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5-9 School Street, Boston MA 02108

Commercial Lease

Located in the heart of Downtown Crossing, this 2,266-square-foot ground-floor retail space presents a rare opportunity to establish your business within one of Boston’s most significant historic landmarks. Built in 1718, the Old Corner Bookstore later housed renowned publisher Ticknor and Fields, whose authors included Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry David Thoreau, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Saved from demolition in 1960, the building remains an active commercial destination and is featured along Boston’s Freedom Trail, Literary Trail, and Women’s Heritage Trail. The flexible ground-floor retail space offers two direct entrances on School Street, two single-occupancy restrooms, modern electrical service, and a gas heating system installed in 2022. The space is well suited for specialty retail, literary or cultural concepts, galleries, showrooms, and other low-impact commercial uses. Existing food-service infrastructure, including a walk-in cooler, black iron venting system, updated grease trap, and drains also provides flexibility for select low-impact café or restaurant concepts. Ownership will prioritize uses compatible with the building’s historic character.

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Last Checked: August 4th, 2026 at 5:59am (Source: MLS PIN #73558408)

General Information for 5-9 School Street, Boston MA 02108

Listing ID73558408

Property TypeCommercial Lease / Commercial

Price$125

Style

CityBoston

CountySuffolk

MLS AreaMidtown

Neighborhood(s)

ZoningCommercial

Year Built1899

Disclosures for 5-9 School Street, Boston MA 02108

Lead Paint

UFFI

Living Area Includes Basement

Living Area Disclosure

Building Area Source

Special Listing Conditions

ExclusionsPersonal Property

Compensation Based On

Contact Information for 5-9 School Street, Boston MA 02108

Agent

Name: Antonio J. Lopes

Office

Name: M7 Real Estate Group

Phone: 857-417-8344

Exclusive Listing Agent

M7 Real Estate Group

Antonio J. Lopes

Agent Phone

Office Phone

(857) 417-8344

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