LINX Watertown

Watertown Office Properties Acquired for $157.56 Million

Clarion Partners has acquired the LINX in Watertown and the adjacent property at 480 Arsenal Street for $157.56 million.

The Linx 185,000-square-foot Class A, LEED-certified creative office building now leasing located in Watertown steps from the upcoming Arsenal Yards mixed-use development. LINX Watertown features an open floor plan with high ceilings, extensive outdoor green space and regular shuttle service to Harvard Square.

480 Arsenal Street is located at 480 Arsenal Street in Watertown. The Class B Office building was completed in 2002 and features a total of 141,548 square feet. It sits on a 10.358-acre lot and is currently the headquarters for New England Sports Network (NESN).   

Addgene leases space at LINX Watertown, building now over 50%-leased

The recently completed 185,000-square-foot LINX Watertown Class A office building has landed its' third life sciences tenant with Addgene's lease of 39,333 square feet, bringing the building to 56%-leased. Addgene, a locally-based nonprofit repository created to help scientists share information, joins C4 Therapeutics and Macrolide Pharmaceuticals at LINX and is the second life sciences company to relocate to LINX from Cambridge, C4 being the first, and the latest step in Watertown's emergence as a life sciences destination. LINX developer Boylston Properties is currently constructing Arsenal Yards, a $400 million mixed-use development located steps from LINX that will open in spring 2019 and feature 100,000 additional square feet of office space, as well as 350,000 square feet of retail and entertainment, approximately 425 residences and a 145-room Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton hotel.

Macrolide Pharmaceuticals leases space at new LINX Watertown office building

Macrolide Pharmaceuticals has leased over 18,000 square feet at the new 185,000-square-foot LINX Watertown creative office and lab building, which opened last Summer. Macrolide’s lease follows C4 Therapeutics’ lease of over 45,000 square feet at the building in July. Macrolide is a developer of preclinical antibiotic compounds that fight some of today’s most dangerous bacterial threats.

Macrolide’s move to LINX epitomizes Watertown’s emergence as a life science hub and credible alternative to traditional locations such as Kendall Square. “LINX, with its' proximity to Boston and Cambridge, continues to attract top-notch life science companies...[who] appreciate that this property is in a walkable, urban neighborhood with new housing, restaurants, retail and hotels," said Bill McQuillan, President of LINX developer Boylston Properties, in a prepared statement. Boylston Properties is also constructing Arsenal Yards, a transformative mixed-use development located steps from LINX, which will feature 350,000 square feet of retail and entertainment, approximately 425 residences ranging from studios to three-bedrooms, a 145-room Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton hotel and 100,000 square feet of office space.

New 185,000-square-foot LINX Watertown creative office building lands first tenant with C4 Therapeutics’ lease of 45,559 square feet

Private biotechnology company C4 Therapeutics will relocate from Cambridge to the newly built 185,000-square-foot LINX Watertown creative office building, becoming LINX’s first tenant and leasing 45,559 square feet. With C4’s lease, LINX is now 25%-leased; Cushman & Wakefield represented developer Boylston Properties in the transaction, and JLL represented C4 Therapeutics. LINX is located in Watertown’s fast-transforming East End, which is undergoing a tremendous renaissance. Boylston Properties will soon start construction of Arsenal Yards, a transformative mixed-use development located steps from LINX which will feature 350,000 square feet of retail and entertainment, approximately 425 residences ranging from studios to three-bedrooms, a 145-room Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton hotel and 100,000 square feet of office space.

The East End of Watertown is quickly becoming a credible alternative to Kendall Square and other traditional technology and life science company locations. “C4 Therapeutics’ commitment to LINX is a validation of the East End of Watertown’s location for life science companies that are currently located in Cambridge,” stated Cushman & Wakefield Executive Director Duncan Gratton. “We have a lot of leasing momentum and are seeing an increasing number of Cambridge lab and technology companies touring LINX. We expect to be signing additional leases in the near future.” “The East End of Watertown is the ideal location for C4 Therapeutics,” said Boylston Properties’ President Bill McQuillan. “Not only does the proximity to Boston and Cambridge make the location attractive to technology and life science companies, but the location offers a walkable, urban neighborhood with new housing, retail, restaurants and two new hotels.”

C4 is expected to take occupancy of its’ new space in early 2018. The company is renowned for its’ development of breakthrough technologies that treat a number of diseases without the issue of drug resistance. “We are very excited about relocating to the LINX building and to calling Watertown our new home,” said C4 Therapeutics CEO Andy Phillips. “LINX is a spectacular work environment that offers us the ideal spot to grow as a company. We like the proximity to other biotechs and we are also thrilled to be part of the vision for growth and rejuvenation in and around Arsenal Yards.” LINX features numerous desirable amenities including an acre of outdoor green and recreation space and a high-ceilinged lobby area with a cafe and seating.

Construction complete at LINX Watertown, new creative office space now leasing

Construction is complete at LINX Watertown, a new 185,000-square-foot Class A creative office building located steps from Watertown's upcoming $400 million Arsenal Yards mixed-use development. Built by Callahan Construction, the LEED-certified LINX Watertown features an open floor plan with high ceilings, with amenities including extensive outdoor green space and a dramatic two-story atrium lobby. Office space at LINX Watertown is now available for lease. The building is the latest Watertown development from Boylston Properties, who recently cut the ribbon on the new 150-room Residence Inn Boston-Watertown and is now building Arsenal Yards, which will feature 350,000 square feet of retail and entertainment, approximately 425 residences ranging from studios to three-bedrooms, a 145-room Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton hotel and 100,000 square feet of office space. The following are photographs of LINX Watertown, courtesy Boylston Properties:

LINX Watertown interior nears completion

Interior finishing of the LINX Watertown creative office building is nearing completion. Interior lighting and finish panels have been just about fully installed. The interior is now ready for installation of interior furnishing and LINX Watertown's distinctive artistic finishes. LINX Watertown is now leasing and ready for office tenant fit out. The following is a photograph of the nearly completed LINX Watertown atrium:

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Finishing touches underway at LINX Watertown

Exterior and interior finishing touches are being installed at LINX Watertown, a 185,000 square foot creative office building located in Watertown. LINX Watertown is leasing for a January 1st, 2017 opening and features an open floor plan with high ceilings, extensive outdoor green space and regular shuttle service to Harvard Square. The following are new photographs of LINX Watertown by Callahan Construction: