Greater Boston Coworking Network Workbar To Expand Back Bay Location at 399 Boylston
World’s First WELL-Certified Coworking Space Expands as Local Demand Grows
BOSTON, MA, September 22, 2026 – Workbar, Greater Boston’s original coworking network, announced today that it will expand its Back Bay location, located at 399 Boylston Street, a Class-A office building owned and operated by DivcoWest, in spring 2027. Workbar Back Bay will now occupy the entire 20K square-foot 6th floor of the building.
This expansion comes on the heels of Workbar’s recent Needham expansion, Harvard Square opening, and a new Union Square location coming soon.
Founded in 2009, Workbar has been a longtime staple of the Boston business community, developing a network of city and suburban locations intentionally designed around where (and how) people do their best work. Since its founding, Workbar has evolved and expanded across Greater Boston to support increasing demand for flexible workspaces, currently boasting 12 locations.
“Back Bay has been an incredibly strong market for Workbar, and this expansion reflects the demand we’re seeing from companies across Boston. They want high-quality workspaces that give their teams flexibility without sacrificing productivity” said Sarah Travers, CEO of Workbar, who was recently featured in Forbes as a pioneer in the coworking industry and thought leader on the future of work.
“We’ve always believed people should have access to a network of great environments designed for productivity, close to where they live, work, and play. Expanding in Back Bay strengthens that network and gives our members and teams even more flexibility in one of Boston’s most important business districts.”
Workbar Back Bay was the world’s first coworking space to achieve WELL certification from the International Well Building Institute. Everything from lighting, air ventilation and temperature controls to ergonomic furniture is designed to optimize the health and wellbeing of the coworking members. The expansion will continue to feature Workbar's signature activity-based coworking neighborhoods, private offices, meeting rooms and phone booths, along with a state-of-the-art podcast studio.
Located in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay, 399 Boylston is a 245,000-square-foot Class A office building with newly completed $35 million tenant-focused upgrades, including a full-service fitness center, yoga studio, bike storage, locker rooms, and showers. The building’s prime location provides immediate access to the MBTA Green Line, with connections to the Red and Orange Lines just two blocks away, offering unparalleled connectivity to talent and amenities across the city.
“Workbar’s decision to expand at 399 Boylston speaks to the strength of its business and the value and experience the building and location provide,” said Joseph Steffano, Senior Director of Asset Management at DivcoWest. “We’re excited to support Workbar’s continued growth with the additional space and flexibility its team needs. We value our tenant partnerships and look forward to working alongside Workbar for years to come. With this expansion, Workbar is continuing its efforts to support the creativity, innovation, and talent Boston is known for, while keeping its one-size-doesn't-fit-all approach at the forefront of its mission.”
Workbar Back Bay’s expansion at 399 Boylston is expected to open its doors in spring 2027.
About Workbar
Workbar is Greater Boston’s original coworking network, offering flexible, community-driven workspaces designed around how people actually work. With locations across Massachusetts—from urban centers to suburban towns—Workbar provides hybrid teams, remote employees, and growing companies with access to professional workspace closer to home. Workbar’s signature “activity-based neighborhoods,” award-winning design, and welcoming community make it the most productive workspace in the region.
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About DivcoWest
Founded in 1993 by Stuart Shiff, DivcoWest, a DivCore Capital Company, is a vertically integrated, real estate investment firm headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Cambridge, Los Angeles, Menlo Park, Washington DC, Austin, and New York City. Known for long-standing relationships and experience across the risk-spectrum in innovation markets, DivcoWest combines entrepreneurial spirit with an institutional approach to commercial real estate. DivcoWest aims to create environments that inspire ingenuity, promote growth, and enhance health and well-being. Since inception, DivcoWest and its predecessor have acquired approximately 78 million square feet of commercial space - primarily throughout the United States. DivcoWest’s real estate portfolio currently includes existing and development properties in the office, R&D, lab, industrial, retail, and multifamily spaces.
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