Boston industrial availability concentrated in new buildings

Boston availability rate by build date

Bar chart titled “Boston availability rate by build date.” It shows availability rates for buildings by decade of construction. Buildings from the 1950s or earlier have 7.9% availability, 1960s 8.4%, 1970s 8.5%, 1980s 8.5%, 1990s 7.1%, 2000s 6.5%, 2010s 4.1%, and 2020s 32.4%. The average availability rate is marked at 8.7%. Availability declines steadily from older buildings through the 2010s, then sharply increases for buildings from the 2020s, which are far above average.
  • A stark performance gap has emerged in Boston’s industrial market: while the broader market remains tight, buildings delivered in 2020 face a 32.4% availability rate, a 23.7% premium over the market mean.
  • Modern product proves its value over time: 2010s-era buildings currently outperform the broader market by 4.6%. Features like higher clear heights and larger footprints remain a primary draw for stabilized tenants seeking long-term operational efficiency.
  • Driven by record e-commerce growth and strong in "tough-tech" manufacturing requirements, availability in recent builds is projected to compress as demand continues to outpace new supply.

April 27, 2026

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