot traffic and dual entrances on School Street.
• Turnkey restaurant space featuring a walk‑in cooler, two vents with black iron roof exhaust, and updated grease trap and drains (2022).
• Unbeatable accessibility: steps from all four MBTA subway lines and 1,000+ public parking spaces.

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Turn key restaurant - Turnkey restaurant space in a historic, high-traffic location.

Where is this turn key restaurant located?

The property is located at 5-7 School St Boston, MA.

What is the lease rate?

The lease rate is $120 SF/Yr.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Prime Downtown Crossing location with exceptional foot traffic and dual entrances on School Street.; Turnkey restaurant space featuring a walk‑in cooler, two vents with black iron roof exhaust, and updated grease trap and drains (2022).; Unbeatable accessibility: steps from all four MBTA subway lines and 1,000+ public parking spaces.