{
  "url": "https://classa.info/cities/boston/cambridge-kendall/topics/fit-out-and-spec",
  "title": "Cambridge & Kendall Square, Boston fit-out and specification",
  "description": "Typical fit-out specification in Cambridge & Kendall Square — Cat-A condition, MEP scope, and tenant capex bands.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "Cambridge & Kendall Square trophy buildings deliver a high-end Cat-A baseline; tenant fit-out typically lands in the High-end or Trophy bands.",
  "tldr": [
    "Typical spec: 20-30,000 sqft floor plates with lab-ready capability.",
    "Boston fit-out range — Basic $110–150/sqft, Trophy $320–470/sqft.",
    "Submarket tier: trophy."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "city": "Boston",
    "submarket": "Cambridge & Kendall Square",
    "tier": "trophy",
    "averageRentLocal": "$110/sqft/yr",
    "cityClassARentUsd": "$78/sqft/yr",
    "cityVacancyPct": "19.5%"
  },
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "What spec level is normal in Cambridge & Kendall Square?",
      "answer": "20-30,000 sqft floor plates with lab-ready capability."
    }
  ],
  "pageType": "nb-topic",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).",
  "citation": "Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/boston/cambridge-kendall/topics/fit-out-and-spec), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z."
}