World-famous Newbury Street—Boston’s premier shopping destination in the Back Bay—offers this rare opportunity to lease a highly visible first-floor retail space in a beautifully maintained brownstone. Featuring approximately 2,119 sq ft, the space includes three grand bay windows overlooking Newbury Street and additional rear-facing south windows, flooding the interior with natural light from two exposures. The layout includes hardwood floors throughout, a private office, multiple fitting rooms, and a half bath, all in move-in ready condition. Flexible lease terms available; pop-up concepts considered. Available now. Surrounded by prestigious boutiques, acclaimed restaurants, luxury hotels, and convenient public transportation, this prime location is also at the center of Boston’s high-end residential neighborhoods, luxury condominium buildings, and in close proximity to top universities and world-renowned hospitals—drawing a steady flow of tourists, professionals, and local shoppers.
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| Year | Land | Building | Total | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $2,014,974 | $3,790,651 | $5,806,069 | — |
| Date | Price | Book/Page |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2016 | $9 | 56617/267 |
| Issued | Type / Work | Status | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 |
Long Form/Alteration Permit
SIGNES
Signs
Permit #ALT1845475
|
Open | $1,400 |
| Apr 16, 2026 |
Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1839997
|
Open | $6,500 |
| Apr 10, 2026 |
Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1828081
|
Open | $65,000 |
| Mar 31, 2023 |
Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1451180
|
Open | $3,200 |
| Mar 29, 2023 |
Long Form/Alteration Permit
SIGNES
Signs
Permit #ALT1441224
|
Open | $4,000 |
| May 10, 2022 |
Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1331657
|
Open | $35,000 |
Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.
| Field | Assessor | MLS | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year built | 1,900 | 9,999 | ✗ |
Back Bay
218 Newbury Street # 1, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 07/09/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $160 | - | - | Original listing |
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