Street-Level Retail
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181 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Street-level retail space available within the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research building in Cambridge.
Property Size1,876 SF
Days on Market1403
Property Features for 181 Massachusetts Ave
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,876 SF
Property subtype
RETAIL
Building Details
Year Built
2015
Listing Agency:
CBRE | Boston
(617) 908-0745
Listed By:
Rob Robledo · License #RES.0777085
(617) 908-0745
Source:
Moodyscre
Added: Sep 29, 2022
Changed: Jul 28
Last Checked: Jul 31 at 10:51AM
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Based on property information with market context.
Available for lease is 1,876 SF of street-level retail space located within the 850,000 SF Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research building. The suite is in a clean, straightforward existing condition and is ready for occupancy. The space was formerly occupied by a yoga studio.
The property is positioned on Massachusetts Avenue at the intersection with Albany Street, across the street from the facility’s global research headquarters in Cambridge. The development was constructed in 2015 and designed by Maya Lin, with ground-level retail facing the street.
If you’re looking for a retail frontage opportunity connected to a major research campus environment, this street-level suite offers a practical, move-in-ready option within the building’s established ground-floor retail presence.
The property is positioned on Massachusetts Avenue at the intersection with Albany Street, across the street from the facility’s global research headquarters in Cambridge. The development was constructed in 2015 and designed by Maya Lin, with ground-level retail facing the street.
If you’re looking for a retail frontage opportunity connected to a major research campus environment, this street-level suite offers a practical, move-in-ready option within the building’s established ground-floor retail presence.
Key Highlights
- 1,876 SF street‑level retail space available inside the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research building
- Across from Novartis global research headquarters in Cambridge, MA
- Located at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Albany Street near Kendall Square, Central Square, and MIT
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
3,534
Businesses Nearby
30k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Dining 78%
Shops & Services 22%
McDonald's
Dining
16,617 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Dunkin' Donuts
Dining
6,688 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Sunoco
Shops & Services
4,974 visits/mo
0.1 miles
U-Haul Moving & Storage at Central Square
Shops & Services
1,620 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Demographics for 02139, MA
39,525
Population
16,930
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
30
Median Age
78%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
1.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
24,703
Density / Sq Mi
$124,648
Median Household Income
$61,025
Median Earnings
$2,613
Median Rent
$1,066,200
Median Home Value
Market
Lease Benchmarks for Cambridge, MA
$53.69 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$18–$70.87 /SF/Yr
Price Range
2,209 SF
Avg Space Size
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Retail space - Street-level retail space available within the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research building in Cambridge.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 181 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,876 SF street‑level retail space available inside the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research building; Across from Novartis global research headquarters in Cambridge, MA; Located at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Albany Street near Kendall Square, Central Square, and MIT
