BOSTON-Considered by some to be the tourist center of Boston, the iconic Faneuil Hall Marketplace is set to move into a new phase. Ashkenazy Acquisition Corporation selected the Boston office of Newmark Knight Frank to helm leasing and office positioning of space in the area, according to the company.

Spread over 350,000 square feet, just under half – 155,000 square feet to be exact – is available as office space, the company says. All other buildings are mixed-use, retail outlets and restaurants. Approximately 18 million visitors come to the area each year to explore the 49 boutique stores, 10 full-service restaurants, 44 pushcart vendors, 34 fast serve food options and the outdoor entertainment that can frequently be seen in the courtyard and open spaces. Three of the buildings date back to the 19th century and have been renovated for modern use.

Jim Griffin, senior managing director of Newmark Knight Frank spoke briefly about potential tenants. Currently, he says, “the ownership is looking at how they want to position the whole project. What I do know is that we’ve had a lot of interest from a lot of younger companies who are interested in the amenities at the waterfront and directly in Faneuil Hall itself.”