NTT Urban Development Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Kou Ikeda), is pleased to announce its participation in the acquisition of two new multi-family buildings in the Boston metropolitan area of Massachusetts, through its U.S. subsidiary, NTT UD USA Inc.
The Boston metropolitan area has a population of approximately 5 million and is home to many large companies, particularly in the life science sector. Additionally, with worldʼs leading universities located in the area, it is expected to continue its development, leading to steady housing demand in the future. We aim to meet the strong demand for rental housing by enhancing the resident experience through value-added initiatives. This includes offering resident amenities through renovations and leveraging best-in-class operational technology.
Since participating in our first residential project in the U.S. in December 2019, we have been expanding our residential business with reliable partners . We will continue to strengthen our global business foundation and pursue further expansion.
〈Property1: One India St Apartments〉
The property is located in the heart of Bostonʼs Financial District that is also surrounded by numerous retails and restaurants, offering great convenience for residents. With one of the most historic parks in the U.S., Boston Common and waterfront areas nearby, it offers access to nature, catering to the steady demand from single professionals and dual-income households who prefer proximity to the workplace.
Located in where new housing supply is limited, we provide high-quality living spaces with modern amenities as well as smart home technology such as smart thermostats, smart locks, and water leak detection system, while not making any alterations to the over 100-year-old exterior and keeping it in its original. Leveraging the expertise accumulated from our multi-family properties in the U.S., we will continue to focus on enhancing property value through further renovations.
One India was purchased in 2024 in partnership with Synergy, a full-service, vertically integrated real estate investment and operating company.
〈Property2: The Batch Yard〉
The property is located in Everett, Massachusetts, with excellent access to downtown Boston and Cambridge, which is hub for worldʼs leading universities, medical institutions and offices, approximately a 15-minute drive away. The surrounding area has been designated as a redevelopment area, with plans for mixed-use developments focused on hotels, restaurants, theaters, and concert halls, indicating promising future growth.
The property consists of three buildings: the main building, the north building, and the south building. The main building was renovated from a former candy factory, featuring high ceilings that preserves elements of the original concrete structure. We will implement further renovations utilizing our experience from our multifamily properties in the U.S., along with LCORʼs value-added initiatives such as providing an enhanced building network systems and the introduction of digital leasing assist tools.
This project is the first joint venture with LCOR Inc., a fully integrated real estate investment, development, and management firm, focusing on key urban markets in the eastern U.S. using best-in-class technology to enhance the resident experience and drive operational efficiency.
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〈Project Overview〉
One India St Apartments
Location | 1 India St, Boston, MA |
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Year Built | 1898(1996:Conversion to residential from office、2019:Partially Renovated) |
Stories | 11 stories |
Units | 94 units |
Rentable area | Residential:Approx. 77,150sqft(Approx. 7,200㎡) Office&Retail:Approx. 20,270sqft(Approx. 1,900㎡) |
Building Type | Residential, Office, Retail |
Acquisition | January 2024 |
The Batch Yard
Location | 25 Charlton St, Everett, MA |
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Year Built | Main Building:1930(2015:Renovated) North & Soth Building:2015 |
Stories | Main Building:7 stories North Building:4 stories Soth Building:5 stories |
Units | 328 units (Main Building:160、North Building:73、Soth Building:95) |
Rentable area | Approx.427,500sqft(Approx.39,000㎡) |
Building Type | Residential |
Acquisition | September 2024 |