470 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA
Property Overview
Building Specs
- Building Type Lab/Office
- Rentable Floor Plates 29,000 SF
- Floor Loading 100 PSF
- Vibration 6,000-8,000 MIPS
- Elevators 5 Passengers & 1 Freight
- HVAC 100% Outside Air
- Electrical 15W/SF (Lab) & 8W/SF (Office)
- Fume Hoods 2 variable flow fume hoods per floor
- Centralized Lab Waste System PH neutralization
- Purified Water Centralized purification
About
470 Atlantic Avenue, also known as Independence Wharf, sits on the historic site where the Boston Tea Party began, an enduring symbol of change. Once a 20th-century maritime warehouse, it has been transformed into a 14-story, Class A building that blends historic legacy with future-focused innovation. Located at the corner of Seaport Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue, it offers modern office and lab space with amenities, including a fitness center, bike storage, lockers and showers, patio seating, and a roof deck. Surrounded by the Harborwalk and overlooking Fort Point Channel, the building is steps from Fort Point, the Seaport, and the Financial District’s restaurants and entertainment. Certified LEED Gold and just a 5-minute walk from South Station with access to the Red Line, Amtrak, and commuter rails. It also offers direct connectivity to I-90 and I-93, making it a hub for growth, accessibility, and visionary enterprise.
Building Amenities
470 Atlantic Ave holds LEED Gold O+M (Operations and Maintenance) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. This designation recognizes excellence in ongoing building performance, including energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality, and sustainable operations. Notably, 470 Atlantic Ave has maintained LEED Gold status for years, with verified USGBC records.
Construction Update
Bi-Weekly Update - Apr 2026
The Parking Garage will be permanently closed starting October 1st 2024
The Observation Deck will be temporarily closed starting August 27th 20204 until further notice
Project Contacts
Andrew Dell’Olio (Site Superintendent)
Christine McMahon (Community Liaison)
cmcmahon@wharfpartners.com
617.270.8640
