In the negotiation, AEW Capital management was represented byCushman & Wakefield, and Hines represented Hines REIT. Hines isthe sponsor of Hines REIT, and is responsible for the managementand leasing of its assets. "The acquisition of 3 HuntingtonQuadrangle will further enhance the Hines REIT portfolio with thebuilding's ideal location in the highly sought after Long Islandmarketplace," says Charles Hazen, president of Hines REIT.

3 Huntington Quadrangle is composed of two four-story buildingstotaling approximately 408,000 rentable sf of office and retailspace, and they are connected by a central lobby. The property,constructed in 1971, underwent a major renovation in 1999, whichincluded upgrades such as a newly designed lobby entrance andrefurbished public corridors and elevators. Surface parking for1,500 cars is provided.

The property is 83% leased to tenants including Empire BlueCross Blue Shield, Cigna, Cendant, Sovereign Bank and St. PaulTravelers. "We are extremely pleased to have been retained by Hinesto continue the leasing and marketing program of this fine asset,"says Robert Seidenberg, SVP at CB Richard Ellis. "With its greatinfrastructure, strong tenant base and prime location, we believe 3Huntington Quadrangle will prove to be a great investment forHines."

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