8K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549





FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 16, 2004

HRPT PROPERTIES TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-9317
(Commission file number)
04-6558834
(I.R.S. employer identification number)


400 Centre Street, Newton, Massachusetts
(Address of principal executive offices)
02458
(Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  617-332-3990






Item 7.   Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

  (a) Exhibits

  23.1 Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP


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SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

  HRPT PROPERTIES TRUST


By: /s/ John C. Popeo     
       Name:  John C. Popeo
       Title:   Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
       Dated: July 16, 2004