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       [LETTERHEAD OF INSIGNIA/EDWARD S. GORDON CO., INC. APPEARS HERE]
 
                                                                   EXHIBIT 23.3
 
December 1, 1997
 
Boston Properties, Inc.
8 Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
 
Attn: David Barrett, Senior Vice President
 
Gentlemen:
 
In connection with the second public offering of common stock by Boston
Properties, Inc., we hereby consent to the use of our name in the Registration
Statement on Form S-11 to be filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, per the page(s) attached and to the incorporation by reference of
this consent in any abbreviated registration statement in connection with the
Company's Common Stock pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act.
 
Very truly yours,
 
INSIGNIA/EDWARD S. GORDON CO., INC.
 
[Signature appears here]
 
Stacy L. Wallach
