Boston Properties (NYSE: BXP) stands as the United States' most prominent publicly traded Class A office property developer, owner, and manager, boasting presence in six markets: Boston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, DC. As a fully integrated real estate firm operating as a real estate investment trust (REIT), the company handles the gamut of responsibilities, including development, management, operation, acquisition, and ownership of a diverse array of primarily Class A office spaces. With 193 properties and 53.7 million square feet encompassed within its portfolio, inclusive of twelve properties currently under construction/redevelopment, BXP remains a pivotal force in the real estate industry.