News: Rhode Island

Hobbs Brook Management leases 11,371 s/f to American Arbitration Association

1301 Atwood - Johnston, RI

Johnston, RI Hobbs Brook Management LLC, a commercial property management and development firm specializing in leasing, construction and development of class A office space, has negotiated a new lease for American Arbitration Association, a nationwide, not-for-profit organization providing alternative dispute resolution services to individuals and organizations who wish to resolve conflicts out of court. They signed a new 11-year, 6-month lease for 11,371 s/f at 1301 Atwood.

American Arbitration was represented by Chris Krauss of JLL. Pete Hayes and Matt Fair of Hayes & Sherry Real Estate Services, a Cushman & Wakefield Alliance member, represented Hobbs Brook Management. The lease will commence on June 1.

“Our tenants can expect not only sustainable, high-quality office environments, but the exceptional customer service that has made HBM a pioneer in the development of premier office space since 1952. We value our tenants and have built a legacy upon our trusted relationships with them,” said Patricia Holland, real estate manager in Hobbs Brook’s leasing division.

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