Bulfinch Companies Appoints Exclusive Retail Leasing Agent for 95 Mount Auburn St.

Cambridge, MA, September 26, 2025

News Summary

Bulfinch Companies, Inc. has appointed Boston Realty Advisors as the exclusive retail leasing agent for 95 Mount Auburn St., a mixed-use building in Harvard Square. The site offers customizable retail spaces ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 square feet, benefiting from high visibility and foot traffic due to its proximity to Harvard University and various amenities. The leasing teams aim to attract businesses that can leverage the location’s advantages and appeal to residents and visitors alike.

Cambridge, MA —

Bulfinch Companies, Inc. has appointed Boston Realty Advisors as the exclusive retail leasing agent for 95 Mount Auburn St. The three-story, mixed-use building totals 13,308 square feet and offers flexible retail space ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 square feet aimed at retail, lifestyle, or service concepts seeking a flagship or boutique presence in Harvard Square.

Key details and immediate implications

The property at 95 Mount Auburn St. overlooks Winthrop Square and sits in a dynamic neighborhood with a walk score rating of 99. The location is near Harvard Station’s red line, the Charles Hotel, and a variety of retail, restaurant, and banking services. The site’s visibility from Mount Auburn Street and Winthrop Square and its proximity to transit and notable institutions are expected to produce strong foot traffic from tourists, alumni, prospective students, and local patrons.

Bulfinch’s leasing team includes Michael Wilcox, managing director of leasing. Boston Realty Advisors’ retail team is led by Whitney Gallivan, managing director and partner, along with Joe Wagner, managing director, Gus Hoffman, senior associate, and Luke Sweeney, associate. The retail team from Boston Realty Advisors will collaborate closely with Bulfinch’s leasing management to market the available space and identify suitable tenants.

Tenant opportunities

The available retail footprints, from 1,000 to 5,000 square feet, provide options for single-tenant flagships or multiple boutique concepts. The space is customizable to business needs and offers unique visibility and foot traffic advantages. Businesses at this site will be able to access a population of over 20,000 students and faculty from Harvard University, and benefit from adjacency to renowned institutions in the area.

Supporting details

Bulfinch is a commercial real estate, property management, and investment firm based in Cambridge, MA, with a history in the Cambridge market spanning over five decades. The firm’s appointment of Boston Realty Advisors is positioned as a strategic move to attract retail and service concepts that can take advantage of Harvard Square’s steady pedestrian activity and high visibility.

Bulfinch’s managing director of leasing, Michael Wilcox, expressed optimism about working with Boston Realty Advisors to attract tenants to the prime location. Boston Realty Advisors’ managing director and partner, Whitney Gallivan, referred to the opportunity as exciting for businesses entering Harvard Square, emphasizing location and visibility.

Location context

95 Mount Auburn St. is positioned to serve a mix of local residents, university affiliates, and visitors. The busy area’s foot traffic is supported by transit access via Harvard Station’s red line and a dense cluster of retail and hospitality offerings such as the Charles Hotel. The building’s siting near Winthrop Square adds a street-level presence that can be leveraged by retailers seeking prominent storefront exposure.

Next steps and availability

Space availability covers a range of sizes to suit different business models. The teams from Bulfinch and Boston Realty Advisors will work together through the leasing process to present the spaces to potential tenants and finalize lease terms appropriate to the needs of incoming retailers, lifestyle brands, or service providers.

Background

Bulfinch Companies, Inc. has operated in Cambridge for more than five decades, managing and investing in commercial real estate across the city. Boston Realty Advisors is a retail-focused brokerage firm with a dedicated team assigned to this engagement. The move to designate an exclusive leasing agent for 95 Mount Auburn St. follows common market practice for high-visibility retail corridors where coordinated leasing efforts can maximize tenant mix and street-level activation.

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