Franklin Street Properties (NYSE:FSP) (NYSE: FSP) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the acquisition, ownership, and operation of suburban office and medical office properties across the United States. Established with a focus on stable, income-generating real estate, the company seeks to deliver long-term value to its shareholders through disciplined investment strategies and active portfolio management. Its core objective is to build a diversified portfolio of high-quality assets that benefit from favorable demographic trends and strong tenant demand.
The company’s primary business activities include sourcing and underwriting potential property acquisitions, executing strategic dispositions of non-core assets, and enhancing property value through targeted capital improvements and leasing initiatives. Franklin Street Properties leverages its in-house asset management team to optimize occupancy rates, negotiate tenant renewals, and secure new leases. This hands-on approach aims to maintain high operating efficiency and support sustainable cash flows, which are central to the REIT’s distribution policy.
Franklin Street Properties’ portfolio is geographically diversified, with properties located in key suburban markets such as the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Sun Belt regions. The medical office component of the portfolio is designed to capture the growing demand for outpatient and specialized healthcare services, while the suburban office segment caters to companies seeking flexible, cost-effective workspaces outside major urban cores. This geographic and sectoral mix positions the REIT to benefit from stable tenant profiles and resilient market fundamentals.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Franklin Street Properties is led by a seasoned management team with extensive experience in commercial real estate investment and finance. The leadership’s collective expertise in property acquisition, capital markets, and asset optimization has guided the company through various market cycles. Since its inception, Franklin Street Properties has maintained a commitment to disciplined growth and operational excellence, underpinned by rigorous due diligence and a proactive asset management philosophy.
