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Audit Information | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021
Auditor [Line Items] |
Auditor Name | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Auditor Location | Boston, Massachusetts
Auditor Firm ID | 238
Boston Properties Limited Partnership |
Auditor [Line Items] |
Auditor Name | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Auditor Location | Boston, Massachusetts
Auditor Firm ID | 238

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