WAKEFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Street Properties Corp. (NYSE American: FSP), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today that it entered into a new lease for space at its 801 Marquette Avenue redevelopment property and its 121 South Eighth Street property in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Deluxe Corporation will lease approximately 71,000 square feet at 801 Marquette Avenue and approximately 23,000 square feet at 121 South Eighth Street, for a combined total of approximately 94,000 square feet. 801 Marquette Avenue and 121 South Eighth Street are now each stabilized at approximately 92% leased. The lease has an initial term of approximately 16 years.

George J. Carter, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FSP, commented as follows:

“We welcome Deluxe Corporation to 801 Marquette Avenue and 121 South Eighth Street and look forward to building a long-lasting relationship.”

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About Franklin Street Properties Corp.

Franklin Street Properties Corp., based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, is focused on infill and central business district (CBD) office properties in the U.S. Sunbelt and Mountain West, as well as select opportunistic markets. FSP seeks value-oriented investments with an eye towards long-term growth and appreciation, as well as current income. FSP is a Maryland corporation that operates in a manner intended to qualify as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for federal income tax purposes. To learn more about FSP please visit our website at www.fspreit.com.