Boston Office Market Report 1Q26
Greater Boston's office market posted negative net absorption of nearly 140,000 square feet in the first quarter of 2026, pushing the vacancy rate to a historic high of 23.2 percent. Class A assets posted positive absorption for the second consecutive quarter, while Class B properties logged their eleventh consecutive quarter of negative absorption. Development has slowed sharply, with new office construction falling to a 15-year low, and only one project remaining underway in the region.
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- Mar 31, 2026
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- Jun 28, 2026 (1 month ago)
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