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    5-7 School St, Boston, MA 02108

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    $120 SF/Yr $22,660/Mo (calc)

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

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    2,266 SF
    Added:
    Feb 12, 2025
    Days on Market:
    478
    Last Refresh:
    May 11 at 1:38 am

    Property Features for 5-7 School St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    2,266 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1899

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    Listing Contact
    Antonio J. Lopes

    Listing agent Antonio J. Lopes

    Listing office M7 Real Estate Group

    Listing date Feb 12, 2025

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    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.
    • Historic landmark: The Old Corner Bookstore, built in 1718 and saved from demolition.
    • Designated site on the Freedom Trail, Literary Trail, and Women's Heritage Trail.
    • Modern amenities: new gas heating system (2022) and modern electrical service.

    Overview

    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.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Turn key restaurants

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Law Firm 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
    -71.0663
    Latitude
    42.3764

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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.
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    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    • 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
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    • 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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    • 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
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