South Station Tower Unveiled in Boston

Boston, September 26, 2025

News Summary

The South Station Tower, a 51-story structure designed by Pelli Clarke & Partners, was unveiled in Boston, completing a nearly three-decade-long project. The tower features 166 condominiums priced from $1.3 million, alongside enhancements to South Station’s transit facilities, including a new outdoor concourse and a 50% increase in bus terminal capacity. Despite facing construction challenges, the project is hailed as a significant example of urban development.

Boston — The South Station Tower was unveiled at a ceremony on Thursday afternoon, marking the completion of a project that has been nearly three decades in the making. The tower stands 51 stories tall and is designed by Pelli Clarke & Partners, and it now towers over South Station, its namesake.

Key facts and immediate details

The top 16 floors of the tower will host 166 condominium homes serviced by The Ritz-Carlton. Condominium prices start at $1.3 million, with duplex penthouses ranging from $8.6 million to $15 million. More than half of the 166 condominiums are one-bedroom units. The tower includes a Sky Park, an indoor park featuring trees and plant life, accessible only to residents and workers.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu attended the grand opening and emphasized the building’s significance as a national example of using air rights for urban development. The project cost approximately $1.5 billion and includes major renovations to South Station, including the expansion of the bus terminal. South Station’s bus terminal capacity has increased by 50% and a new outdoor-covered concourse called “Great Space” has been added, featuring beautiful archways for public use.

Construction timeline and challenges

Construction began in January 2020 but faced numerous delays, including impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. Safety concerns arose during construction, including a steel beam falling in March 2024 and a fire in April 2024, both leading to temporary halts. The construction is considered one of the most complicated undertakings due to its location above a busy transit hub while remaining operational.

Occupancy, tenants and amenities

The tower has secured three office tenants: law firm Jones Day, insurance firm FM, and financial services company Citadel. Hines, the real estate firm overseeing the project, has been involved since 1998. The implementation of this tower represents a forward-thinking approach to urban development according to Hines.

Residential and building amenities include a fitness center, a 75-foot pool, and a sports simulator room on the building’s 36th floor. There are currently no affordable housing units included in the tower, although Hines has pledged nearly $5 million to the city’s affordable housing fund for the project’s first phase.

Public access and transit improvements

Renovations to South Station were part of the project scope and were designed to improve transit flow while adding public space. The Great Space outdoor-covered concourse with archways is newly available for public use. The bus terminal expansion increases capacity by 50% to support added passenger demand associated with the development.

Costs and complexity

The total project cost is approximately $1.5 billion. The development team faced logistical and safety challenges because construction had to proceed above an active, busy transit hub while maintaining station operations. Hines has been involved with the project since 1998, and construction began in January 2020.

What to expect next

Condominium sales are now available with entry pricing starting at $1.3 million and duplex penthouses offered between $8.6 million and $15 million. Office spaces are occupied in part by Jones Day, FM, and Citadel. Public access improvements to South Station, including the Great Space concourse, have been completed as part of the project.

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