117 Kendrick Street: Where Innovation Meets Needham Crossing
Set in the heart of Needham Crossing, 117 Kendrick Street is a 213,000 SF Class A Office/R&D/Lab building that brings together flexible space, a thriving tenant community, and some of the best amenities in the market. With up to 50,000 SF available, it is an ideal moment to take a closer look at what makes this property such a special place to work.
About the Property
117 Kendrick Street offers single-story Class A space designed to work for office, R&D, and lab users alike. Generous ceiling heights of 17’4″ to deck and 15’8″ to joist, power capacity of 14 watts per square foot, a 12.3-acre site, and over 700 parking spaces give tenants the flexibility to shape their space around how they work.
Inside, a bright central corridor connects the North and South entrances to the building’s shared amenity core, including an on-site café, fitness center, and an open-air courtyard, creating a natural gathering point for everyone in the building.
A Thriving Tenant Community
The strength of 117 Kendrick Street is reflected in the companies that call it home. The building’s tenant roster spans life science, flexible workspace, entertainment, and more, and several tenants have chosen to grow and extend their commitment to the property over time.
- Workbar: A flexible workspace provider offering coworking memberships, private offices, and team suites across Greater Boston. Expanded at 117 Kendrick Street for the second time earlier this year, bringing its total footprint to just under 40,000 SF.
- Verastem Oncology: A biopharmaceutical company developing new medicines for patients with RAS/MAPK pathway-driven cancers. Verastem recently extended its 30,000 SF lease at the building.
- Warner Brothers: A global leader in entertainment, Warner Bros. is home to some of the most iconic characters, stories, and franchises in film, television, and gaming.
- Candel Therapeutics: A clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing biological immunotherapies to help patients fight cancer.
“117 Kendrick Street has built a real community,” said Emily Simard, Vice President of Leasing at Bulfinch. “When companies like Workbar and Verastem choose to grow and stay here, it says a lot about the space, the amenities, and the environment we have created. We are excited to welcome the next group of companies to be part of it.”
Amenities and Location
117 Kendrick Street gives tenants a full slate of on-site amenities, plus nearby dining at Pressed Cafe, Spiga, District 118, New England Soup, and many more across Needham Crossing. The building also keeps good company, with neighbors including TripAdvisor, SharkNinja, and Digital Realty.
- On-Site Amenities: Sebastian’s full-service cafeteria, a fitness center with locker rooms, and an outdoor courtyard.
- Getting Here: Convenient access to Route 128/I-95 via the new Kendrick Street Interchange, plus MBTA shuttle service.
- Outdoor Access: Adjacent to the 700-acre Cutler Lake Reservation, with walking, jogging, and biking trails just steps away.
- Neighborhood: Nearby hotels, dining, and retail to support the everyday needs of any business.
Available Space
Current availability includes two distinct suites, giving prospective tenants a choice between a ready-to-go office environment and a fully built laboratory with furnished office space. Click here to learn more!
17,057 SF | Office Suite
- Twenty private offices
- Small, medium, and large conference rooms
- Reception area and kitchenette
- Copy/print room and two storage rooms
- Two showers
14,533 SF | Lab and Office Suite, Fully Furnished
- Open lab with 42 benches
- Two large TC rooms and a dedicated freezer room
- Glass wash and autoclave room, pH neutralization room
- One vented chemistry hood, equipment available
- 45 open office workstations, conference and huddle rooms
Leasing Partnership with CBRE
To support the next chapter at 117 Kendrick Street, Bulfinch has engaged CBRE to lead leasing at the property. The CBRE team includes Ron Friedman, Vice Chairman; Ryan Romano, Executive Vice President; Perry Beal, Senior Vice President; Eric Jeremiah, Vice President; and Caroline Cohen, Associate. Together, they bring deep experience in the Greater Boston suburban market and the Route 128 corridor, along with a strong track record advising both landlords and tenants.
Working alongside Bulfinch’s leasing team, CBRE will help connect companies across the office, R&D, and life science sectors with the space, amenities, and community that make 117 Kendrick Street stand out.
Interested in 117 Kendrick Street?
To learn more about available space or schedule a tour, please reach out to Michael Wilcox at [email protected] or Emily Simard at [email protected], or contact the CBRE leasing team.