Tell us: What’s your message for the new management of Boston’s Faneuil Hall Marketplace?
What changes would you like to see?
Boston’s iconic Faneuil Hall Marketplace is under new management.
J. Safra Real Estate has taken over the popular tourist destination from Ashkenazy Acquisition Corporation, the landlord since 2011.
The marketplace, known for its cobblestone streets, retailers, restaurants, and street performers, includes more than 80 businesses across more than 200,000 square feet of retail space. The area is comprised of three historic market buildings: South Market, North Market, and Quincy Market.
J. Safra Group owns more than 200 commercial, residential, and retail properties worldwide, such as 660 Madison Avenue, the former Barney’s New York building, and London’s iconic Gherkin Building.
“Faneuil Hall Marketplace is a tremendous asset and truly the heart of Boston,” said J. Safra Real Estate, in a statement. “It is consistent with our real estate portfolio of signature assets. We look forward to working in lockstep with the Boston Planning & Development Agency, the City of Boston and other local constituents to continue the excitement, pride, and success of this world-class destination.”
Under the old management, there were concerns about the upkeep of the area and the shift from local to national retailers, according to The Boston Globe.
“I look at the area every single day, right out my window, and it’s painful sometimes,” Wu told The Boston Globe. “Often, [Faneuil Hall] is the first experience that people from around the world have of Boston, and we have the potential to showcase the talent, the diversity, and local flair of more of our own small businesses and entrepreneurs.”
What changes would you like to see at Faneuil Hall? Are you satisfied with the area’s appearance and upkeep? Would you like to see more local businesses, certain types of restaurants, or more nightclubs and bars? Or perhaps you’d enjoy more festivals and outdoor events on the grounds. If so, what type of events do you have in mind?
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