The complex was commonly known as International Centre I &II at 900 and 920 2nd Ave. One building has since been named OracleCentre after its largest tenant.

The complex is owned by the Welsh Cos., and Mike Perkins, seniorvice president with NAI Welsh, arranged the MinuteClinic lease. Hesays the medical firm was based nearby, but had to expand. "They'rea subsidiary of CVS Pharmacy, so they're backed by a $28-billioncompany. They need bigger, more modern space." He wouldn't divulgethe specific lease rate, but said the building is marketed at about$20 per sf, gross.

In the three years since NAI bought the complex, Perkins saysthe occupancy has risen from 33% to 73%, thanks in part to a$1-million renovation program. "We remodeled the main floorlobbies, by getting rid of a restaurant on the main floor that wasthere, and opening it up. We did this with the lobbies on eachfloor, and the skyway. Also, our ownership added credibility, itwas lacking credibility before. It's been an excellent example of aturnaround."

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