Boston— The National Parks of Boston has officially opened a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the leasing of the historic Easton Building, a prominent early 20th-century structure located in the heart of downtown Boston at 15 State Street.
The opportunity invites developers, businesses, and organizations to submit creative plans to repurpose the building as office space, a hotel, residential housing units, or potentially other uses compatible with preservation guidelines.
Standing at the intersection of State and Devonshire Streets and facing the Old State House, the Easton Building is a distinctive part of Boston’s architectural heritage.
Constructed in 1902, the 11-story steel and masonry structure encompasses approximately 37,070 square feet of gross building area. It is officially recognized as a Historic Building in the Inventory of Historic Assets of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
Owned by the National Park Service (NPS), the property is being offered under a long-term lease as part of the agency’s adaptive reuse initiative, which encourages innovative projects that respect historic character while bringing new life to heritage spaces.
The Easton Building presents a rare opportunity to creatively integrate contemporary needs with the preservation of a key piece of Boston’s historical fabric.
The RFP outlines specific selection criteria that prioritize alignment with NPS values, including architectural sensitivity, financial feasibility, and public benefit. Full RFP documentation is available at the National Park Service’s official website under the Leasing Opportunity for 15 State Street.
All proposals must be submitted electronically no later than 5:00 p.m. EDT on August 29, 2025.
The National Parks of Boston oversees a trio of historic and natural landmarks, including Boston National Historical Park, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park. Together, these parks aim to foster public connection to the nation’s cultural and natural heritage.
For more information on the RFP and park programs, visit: www.nps.gov/bost
