Forty Thorndike

40 Thorndike Street, Cambridge, MA 02141

  • For Lease Contact for pricing
  • Property Type Office - General Office
  • Property Size 500,000 SF
  • Lot Size 1.37 Acre
  • Parking Spaces Avail. 430
  • Parking Ratio 0.86 / 1,000 SF
  • Property Tenancy Vacant
  • LEED Certified Gold
  • Building Class A+
  • Year Built 1974
  • Date Updated May 30, 2025

Forty Thorndike is a 500,000-square-foot, Class A+ office building that holds a LEED Gold certification, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability. Set on a 1.37-acre lot, the property offers 430 parking spaces with a parking ratio of 0.86, ensuring convenience for tenants and visitors. Built in 1974, the building delivers modern amenities suitable for businesses seeking a high-quality workspace in a prime location.

Nestled in East Cambridge, the property enjoys proximity to key transit hubs, including Kendall/MIT Station approximately 0.6 miles away, making it highly accessible for commuters. The surrounding area features a rich blend of dining options such as Blaze Pizza and Desfina, both just steps away, as well as convenient services like the Tesla Supercharger, only 0.1 miles from the site. Nearby accommodations, including Hampton Inn Boston/Cambridge, are within a short walk for business travelers. Tenants will also appreciate the closeness to prestigious institutions like MIT, less than a mile away.

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Location

Getting Around

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    95/100 Walker's Paradise

  • Transit Score ®

    84/100 Excellent Transit

  • Bike Score ®

    98/100 Biker's Paradise
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  • City Cambridge, MA
  • Neighborhood East Cambridge
  • Zip Code 02141
  • Market Boston

Points of Interest

  • Kendall/MIT

    0.57 miles

  • Union Square

    0.91 miles

  • Sullivan Square

    1.05 miles

  • North Station

    1.07 miles

  • Park Street

    1.24 miles

  • Central

    1.25 miles

  • Green Line (Inbound) | Red Line (All Trains)

    1.27 miles

  • Boylston

    1.35 miles

  • Downtown Crossing

    1.37 miles

  • Back Bay

    1.52 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    0.14 miles

  • Shell

    0.30 miles

  • ChargePoint

    0.87 miles

  • JuiceBar

    0.88 miles

  • Speedway

    0.91 miles

  • Pearl Street Auto Sales

    1.33 miles

  • Tesla Destination Charger

    1.38 miles

  • Gulf

    1.46 miles

  • Tesla Supercharging Station

    1.51 miles

  • Sunoco

    1.58 miles

  • First Street Garage

    0.07 miles

  • Museum of Science Parking Garage

    0.38 miles

  • 84 Athenaeum St Garage

    0.39 miles

  • Kendall Square Garage

    0.42 miles

  • Kendall Square Parking

    0.42 miles

  • One Kendall Square Garage

    0.52 miles

  • One Memorial Garage

    0.53 miles

  • Cambridge Center Garage

    0.61 miles

  • Ford Lot

    0.64 miles

  • E51 Lot

    0.66 miles

  • Hampton Inn Boston/Cambridge

    0.22 miles

  • Hotel Marlowe

    0.24 miles

  • Fairfield Inn and Suites

    0.25 miles

  • The Royal Sonesta Boston

    0.29 miles

  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

    0.29 miles

  • Boston Marriott Cambridge

    0.55 miles

  • Residence Inn Cambridge

    0.57 miles

  • The Kendall Hotel

    0.62 miles

  • The Liberty Hotel

    0.69 miles

  • John Jeffries House

    0.73 miles

  • Blaze Pizza

    0.13 miles

  • Desfina

    0.14 miles

  • Kendall House of Pizza

    0.14 miles

  • Taco Bell

    0.16 miles

  • Au Bon Pain

    0.17 miles

  • Olive Cafe

    0.17 miles

  • Aram's #2 House of Pizza

    0.19 miles

  • Dunkin'

    0.21 miles

  • Helmand

    0.21 miles

  • Boca Grande

    0.22 miles

  • Community Charter School of Cambridge

    0.29 miles

  • Kennedy-Longfellow School

    0.34 miles

  • King Open/Cambridge Street Upper School & Community Complex

    0.62 miles

  • Bunker Hill Community College

    0.64 miles

  • Boston Childrens School

    0.67 miles

  • The Advent School

    0.77 miles

  • Fletcher Maynard Academy

    0.85 miles

  • Advent School

    0.86 miles

  • Cambridge College

    0.91 miles

  • Charles R Edwards Middle School

    0.92 miles

  • Cambridge Preschool of the Arts

    0.40 miles

  • The Learning Center

    0.44 miles

  • Jack Hamilton Center

    0.91 miles

  • Michael E. Capuano Early Childhood Center

    0.99 miles

  • Kiddie Academy

    1.01 miles

  • Rock & Roll Daycare

    1.07 miles

  • Bright Horizons

    1.09 miles

  • John Winthrop School

    1.11 miles

  • Dandelion Montessori

    1.25 miles

  • Snowdrop Montessori

    1.29 miles

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of office space is available to lease at Forty Thorndike?

In total, there is 7,644 square feet of office space for lease here. Availability at this location includes 3 Retail spaces. The property offers Vacant commercial space.

Is Forty Thorndike suitable for a small business?

Yes, availabilities here may be suitable for small businesses with 3 office spaces under 5,000 square feet available. Space sizes here start at 1,426 square feet.

Does Forty Thorndike have parking?
Yes, the property offers 430 parking spaces with a parking ratio of 0.86 / 1,000 SF.
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